Start New Year 2023 with some kind of Amazement

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Christmas Season : 1st January 2023*

*Feast : Mary Mother of God*

*Gospel : Lk 2:16-21*

*First Reading : Nm 6:22-27*

*SECOND READING - Gal 4:4-7*

*Start New Year 2023 with some kind of Amazement*

*1) Feeling of Amazement*

The Gospel of the day speaks about amazement

Amazement is a feeling of great surprise or wonder

The people of Bethlehem were amazed at what was said by the Shepherds

*2) Amazement is a good feeling*

Since this feeling speaks about wonder and surprise, it gives a direction to our life 

Wonder and the feeling of surprise, makes us to think, makes us to reflect and makes us happy 

A person who does not have the sense of Wonder or surprise, can't be called as human being 

*3) Shepherds wondered at Baby Jesus*

Shephareds who saw Jesus were totally filled with amazement and they wonderd at baby Jesus 

If there was no wonder then there is nothing special

Since there was something new, shepherds wondered at Jesus 

*4) Feeling of Wonder makes them to act*

Feeling of Wonder does not allow oneself to remain silent 

The feeling of Wonder, to be active, to be creative, to be reflective and to be effective in our lives 

*5) Mary wondered at God's plan*

It was a surprise for Mary to know the plan of God and to say yes to the Lord 

Magnificat is nothing but the song of praise, which was the result of amazement

Amazement also makes a person to face new challenges and to face the situations

*6) Amazement and 2023*

Start new year with some kind of surprise, wonder and amazement

This feeling may help u to change ones life, to have new directions, and to become more active and creative in ones life

Amazement is a kind of energy which brightens the life and the meaning of our life

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*