We are called upon to play the Role of Angel Gabriel

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Advent Season: 4th Week : Tuesday*

*Gospel : Lk 1:26-38*

*First Reading : Is 7:10-14*

*We are called upon to play the Role of Angel Gabriel*

*1) Angel Gabriel*

Gabriel means *The power of God* or *Hero of God*

He is one among Seven angels who Stand before God 

He is also called the *angel of Annunciation* because he is the one who communicated the important message to Mary 

*2) The Messenger of God*

Gabriel is known for communicating the important messages from God to human beings 

The Good news of Jesus' birth was brought by Angel Gabriel to Mary 

Communicating a very important message to some one is a great and important task 

*3) We are called upon to become the messengers*

Like Gabriel we are sent into this world to communicate a very important messages to other fellow beings 

We are sent to communicate the following message to the mankind

The Good News of Forgiveness

The good news of generosity

The good news of service 

The good news of truthfulness

The Good news of love 

The good news of sincerity

The good news of humility

The good news of compassion

The good news of faithfulness

The good news of consolation

The good news of sacrifice 

The good news of sharing 

*4) Christmas is a time to communicate a powerful message*

During this Christmas we are called upon to communicate the message to the entire world 

The goodnews of peace 

The goodnews of joy

The good news of happiness 

The good news of love 

Christmas is a apt time to communicate this message to the rest of the world

*5) What message I am communicating to others?*

As a God's messenger what type of message I am communicating to others? 

Am I playing the role of Angel Gabriel?? 

What can I do to play the role of Angel Gabriel?? 

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*