Being blessed and graced to gather for the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass in the heart of the Advent season, we find ourselves in a remarkable moment of anticipation and reflection. We are pondering the rich and profound mysteries surrounding the miraculous deeds of our Lord as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus. In today’s readings, we are invited to step into the stories of the Old and New Testaments, both infused with hope, promise, and the miraculous workings of God.