1Timothy 3:1-13, Psalm 101:1-3, 5-6, Luke 7:11-17
1Timothy 3:1-13
My Beloved, all those whom You
call to serve in the Church must be good men and women who strive to be holy
always. They have a role of leadership
in the Church and are responsible for leading Your people to the Kingdom of
God. They ought not to be frivolous or given to gossip, they must have self-control
and must exercise moderation in all things.
They must be stalwarts in the faith and they must be ready to toil joyfully
and wholeheartedly in the vineyard of the Lord.
They must be careful of their reputation less they become the target of
scandals and gossip.
Lord God grant us leaders after
the heart and mind of Your Beloved Son.
Psalm 101:1-3, 5-6
My Beloved, these verses echo the sentiments of St.
Paul. We are called to be people who
praise God always and walk in the light of truth. We must strive to live holy lives and avoid
anything that could hinder our brothers
and sisters and prevent them from choosing to walk the narrow path that leads
to salvation.
Those who desire to be witnesses and shine the Light of Your
truth in the world must be trustworthy, humble and gentle. We must never forget that it is God who
calls, who chooses and who appoints shepherds and leaders in the Church and we must
respect and obey them always.
Luke 7:11-17
My Beloved, on this particular day You when You were
entering the town of Naim You know that You would meet the funeral procession
of the only son of a heart broken widow whom she would soon see buried. Did she remind You of the grief of Your own
Mama would have to undergo. She would
have to wait for Your resurrection and she would see You again after three
days. This poor widow had not hope at
all. However, when You enter into our
lives there is always hope. You are a
God of compassion, tenderness, mercy and incomparable love and the widow was to
experience it.
You saw her, You had pity on her, You comforted her but You
did not stop there, You did something positive to relieve her grief, Your
restored her son to life and gave her back her son.
This widow can also be a symbol of Your Church. Many of her children are spiritually dear and
she grieve for each one of them. But
when they encounter You, when You reach out in forgiveness and touch them, Your
bring healing, life, forgiveness and pardon.
You raise from spiritual death to life and You them whole again to Holy
Mother Church.
Help us to imitate You.
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