BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO HOPE IN HIM

Repentance is necessary before the benefits can flow

Isaiah 30 (today's first reading) speaks about the Lord...

being "a God of judgement,
and blessed are all who hope in Him.

There is first to be a conversion
and a cry for help.

Only after the Lord has given the bread of suffering
will the grace be given.

Repentance is necessary before the benefits can flow."

(commentary taken from Universalis)