Today’s Reflection
Gospel: Luke 10: 21-24
December 2, 2025 | Tuesday

Today’s Gospel

At that time, Jesus was filled with the joy of the Holy Spirit, and said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and made them known to little ones. Yes, Father, such has been your gracious will. I have been given all things by my Father, so that no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son, and he to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.”

Then Jesus turned to his disciples and said to them privately, “Fortunate are you to see what you see, for I tell you, that many prophets and kings would have liked to see what you see, but did not see it; and to hear what you hear, but did not hear it.”

Today’s Reflection

The first reading speaks of the breathtaking imagery envisioned by Isaiah: the wolf resting with the lamb, the leopard lying next to the child, the calf and the baby lion eating together, and the child leading them. This vision, which the expected Messiah, Jesus Christ, shall bring about, symbolizes a radical transformation of society, where peaceful coexistence shall replace enmity. This peaceful coexistence is not merely the absence of conflict but a profound harmony rooted in justice. The Responsorial Psalm encapsulates this vision: “Justice shall flourish in his time, and fullness of peace forever.”

Indeed, lasting peace cannot exist without justice. Peace that ignores injustice is fragile and superficial. Conversely, justice leads to peace by breaking down unjust societal structures, giving the disadvantaged and marginalized what is rightfully theirs, and restoring relationships.

Isaiah’s vision is not a distant prophecy but a call to action for each of us. It requires our collaborative cooperation with the Lord. As the revised expression that goes back to Saint Augustine says: “God without us will not; we without God cannot.” This vision empowers us to be agents of God’s justice in our world, addressing inequities, defending the vulnerable, and promoting peace in our communities. As we embark on our Advent observance, let us not just draw inspiration from Isaiah’s vision but commit ourselves to the work of justice and peace. This commitment is not just a wish but a determined effort to help realize God’s reign in the world.

/Vulnerasti, 2025