PAN DE LA SEMANA

4 th Day of Simbang Gabi / Misa de Gallo December 19, 2009 Readings: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a / Lk 1:5-25 Yesterday, we reflected on the good news represented by NO FEAR! We heard Jeremiah fearlessly and confidently declare: “Justice shall flourish in his times, and fullness of peace forever.” We also heard the angel say to Joseph: “Do not fear Joseph to take Mary into your home.” Joseph was an old man who, probably, would have really been afraid to be given such a heavy responsibility. Jeremiah, young though he was, was also afraid. That much, we know for sure, for that is what he himself reports in his book. Today, we have in our story book, two old men – Manoah and Zechariah. Like Joseph, they too, ought to be afraid to be entrusted with so much that late in their lives! … two old men who should be retiring in peace… two old men who should be recounting stories by a warm fireplace, not making h...