2026-01-18 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
2026-01-18 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Isaiah 49:3, 5-6 For a long time, the interpretation of this text was focused on the identity of the servant. Early New Testament writers drew a connection to Jesus of Nazareth who emerged as the ultimate Suffering Servant who through his sacrifice on the cross bring redemption and salvation for all. The Servant of God probably also could, and should, be understood as referring both to a faithful individual who is called to bring about healing and liberation for those in need, as well as to the discipls of Christ. Thousands of years after the original words of this Servant Song were spoken, God continues to call people to service, called to be leaders in church and society. Psalm 40 In Psalm 40:1–10 the psalmist recounts being delivered from trouble, established securely, and given reason to praise the Lord leading scholars to classify it as a song of thanksgiving. Verses 12–17, however, have all the characteristics of an indi...