"He who is to come will come and will not delay, and now there will be no fear within our land, for he is our Saviour." (Cf.Heb 10:37)
The anticipated moment is already here. The very moment we were all longed for, even men of great faith awaited with perseverance to behold. The news of this great coming breaks bars and gates, it shatters kingdoms and territories and give hope to the hopeless. That is why the author of the letter to the Hebrews in today's entrance antiphon says:
"He who is to come will come and will not delay, and now there will be no fear within our land, for he is our Saviour." (Cf.Heb 10:37)
He is coming in power and majesty, His throne will conquer every other thrones; fear will be taken away, courage to bear witness to the Truth will be restored.
As the gospel acclamation called to mind:
"O Root of Jesse, who stand as a sign to the nations! Come and deliver us: delay no longer."
He will certainly come to deliver us, He is our refuge and mighty in battle. The coming of Christ is adorned with glad tidings for everyone who has prepared to receive it.
Finally, let our hearts be opened for us to welcome Him so that our lips may proclaim the joyful message together with the psalmist who says:
"My mouth is filled with your praise, and I will sing your glory!" (Psalm 71:8a).
Peace, be with you!
Let us pray
O God, who through the child-bearing of the holy Virgin graciously revealed the radiance of your glory to the world, grant, we pray, that we may venerate with integrity of faith the mystery of so wondrous an Incarnation and always celebrate it with due reverence. Through our Lord Jesus Your Son who lives and reigns forever and ever, Amen.
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