Thursday 14th December 2023

Amen, I say to you,among those born of womenthere has been none greater than John the Baptist;yet the least in the Kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

John the baptist description was always that of a rebel..he ate locusts and honey and lived in the wilderness .. yelling about the Lord on top of His lungs ! Very inspiring but equally difficult to even imagine !

As Christmas approaches, I miss home more than ever, the decorations and the lighting is far less jn this part of the country and my hospital doesn’t really try to do much, so I volunteered to decorative out patient clinical and in the midst of all my chaos.

I know my daily prayer has got limited to an app talking about the advent on my drive to work. It is frustrating but I am preoccupied by another and this season calls us to prepare our hearts and souls to each other. I know it’s going to be tough not bring dragged into the consumerism of the season but as catholics let’s all be rebellious like Dt John the baptist a c gocudpn being better !!!

Amen.

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Hello! I’m Dr Analise Maria D’ Mello, (MBBS, MS obgyn, DNB) from the beautiful state of Goa in India. I was born and raised in a Roman Catholic family, learning my prayers, catechism and Catholic values from my parents and grandmothers. I am currently practicing as an obstetrician and gynecologist for 3 years since my residency. I often speak on anti-abortion to college students and married couples, and counsel distressed pregnant women with appropriate medical advice. I am part of the St Luke's Medical Guild of Catholic Doctors in my state providing services in prisons, and Lenten and advent retreats for medical professionals and their families.

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11 Comments

  1. Thank you Analise. Keep going and stay positive. The decorations you bring no matter how small with bring light to others. What’s the old saying…don’t curse the darkness…light a candle. Peace of the Christmas season with you my sister.

  2. Thank you for your efforts to write your weekly commentary in spite of your heavy workload. I’m always inspired by your words. May God bless you this Advent and Christmas season.

  3. The Holiday Season is a busy time of the year. I was a Preschool Teacher for 32yrs and when Halloween came I would think 🤔 “here we go!” It would be non stop until after the first of the New Year with preparations for parties and decorations! I would really have to take a deep breath and remember the true meaning behind each Holiday. May this Christmas bring you much joy and peace in knowing you are where you are because this is where God wants you to be at this point in time. Gods bless and thank you so much for your reflections they truly touch the hearts you inspire!

  4. Thank you Dr Analise for giving of yourself! You are truly a gift to mankind. May you be blessed in your professional as well as your family life! Peace on Earth and Goodwill to Men.

  5. Thank you Analise.The fact that you are aware of how little time you are able to spend in prayer,is a prayer in itself.Keep in touch with God even when you think your efforts don’t count for anything.He is always there,waiting.

  6. Thank you for all you do and these reflections ! You are Christ’s Hands bringing a little peace and hope to your patients, and those you work with. All is a prayer !!! Peace and hugs.

  7. I too use an app to assist my prayer. I start with my Rosary and then various prayers for people and departed souls. I pray for many things but not for myself other than for my salvation.

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