Friday of the First Week of Advent

✠ | TODAY'S READINGS

The First Reading for December 3, 2021 is Isaiah 29:17-24. Isaiah 29:18 says: “On that day the deaf shall hear the words of a book; And out of gloom and darkness, the eyes of the blind shall see.” The reading is meant to give us a boost of hope. It reminds us that God can make the impossible possible. Many individuals are born deaf or blind, and doctors try their best to help them recover their senses. Sometimes there is no cure to help these individuals to restore their sense. God tells us that the blind will see and the deaf will hear, God wants us to remember that he can make anything possible even if science says otherwise.

The same teaching is seen in the Gospel, Matthew 9:28 “… Jesus said to them, ‘Do you believe that I can do this?’ ‘Yes, Lord,’ they said to him.” Jesus makes the two blind men see again which is meant to teach us to have hope because God can do anything against all odds. In addition, this Gospel teaches us that having faith in God can help us achieve anything and everything. The faith that these men had in Jesus was what helped them restore sight again.

During this time of Advent, we should learn to strengthen our hope and faith. We should have hope that the struggles we are going through will turn out okay and be well because God is with us. We should have faith in God that he knows what he is doing and that he has a plan for us. Take some time today to reflect on how you can incorporate hope and faith in your life during this time of Advent.

Nallely Garcia

SFC Student