The Word: "... doing the will of God from the heart, rendering service with a good will as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that whatever good any one does, he will receive the same again from the Lord, whether he is a slave or free. Masters, do the same to them, and forbear threatening, knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and that there is no partiality with him.” (see Ephesians 6:1-9)
Mystery of the day: Glorious
Celebration of the day: Ferial
Table of the Word: I R.: Ephesians 6:1-9
Resp. Psalm: Psalm 145:10-11.12-13ab.13cd-14 (R. 13c)
Verse before the Gospel: 2 Thessalonians 2:14
Gospel: Luke 13:22-30
Inspiration:
Obedience remains the leading virtue in the light of sound spiritual journey, it is that which bridge the gap between humanity and divinity. That is why the Scripture upholds that "obedience is better than sacrifice" (I Samuel 15:22).
In our reflection this morning, we will take a look at the spiritual imports of obedience in doing the will of God and in keeping His detect and ordinance. Today's first reading begins with admonition to the children to respect their parents so as to be well with them, thus classifying this commandment as the first among every other commandments (cf. Ephesians 6:1-9).
However, this virtue of obedience entails doing God's will from the heart, that is genuine Service, exhibiting mutual respect for one another. For instance in master-servants relationship.
Finally, we are therefore obliged to be obedience to God through our employers, superiors and masters. In doing this we are obeying God who puts them in-charge over you. On the other hand the masters and superiors have the responsibility to tend with care the subject entrusted to their care as instructed by our Lord, so that when the Master of the masters returns He will find us true steward of the asset. May the good Lord bless His words in our heart through Christ our Lord. Peace be with you!
Let us pray
Eternal Word, we thank You for the many blessings showered upon us. We beseech You O! Lord to give us the grace to be true imitator of Your humility and simplicity as You were to Your Father.
in our day-to-day service. 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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