DIVINE WHISPER with FR. PIUSRALPH EFFIONG, SMMM

THURSDAY OF THE 34TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME OF THE YEAR (B)

Mystery of the day: Luminous

"O king, live for ever! My God sent his angel and shut the lions' mouths, and they have not hurt me, because I was found blameless before him; and also before you, O king, I have done no wrong." (Daniel 6:21-22)

Steadfastness in faith remains a clarion call on every Christian. As we journey along on this ephemeral world, we need to be firm and active in faith. The very scenario which we saw in Daniel. 

He was firm in faith, held tenaciously to his God despite all odds.

The testimony of firmness in faith could be seen in the "profession of faith" that Daniel made in the first reading of today saying:

"O king, live for ever! My God sent his angel and shut the lions' mouths, and they have not hurt me, because I was found blameless before him; and also before you, O king, I have done no wrong." (Daniel 6:21-22)

Daniel despite the injustice meted out on him, did not display any sign of arrogance and hatred for the King. He humbly gave him the commendation due to him: "O! King, live for ever..." a rare reaction from one in this condition. 

This of course, invites us to be humble no matter how strong we may think we are. For every beautiful thing around us comes from God. Daniel acknowledged God to be the source of His safety. He did not boast but humbly acknowledged the supremacy of God.

Beloved friend(s) in Christ let our trust be on God, and God alone. For outside Him nothing exist. This virtue drove Daniel to faith which saved him to the bewilderment of his oppressors. Let our lives be built on the foundation of God and we will never regret trusting in Him. 

Peace! Be with you.

Fada PIUSRALPH prays for you.

Let us pray:

Most merciful Lord, we acknowledge Your supreme power over every powers. Grant we pray a listening ear to the homage of our lips and the grace to concede that only You alone can save us. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.