15 April • When Your Work Seems in Vain - Hope from Isaiah's Suffering Servant
In this "Word of Hope" for Tuesday of Holy Week, Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP (from St. Martin de Porres House, Oak Park, IL) explores the encouraging message of the First Reading, Isaiah 49:1-6. This is one of the profound Suffering Servant songs, written during the Babylonian Exile.
Do you ever feel like you've "labored in vain" or "spent your strength for nothing"? The prophet Isaiah expressed this same feeling, yet found hope. Hear how God revealed a plan far exceeding the prophet's expectations – a mission to be a "light to the nations," bringing salvation worldwide.
This homily reminds us that our responsibility is faithfulness to God's call. We may not see the full impact of our actions, but God uses our efforts within His larger, perfect plan. He promises to make our faithful work fruitful in His time and way. Place your hope in God's promise, even when results aren't immediately visible.
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