Gospel: Matthew 17:9a, 10-13
As they were coming down from the mountain, the disciples asked Jesus, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?” He said in reply, “Elijah will indeed come and restore all things; but I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him but did to him whatever they pleased. So also, will the Son of Man suffer at their hands.” Then the disciples understood that he was speaking to them of John the Baptist.
Heavenly Father,
Grant us the knowledge to understand your teachings and its implications in our lives.
Accord us the courage to accept and understand the sufferings in our own lives.
As we continue this Advent journey, assist us in the challenges we encounter along the way.
May the ‘spirit of Elijah’ inspire us to see, that our sufferings are a way of sharing the destiny of Jesus and to face them serenely.
Amen
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