December 17th
Mystery of the day: Sorrowful
Table of the Word
Genesis 49:2, 8-10
Matthew 1:1-17
Theme: The genealogy of Jesus Christ
Reflection
Today's readings invite us to reflect on the themes of heritage, identity, and the promise of salvation.
The first reading taken from Genesis 49:2, 8-10, gives an account of Jacob's blessing on his son Judah, recognizing him as the ancestor of the royal line of David. The gospel pericope on the other hand following Mathew's account gives the genealogy of Jesus, tracing his ancestry back to Abraham and David. (cf. Matthew 1:1-17)
In the light of today's liturgy of the Word, we are being called to the understanding of our spiritual heritage, as Christians or Christ followers; which is expected to shape our spiritual journey.
And the understanding of this ancestry roots brings to our consciousness the values of our spiritual heritage.
Finally, as we have entered the second part of our Advent experience, let us amidst the passing things, hold fast to what endures as children of light. + May the Lord bless His words in our heart. Amen.
Let us pray
O God, Creator and Redeemer of human nature, who willed that your Word should take flesh in an ever-virgin womb, look with favour on our prayers, that your Only Begotten Son, having taken to himself our humanity, may be pleased to grant us a share in his divinity. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God forever and ever. Amen.
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