2022년 12월 2일 대림 제1주간 금요일
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제1독서
<그날, 눈먼 이들의 눈도 보게 되리라.>
이사야서. 29,17-24
주 하느님께서 이렇게 말씀하신다.
17 “정녕 이제 조금만 있으면 레바논은 과수원으로 변하고
과수원은 숲으로 여겨지리라.
18 그날에는 귀먹은 이들도 책에 적힌 말을 듣고
눈먼 이들의 눈도 어둠과 암흑을 벗어나 보게 되리라.
19 겸손한 이들은 주님 안에서 기쁨에 기쁨을 더하고
사람들 가운데 가장 가난한 이들은
이스라엘의 거룩하신 분 안에서 즐거워하리니
20 포악한 자가 없어지고 빈정대는 자가 사라지며
죄지을 기회를 엿보는 자들이 모두 잘려 나가겠기 때문이다.
21 이들은 소송 때 남을 지게 만들고
성문에서 재판하는 사람에게 올가미를 씌우며
무죄한 이의 권리를 까닭 없이 왜곡하는 자들이다.
22 그러므로 아브라함을 구원하신
야곱 집안의 하느님이신 주님께서 이렇게 말씀하신다.
‘야곱은 더 이상 부끄러운 일을 당하지 않고
더 이상 얼굴이 창백해지는 일이 없으리라.
23 그들은 자기들 가운데에서 내 손의 작품인 자녀들을 보게 될 때
나의 이름을 거룩하게 하리라.’
그들은 이스라엘의 거룩하신 분을 거룩하게 하며
이스라엘의 하느님을 두려워하게 되리라.
24 그리고 정신이 혼미한 자들은 슬기를 얻고
불평하는 자들은 교훈을 배우리라.”
복음
<예수님을 믿는 눈먼 두 사람의 눈이 열렸다.>
마태오. 9,27-31
그때에 27 예수님께서 길을 가시는데 눈먼 사람 둘이 따라오면서,
“다윗의 자손이시여, 저희에게 자비를 베풀어 주십시오.” 하고 외쳤다.
28 예수님께서 집 안으로 들어가시자 그 눈먼 이들이 그분께 다가왔다.
예수님께서 그들에게
“내가 그런 일을 할 수 있다고 너희는 믿느냐?” 하고 물으시자,
그들이 “예, 주님!” 하고 대답하였다.
29 그때 예수님께서 그들의 눈에 손을 대시며 이르셨다.
“너희가 믿는 대로 되어라.”
30 그러자 그들의 눈이 열렸다.
예수님께서는 “아무도 이 일을 알지 못하게 조심하여라.” 하고 단단히 이르셨다.
31 그러나 그들은 나가서 예수님에 관한 이야기를 그 지방에 두루 퍼뜨렸다.
December 2, 2022
Friday of the First Week of Advent
Daily Readings — Audio
Daily Reflections — Video
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Reading 1
Is 29:17-24
Thus says the Lord GOD:
But a very little while,
and Lebanon shall be changed into an orchard,
and the orchard be regarded as a forest!
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 lowly will ever find joy in the LORD,
and the poor rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.
For the tyrant will be no more
and the arrogant will have gone;
All who are alert to do evil will be cut off,
those whose mere word condemns a man,
Who ensnare his defender at the gate,
and leave the just man with an empty claim.
Therefore thus says the LORD,
the God of the house of Jacob,
who redeemed Abraham:
Now Jacob shall have nothing to be ashamed of,
nor shall his face grow pale.
When his children see
the work of my hands in his midst,
They shall keep my name holy;
they shall reverence the Holy One of Jacob,
and be in awe of the God of Israel.
Those who err in spirit shall acquire understanding,
and those who find fault shall receive instruction.
Responsorial Psalm
Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14
R. (1a) The Lord is my light and my salvation.
The LORD is my light and my salvation;
whom should I fear?
The LORD is my life's refuge;
of whom should I be afraid?
R. The Lord is my light and my salvation.
One thing I ask of the LORD;
this I seek:
To dwell in the house of the LORD
all the days of my life,
That I may gaze on the loveliness of the LORD
and contemplate his temple.
R. The Lord is my light and my salvation.
I believe that I shall see the bounty of the LORD
in the land of the living.
Wait for the LORD with courage;
be stouthearted, and wait for the LORD.
R. The Lord is my light and my salvation.
Gospel
Mt 9:27-31
As Jesus passed by, two blind men followed him, crying out,
"Son of David, have pity on us!"
When he entered the house,
the blind men approached him and Jesus said to them,
"Do you believe that I can do this?"
"Yes, Lord," they said to him.
Then he touched their eyes and said,
"Let it be done for you according to your faith."
And their eyes were opened.
Jesus warned them sternly,
"See that no one knows about this."
But they went out and spread word of him through all that land
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Eyes That See and a Heart That Hopes
The first rule about fight club: don’t talk about fight club. It’s a little weird to me that Jesus would ask the same of these men in the Gospel today. I mean, these guys have been waiting for him, they are calling out to him, they know that he can heal them and then he DOES! How could they NOT talk about it? WHY would they not?!
Maybe because, at least from Jesus’ perspective, this story isn’t mostly about healing. Perhaps it is about what this season of Advent is for: waiting in earnest expectation, in faith and hope, for the Holy One of Israel. Maybe, just maybe, Jesus is calling me to see in a way that these blind men, even prior to their being healed, saw. So let that be my prayer this day: that I might have eyes that see and a heart that hopes.
—Conor LoPiccolo is a theology teacher at Strake Jesuit College Preparatory in Houston, Texas.
Prayer
Eye has not seen,
ear has not heard
what God has ready
for those who love him;
Spirit of love,
come, give us the mind of Jesus,
teach us the wisdom of God.
—Lyrics of “Eye Has Not Seen” by Marty Haugen ©1982 GIA Publications
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As we have heard many times before, the writings of the Prophet Isaiah are to God’s people during a time when they strayed from the Covenant and were taken into captivity. Isaiah initially admonished them to turn back to God. Once they had succumbed to invading armies and lost everything, he offered them a vision of Hope that echoed through the centuries until it was brought to life in today’s Gospel with Jesus’ question, “Do you believe that I can do this? (Mt 9:28).”
For a few moments, sit with me and imagine we are gathered with others listening to the Prophet tell us God’s promise of a better future (Is 29:17-24). As you visualize each situation, consider how you want Jesus to “Have pity on us” (Mt. 9:27). Then respond to His question, “Do you believe I can do this?”
Like God’s people from Isaiah’s time, we walked for many days without food or shelter and very little water. Sitting on the ground, we notice most of our companions are very young. We have heard there are 68 million refugees worldwide, over half of whom are children. What will happen next? Will we be welcomed at this refugee center?
How do you want the Son of David to have pity on us?
And, “Do you believe that I (Jesus) can do this?”
“Lebanon shall be changed into an orchard, and the orchard be regarded as a forest! (Is 29:17).”
We listen to the stories of others. Some made this journey because of droughts that led to mass starvation. Another person says climate change and rising oceans are causing food shortages
and the loss of ancestral homes around the planet.
How do you want the Son of David to have pity on us?
And, “Do you believe that I (Jesus) can do this?”
“The deaf shall hear the words of a book; and out of the gloom and darkness, the eyes of the blind shall see (Is 29:18).”
A mother speaks up, “I came because my child is sick. Does anyone know if there is a doctor here?”
How do you want the Son of David to have pity on us?
And, “Do you believe that I (Jesus) can do this?”
“The lowly will ever find joy in the Lord, and the poor rejoice in the Holy One of Israel. For the tyrant will be no more. (Is29:20-21).”
Another companion sobs as he tells us about the genocide happening in his country. Homes were stolen, and families were killed, so others could access the natural resources while polluting the land and water. He asks, “Who will give justice to my people?”
How do you want the Son of David to have pity on us?
And, “Do you believe that I (Jesus) can do this?”
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What injustices do you hear Isaiah prophesying will end, and does today’s Gospel offer you a vision of Hope?
May our Advent be a time to reflect, remember, and imagine how Christ’s coming will transform the world. And may each of us confidently declare, “Yes, Lord, I believe you can do this.”
Wait for the Lord with courage, be stouthearted, and wait for the Lord. PS 27:14
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THE SIGHT OF CHRISTMAS
Jesus “touched their eyes and said, ‘Because of your faith it shall be done to you’; and they recovered their sight.” —Matthew 9:29-30
The Church prepares us for Christ’s Christmas coming by proclaiming Jesus healing the blind (see Is 29:18; 35:5). This applies not only to the physically blind, but especially to the spiritually blind, who have been blinded by the darkness of sin (see 1 Jn 2:11) and “the god of the present age” (see 2 Cor 4:4). The cause of spiritual blindness is sin, and we are freed from spiritual blindness by repentance. When we sin, it is as if we take a knife and stab our eyes with it (see Is 29:9). When we repent and go to Confession, it is like having an operation in which our sight is restored.
The physically blind will be able to see Christ this Christmas through the eyes of faith, but the spiritually blind cannot have a true Christmas because they cannot see the Christ of Christmas. Spiritual blindness is an especially pathetic condition not only because we are blinded to Christ and Christmas, but because we are even blinded to our blindness. Only through an intervention by Jesus our Savior can we see our blindness and ask for help. Call out to Jesus: “I want to see” (Mk 10:51). Jesus will heal us and give us the Christmas present that makes it possible for us to have Christmas.
Prayer: Father, may I see Jesus present in Holy Communion so that I will desire to receive Him in Mass daily.
Promise: “Those who err in spirit shall acquire understanding.” —Is 29:24
Praise: Teenage Nick injured his shoulder and could not lift his arm. He attended a healing service, was totally healed of the injury, and gave testimony to all present by fully rotating his healed arm.
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Are there any blind-spots in your life that keep you from recognizing God's power and mercy? When two blind men heard that Jesus was passing their way, they followed him and begged for his mercy. The word mercy literally means "sorrowful at heart". But mercy is something more than compassion, or heartfelt sorrow at another person's misfortune. Compassion empathizes with the sufferer. But mercy goes further; it removes suffering. A merciful person shares in another person's misfortune and suffering as if it were their own.
God shows mercy to those who recognize their need for his forgiveness and healing
When two blind men approached Jesus, he questioned their earnestness. "Do you believe that I am able to do this?" Jesus put them to the test, not to rebuff them, but to strengthen their faith and trust in God's mercy. He touched their eyes, both to identify with their affliction and to awaken faith in them. Their faith grew as they responded to his word with confident hope. Jesus restored their sight - both physically and spiritually to the reality of God's kingdom. Faith opens the way for us to see the power of God's kingdom and to experience his healing presence in our lives.
In Jesus we see the fullness of God's mercy and the power of his kingdom - power to save from death and destruction, to forgive sins and lift the burden of guilt, and to heal infirmities and release the oppressed. Jesus never refused to bring God's mercy to those who earnestly sought it. How can we seek and obtain God's mercy? God gives mercy to the lowly in heart - to those who recognize their need for God and for his forgiveness and healing power.
God transforms those who put their hope and trust in him
God wants to change and transform our lives to set us free to live as his sons and daughters and citizens of his kingdom. Faith is key to this transformation. How can we grow in faith? Faith is a gift freely given by God to help us know God personally, to understand his truth, and to live in the power of his love. For faith to be effective it must be linked with trust and obedience - an active submission to God and a willingness to do whatever he commands. The Lord Jesus wants us to live in the confident expectation that he will fulfill his promises to us and bring us into the fullness of his kingdom - a kingdom of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit (Romans 14:17). Do you know the peace and joy of God's kingdom?
Lord Jesus, help me to draw near to you with faith and trust in your saving power and mercy. Free me from doubt and unbelief that I may approach you confidently and pray boldly with expectant faith. Let your kingdom come and may your will be done in me.
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Psalm 27:1-4, 13-14
1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
2 When evildoers assail me, uttering slanders against me, my adversaries and foes, they shall stumble and fall.
3 Though a host encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident.
4 One thing have I asked of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple.
13 I believe that I shall see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living!
14 Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; yes, wait for the LORD!
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Daily Quote from the Early Church Fathers: They saw because they believed in the Messiah, by Hilary of Poitiers (315-367 AD)
"At that point, two blind men follow the Lord as he was passing by. But if they could not see, how could the blind men know of the Lord's departure as well as his name? Moreover, they called him 'Son of David' and asked to be made well. In the two blind men, the entire earlier prefiguration [miracles in Matthew 9:18-26] is complete. The ruler's daughter seems to be from these people, namely, the Pharisees and John's disciples, who already made common cause in testing the Lord. To these unknowing persons the law gave evidence as to the one from whom they sought a cure. It indicated to them that their Savior in the flesh was of the line of David. It also introduced light to the minds of those who were blind from past sins. They could not see Christ but were told about him. The Lord showed them that faith should not be expected as a result of health but health should be expected because of faith. The blind men saw because they believed; they did not believe because they saw. From this we understand that what is requested must be predicated on faith and that faith must not be exercised because of what has been obtained. If they should believe, he offers them sight. And he charges the believers to be silent, for it was exclusively the task of the apostles to preach." (excerpt from commentary ON MATTHEW 9.9)
Friday - First Week of Advent
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 lowly will ever find joy in the Lord, and the poor rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.(Is 29: 17-24)
And "the Lowly will ever find joy in the Lord......"
Joy.
Tidings of great joy.
Joy to the world.
The word "joy" can mean happiness, gladness, delight, cheer, glee, gaity, intoxication. I get the idea.
When Jesus says to the disciples at the Last Supper table: " I have told you this so that my joy might be in you and your joy would be complete, he uses the Greek word "chara, " taken from the word "charis" which means grace.
That's getting to the heart of what biblical joy really means.
Simply put, "grace" means "God learning toward me, bending over me, inclining toward me kindly, favorably."
That's what God is and that's who God is for me.
There is never a moment when God isn't bending toward me that way. No matter what the situation, God is learning toward me kindly, favorable. And it's God's initiative. It's got nothing to do with whether I deserve it.
Now that's a tiding of great joy.
Spend some quiet time
with the Lord.
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Advent is the time of promise;
it is not yet the time of fulfillment.
-Alfred Delp, "Advent of the Heart:
Seasonal Sermons and Prison Writings 1941-1944"
Fr. Alfred Delp
Alfred Delp was born in 1907 in Mannheim, Germany. The son of a Catholic mother and Protestant father, he was raised Lutheran, but became a Catholic at age 14.
He entered the Society of Jesus in 1926, and was ordained in 1937. The rise of Nazism in Germany prevented him from continuing his studies. He worked at a Jesusit publication until it was suppressed in 1941. He then became rector of St. Georg Church in Munich, where he helped Jews escape to Switzerland. Fr Delp joined an anti-Nazi group which hoped to build a new Christian order, based on Christian virtues and practices, after the fall of the Third Reich.
Following a failed assassination attempt on Hitler in 1944, Delp was among the dissidents arrested. He was tortured and threatered with execution, but the Nazis couldn't connect him to the plot. They eventually offered to release Delp if he would renounce the Jesusits and leave the order. The priest refused. Fr. Delp was hanged on February 2, 1945. He was 37 years old.
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While inprison, Fr. Delp wrote a series of Advent meditations on tiny slips of paper that were smuggled out of the prison with his dirty laundry. His writings were later published as "Advent of the Heart: Seasonal Sermons and Prison Writings 1941-1944."
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