The Word: . "I will restore the fortunes of my people , and they shall rebuild the ruined cities and inhabit them; they shall plant vineyards and drink their wine, and they shall make gardens and eat their fruit. I will plant them upon their land, and they shall never again be plucked up out of the land which I have given them," says the LORD your God." (see Amos 9:11-15)
Mystery of the day: Joyful
Celebration of the day: Commemoration of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Table of the Word: I R.: Amos 9:11-15
Resp. Psalm: Psalm 85:9.11-12.13-14 (R. see 9b)
Verse before the Gospel: John 10:27
Gospel: Matthew 9:14-17
Inspiration:
In moment of trial and confusion, our minds fill up with many suggestions and ideas. Sometimes ideas that will be far from the prompt of the Holy Spirit. And when this occur, we begin to experience disorderliness and all sorts of confusion. Amidst this, God speaks to us through Prophet Amos in the first reading saying:
"I will restore the fortunes of my people , and they shall rebuild the ruined cities and inhabit them; they shall plant vineyards and drink their wine, and they shall make gardens and eat their fruit. I will plant them upon their land, and they shall never again be plucked up out of the land which I have given them," says the LORD your God." (see Amos 9:11-15)
An assurance that at the appointed time He will restore all that have been lost and everything will fall into its right position.
Beloved in Christ, there is no need to be afraid when the going is rough and rocky but be conscious of the fact that God is always at the steering of every event in life.
Finally, cheer up for the Lord will restore all that is lost and will make everything new as the gospel pericope today called for new wine in new wine skin. (cf. Matthew 9:14-17) Peace be with you!
Let us pray
Almighty everliving God, we are grateful to You for the wonders of our being. We pray May you O! Lord grant us the grace to be conscious of Your ever abiding presence in our lives. 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
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