FAITH BOOK

THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD

Isaiah 52: 7-10; Hebrews 1: 1-6; John 1: 1-18

 From today’s Isaiah reading

“The Lord has bared his holy arm

in the sight of all the nations,

all the ends of the earth will behold

the salvation of our God.”

Reflection:

The prophet is announcing good news to the people in exile. God is intervening on their behalf, rolling up sleeves to help a depleted and dispirited people. Sometimes God is depicted in maternal images to underline God’s tender care. But the people are enslaved and need a powerful, strong-armed intervention and that is what Isaiah is promising.

So, we ask ourselves:

·        How are we experiencing exile from the person we want to be and ought to be?

·        Can we hear and put trust in our God who wants to do a powerful work on our behalf?

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https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122525-Night.cfm