Praising God for Who He is - Homily 22nd December 2025

As we approach the Nativity of our Lord, we are invited to reflect on the lives of Mary and Hannah, ordinary, humble women through whom God worked extraordinary miracles.

Their praise was not self-centred; it magnified God for His power, mercy, and faithfulness. Like them, we are called to praise God not just for what we receive, but for who He is and what He does in our lives and in the world, especially raising the lowly and filling the poor with blessings. True praise transforms our hearts, elevates God, and points others to His goodness.

Reflection Question: How can I cultivate a heart of praise like Mary and Hannah, focusing not on what I receive, but on who God is and what He does in the world?