THIRTEENTH DAY WITH MARY
Mystery of the day (Saturday): Joyful
Theme: Be firm in the faith.
"If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you." (John 15:18)
The call to Christ's discipleship demands conviction that amidst tribulation there is victory; victory in the sense that Christ Himself has conquered every obstacle and thus given us the grace as His followers to march on without fear. As Prophet Isaiah spoke of God's ever readiness to go with us always:
"Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." (Isaiah 41:10).
Indeed, our sufficiency comes from God alone, for we cannot do without Him. (cf. 2 Corinthians 3:5).
In the light of this, that Christ our Lord and Master reminded us of persecution we may encounter as His followers and assurance that, He will be there for us. He openly admitted His persecution on accout of His righteousness but still, God was with Him, as Evangelist John recorded saying:
"If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you." (John 15:18)
Therefore, beloved in Christ let us be firm in faith and put our trust solely in Him as He is the author and finisher of our souls. He has never fail and so will not fail us in our tribulations. Hold firm to His detects and ordinances then you will know that He is God and over every situation.
MARY, Mother of Mercy - Pray for us
Peace, be with you!
Let us pray
Almighty eternal God, who through the regenerating power of Baptism have been pleased to confer on us heavenly life, grant, we pray, that those you render capable of immortality by justifying them, may by your guidance attain the fullness of glory. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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