December 1, 2021 Wednesday of the 1st Week of Advent-C

Isaiah 25:6-10

Psalm 23

Matthew 15:29-37

They all ate and were satisfied.  Mt. 15:37

Lord, the thousands came away from you healed and fed. They came away from their mountaintop experience satisfied and ready for their journey home. They were cured of their physical and spiritual ills. They were inspired by your words then fed with the bread. How happy they all must have been as they returned home. They would return to their lives different people. They were empowered to endure the trials and troubles of life and to spread the good news of the Father’s love to their families and neighbors. Lord, I experience the same mountaintop miracle each time I attend Mass. Healed, taught and strengthened for life’s journey I too am satisfied. Each time I encounter your power to heal, the relief of being forgiven of my sins and the nourishment of the bread of life I am changed. May I have a satisfying Advent season. Lord, like the bread that was more than enough, your mercy is abundant. With you as my shepherd, there is nothing I shall want. I thank you for providing all I need for the journey to you. Amen.