He heard our cry and saw our affliction

“…we cried to the LORD, the God of our fathers, and he heard our cry and saw our affliction, our toil, and our oppression. He brought us out of Egypt
with his strong hand and outstretched arm, with terrifying power, with signs and wonders; and bringing us into this country, he gave us this land flowing with milk and honey.” (DT 26: 7-9)

Our Lord listens to us and looks upon us—“he heard our cry and saw our affliction, our toil, and our oppression.” He knows how and when to “bring us out of Egypt with his strong hand and outstretched arm” and “bring us into … land flowing with milk and honey.” We know either how or when, but God’s word assures us—when we cry, He listens, when we are in trouble, He sees it.

“One does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.” (Gospel Acclamation)