December 12: Third Sunday of Advent
Posted by Campus Ministry on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 8:00 AM PST
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In the apparition of La Virgen de Guadalupe, we often hear about Juan Diego, a humble indigenous man, to whom La Virgen de Guadalupe appeared. He thought of himself as a simple man, and even asked Mary, “Why me?” It is easy for us to think that we are not worthy of being chosen by God. We may feel at times that God doesn’t speak to us or that he isn’t looking out for us when in reality, God is always there present in our lives, waiting for us to let him in. It can be easy to overlook or forget about what great things God has done for us, yet all we need to do is look around and we can see and count all his blessings in our lives.
In this day and age where everything seems so dark and there doesn’t seem to be hope, we can start doubting and losing faith. We may identify ourselves with the priest, who asked Juan Diego to come back with a sign or proof that what he was saying was true. It can be hard to follow God blindly and accept it all, but he will always send us signs that he is present with us. It might not be in an obvious way like it happened with Juan Diego and the cloak, but he will always send people or signs of the love he has for us.
It’s important to remember that God didn’t come for those who are perfect, rather he came to help sinners. “Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God.” We should never be afraid to reach out to God and ask for help and guidance. He is constantly there for us waiting for us to call to him wanting us to make him part of our lives.
¡Que viva la Virgen de Guadalupe! The Pride and Joy of our race!
~ Stephanie Herrera, B.A. Management and Marketing, Class of 2024