ADVENT DIGEST with FR. PIUSRALPH EFFIONG, SMMM

SATURDAY OF THE FIRST WEEK IN ADVENT YEAR (C)

Mystery of the day: Joyful

Thus says the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel: Yes, O people in Sion who dwell at Jerusalem ; you shall weep no more. He will surely be gracious to you at the sound of your cry; when he hears it, he will answer you. (Isaiah 30:19-21)

From the prophecies of Isaiah's later ministry comes today's relection. Here Isaiah announced God's goodness upon His children as long as they keep on hoping in Him.

As we are waiting in joyful hope the coming of our Redeemer, Isaiah reassured us of God's unfathomable love and mercy to change our situations. 

God is always there for us even when we fail out of our weaknesses and inadequacies. 

" ...in the day when the LORD binds up the hurt of his people, and heals the wounds inflicted by his blow." (Isaiah 30:19-26)

He is ever abiding in presence, as He spoke to us through Prophet Isaiah, He will heal our wounds, wounds of rejection, hatred, envy and that of disunity among us.

Finally, let us hope that no matter the situation, He will wipe away our tears. Peace! Be with you.

Fada PIUSRALPH prays for you

Let us pray

O God, who sent your Only-Begotten Son into this world to free the human race from its ancient enslavement, bestow on those who devoutly await him the grace of your compassion from on high, that we may attain the prize of true freedom. Through Christ ourLord. Amen.