DIVINE WHISPER with FR. PIUSRALPH EFFIONG, SMMM

THURSDAY OF THE 21ST WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME OF THE YEAR (B)

Mystery of the day: Luminous 

"Then teach us to number our days, that we may gain wisdom of heart. Turn back, O Lord! How long? Show pity to your servants." (Psalm 90:12-13)

Dearest friend (s) in Christ, may the blessing and love of God be with you all. Amen.

In the heat of our busy schedule most often, we tend to forget the "great day of days"  in our lives. The end of the begining of another life. And that is: our last days. 

Have you ever imagined how you lie in a decorated bed, that four to six hefty men assisting to carry? Or better still you are being dressed with what you can't imagine. To crown it all people file pass you including that man you vowed in anger that you will never forgive.

These and many more experiences become the subject matter of our reflection on this day. It is about that day, which always grips us with undeniable fear.

Undoubtedly, it is obvious that the scenario of this kind gave rise to the Psalmist who with all sincerity asked God thus:

"Then teach us to number our days, that we may gain wisdom of heart. Turn back, O Lord! How long? Show pity to your servants." (Psalm 90:12-13)

Before this request, he had come to terms with the reality of the end of man saying:

"You turn man back to dust, and say: 'Return, O children of men.' To your eyes a thousand years are like yesterday, come and gone, or like a watch in the night." (Psalm 90:3-4)

Beloved in Christ, death remains an enigma and foes unto men. In my thoughtful thinking I come to a conclusion that: "Despite the multiple occurences of death, it still remains a stranger to humanity."

In view of this, let forgive others, let go of the past and above all get set and be ready to answer whenever we are being called as Christ asked us:

"Watch, therefore, and be ready; the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect." (Matthew 24:42.44)

Peace! Be with you 🙌

Fada PIUSRALPH prays for you 

Let us pray 🙏

Eternal God, we thank You for Your faithfulness and love. We beseech Thee O! Lord to give us the grace to number our days on earth so that me may gain wisdom beyond this present and passing life. Through Christ our Lord.  Amen.