Tuesday, 16 December 2025 – Advent Week 3

In today’s Advent reflection, we journey through the Mass readings for Tuesday, 16 December 2025, as God gently calls us from good intentions to real obedience.The prophet Zephaniah (3:1–2, 9–13) reminds us that God desires a humble people who trust in Him, not in appearances or empty promises. Psalm 34 reassures us that “The Lord hears the cry of the poor” — a powerful comfort for anyone who feels weak, tired, or overwhelmed. In the Gospel, Matthew 21:28–32, Jesus tells the parable of two sons, teaching us that what truly matters is not what we say to God, but how we respond with our lives.This short, light-hearted Advent reflection is designed for Catholics and catechumens, offering a simple explanation, practical application, and a gentle reminder that it’s never too late to turn back and say “yes” to God — even if we’ve said “no” before.