DIVINE WHISPER with FR. PIUSRALPH EFFIONG, SMMM

THURSDAY OF THE 33rd WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME OF THE YEAR (II)

Mystery of the day: Luminous 

Celebration:  St Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious

(1207-1231). she was the daughter of the King of Hungary. She was a prayerful mother. After her husband's death, she devoted herself to the poor and the sick.

Table of the Word:  Revelation 5:1-10;   Luke 19:41-44

"Weep not; behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered, ..." (Revelation 5:5)

 

Theme:  He has conquered!

Reflection for the day

Evangelist John in his continuous narrative of the beatific vision as revealed to him presents before us the conquering power of the Lamb who was slain for our sake in today's first reading:

"Weep not; behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered, ..." (Revelation 5:5)

The conquering power of the Lamb here proved the Omnipotency attribute of God, as "God of possibilities" meaning that nothing is impossible before our God. 

In employing the image of a "lamb" in this narrative portrays the humility of Jesus and His loving gesture for human race. It goes ahead to invite us to the consciousness of believing in God's faithfulness no matter the situation, that even if all hope has gone, God will certainly come to our rescue.

However, within the context of this lesson, we can see "God in action" for the salvation of man through His Son who was crucified for our sake. He loved us beyond measure. 

How then do we reciprocate this kind gesture of His? Taking a look at the utmost sacrifice Christ made for our redemption. Let us therefore, put in our best in our Christian calling by bearing witness to the truth in our thoughts, words and actions.

Finally, as the scripture exhorts us to put behind us fear and be courageous, let our joy be in the Lord, and Lord alone, as St. Elizabeth of Hungary whose memorial we celebrate today stripped herself of all glory for the love of God. Let us then be happy for He has conquered. Peace, be with you!

Let us pray

O God, by whose gift Saint Elizabeth of Hungary recognised and revered Christ in the poor, grant, through her intercession, that we may serve with unfailing charity the needy and those afflicted. 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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