On the reflection for Saturday, December 9, I spoke about the message from the prophet Isaiah, how his message often paves the way for the coming of the Messiah into the world. The first reading at Daily Mass today from the prophet Isaiah expresses the excitement and anticipation of God’s coming in our midst, which we will celebrate soon in the birth of our Savior. This message expresses this joy in the way a desolate barren land will spring forth with blooming flowers, that the land will exult and rejoice. We are called to rejoice in the coming of our Savior, to hear his message with loving hearts and to be open to the way this message can change us and transform us. I love the readings from the prophet Isaiah that we hear during the Advent season. In a very meaningful way, they help us understand the full meaning of God’s kingdom and the meaning of the birth of our Savior. May we ponder this meaning in our hearts - Father Lincoln.
Isaiah 35:1-10
The desert and the parched land will exult; the steppe will rejoice and bloom. They will bloom with abundant flowers and rejoice with joyful song. The glory of Lebanon will be given to them, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; They will see the glory of the LORD, the splendor of our God. Strengthen the hands that are feeble, make firm the knees that are weak. Say to those whose hearts are frightened: Be strong, fear not! Here is your God. He comes with vindication. With divine recompense, he comes to save you. Then will the eyes of the blind be opened, the ears of the deaf be cleared. Then will the lame leap like a stag, then the tongue of the mute will sing.
Streams will burst forth in the desert, and rivers in the steppe. The burning sands will become pools, and the thirsty ground, springs of water. The abode where jackals lurk will be a marsh for the reed and papyrus. A highway will be there, called the holy way. No one unclean may pass over it, nor fools go astray on it. No lion will be there, nor beast of prey go up to be met upon it. It is for those with a journey to make, and on it the redeemed will walk. Those whom the LORD has ransomed will return and enter Zion singing, crowned with everlasting joy; They will meet with joy and gladness, sorrow and mourning will flee.
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