Monday of the First Week of Advent
Theme: Prepare the Way of the Lord
Table of the Word
- Isaiah 4:2-6
- Matthew 8:5-11
Reflection
In today's Gospel, Jesus heals the centurion's servant, demonstrating his authority and power. The centurion's faith is remarkable, as he recognizes Jesus' authority and humbly asks for his help.
Isaiah's prophecy speaks of a future time when God will purify and protect his people, creating a new heaven and a new earth (Isaiah 4:2-6).
Reflecting on the text of today's liturgy of the Word, we are called to demonstrate a faith like that Biblical centurion who on recognizing Jesus' authority and power stripped himself of the valour and honour he was accorded with by acknowledging his emptiness to be filled by the power of Christ.
However, in our daily struggle as Christians, we ought to be conscious of some areas of of our lives which we need purification and protection, and then invite our Lord to accompany us on our journey.
Finally, letbus make sincere effort to contribute a more just and peaceful world, which reflects the new heaven and earth described by Prophet Isaiah in the first reading. + May the Lord bless His Words in our hearts. Amen.
Let us pray
Keep us alert, we pray, O Lord our God, as we await the advent of Christ your Son, so that when he comes and knocks, he may find us watchful in prayer and exultant in his praise. Who lives and reigns with you on the unity of the Holy Spirit, God forever and ever. Amen.
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