Friday of the First Week of Advent
Mystery of the day: Sorrowful
Theme: ... you shall no more be ashamed.
Table of the Word
- Isaiah 29:17-24
- Matthew 9:27-31
Reflection:
In today's Gospel, Jesus heals two blind men, demonstrating his power and compassion (cf. Matthew 9:27-31). This passage highlights Jesus' ability to bring light and healing to those in need. While in the firsts reading, Isaiah's prophecy speaks of a future time when God will bring light to the blind and hearing to the deaf (cf. Isaiah 29:17-24). This passage emphasizes God's promise of restoration and salvation.
One of the disturbing parts of human life is the inability to conquer that which pull one down, or attaining the desired goal. In moment like this, we need light to illuminate our part, healing and restoration, and the only way is to invite Jesus who is the light of the world to lead, heal and restore us. It is to such time that this holy season of Advent prepares us.
On the other hand, we are also invited to be a source of light and hope for others who are struggling or in need as this is a sure way to reciprocate the loving gesture of our God.
Finally, in our day-to-day living experience we ought to live out the gospel values in trust of God's promise of restoration and salvation in the midst of challenges and uncertainties. It is in doing this that that we can rightly be numbered as faithful ones who are joyfully await the return of the Son of God. + May the Lord bless His words in our heart through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Let us pray
Stir up your power, we pray, O Lord, and come, that with you to protect us, we may find rescue from the pressing dangers of our sins, and with you to set us free, we may be found worthy of salvation. Who live and reign with God the Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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