Jesus, Son of David, Have Mercy on Us.

 

6th December 2024

1st Week Advent

Friday

Is 29:17-24

Meditation

At the coming of the Lord, there will be good days. The deaf will hear, and the blind will see. The lowly will rejoice, and the poor will praise God; the tyrants shall not exit, ridiculers will disappear, and all the evil ones will be disposed of.

A Good time will come when those who are in error will learn to be wise, and the grumblers will accept the teaching of the Lord. There will be change in the world and among the people. Everyone, at every time and age, looks for change for good. One has to transform himself/herself and the situation around oneself.

Do we look for change around us?

Gospel: Mt 9:27-31

Meditation

Jesus, Son of David, Have Mercy on Us.

As Jesus went on, two blind men followed him, calling out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” (Mt 9:27).

The greeting and calling out of the two blind men are apt to address Jesus.  Jesus is the Son of David. He is the expected Messiah.  ‘Have mercy on us’ is the best prayer for seeking and asking for repentance.  The Lord came to preach repentance. The very first call of St John the Baptist and Jesus is the Kingdom of hand is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.  The call of the blind men, ‘Have mercy on us, Son of David!’ is a fitting prayer for mercy and to give them sight. If you like this prayer, say it often on this day. Today, we are not deprived of sight but of spiritual sight, living in spiritual darkness.

Do I like to call Jesus, Son of David, Have mercy on me?

Fr Putti Anthaiah SDB

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