MONDAY OF THE SECOND WEEK OF ORDINARY TIME YEAR II
Celebration for the day: Ferial
Mystery of the day: Joyful
Table of the Word: 1 Samuel 15:16-23; Ps 50:8-9.16bc-17.21 and 23 (R. 23bc); Mark 2:18-22.
The WORD: "And no one puts new wine into old wineskins; if he does, the wine will burst the skins, and the wine is lost, and so are the skins; but new wine is for fresh skins." (see Mark 2:18-22)
Theme: ... new wine, new wine skins.
Inspiration: The redemption of human race from the shackle of total damnation was paid for outrightly by the precious blood of the lamb, but our salvation has to be gained by our daily and sincere effort. In consonance with the Words of St. Augustine who said: "God who created us without us cannot save us without us." That is to say God's grace demands human cooperation.
It is on this note, that I wish to reflect with you on the theme "... new wine, new wine skins" This implies that, we need a change of attitude so as to be saved. As God has redeemed us from total destruction after the great fall, on our own part we are obliged to be concious of God's detects and ordinances. That is why the gospel pericope according to Evangelist Mark has this to say:
"And no one puts new wine into old wineskins; if he does, the wine will burst the skins, and the wine is lost, and so are the skins; but new wine is for fresh skins." (see Mark 2:18-22). And the first reading exhorted us to keep in mind the laws of God, as obedience is better than sacrifice (cf. 1 Samuel 15:16-23). And the Psalmist says: "To one whose way is blameless, I will show the salvation of God." (see Ps 50:8-9.16bc-17.21).
Beloved in Christ, as we are all looking forward for the salvation of our souls there is need to be ready to pay the price of keeping the law of God. We cannot attain the eternal salvation by putting new wine into an old wine skin; new wine must go with new wine skins.
Peace! Be with you!
Let us pray
Merciful Lord, we thank You for the wonders of our being. We are grateful for the many favours we have received from You. Grant we pray O! Lord the grace to be concious of Your detects and ordinances so that we may model our lives after the pattern of Your desire. Through our Lord Jesus Christ who lives and reigns forever and evermore. Amen.
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