Reflection: The fire tongs and hot coal are placed on the Jesse Tree today. We
recall the prophet Isaiah today and his call to Judah to be a holy
people. The book of Isaiah is full of prophecies about the coming
Messiah.
In the first chapter, we see a shift in the way the people are asked to
act out their faithfulness. In earlier books we see God asking for
sacrifices and offerings, we see the people being called to prayer and
worship. In Isaiah we hear God calling for justice for all people, and
care for the poor as a way for the people to show their love: "When you
spread out your hands, I close my eyes to you; Though you pray the more,
I will not listen. Your hands are full of blood! Wash yourselves clean!
Put away your misdeeds from before my eyes; cease doing evil learn to
do good. Make justice your aim: redress the wronged, hear the orphan's
plea, defend the widow." (Isa 1: 15-17)
Today, think of someone you encounter who is in need of justice or
defense. If you cannot think of someone you know personally, consider
making a donation to a food bank, or to a shelter. Look for ways to
bring justice to the world. (https://reillyschurchsup.blogspot.com/2010/12/jesse-tree-3rd-wednesday-isaiah-call-to.html)
( https://angathome.com/2011/11/25/our-jesse-tree-symbols-and-readings-for-advent/)
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