DAILY HOLY MASS READINGS
Jesus Christ became poor although he was rich,
so that by his poverty you might become rich. 2 Cor 8:9
Sirach 17:20-24, Psalm 32:1-2, 5-7, Mark 10:17-27
Sirach 17:20-24
My Love, Beloved of my soul,
In her wisdom, the Church grants us this season of Lent each year so we may contemplate Your great work of mercy that has given us so wonderful a Savior. We on our part use this time for reflection on our own lives. We fast, give alms, pray more, in order to purify ourselves, learn how to gain mastery over our flesh through small acts of mortification and self-denial, become more sensitive to the needs of those who have so little.
Lord God, Beloved of my soul, help me in this glorious season to draw more close to you with the help of Your Holy Spirit. Help me to grow more generous in every way. Help me to overcome the urge the pander to the flesh and the ego and to become more simple and childlike in faith, hope, and love.
Psalm 32:1-2, 5-7
My Love, Beloved of my soul,
I desire to make a really good Confession during this season of Lent so I can experience the awesome joy of knowing that You have forgiven all my sins and have washed away all my guilt. Help me to make a thorough examination of conscience and bring before You all those areas in my life where I have fallen short, been less than the person I was created to be, failed miserably in loving both God and neighbour, especially those who are closest to me. Do not let fear, shame, or embarrassment hinder me from uncovering all my faults to You for You are gracious, loving, and merciful and more ready to forgive and forget than I can truly fathom.
Thank You for Your constant assurance that Your mighty protection covers me and I am safe in Your love.
Mark 10:17-27
My Love, Beloved of my soul,
How often I have come close to You, leaned against You and just like the young man who ran up and knelt down before You, and asked, " What must I do to inherit eternal life?"
Each time I have received the same answer that You gave that young man. Obey the commandments. I too strive to please You, my Beloved, but I have not done so with complete abandonment of self. Like the young man I have often asked what more can I do and You have told me too what I must do in order to have a deeper relationship with You. I must strip myself all that is of the world and the flesh and having done so, follow You.
The young man found it too hard, too much, too difficult, his possessions possessed him and so he went away sad.
Help me Lord, for I too find it difficult often to give up the things that hinder me from following You more closely.
Jesus Christ became poor although he was rich,
so that by his poverty you might become rich. 2 Cor 8:9
Sirach 17:20-24, Psalm 32:1-2, 5-7, Mark 10:17-27
Sirach 17:20-24
My Love, Beloved of my soul,
In her wisdom, the Church grants us this season of Lent each year so we may contemplate Your great work of mercy that has given us so wonderful a Savior. We on our part use this time for reflection on our own lives. We fast, give alms, pray more, in order to purify ourselves, learn how to gain mastery over our flesh through small acts of mortification and self-denial, become more sensitive to the needs of those who have so little.
Lord God, Beloved of my soul, help me in this glorious season to draw more close to you with the help of Your Holy Spirit. Help me to grow more generous in every way. Help me to overcome the urge the pander to the flesh and the ego and to become more simple and childlike in faith, hope, and love.
Psalm 32:1-2, 5-7
My Love, Beloved of my soul,
I desire to make a really good Confession during this season of Lent so I can experience the awesome joy of knowing that You have forgiven all my sins and have washed away all my guilt. Help me to make a thorough examination of conscience and bring before You all those areas in my life where I have fallen short, been less than the person I was created to be, failed miserably in loving both God and neighbour, especially those who are closest to me. Do not let fear, shame, or embarrassment hinder me from uncovering all my faults to You for You are gracious, loving, and merciful and more ready to forgive and forget than I can truly fathom.
Thank You for Your constant assurance that Your mighty protection covers me and I am safe in Your love.
Mark 10:17-27
My Love, Beloved of my soul,
How often I have come close to You, leaned against You and just like the young man who ran up and knelt down before You, and asked, " What must I do to inherit eternal life?"
Each time I have received the same answer that You gave that young man. Obey the commandments. I too strive to please You, my Beloved, but I have not done so with complete abandonment of self. Like the young man I have often asked what more can I do and You have told me too what I must do in order to have a deeper relationship with You. I must strip myself all that is of the world and the flesh and having done so, follow You.
The young man found it too hard, too much, too difficult, his possessions possessed him and so he went away sad.
Help me Lord, for I too find it difficult often to give up the things that hinder me from following You more closely.
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