'The first place to look for Christ is within ourselves'

"The Call of Advent" is SFMYA.org's Advent series on the messages of Christ's birth as interpreted by friends of our young adult ministry --- priests, deacons and religous.

By REV. PAUL J. HRUBY

I remember reading a Christmas card some years ago with the words "Wise men still seek Him."

Let me suggest that the first place to look for Christ is within ourselves. The good news of the Incarnation is that Jesus continually comes to be born in us.

Globally, each day we face much brokenness — war and genocide, religious and political polarization, a quest for security in a world that is often harsh and uncertain. Creation cries out for a savior to touch the hurts of the human family.

We can be a catalyst in the healing process.

As Jesus rests in us, so must we also learn to rest in him! By creating a sacred place where he can reside within us, we make our own lives available to a God who loves us and desires our love. We then can make Jesus available through every smile and every act of kindness, through our willingness to give and to forgive without ounting the cost.

We’re not perfect, but we know we’re on the right path if we seek him with all our heart!

Rev. Paul J. Hruby is pastor of Incarnation Parish in Glendale.