Dear friends in Christ, on this Fourth and final Sunday of Advent, we recall the fullness of time, when the Son of God became human, conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary.  We remember Mary's joyful acceptance of God's plan.  In her "yes" to God, the word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.

As we light all four candles on the Advent wreath, let us join Mary as willing servants of the Lord; may our "yes" welcome Christ into our world.

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