Wednesday of the First Week of Advent
Theme: He will illumine what is hidden in darkness.
Table of the Word
- Isaiah 25:6-10a
- Matthew 15:29-37
Reflection:
In today's Gospel, Jesus feeds the multitude with seven loaves of bread and a few fish, demonstrating His compassion, love and abundance (cf. Matthew 15:29-37). This miracle highlights Jesus' ability to satisfy our deepest hungers and needs.
Isaiah's prophecy which is an extract from the First Isaiah (that is the pre-exilic writing) speaks of a future time when God will destroy the veil that shrouds all peoples and swallow up death forever (Isaiah 25:6-10a). This passage emphasizes God's promise of eternal life and salvation.
However, these readings therefore called to mind the coming of the Lord in glory which will bring everything to its wholeness. It will be a moment to put all things aright. Those who are hungry will be satisfied, the lame will walk, dumb will speak and those in the darkness will be led in along illuminated path.
Also we are called to mind, our trust and hope in God in moments of uncertainty. That is why the first week of Advent brings about hope that will never fail us. In as much as we hope in His abundance, we are obliged to lead others to the same banquet of hope; so as to experience Jesus' compassion and abundance.
Finally, in pur busy schedule we need to pause awhile and reflect on the ways to prepare our hearts and minds for the coming of Jesus Christ, who brings eternal life and salvation.
+ May the good Lord bless His Words in our heart through through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Let us pray
Prepare our hearts, we pray, O Lord our God, by your divine power, so that at the coming of Christ your Son, we may be found worthy of the banquet of eternal life and merit to receive heavenly nourishment from his hands. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God forever and ever. Amen.
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