FRIDAY OF THE 27th WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME OF THE YEAR (II)
Mystery of the day: Sorrowful
Celebration: Our Lady of the Rosary
This Marian celebration originated from the victory of Lepanto (1571). The combined Christian fleet defeated the forces of the Turks, thus arresting their occupation of Europe. This favor was attributed by Pope St. Pius V to the recitation of the Holy Rosary. The Rosary is very pleasing to our Mother in heaven who recommends it herself. The Popes, too, greatly recommend the Rosary. The elements of the Holy Rosary are two: the meditation of the mysteries and vocal prayer. The Rosary is Mary's favourite prayer, a prayer that surely reaches her motherly heart and moves her to give abundant graces.
Table of the Word: Galatians 3:7-14; Luke 11:15-26.
Theme: Faithfulness in God pays
“Those who are men of faith are blessed with Abraham who had faith.” (see Galatians 3:7-14)
Reflection for the day:
Obviously, faithfulness in God pays beyond human calculation. There is no substitute to this spiritual ordinance. We are obliged to be faithful to God in every situation, whether the going is good or not. The ancient aphorism.which says: "at the end of tunnel lies a light" borne out of faith. For a man who journeyed through the darkest of night with faith will surely behold the dawn t the end of it all.
That is the central message from today's table of the Word where St. Paul in his epistle to the Galatian Church reminded his hearers the efficacy of faithfulness in God, citing example with Abraham our patriarch in faith, whose steadfastness gives rise to his friendship with God.
“Those who are men of faith are blessed with Abraham who had faith.” (see Galatians 3:7-14).
This same faith that made itself manifested in the life of our Mother - which her favourite and remarkable prayer we give credence to in today's liturgy.
Hence, Holy Rosary - a prayer of faith, which many have testified that mountains are removed when faithfully prayed, once barrened now becomes a mother, with it comfort returned to the broken hearted and many other testimonies.
Therefore beloved in Christ, what are you waiting for? What is the measurement of your faith in God? We need to live by faith so as to be blessed as Abraham was.
Remember, the invitation to sacrifice his only begotten which was a test; he willingly knowing fully well who God is that He will provide from His abundance responded to the invitation. (cf. Genesis 22:1-19)
Even though, the son asked: "we have everything for the sacrifice, where is the lamb?" In faith he responded, the Lord will provide.
I pray for you today dear friends in Christ may the good Lord from the abundance of His kingdom provides you with beautiful gift today. May the faith of Abraham whom we are his children in faith push us to greater height, may we never doubt God anymore.
Finally, faith is trusting God when situation gets out hand, and when there are unanswered questions.
Peace, be with you!
Let us pray
Faithful God, we thank You for the many blessings we receive from You, increase our faith that we may believe You in every situation. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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