"Have mercy on me, O God, for people assail me; they fight me all day long and oppress me." (Cf. Psalm 56:2)
The Psalmist in the entrance antiphon gives a prelude to the first reading of today, which summarizies the painful expression of Susanna after being falsely accused by the two elders ( Cf. Daniel 13:1-9.15-17.19-30.33-62).
At the first instance, Susanna lost hope when she come to reality that with the witness of these two men (as Jewish law established), there is no escape route for her; but God who sees the securet thought of His children manifested Himself through the little boy called "Daniel" to the bewilderment of the crowd.
In the light of this agony that the Psalmist avers:
"Have mercy on me, O God, for people assail me; they fight me all day long and oppress me." (Cf. Psalm 56:2)
And God who is all and all stood with her through the intervention of Daniel whom He used as a channel to prove Himself.
On the other hand, the Responsirial Psalm of today reassures us of His fatherly care as a "Good Shepherd" highlighting His readiness to lead us to the greener pasture.
Finally, Prophet Ezekiel reminded us of our duties in as much as God desires to save us, that we need to make ends so that we will be reconciled with Him for He says:
"I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, says the Lord, but that he turn from his way and live." (Ezekiel 33:11)
When we hearken to these beautiful Words of God and act upon it, the accuser of the brethren will be thrown down.
Peace! Be with you.
Let us pray
O God, by whose wondrous grace we are enriched with every blessing, grant us so to pass from former ways to newness of life, that we may be made ready for the glory of the heavenly Kingdom. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Amen, thank you fr, God bless you
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