TUESDAY OF THE 27th WEEK IN ORDINARY OF THE YEAR (A)
MYSTERY OF THE DAY: Sorrowful
CELEBRATION OF THE DAY: Ferial.
TABLE OF THE WORD: Jonah 3:1-10; Luke 10:38-42.
THEME: A Call to repent.
THE WORD
"When God saw what they did, how they turned from their evil way, God repented of the evil which he had said he would do to them; and he did not do it." (Jonah 3:10)
INSPIRATION
God in His essence is full of love for humanity. He loves without cost. That is why even when man must have derailed He sent His prophets on errand to announce to the people the consequences that will follow the action of their sinfulness; and His readiness to forgive and reintegrate them into His folk again.
It is in the same spirit that He had to send Prophet Jonah to the land of Nineveh with the mandate to preach repentance. (cf.Jonah 3:1-10). This very act of God borne out of love for humanity for He desires not our condemnation but our redemption and salvation.
However, we need an open hear so as to listen to the Word which is an invitation to return to God as Mary did in today's gospel pericope. (cf. Luke 10:38-42). We need to let go anxiety, and all kinds of distractions and be focused on the Word. Eventhough Martha was busy putting things in place for the Lord who visited, she lost out by missing the Word from the Lord.
Consequently, in our spiritual journey most often we keep on doing the work of God but lost out in recognising the God of the work. Therefore, let us make sincere effort in seeking for God and His Words then put them all into action for the greater glory of His name. Peace be with you!
PRAYER
Merciful God, we thank You for the many blessings we receive from You. Grant that we pray the grace to be opened to Your Word and transform them into action with true repentance from our shortcomings. 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.
+ May the Lord in His infinite mercy bless and keep us, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.
(c) The ARCHIVE 10102023.
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