“Those who err in spirit shall acquire understanding, and those who find fault shall receive instruction.” The first reading for mass ends with these words from the book of Isaiah. This isn’t the main point of the first reading for mass, but it is still something worth noting. God is merciful to those who love Him. God is merciful even with our sins, rash judgements and misunderstandings. If you break this statement down into two parts: there is the one who sins, and there is the one who judges the sinner.
Daily Reflection Archives
Parable of the Wise Man Who Built His House on Rock
“Trust in the Lord forever! For the Lord is an eternal Rock.” This verse in scripture is from the first reading for Mass today, from the book of Isaiah. Jesus tells us something similar in today’s gospel: “Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock.”
Jesus Fed Five Thousand People
“The Lord of hosts will provide for all peoples a feast of rich food and choice wines, juicy, rich food and pure, choice wines.” That sounds delicious, doesn’t it? It sounds just like our Christmas celebrations that we will be enjoying soon.