From Catholic Charities USA ... " Advent and Christmas Daily Reflections"

Thursday of the First Week of Advent

I have to confess: today’s readings make me worried. In the reading from Isaiah, those who trust in God and are just have a strong city, thanks to the Lord. But the Lord humbles those in high places and will tumble their city to the ground. The poor and needy will trample on it.

In Matthew’s gospel, the one who listens and acts on God’s will is like one who builds a house on rock. But if one listens and doesn’t act, it’s like the fool who builds a house on sand and it’s swept away by the wind, the rains, and the flood.

So what makes me nervous about these passages? ...

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