Mystery of the day: Sorrowful
Celebration: Memorial of St. Aloysius Gonzaga
2 Kings 19:9-11, 14-21, 31-36; Matthew 7:6, 12-14
Theme: Be fair to others
"So whatever you wish that men would do to you, do so to them; for this is the law and the prophets." (Matthew 7:12)
In the course of event, many look up to be treated with all amount of fairness. Right and comfortable places are to be assigned to them. Front seat in public events should be tagged with their names, the master of ceremonies needs to give them special attention and so on the list.
But sadly, when it has to do with others, we tend to play down with "flimsy justification" either he or she is not worthy, or we begin to recount his or her weaknesses. What a world of many colours!
In the light of this, that we are being invited by the Church through the sacred scripture to do unto others what we desire for ourselves:
"So whatever you wish that men would do to you, do so to them; for this is the law and the prophets." (Matthew 7:12).
In doing this, we now create a sort of synergy in the Christian community with one another where love, justice, peace and stability thrive. We need fair hearing from the accused, listening ear to one another, being judgemental leads to chaos and anarchy. Bearing in mind, as I have in one of my Thoughtful Thinking:
" In every Heart, there is an Ear." The heart of love must go with ear before we utter words of condemnation. Let justice and fairness speak as St. Paul in his epistle to the Colossian Church. (cf. Colossians 4:1)
Finally, triumph not over the downfall of anyone for it is still dark for the the break of the dawn. Peace, be with you.
Let us pray
Merciful Lord, receive we pray the homage of our lips at the break of this dawn. May our daily lives be sown for eternal harvest. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
© The ARCHIVE 21062022
Amen, more grace fr.
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