FRIDAY OF THE SECOND WEEK OF LENT
The Word: “God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son; that whoever believes in him should have eternal life.”(John 3:16)
Mystery of the day: Sorrowful
Table of the Word: I R.:Genesis 37:3-4.1217-28
Resp. Psalm: Psalm 105:16-17.18-19.20-21 (R. 5a)
Verse before the Gospel: John 3:16
Gospel: Matthew 21:33-43.45-46
Theme: God’s Love
Inspiration: The love of God upon us cannot in any way be measured, as it transcends mere words. In our daily living experience, many see this great attribute (love) of God in its letters, others misinterpret it wrongly and some make effort to live it out in concrete terms through their relationship with one another. In the light of this that today’s liturgy of the Word revolves the virtue of love.
Firstly, we see this attribute being displayed by Israel who showered Joseph with love because he was the child of his old age. Thus, generating envy in the minds of his siblings. Secondly, the gospel pericope presents us with the love of God upon humanity by giving His only Son as a ransom for human race as depicted in the parable (cf. Matt.21:33-43.45-46). The gospel acclamation on the other way round gives us the resumé of what real love is as Evangelist John says: “God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son; that whoever believes in him should have eternal life.”(John 3:16).
In reciprocation of this kind gesture, the Book of Deuteronomy reminded us of theneed to love our God with our whole heart, and with all our souls and with all our might (cf. Deut. 6:5)
However, the fundamental question is how much do we love? Is our love conditional? Does it surpasses
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
“He who trusts in himself is lost. He who trusts in God can do all things.”
- St. Alphonsus Liguori
Let us pray
Grant us, O Lord, we pray, health of mind and body, that by constancy in good deeds they may always merit the defense of your protection. Through Christ our Lord. Amen
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