The Root of Jesse, Day 4

Photo of snail and rose speaking Isaiah 11:5 about the justice and faithfulness of the Messiah: like Father, like Son.
โ€œThe Root of Jesse, Day 4โ€
Isaiah 11:5
ยฉ๏ธ2020 Gloria M. Chang

The Messiah judges not by sight or rumor, but by the heartโ€”like Father, like Son.

Not by appearance shall he judge,
nor by hearsay shall he decide, 

But he shall judge the poor with justice,
and decide fairly for the landโ€™s afflicted.

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Shalom for the World

Fourth Sunday of Advent, Shalom Snail, rose and snail
โ€œShalom for the Worldโ€
Fourth Sunday of Advent (Year C)
ยฉ๏ธ2024 Gloria M. Chang

Readings

Micah 5:1-4a
Psalm 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19
Hebrews 10:5-10
Luke 1:39-45

Jesus and Maryโ€™s โ€œYesโ€ to God

โ€œHe shall be peace (shalom),โ€ Micah declares to the Jews under Assyrian threat (Micah 5:4(5)).… Read the rest