Monday of the sixth Week in Ordinary Time of the Year.
Mystery of the day: Joyful
Table of the Word:
RI: Genesis 4:1-15.25
Gospel: Mark 8:11-13
He said, "I do not know; am I my brother's keeper?" (cf. Genesis 4:1-15.25)
Theme: Are you your brethren keeper?
The content of today's first reading invites us to love of one another and accepting the lot marked for us by the Lord devoid of envy, jealousy and hatred.
Here the author of the first book of Pentateuch gave an account of how Adam and Eve had their offsprings (Cain and Abel), offerings made by the duo and how God delighted in Abels.
Thereafter, Cain took offense out of envy and jealousy and slay his brother Abel. (cf. Genesis 4:1-15.25). The scenario which made God to curse him.
How often do we feel envious of one another over God's blessing? Do we appreciate the gift or talent God has bestowed on another? Why getting jealous over one's gift? These are questions we need to answer for ourselves.
As we are journey here in this ephemeral earth, let us be conscious of our trust in God and co-relation with one another. It is in the light of this that we can come to the reality that: "no man is an Island.'
Finally, let us appreciate one another, be brother's or sister's keepers encourage someone today and then God will delight in us as in Abels. Peace be with you!
Let us pray
Lord Jesus we thank You for the wonders of our beings. Grant we pray the grace to appreciate one another and offer ourselves to You as a sweet smelling frangrance in our service to one another. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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