By Natalie Salemeh
The Maronite Servants of Christ the Light began the Season of the
Glorious Birth of Our Lord by hosting a Maronite Youth Organization (MYO) gathering
at the Mother of Light Convent in Dartmouth on Sunday November 17. The Sisters welcomed the teens of the MYO
groups from the parishes of Boston, Brockton and New Bedford including a number
of parents and coordinators (whose assistance throughout the afternoon helped
make the event a success).
Sister Therese Maria led fun games engaging the teens to think about
the beauty of giving, particularly in this liturgical season. Mother Marla Marie helped the teens focus on
how they can best prepare for the Glorious Birth. Oftentimes, the Christmas
season is encumbered by materialism and commercialism that people lose sight of
the fact that they should be getting ready to welcome the Savior and Light of
the world into their hearts and lives.
The afternoon continued with a beautiful meditation of the Gospel scene
of the Annunciation. The teens were encouraged to reflect on how they could
best echo Mary’s “yes” in their everyday lives and follow the promptings of God
with trust and confidence. Everyone participated in Eucharistic Adoration, for
it is only allowing Jesus to fill us, that we are then able to give him to
others. What greater gift can we give to others than the Son of God present
within us?