The prophet Isaiah again presents a poetic picture of health and happiness, and as we are perhaps writing Christmas Cards these days, we are most likely wishing these promises to our family and friends. Are these just words, or is there a deeper dimension that gives a fuller meaning in the context of Advent? The Jesuit priest, Fr. Alfred Delp who was imprisoned and executed by the Nazis in 1945, gives us a key insight into where we find true health and happiness: "...man becomes healthy through the order of God and in nearness to God. That is also where he becomes capable of joy and happiness. Establishing the order of God, and in announcing God's nearness, and teaching it and bringing it to others: that is what my life means and wants, and what it is sworn to and abides by."
Emmanuel, God is with us...allowing that nearness to direct our lives in God's way, then spreading our discovery to others will bring health of mind and body and as much happiness as we can know on earth.
Bro. Rene
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