Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Advent December 21, 2004 O Radiant Dawn, Sun of Justice! Scripture: Song of Songs 2:8-14; Luke 1:39-45 Reflection: Mary’s visit to her cousin, Elizabeth, was an inspired gift of consolation and peace. Both women were concerned not only about giving birth but also for their sons and the lives they would lead. They sought out one another. They consoled and challenged each other. Together they prayed and talked and waited for their Radiant Dawn. We are doing the same as we live this Advent. We wait and pray to let God be God in our lives. We wait and listen to hear the voices of new prophets in our daily conversations and in our Advent reading. We wait and ponder until what we think is possible becomes actual, because we were ready to do something about it. We spend our days watching for the one who is to come. Suggested Action: Today, let us pray: O Dayspring, come with Your Radiant Dawn. Help us to recognize those moments today that are outbursts of God’s presence. Grace us to find God in our meetings and our greetings and to act in God’s name. Sr. Mary Dawson, IHM Manhasset, New York