HOMILY FOR THE WEDNESDAY OF THE 3RD WEEKNOF ADVENT
Homily for Wednesday of the 3rd week of Advent Isaiah 45:6-8, 18:21-25; Luke 7:19-23 Isaiah in the first reading of today declared: "Shower, Oh heavens, from above, and let the skies rain down in righteousness; let the earth open, that the salvation may spring up and let it cause righteousness to sprout up also" (Isa 45:8). The rain had always been seen as a great blessing; it washes away all first; it brings coolness and refreshes; it helps trees to grow and produce fruits. The benefits of rain to the earth are enormous. Brothers and sisters in Christ, the prayer of Isaiah using the image of the rain spells out the spiritual benefits the inhabitants of the earth shall amass if the showers of God's blessings and graces are poured from the heavens above. Hence, let us pray that our prayers in this season of Advent may be heard and that God may pour down the rain of peace, joy, love, and goodwill upon our world and families. As God blesses the world, ma...