Third Wednesday of Advent
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– You can follow the suggestions in the daily ‘Reflection’.
– You can listen to the music
Today’s Scripture
Luke 7: 19-23 (WEB)
John, calling to himself two of his disciples, sent them to Jesus, saying, “Are you the one who is coming, or should we look for another?” When the men had come to him, they said, “John the Baptiser has sent us to you, saying, ‘Are you he who comes, or should we look for another?’”
In that hour he cured many of diseases and plagues and evil spirits; and to many who were blind he gave sight. Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John the things which you have seen and heard: that the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have good news preached to them. Blessed is he who finds no occasion for stumbling in me.”
Reflection
From the dark, cramped confines of his prison cell, John the Baptist sends his friends to ask Jesus: “Are you the one, or should we look for another?” Jesus does not scold John for his doubt; He gently points to the blind seeing and the poor receiving good news. Bring your own spiritual darkness and doubts to Jesus, and let Him show you the quiet fruits of His presence.
Grace to Ask For: Patience and faith when God’s timing feels hidden or slow.
Examen: When have I felt discouraged, and how did I handle that desolation?
Today’s Music
It Is Well With My Soul| Audrey Assad