The Responsorial Psalm for the liturgy of the Third Sunday of Advent carries the theme for the day. In fact, Psalm 146 outlines the reason for this holy season because we are promised one who will teach us about the transformation of all the ills of a society. Today, more than ever we need to cry out again and again, “Lord, come and save us.”
“It is the Lord who keeps faith forever,
Who executes justice for the oppressed;
Who gives food to the hungry.
The Lord sets the prisoners free.
The Lord opens the eyes of the blind
And lifts up those who are bowed down;
The Lord loves the righteous
And watches over the strangers.
The Lord upholds the orphan and the widow,
But the way of the wicked he brings to ruin.
The Lord will reign forever,
Your God, O Zion, for all generations.”
Lord, come and save us.
-Sister Elaine Cole, CSJ
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Psalm 146 is a powerful declaration of God's character and compassionate actions, emphasizing His faithfulness, justice for the oppressed, provision for the hungry, liberation for prisoners, healing for the blind, support for the weak, love for the righteous, protection for foreigners, and care for the vulnerable (widows/orphans), concluding with His eternal reign and a call to praise Him. (AI Summary)