December 15, 2020 Tuesday of the Third Week of Advent-B

Zephaniah 3:1-2, 9-13

Psalm 34

Matthew 21:28-32

“…but afterwards he changed his mind and went.”  Mt. 21:29

Lord, what are you asking me to do or become this Advent? How do you want me to grow my relationship with you, my family and my neighbors? What part of my attitude needs to be corrected? For what do I need to repent? Lord, I believe you have blessings and many good things you want me to have this Advent.  How can I end it in better condition than how I started it? Conversion is a life-long process. You have been very patient with me and for that I thank you. How many times have you called me to give up what is holding me back and I’ve ignored or put off answering you. Lord, I don’t think I’m a bad person but I do think I can be formed into a more obedient and faithful child of yours. I ask you to touch my heart with your purifying grace so I can say “Yes” more often to what you want for me. In one small way I will be more open to your invitation today so that you will increase and I will decrease.  I entrust myself to you, my Lord, and I surrender to your ways.  Amen.