Saturday of the Second Week of Advent, December 14, 2024
Matthew 17:9a, 10-13
St John of the Cross
Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him.
It’s interesting that they did not recognize Elijah when he came. They caused him pain and suffering since they did not recognize him, just as they did not recognize Jesus when he walked among us. They did the same to Jesus. They persecuted him and made him suffer and die on the cross.Â
Lord God, help us recognize you when you come back. Let us have ears and eyes that can see and hear your voice. Let us be open to receiving you once again when you come in your glory.
The third candle (rose/pink) embodies joy. Today is Gaudete Sunday. A joyful celebration to rejoice that the coming of our Lord is drawing near to us.
