Journey to Wholeness
Friday of the Third Week of Advent
The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
Matthew 1:1
The Word became flesh in a gnarled and twisted family tree, commencing its healing and deification.… Read the rest
Thursday of the Third Week of Advent
… Read the restWhen the messengers of John had left, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John. โWhat did you go out to the desert to seeโa reed swayed by the wind? Then
Wednesday of the Third Week of Advent
Isaiah 45:6b-8, 18, 21c-25; Luke 7:18b-23 (Matthew 11:2-6)
… Read the restAt that time Jesus cured many of their diseases, sufferings, and evil spirits; he also granted sight to many who were blind. And Jesus said to them in reply, โGo and tell John what you have seen and heard: the blind regain their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, the poor have the good news proclaimed to them. And
Wednesday of the Third Week of Advent
Luke 7:18b-23 (Matthew 11:2-6)
… Read the restAt that time, John summoned two of his disciples and sent them to the Lord to ask, โAre you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?โ When
Tuesday of the Third Week of Advent
… Read the restJesus said to the chief priests and the elders of the people:ย โWhat is your opinion? A man had two sons. He came to the first and said, โSon, go out and work in the vineyard today.โย
Monday of the Third Week of Advent
Psalm 25; Matthew 21:23-27
… Read the restWhen Jesus had come into the temple area, the chief priests and the elders of the people approached him as he was teaching and said, โBy what authority are you doing these things? And
A Reflection on the Gospel for the Third Sunday of Advent
… Read the restThe crowds asked John the Baptist, โWhat then should we do?โ He said to them in reply, โWhoever has two tunics should share with the person who has none.
Friday of the Second Week of Advent
Isaiah 48:17-19; Matthew 11:16-19
… Read the restThus says the Lord, your redeemer,
the Holy One of Israel:
I am the Lord, your God,
teaching you how to prevail,
leading you on the way you should go.
Thursday of the First Week of Advent
Isaiah 26:1-6; Matthew 7:21, 24-27
… Read the restOn that day they will sing this song in the land of Judah:
โA strong city have we;
he sets up walls and ramparts to protect us.
Friday of the First Week of Advent
Isaiah 29:17-24; Matthew 9:27-31
A drunk and rebellious world spins recklessly out of control (Isaiah 24:20; 28:1; 28:7; 29:9), but sober intoxication from the springs of divine grace is promised from on high, declares the prophet Isaiah.… Read the rest