Tuesday of the third week of Advent
Gospel: Matthew 21:28-32
Obey

We often encounter such a scenario in our daily lives: in family settings, our parents frequently demand that we accomplish tasks they wish us to do. For instance, when we finish dinner, our parents expect us to assist them in clearing the dishes; another example is when we go shopping, they prefer us to purchase items they need; similarly, when we travel, the elders in our family hope we can bring back local produce for them.
Dear brothers and sisters in the faith! When faced with the desires of our parents in life, how do we respond? Perhaps we readily fulfil their needs, so that they may find joy in our mutual love, just as the Apostle Saint Paul did (cf. Phil 2:2). Perhaps we are like the son who first went to his father in the parable Jesus told (cf. Mt 21:28-29), who, though reluctant, after much consideration, was willing to fulfil his parents’ wishes through his practical actions, so that they might find joy in our humility and obedience.
Today, we gather in the love of Christ, and during Mass, we listen to the Word of God, resolving to believe that in life, we must live out the joy of the Gospel, becoming like John, faithfully fulfilling the mission entrusted to us by God.

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