In the Gospel for this Fourth Sunday of Advent, the angel tells Joseph to not be afraid to take Mary into his home. How often are we afraid to do what is right? Especially when it comes to matters of social justice, we will often be shunned by others when we do what is right in God's eyes. However, God asks us to be just and do just works, and tells us that those who do so will have no reason to be afraid because their salvation is assured.
As the New Year approaches, now might be a good time to make a resolution to pursue justice in the New Year, without counting the cost.
Have a blessed Christmas!
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