Mystery of thee day: Glorious
"...Are you he who is to come, or shall we look for another?" (Luke 7:20)
One of the fascinating facts about faith is conviction. One has to be convinced before believe, but at times conviction is not necessary especially when the situation in question is embedded in mystery. Thus, it becomes difficult to unravel the substance, yet faith has to come into play. The same scenario pushed John the Baptist (the desert prophet) to send his disciples to confirm the personality of Jesus.
"...Are you he who is to come, or shall we look for another?" (Luke 7:20)
In response to this mind-blowing question Jesus asked them to go back and tell him what they saw. This very act points to faith. Even though John must have heard about the works of Jesus, he was not yet convinced.
Therefore, beloved in Christ in our faith journey, do we still need to be convinced before we believe? When we consider the marvels of the Lord, His care and love. What else do we need to be convinced of?
That is why Prophet Isaiah in today first reading proclaimed in clear terms the Divine attribute of God as: Omniscience, Omnipresence and Omnipotence. Here he brings to limelight the supernatural power and His prowess which no human intellect can decipher (cf. Isaiah 45:6b-8.18.21b-25).
However, with this dearest in the Lord, we need to move in faith not necessarily with what we see or feel rather with conviction that He is God of possibilities whose power cannot be understood.
Let us therefore trust in Him, believe in Him and Hope in Him no matter the situation.
Peace, be with you!
Let us pray
Grant, we pray, almighty God, that the coming solemnity of your Son may bestow healing upon us in this present life and bring us the rewards of life eternal. Through our Lord Jesus Your Son who lives and reigns in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God forever and ever. Amen.
© The ARCHIVE 14122022
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