Bible Reflections I 18.12.2022 - SUNDAY I INDRAYA MANNA I

Advent: Week 4

Readings 

           I - Is. 7: 10-14

          II - Rom. 1: 1-7 

         III - Mat. 1: 18-24

                  

The first chapter in the classic work of Archbishop Fulton Sheen, “Life of Christ” is entitled as ‘The Only Person Ever Pre Announced’. All the three readings of the day is an affirmation to the same. In the first reading Prophet Isaiah foretells about the birth of the Immanuel, God with us. In the second reading St. Paul writes to the Romans that Jesus is the promised messiah as foretold by prophets in the Holy Scriptures. In the Gospel passage Matthew reminds us of the fulfillment of the prophecy of Prophet Isaiah in Jesus, the Immanuel, God with us. We are in the last week of the Advent that invites us to reflect on the theme: Love. All actions after love merits both the giver and the receiver.

Obedience in love works wonders. Jesus, the Son of God consented to obey His Father out of his love for Him and for the humankind and therewith came the salvation to the world. May obeyed in faith and love that brought forth the Promised One to the world. Joseph was a righteous man and in his love for the Lord and obedience was privileged to father God’s Son. As we are in the final week of the Advent, determine to obey in love as a preparation for Christmas, the coming of the Messiah.