Mystery of the day: Joyful
Theme:... the Light that dispels darkness.
"...I have given you as a covenant to the people, a light to the nations, to open the eyes that are blind, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon, from the prison those who sit in darkness." (Isaiah 42:6)
Man is always at the mercy of God, as a result of his short-coming and fragility. And the only way to get rid of this, is to depend on God. This dependency hinges on Christ who is the light of the world, which Prophet Isaiah in the first reading prophesied about the Messiah who is Christ saying:
"...I have given you as a covenant to the people, a light to the nations, to open the eyes that are blind, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon, from the prison those who sit in darkness." (Isaiah 42:6)
This prophecy which forms part of the first song of the servant made itself manifested in the Gospel pericope of Luke 4:16 where he gave an account of Christ opening the scroll and read His mission statement.
This mission statement is where our hope lies, for His coming was to dispel darkness, liberate the captives, heal the sick and comforting the sorrowful.
Consequently, as we move towards the celebration of this salvific event of humanityy redemption, let us know that, God is always there for us, to guide and protect us.
Peace! Be with you.
Let us pray
May your protection, O Lord, we pray, defend the humble and keep ever safe those who trust in your mercy, that they may celebrate the paschal festivities not only with bodily observance but above all with purity of mind. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
© The ARCHIVE 11042022
Amen 🙏, God bless you fr.
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