DIVINE WHISPER with FR. PIUSRALPH EFFIONG, SMMM

FRIDAY OF THE 30th WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME OF THE YEAR (II)

Mystery of the day: Sorrowful 

Celebration: Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles

Simon is usually called the "Cananean" and also "the Zealot", probably because he belonged to the Jewish party of "the Zealots of the Law". Jude, also called Thaddeus or "Courageous", is the author of a short epistle in the New Testament. They probably preached in Mesopotamia and Persia and were martyred. Their names appear in the Roman Canon.

Table of the Word: Philippians 1:1-11; Luke 14:1-6.

“He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” (Philippians 1:1-11)

Theme: We are Divine Project

Reflection for the day:

In God there is always joy, for there is no disappointment in Him. He has never appoint to disappoint or promised then at the long run fail. His Word is always sure. 

Juxtaposing this attributes with the first reading reignites our trust in Him as St. Paul in his epistle to the Church in Philipi avers:

"He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” (Philippians 1:1-11)

In this text, it is early seen the marvels of the Lord in action, an attitude which keeps our hope high provided we trust in Him as the beginning and end of it all. 

However, beloved in Christ, how much do we trust God when the going is tough? Has situation drift our faith from God? Why do we suddenly forget the goodness of the Lord? 

Let our hearts no longer troubled but trust in Him who cannot disappoint or fail. We are His project, no matter the oddity of life He can never abandon us. He will surely bring it to fruition.

Finally, as we celebrate the two witnesses of the gospel who stood firm in faith - Ss. Simon and Jude; let us imitate their steadfastness in God, then seek their intercession. Peace, be with you!

Let us pray

O God, who by the blessed Apostles have brought us to acknowledge your name, graciously grant, through the intercession of Saints Simon and Jude, that the Church may constantly grow by increase of the peoples who believe in you. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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