TUESDAY, SECOND WEEK OF ADVENT
Is 40: 1- 11 Ps 96: 1-3, 0-13 Mt 18: 12-14
CHRIST THE COMFORTER
Advent, a word signifying arrival, invites us to contemplate the profound significance of Christ’s coming. His first coming, marked by humility and suffering, inaugurated the era of salvation. His second coming, filled with glory and power, will bring about the final redemption of all creation.
This liturgical season should serve as a time of comfort and hope. We all know the impact of sin in our lives, and we see its consequences all around us. Advent is a time for us to eagerly anticipate the day when Christ will return and make all things new. He is coming, so take heart.
The Word of God tells us about the coming of the king and calls for the preparation of our hearts through repentance and sin. His arrival brings hope and faith. We are invited to strengthen our confidence in the surety of God’s promises. We are limited and weak, but God is limitless and will accomplish all He has promised. Everything He says is true and will come to pass. Finally, the people of God are called to herald the coming of the One who will bring comfort and salvation. When Jesus returns, He will come as the victorious and conquering King. He is a good and gentle shepherd. He is our hope both for our salvation and our eternal comfort.
Jesus is the shepherd whose heart goes after the one who is lost. Each person is precious in the eyes of God and has a place in His heart. We are loved and saved by the One who created us. Advent reminds us of what it is like to be a child who is always dependent on others for so much in life. It reminds us of our total dependence on God for everything. During this time of grace, the Lord turns our attention to that bit of ourselves that wants to do our own thing, and go our own way even when it is self-destructive, so that we may realize, repent and return to Him. It is by His love that He saves the lost sheep.
Response: The Lord our God comes with might.
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