From today’s Scripture: “Look to him that you may be radiant with joy, and your faces may not blush with shame.”—Ps 34:5

A man was picking up his child from preschool in December, when the days were short. It was already dark when he got there. On the way out, his little one suddenly remembered his favorite miniature toy, left on the outdoors playground. The child would not be consoled without the toy, so Dad said a prayer and headed outside, without much hope. They left the door open a bit so as not to be locked out, which shone a narrow beam of light across the playground. Guess where they found the toy!

If looking for the Lord is the theme of Advent, today’s Scripture reminds us of what type of looking we should be doing. We are hopeful, willing to give it a try, trusting that our Lord will make his presence known. What light will come of this dark season for us?

Let us pray: God, you write straight with crooked lines! Help me to see your true path as I walk through life. Fix my eyes on your loving mercy. I know you forgive my sins; give me the grace to fully accept that forgiveness, to live with joy and peace.

Today’s author is John Feister, a widely published writer in Catholic media and former Communications Director for Glenmary.

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