Isaiah 40:1-11 / Matthew 18:12-14

In this Advent Season, we are invited to remember that God cares for us, as a shepherd cares for his sheep.

Today, the evangelist Matthew presents us with Jesus telling the parable of the sheep that was lost and was found by its shepherd, who was overjoyed to recover his sheep.

Jesus says that the Father in heaven does not want any of the little ones to be lost.

Unfortunately, because of our sins, we have distanced ourselves from God and the Church, and we expose ourselves to great dangers and privations, including the possibility of losing salvation, Heaven.

In this Advent Season, let us allow ourselves to be found by God, let us allow Him to free us from dangers, let Him heal our wounds, let Him place us on His shoulders, let Him take us back to the sheepfold (which is the Church), let Him feed us with green pastures and give us crystal clear water to drink. Let us not resist. Let us be docile.

Today the prophet Isaiah speaks to us of hope. He tells his people and us that slavery is over and that the atonement for sins has been fulfilled. The prophet speaks of the fragility of human life and announces the coming of God with power, achieving victory. Isaiah says that he who announces good news must raise his voice with strength to console the people.

In this Advent season, let us be heralds of hope in the midst of society, especially to the poorest who are experiencing difficulties and needs. Let us announce the glorious coming of Christ. Let us help people to prepare themselves through conversion and repentance. It will be our total liberation and the fulfillment of all righteousness.

Maranatha! Come, Lord Jesus!

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