Tuesday of the 16th Week of Ordinary Time of the year (C).
Mystery of the day: Sorrowful
Text: Micah 7:14-15.18-20; Matthew 12:46-50
Theme: The steadfastness love of God
"You will show faithfulness to Jacob and steadfast love to Abraham, as you have sworn to our fathers from the days of old." (Micah 7:20)
The steadfastness love of God can never ceased, as it is renewed every morning keeping in mind the promise He made to Abraham His friend and our father in faith, and His faithfulness to Jacob. Man despite how sincere he looks while making promise, will certainly fail one day, but God can never fail no matter what. His Words are true and His faithfulness cannot be doubted.
In the light of this, that Prophet Micah in the first reading reminded God of His promise:
"You will show faithfulness to Jacob and steadfast love to Abraham, as you have sworn to our fathers from the days of old." (Micah 7:20).
In our nation today, these words of Prophet Micah is needed to re-rebuild this broken walls of our living, to restore us back to the original state, where lion and lamb commune together, where darkness has no power over light.
He reminded us also of the benevolence attribute of God as a shepherd, and thus pray:
"Shepherd your people, Lord, with your staff, the flock of your inheritance, who dwell alone in a forest in the midst of a garden land;..." (Micah 7:14-15).
This is a recap of the words of the Psalmist who affirmed the shepherding role of God, stressing that with Him we shall lack nothing (cf. Psalm 23:1ff.).
Therefore, beloved in Christ, let us put ourselves under the mantle love of God, no matter the situation we may find ourselves. For He knows our cares and worries and is ever ready to restore us back to wholeness. Peace! Be with you.
Let us pray
Eternal God, we are grateful to You for the wonder of Your creation. We acknowledge Your love and care upon us. We beseech Thee O! Lord the grace to be more faithful to You and trusting that our tears will be wiped away. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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