TUESDAY OF THE 31st WEEK IN ORDINARY OF THE YEAR (A)
MYSTERY OF THE DAY: Tuesday
CELEBRATION OF THE DAY: Ferial
TABLE OF THE WORD: Romans 12:5-16a; Luke 14:15-24
THEME: We are one body in Christ.
THE WORD
“We, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another." (Romans 12:5)
INSPIRATION
In my personal observation and experience I come to the realization of the fact that: "the beauty of every hand lies in an unequalness of the fingers." That is to say, if in the case of eventuality the fingers become equal, then the hand will certainly lost its beauty.
By implication no one is indispensable, each and everyone of us has a part in the whole.
It is against this backdrop that St. Paul while addressing the Church in Rome avers:
We, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another." (Romans 12:5)
This exhortation is a gentle reminder that, though with many gifts all are borne of one Spirit in Christ Jesus. That is whether one is called to be a teacher, evangelist, singer, prophet, engineer, doctor, wheelbarrow pusher, palm wine tapper etc. we are all contributing to the edification of the kingdom of God. No one is greater than another as each plays its vital role at every point in time.
So beloved in Christ, wherever you are, whatever you are called to do be reminded that God is aware and there is an expectation from you. Do your best no matter what and leave the rest to Him for He is the owner of the vineyard. Therefore, there is dignity in every labour. Peace be with you!
PRAYER
O! God the creator of the universe, You created everything according to Your designs and plans; grant we pray the grace to accept whatever duty You placed before us as an opportunity to serve You here in this life and bless us with the kingdom of love and justice. 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.
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