Mass Readings and Reflection

First Reading: (Isaiah 11:1–10)

Isaiah prophesies the rise of a righteous ruler from the line of Jesse, one filled with the Spirit of the Lord: wisdom, understanding, counsel, strength, knowledge, and fear of the Lord. Under his reign, justice and peace will transform the world, and harmony will exist even among natural enemies.

Responsorial Psalm: (Psalm 72)

Response: “Justice shall flourish in his time, and fullness of peace for ever.”

Alleluia:

R. Alleluia, alleluia.
Behold, our Lord shall come with power;
he will enlighten the eyes of his servants.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel: (Luke 10:21–24)

Jesus rejoices in the Holy Spirit and praises the Father for revealing divine truths not to the proud and learned, but to the humble and childlike. He reminds His disciples of the blessedness of witnessing what prophets and kings longed to see.

Reflection

Today is already the seco,nd day of the last month of the year, 2025, and the liturgy invites us into a deep Advent posture: hope, humility, and readiness.

1. Hope in God’s Promise

Isaiah’s vision is a portrait of a world renewed, one where justice reigns and peace flourishes, where even enemies dwell together in harmony. Advent is the season that calls us to hope again, to believe that Christ comes to restore all things broken within us and around us.

2. Humility and Childlike Faith

In the Gospel, Jesus reveals a profound truth: those who are humble and childlike are the ones who truly receive God’s mysteries. Advent invites us to loosen our grip on pride, self-sufficiency, and intellectual arrogance, and instead approach God with simplicity, openness, and trust.

3. Living Justice and Peace

The Psalm reminds us that the Messiah’s reign is marked by justice, especially for the poor and afflicted. As we prepare for Christmas, we are called not just to admire Christ’s compassion, but to imitate it:

• advocating for the vulnerable,

• defending the oppressed,

• spreading peace through our words, choices, and relationships.

Questions for the Heart

• Are we preparing my hearts with humility and hope this Advent?

• How can we be an instrument of justice and peace in our daily interactions?

Sometimes, God’s greatest revelations come when we quiet our hearts, when we choose trust over control, and humility over pride. Like children, may we open our hearts to the One who comes to save us.

Amen 🙏 

God bless you 

Pal Ronnie