Homily (Reflection) for Thursday of the Second Week of Advent (I) (10th December, 2020) on the Gospel
Is 41:13-20;
Ps 144:1.9-13. (R. v.8);
Matt
11:11-15.
Topic: Be careful.
The prophet Malachi reads: “Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and terrible day of the LORD comes” (Mal 4:5). And based on this prophesy, although the Israelites were waiting for the Messiah, they were expecting to receive Elijah first, cf. Mk 9:11. However, Jesus tells us in today’s gospel that the Elijah they were waiting for had come and gone but unnoticed, cf. Matt 11:14.
As we expect God to do one thing or the other either for us
or for others, it is very important that we open our eyes to be able to see God
at work. Otherwise, that might go unnoticed just like the Elijah who came but
the Jews did not recognise him. Again, many have missed opportunities because
they never came as they expected them. Hence I say to you: ‘Be careful’ lest you miss again and
probably the last one.
Bible Reading: Mal
4:1-5.
Thought for today: God is at work.
Let us pray: God, give us the grace to see your
hand at work in us and around us – Amen.
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