Friday, July 18, 2014

Fiat


Did you ever wonder about the phenomena of  “Christmas in July”?   We as Americans have at the very least heard of this phrase, if not seen a special sale in the local department store, festival in a town, or special flavor at the ice cream shop. Why is this Christmas in July so appealing? Some may say it’s to escape the heat, but after this past winter’s two blizzards and our extremely mild summer by the lake I can honestly say I don’t think that is the case, at least not in western New York. Why it is vastly celebrated beyond attempting to meet some consumerist need in our secularized society is in fact still a mystery to me. Yet as I contemplate this uniquely American custom it causes my heart to reflect on a series of truths of our faith that, during this ordinary time in the liturgical calendar, can serve as wonderful springboards for prayer and meditation as we continue along our summer.

The word became flesh and dwelt among us through the fiat of Mary.  

Do we say fiat to the Lord’s will in our lives? Are we running to the Word made Flesh in Adoration, opening our hearts to be His dwelling? Let’s make our Christmas in July a reflection on how we live a life of love in our sacramental lives.

Written by Nicolette