Thursday of the Third Week of Advent December 16, 2004 Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-10; Luke 7:24-30 Reflection: Today we hear the word of Isaiah “for the mountains may go away and the hills may totter, but my faithful love will never leave you. . . .” It is during this time of Advent that my expectations and anticipations lead me to encounter the amazing faithfulness of our God. It is in the midst of my own weakness and fragility that I am able to hope and prepare myself for the coming of our Savior. It is in the longing for peace and justice in our wounded world that I hope for the fulfillment of God’s promise of love for all of us, and for the world. The scriptures are the reminder of the story of God’s love and faithfulness, from the promise to David to the angel Gabriel’s announcement to Mary. Now the challenge is to look for the fulfillment of God’s faithful love in our own lives. Suggested Action: Recall any aspect of God’s faithful love in your life during this past year and be thankful for it. Sr. Catherine Sitja y Balbastro, IHM Forest Hills, New York

Graphic: Sr. Donna Korba, IHM