December 3, 2022, Saturday of the 1st Week in Advent-A ST FRANCIS XAVIER, PRIEST

Isaiah 30:19-21, 23-26

Psalm 147

Matthew 9:35-10:1, 5-8

…a voice will sound in your ears: “This is the way:  walk in it…”  Isaiah 30:21

“As you go, make this proclamation: “the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.”  Matthew 10:7

Lord, I don’t use maps much anymore to find my destination. I use my phone and trust that all the turns and directions are right, so I don’t get lost. If I trust my phone aps how much more can I trust you to show me the way to your kingdom? Are you not more trustworthy than the GPS? Lord, each day you speak to me in so many ways. I got to believe that what you say to me is exactly what I need at that moment. You look into my heart and without a doubt will show me the path to a closer relationship with you. If my phone doesn’t’ receive the right signals I can get lost. So, Lord, please help me to always hear who you say to me. Your kingdom is here and now but I can still be lost at times when I don’t heed your voice. My prayer today, dear Jesus, is for a more open heart to your urgings and nudges.  Show me the way to a fuller experience of your kingdom this day. I am so grateful to you each time you speak to me.  Amen.