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Gospel commentary for Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Seeing through the eyes of the Messiah
Jesus rejoices in the Holy Spirit, praising the Father for revealing His truth not to the learned and powerful but to the childlike and humble. This passage invites us to reflect on humility, justice, and the profound privilege of living in the age of the Messiah—a privilege even prophets and kings longed to see.
Isaiah’s vision of harmony and restoration captures the essence of the messianic age, a time when justice flows abundantly and peace permeates creation. Pope Francis reminds us that this harmony begins in the heart, where humility opens us to God’s grace. In his homilies, the Holy Father often emphasises the importance of being “little ones”—those who rely on God rather than their own strength or intellect. Only the humble can truly embrace the radical justice and mercy of God’s kingdom.
In a world fractured by inequality and indifference, the messianic age calls us to mirror Christ’s vision of justice. Public leaders are called upon to govern with integrity, giving voice to the voiceless and ensuring justice for the marginalised. As Pope Francis challenges us, «How can it be that it is not a news item when an elderly homeless person dies of exposure, but it is news when the stock market loses two points?» Justice, in the spirit of Christ, must prioritise the vulnerable.
As disciples, our mission is to build a world where the poor find dignity and abundance, where the voiceless sing with joy. The greatest gift of this age is not power or wealth but seeing God’s justice unfold in the lives of the least. Blessed are we who see through the eyes of the Messiah, for ours is the kingdom of heaven.