DAILY HOLY MASS READINGS
Whoever loves me will keep my word,
and my Father will love him
and we will come to him. Jn 14:23
2 Corinthians 9:6-11, Psalm 112:1-4, 9,
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18
2 Corinthians 9:6-11
My Love, Beloved of my soul,
If we are afraid to share generously it is because we do not trust You. We are afraid that in giving today we may have less for ourselves tomorrow. We are afraid to give now because we believe we will not have enough for ourselves in the future. We spend our whole lives in fear wondering if what we set aside will suffice for the years that stretch before us once we are no longer capable of earning a living. We live in fear, we are filled with anxiety, in short, we lack faith in You.
St. Paul reminds us that in the measure we give we will receive. If we sow meagrely we will reap meagrely. If we sow bountifully our harvest will be bountiful too. We are called to give joyfully and generously knowing that You have given us because You trust us to share it with those in need.
The more we give in faith knowing that You will ensure that we will not be in want, the more we will see Your power at work in our lives. We don't experience miracles because we are miserly and niggardly in our giving of what we have received from You. Grant us the grace to give without stinting Beloved, because You will enrich and reward the cheerful giver.
Psalm 112:1-4, 9
My Love, Beloved of my soul,
The Psalmist says that the one who fears You will delight in obeying Your commands. And what is Your command Lord? It is to love. First to love God above and before all and then to love our neighbour.
When we keep these two Commandments then we can be certain that You will abide with us always. We will be blessed in all that we do. We will be given all the graces we need to live holy lives and to endure suffering. You will open our hearts to be generous not only in sharing what we have but more importantly to giving of ourselves.
Unworthy as I am Beloved, You love me, teach me to love as You love.
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18
My Love, Beloved of my soul,
The poor find it easier to give than the rich. When the rich give there is usually a reason behind it. The poor give because they know what it means to be hungry and in want.
Most people like to parade their good deeds before them in order to be praised. This is not true giving. It is not the amount we give that matters because many of us give from our abundance. True giving is when it hurts. When we give from what we have set aside for ourselves trusting that God will provide, we live by faith.
Daily personal prayer draws us closer to You.
Fasting helps us understand that we do not live on bread alone; we need You and Your Word to sustain us.
Almsgiving is proof that we are good stewards of God's material and spiritual blessings.
We need to retreat often into the inner sanctuary within us, in silent communion with You, we will always receive all the grace, courage, and help we will need to face any challenge.
Whoever loves me will keep my word,
and my Father will love him
and we will come to him. Jn 14:23
2 Corinthians 9:6-11, Psalm 112:1-4, 9,
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18
2 Corinthians 9:6-11
My Love, Beloved of my soul,
If we are afraid to share generously it is because we do not trust You. We are afraid that in giving today we may have less for ourselves tomorrow. We are afraid to give now because we believe we will not have enough for ourselves in the future. We spend our whole lives in fear wondering if what we set aside will suffice for the years that stretch before us once we are no longer capable of earning a living. We live in fear, we are filled with anxiety, in short, we lack faith in You.
St. Paul reminds us that in the measure we give we will receive. If we sow meagrely we will reap meagrely. If we sow bountifully our harvest will be bountiful too. We are called to give joyfully and generously knowing that You have given us because You trust us to share it with those in need.
The more we give in faith knowing that You will ensure that we will not be in want, the more we will see Your power at work in our lives. We don't experience miracles because we are miserly and niggardly in our giving of what we have received from You. Grant us the grace to give without stinting Beloved, because You will enrich and reward the cheerful giver.
Psalm 112:1-4, 9
My Love, Beloved of my soul,
The Psalmist says that the one who fears You will delight in obeying Your commands. And what is Your command Lord? It is to love. First to love God above and before all and then to love our neighbour.
When we keep these two Commandments then we can be certain that You will abide with us always. We will be blessed in all that we do. We will be given all the graces we need to live holy lives and to endure suffering. You will open our hearts to be generous not only in sharing what we have but more importantly to giving of ourselves.
Unworthy as I am Beloved, You love me, teach me to love as You love.
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18
My Love, Beloved of my soul,
The poor find it easier to give than the rich. When the rich give there is usually a reason behind it. The poor give because they know what it means to be hungry and in want.
Most people like to parade their good deeds before them in order to be praised. This is not true giving. It is not the amount we give that matters because many of us give from our abundance. True giving is when it hurts. When we give from what we have set aside for ourselves trusting that God will provide, we live by faith.
Daily personal prayer draws us closer to You.
Fasting helps us understand that we do not live on bread alone; we need You and Your Word to sustain us.
Almsgiving is proof that we are good stewards of God's material and spiritual blessings.
We need to retreat often into the inner sanctuary within us, in silent communion with You, we will always receive all the grace, courage, and help we will need to face any challenge.
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