Friday of the Second Week of Advent
Table of the Word
Isaiah 48:17-19
Matthew 11:16-19
Theme: O that you had listened to my commandments!
Reflection
The response to today's Psalm is the resumé of the two readings presented before us in the course of the Liturgy of the Word. Here the response says: "He who follows you, Lord, will have the light of life." (John 8:12). Evangelist John in this text highlighted the need to be attentive, listen and put into action God's detects and ordinances as being proclaimed.
However, Prophet Isaiah in the first reading invites us to reflect on the importance of listening to God's voice and following his path; stressing that when we follow this path we shall find peace and consolation (cf. Isaiah 48:17-19)
In the gospel pericope, Jesus teaches us about the importance of listening to God's voice and responding to His call (cf. Matthew 11:16-19).
To crown it all, the Psalmist outlined the fruits of this piuos act of paying attention to the Divine when he says: "He is like a tree that is planted beside the flowing waters, that yields its fruit in due season, and whose leaves shall never fade; and all that he does shall prosper." (Psalm 1:3.4).
Beloved in Christ, in our reflection this morning there are some pertinent questions we ought to answer. These are:
1. How do I listen to God's voice in my life?
2. What are some ways I can follow God's path and find peace?
3. How can I be more attentive to God's call and respond with faith and obedience?
It is when we genuinely respond to these mind-blowing questions that we can vividly say: "We have listen to you O! Lord, in You that we can find Peace."
Finally, it pays to serve Jesus.
+ May the Lord bless His words in our hearts. Amen.
Let us pray
May the glorious intercession of the Virgin and Martyr Saint Lucy give us a new heart, we pray, O Lord, so that we may celebrate her heavenly birthday in this present age and so behold things eternal. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen
© The ARCHIVE 12122025
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