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| House of Angel Sealtiel 2ND FLOOR WINDOWS December 16, 2024 |
and they did not recognize him
but did to him
whatever they pleased.
So also will the Son of Man
suffer at their hands.”
(Matthew 17:12)
From the very beginning, one reason some very important people did not recognize the Christ Child is that they weren’t expecting a child, and they certainly weren’t expecting a child from the working class. They were looking for someone already honored and influential.
Today, the Lord calls upon us to let go of our preconceived notions and be open to the mystery of God. Let us open our life to the path that God shows us and say yes to His will. Let is recognize Jesus in His acts of mercy and compassion and show the same love to others.
The prophet Elijah is a man of God and a man of faith who trusted in the Lord. He prophesied of future things and wielded heaven's sword. People waited for his return, who will prepare the way for Christ, who will make his people learn, who will restore all things to God, who will end the age of strife, who will herald the day of the Lord, and who will share in his glory and life. Let us look forward to the day of the Lord, when Jesus will come again in glory and power (Malachi 4:5-6).
Jesus makes you strong by giving you His grace, His love, and His Spirit. He is your source of strength and your refuge in times of trouble. He promises to be with you always and to help you overcome any challenges you may face.
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I can do all things
through Christ
who strengthens me.
(Philippians 4:13)
God loves us deeply. He is full of mercy. So He gave us new life because of what Christ has done. He gave us life even when we were dead in sin. (Eph 2:4-5)
Jesus, You hold everything together by your power. You are the King of kings and the Lord of lords. I recognize You as my Lord and Savior. I confess my sins and ask for Your forgiveness. I believe in You and receive Your grace. I follow You and obey Your commands. You are my everything and my all, my joy and my peace, my love and my Lord! Amen.
Pericope:
V: Jesus, the Kingdom, and the Church
THE COMING OF ELIJAH
Matthew 17:9-13
II. Eulogy of the heroes of Israel and some of the Patriarchs
ELIJAH AND ELISHA
Sirach 48:1-16
Third Book of Psalms 73-89
PRAYER TO RESTORE GOD'S VINEYARD
Psalm 80:1-20
Reflection Source:
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Published:
December 16, 2023, 8:06 AM