DAILY HOLY MASS READINGS
Be vigilant at all times
and pray that you have the strength to stand before the Son of Man. Lk 21:36
Daniel 12:1-3, Psalm 16:5, 8-11, Hebrews 10:11-14, 18,
Mark 13:24-32
Daniel 12:1-3
My love, Beloved of my soul,
The end of days will come to us all when life, as we know it here on earth, will give way to life eternal. What that new life will be like will be determined by the way I live today, in the here and now.
You have shown us the Way and we are commanded to walk in it. Grant my Beloved, that I and all those I love may be faithful until we draw our last breath and so be united eternally with You in heaven. Amen.
Psalm 16:5, 8-11
My Love, Beloved of my soul,
Were it not for Your yes to the Father and Mother Mary's yes to Him as well we would not have You for our inheritance, our joy, our cup, our portion. Both You and Your Mother have ensured that our body will not be subject to eternal death after it has turned to dust. You will restore it and we will be united body and soul with You forever.
Those who have been Your faithful disciples, those who have walked in Truth and Love, will not be separated from You.
This journey here on earth may sometimes seem endless yet it will pass like the blink of an eye and someday we will stand before You, the only righteous Judge, appointed by the Father. Thank You, Beloved, that I now know You as Brother, Friend, Beloved, Spouse. Thank You for the time You have allotted to me and for grace made available through the Sacraments that enable me to remain faithful. Grant that I so live my life on earth that when that day comes when I have to face You as my Judge I shall do so unafraid for You Yourself will lead me by the hand into the Kingdom of Heaven. Amen.
Hebrews 10:11-14, 18
My Love, Beloved of my soul,
St. Paul, as well as the Apostles and disciples, knew exactly how limited the Jewish faith was once You revealed Yourself to the world as its Messiah and Savior. The Jews had the Law which revealed their sins and in atonement, ritual sacrifices were offered by priests who themselves were sinners and had to make atonement for their own sins as well as that of the people. Yet, those sacrifices did not have the power to take away their sins.
The Father sent You into the world as the Eternal High Priest to offer the one, holy, and perfect Sacrifice, pleasing and acceptable to Him, that would atone for the sins of the whole world. Having offered Yourself as the Lamb of Sacrifice, You are now seated at the right hand of the Father and there You plead for us, Your sinful brothers and sisters, making of us sons and daughters of God and co-heirs with You to the Kingdom of God. Thank You for obtaining for us forgiveness of sins and a place at the Banquet Table in heaven.
Mark 13:24-32
My Love, Beloved of my soul,
As the Liturgical year draws to a close, the Church reminds us of the end times. Life as we know it will give way to New Life. We do not know when that day or hour will be when You will come again in glory to claim the living and the dead. Those who were faithful will be taken up with You and those who were not will be separated from You eternally.
As long as this day lasts Beloved we have time to choose You, to choose life, to believe and to be saved. We each have been given a mission so we come to heaven not alone but accompanied by those whose lives we influenced for good.
When we look at the world today we see nothing but confusion, chaos, sin, division, wanton licentiousness, apathy for all things spiritual, a feverish desire for the things that bring death. The voices of reason are being drowned out by those who desire to live by the dictates of the flesh. Even in the Church, there are many who are on this slippery slope. Lies are being twisted to seem like the truth. Evil seems to have a stranglehold on those institutions that were once trusted as the bastions of nobility, purity, goodness, and truth.
How much longer Beloved, before Wisdom prevails? Grant O Lord that this time is brief. Grant that the world recognizes that the spectre of death in all the choices it currently touts as freedom can only bring about darkness, devastation, and ruin. When You come again in glory Beloved, let it be to a world waiting with joy and expectation at Your coming again. Amen.
Be vigilant at all times
and pray that you have the strength to stand before the Son of Man. Lk 21:36
Daniel 12:1-3, Psalm 16:5, 8-11, Hebrews 10:11-14, 18,
Mark 13:24-32
Daniel 12:1-3
My love, Beloved of my soul,
The end of days will come to us all when life, as we know it here on earth, will give way to life eternal. What that new life will be like will be determined by the way I live today, in the here and now.
You have shown us the Way and we are commanded to walk in it. Grant my Beloved, that I and all those I love may be faithful until we draw our last breath and so be united eternally with You in heaven. Amen.
Psalm 16:5, 8-11
My Love, Beloved of my soul,
Were it not for Your yes to the Father and Mother Mary's yes to Him as well we would not have You for our inheritance, our joy, our cup, our portion. Both You and Your Mother have ensured that our body will not be subject to eternal death after it has turned to dust. You will restore it and we will be united body and soul with You forever.
Those who have been Your faithful disciples, those who have walked in Truth and Love, will not be separated from You.
This journey here on earth may sometimes seem endless yet it will pass like the blink of an eye and someday we will stand before You, the only righteous Judge, appointed by the Father. Thank You, Beloved, that I now know You as Brother, Friend, Beloved, Spouse. Thank You for the time You have allotted to me and for grace made available through the Sacraments that enable me to remain faithful. Grant that I so live my life on earth that when that day comes when I have to face You as my Judge I shall do so unafraid for You Yourself will lead me by the hand into the Kingdom of Heaven. Amen.
Hebrews 10:11-14, 18
My Love, Beloved of my soul,
St. Paul, as well as the Apostles and disciples, knew exactly how limited the Jewish faith was once You revealed Yourself to the world as its Messiah and Savior. The Jews had the Law which revealed their sins and in atonement, ritual sacrifices were offered by priests who themselves were sinners and had to make atonement for their own sins as well as that of the people. Yet, those sacrifices did not have the power to take away their sins.
The Father sent You into the world as the Eternal High Priest to offer the one, holy, and perfect Sacrifice, pleasing and acceptable to Him, that would atone for the sins of the whole world. Having offered Yourself as the Lamb of Sacrifice, You are now seated at the right hand of the Father and there You plead for us, Your sinful brothers and sisters, making of us sons and daughters of God and co-heirs with You to the Kingdom of God. Thank You for obtaining for us forgiveness of sins and a place at the Banquet Table in heaven.
Mark 13:24-32
My Love, Beloved of my soul,
As the Liturgical year draws to a close, the Church reminds us of the end times. Life as we know it will give way to New Life. We do not know when that day or hour will be when You will come again in glory to claim the living and the dead. Those who were faithful will be taken up with You and those who were not will be separated from You eternally.
As long as this day lasts Beloved we have time to choose You, to choose life, to believe and to be saved. We each have been given a mission so we come to heaven not alone but accompanied by those whose lives we influenced for good.
When we look at the world today we see nothing but confusion, chaos, sin, division, wanton licentiousness, apathy for all things spiritual, a feverish desire for the things that bring death. The voices of reason are being drowned out by those who desire to live by the dictates of the flesh. Even in the Church, there are many who are on this slippery slope. Lies are being twisted to seem like the truth. Evil seems to have a stranglehold on those institutions that were once trusted as the bastions of nobility, purity, goodness, and truth.
How much longer Beloved, before Wisdom prevails? Grant O Lord that this time is brief. Grant that the world recognizes that the spectre of death in all the choices it currently touts as freedom can only bring about darkness, devastation, and ruin. When You come again in glory Beloved, let it be to a world waiting with joy and expectation at Your coming again. Amen.
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