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In today’s gospel, it focuses on how Mary accepts God’s commands.  God sent Angel Gabriel to a young virgin named Mary. Mary was troubled at the Angel’s words but the angel said “Do not fear, Mary, for God has looked kindly on you. You shall conceive and bear a son and call him Jesus. He will be great and shall rightly be called Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the kingdom of David, he will rule over the people of Jacob forever and his reign shall have no end.” The Angel had also explained that the Holy Spirit will come upon her and the power of the Most High will overshadow her and when the holy child is to be born he shall be called the Son of God. With these being said, Mary had no hesitations, no questions further asked. She replied “I am the handmade of the Lord; let it be done to me as you have said.” I couldn't say that Mary was brave enough to accept it; you see as human beings we are innate to be afraid and unsure. We have a lot of questions in mind; w

"A man named John was sent from God. He came for testimony, to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He was not the light, but came to testify to the light. He said, "I am the voice of one crying out in the desert; make straight the way of the Lord." Today’s Gospel is a very meaningful one. Let me share you an experience of mine. When I was still studying at Davao Doctors College, I was really uncomfortable wearing my uniform - typical all white med student uniform with black shoes, whenever I had to go to malls after my class. I remembered a time when I was strolling at Abreeza Mall. I was at the ladies section of the department store looking for a possible birthday gift for my friend when a middle-age woman approach me and said, "Day, paki-limpyo gud sa salog didto-a. Naay hugaw kay nabubo ang softdrinks sa bata." I turned my back and looked at her. With a tough voice, I said,  "Sorry po Maam. Pero studyante po ako ng Davao D

During advent, we need to get into a symbolic desert experience in order to experience God who is already here. In today’s Gospel Jesus talks about the humility of John the Baptist. John the Baptist appeared in the desert and proclaimed baptism for the forgiveness of sins. John the Baptist used Camel’s hair and leather belt for clothing. He also fed on locusts and wild honey. John the Baptist proclaimed “One mightier than I is coming after me. I am not worthy to stoop and loosen the thongs of his sandals. I have baptized you with water; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” John the Baptist has shown his act of humility in the Gospel 3 times. 1. Asking of forgiveness to God 2. Wearing of camel’s hair and leather belt and feeding on locusts and wild honey 3. Proclaiming that the Lord is mightier than him, he is not worthy to stoop and loosen the thongs of his sandals, and the Lord will baptize us with the Holy Spirit Everyone should have their own “Desert Experie