REFLECTION/HOMILY FOR SATURDAY OF THE 2ND WEEK OF ADVENT 16TH DECEMBER 2023
REFLECTION/HOMILY FOR SATURDAY OF THE 2ND WEEK OF ADVENT 16TH DECEMBER 2023 Sirach 48:1-4, 9-11b; Ps.80; Matthew 17:10-13 Keying into the Mission of Elijah Generally, the people expected the coming of the Messiah. Part of the signs that will precede this coming was the return of Elijah as taught by the Scribes. So, the people waited to see Elijah as a sign that the coming of the Messiah was imminent. From the question put forth by the disciples to Jesus in today’s gospel, it is obvious that they too had this line of expectation of events. Now, the events of today’s gospel took place as they were descending the mountain where Jesus was transfigured. The prominent thing about the transfiguration was the voice that came from heaven confirming the divinity of Jesus Christ. This means that Jesus is the expected Messiah. But the disciples could not understand why the expected chains of events was not followed. Could the Scribes had lied to them about the return of Elijah? Jesus clarified tha...