First Reading: (Isaiah 41:13–20)
Responsorial Psalm: (Psalm 145:1, 9-11, 12–13)
R. The Lord is gracious and merciful; slow to anger, and of great kindness.
Alleluia: (Isaiah 45:8)
“Let the clouds rain down the Just One,
and the earth bring forth a Savior.”
Gospel:(Matthew 11:11–15)
Reflection
Today’s mass readings weave together a message of reassurance, compassion, and spiritual attentiveness.
1. God Holds Our Hand (Isaiah 41)
God does not merely speak strength from afar, He draws close enough to hold our right hand.
He lifts fear, restores hope, and promises transformation.
Rivers in deserts, cedars in wastelands, these images assure us that no spiritual dryness is beyond His renewal.
2. Advent Confidence in God’s Mercy (Psalm 145)
The psalm reminds us that Advent waiting is not anxious waiting.
We wait on a God who is kind, compassionate, and faithful to all His promises.
Praise becomes our posture, even when we face uncertainty.
3. Greatness in the Kingdom (Matthew 11)
Jesus honors John the Baptist but then reveals a mystery:
Greatness in heaven is measured not by status, but by humility and openness to grace.
“He who has ears to hear, let him hear”, a call to spiritual sensitivity.
Advent invites us to listen deeply, allowing God’s whisper to cut through the noise of life into our hearts.
May these readings strengthen our trust, renew our hope, and open our hearts to God’s quiet guidance.
Amen
Pal Ronnie
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