10th Day with Blessed Virgin Mary
Mystery of the day: Joyful
"...and you also are witnesses." (cf. John 15:26-16:4)
Beloved in Christ, good morning and God's choicest blessing upon you and your household.
Today, being the 10th day with our Lady, we are reminded of the call to be witnesses to the 'TRUTH' which Christ represent.
Evangelist John in today's gospel reading made it clear this clarion call on us, as Christ Himself proclaimed:
" ... when the Counsellor comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness to me; and you also are witnesses, because you have been with me from the beginning. I have said all this to you to keep you from falling away. They will put you out of the synagogues; indeed, the hour is coming when whoever kills you will think he is offering service to God." (John 15:26ff.)
This Divine call, goes beyond ordinary call, but to the level of dying for the sake of the gospel (martyrdom).
As part of this reading reads:
"...indeed, the hour is coming when whoever kills you will think he is offering service to God."
I believe, the hour is already here. We are being encompassed, betrayed, persecuted, envied, etc. all because we carry the mark of Christ Jesus.
Dearest in the Lord, take courage in the Lord, sail on with vigour for our brother St. Paul has said it all that; what we are passing through cannot be compared to the future glory awaiting us. (cf. Romans 8:1 ff.)
Finally, fear not for He is with us now and always. Peace be with you!
Let us pray
Grant, O merciful God, that we may experience at all times the fruit produced by the paschal observances. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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