TUESDAY OF THE 32nd WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME OF THE YEAR (II)
Mystery of the day: Joyful
Table of the Word: Titus 2:1-8.11-14; Luke 17:7-10
"If a man loves me, he will keep my word, says the Lord; and my Father will love him, and we will come to him." (John 14:23)
Theme: Being faithful to God's detects and ordinances.
Reflection for the day
There is this popular hymn titled: "It pays to serve Jesus." Serving here entails being faithful to God's decree and ordinances and the fruit that comes with such acts.
Indeed, it pays to serve Him.
In the light of this, that I wish to reflect with you with the Words of our Lord as Evangelist Luke reechoed in today's gospel acclamation:
"If a man loves me, he will keep my word, says the Lord; and my Father will love him, and we will come to him." (John 14:23).
We can not claim to love someone when we keep on hurting the feelings of the person. If then we keep boundaries to our sediments or excesses just to keep the earthly relationship. Why then, do we refuse to keep God's law?
Recalling the words of Mother Charles Mary Walker, "After what God has done in the past, there is no fear for the future." This was a testimony of faith having experienced the unfathomable love and kindness of God.
However, having experience same in our day-to-day living, we owe God in return to keep to His detects and ordinances. For we cannot say we love Him without listening to Him.
Consequently, if we keep to these ordinances presented before us today, we will be received into the company of God's elect; for Jesus Himself said: "... we will come to him." That is He and His Father will welcome us into the abode.
Finally, beloved in Christ, let our thoughts, words and actions reflect what we are being called and known for "Christ-followers." Let nothing abhors this teaching as St. Paul in his letter to Titus which formed the first reading of today says:
"Teach what befits sound doctrine. Bid the older men be temperate, serious, sensible, sound in faith, in love, and in steadfastness." (Titus 2:1-2).
Then, let us teach what we belive, practice what we teach by paying attention to the law of God. Peace, be with you!
Let us pray
Almighty and eternal God, we are grateful to You for Your faithfulness and love. Grant O! Lord we pray the grace to be faithful to Your Words in thought, words and actions. For in doing this, we will come to You. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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