December 3, 2024 Memorial of Saint Francis Xavier, Priest
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120324.cfm
In the first reading, Isaiah spoke about the coming of the child, Jesus. He said that predator would lie with prey. Everyone would get along. He would bring peace to the land.
In the gospel, filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus gives thanks to God. The setting is after Jesus sent out the disciples to preach the good news. They returned filled with the Holy Spirit and zeal for their faith. Jesus told them that they were blessed. Many do not see or hear what they were seeing and hearing. I love when the gospels show the human side of Jesus. He prayed and praised God just like the Jews of His time did.
Holy Spirit, fill my cup!
