DAILY HOLY MASS READINGS
Stay awake, praying at all times
for the strength to stand with confidence
before the Son of Man. LK 21:36
1 CORINTHIANS 1:17-25
My Beloved, Soul of my soul,
There was a fire in Paul that would not let him rest. The Holy Spirit constantly spurred him on to make You known and loved. Open to the promptings of the Holy Spirit, he went wherever he was sent, and preached the Good News that saves. What is the Good News? Paul says he preaches a crucified Christ. A crucified Christ is an unacceptable obstacle to the Jews and is madness to the pagans. Yet, to all who believe, You, Beloved, are the power of God and the wisdom of God.
Our world today is so different from the world of St. Paul, and yet some things never change. The Cross and suffering is still a stumbling block. The world has made great strides in so many areas and yet, God’s foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, and God’s weakness is stronger than human strength.
Human wisdom is worth nothing. Despite our bungling, You are at work. You are triumphant. And as the years unfold we will witness the destruction of the worldlywise and watch the learning of the learned crumble to ashes and dust.
PSALM 33:1-2, 4-5, 10-11
My Beloved, Soul of my soul,
You fill me each morning with Your love and fill my heart with songs of joy all day. Each day is filled with hope because I know in whom I have placed all my trust. You fill the earth with Your goodness. You are kind to all. You watch over the lilies of the field, the birds in the air, and are aware of each sparrow that falls. How much more is Your love for me. You love me so much, You lay down Your life for me so I may live and have a share in Your life eternally.
Thank You for the joy that fills our being for we know You, we love You, we believe in You, and we place all our hope in You knowing with absolute conviction that we will never be disappointed. The world has nothing to offer but with You, we possess all things in time and in eternity.
MATTHEW 25:1-13
My Beloved, Soul of my soul,
In today's thought-provoking parable about the five wise and five foolish virgins, You remind us of the necessity of being prepared for Your return which can be at any time. No one knows the day or the hour and this is why we cannot let our guard down.
Over 2000 years have gone by and we are still waiting for Your return. The bridegroom was late, and they all grew drowsy and fell asleep. You understand that we are human, we are weak, and we may get tired and fall asleep. But even if we do we must still be prepared. Our lamps must have oil and they must be trimmed and ready to be lit at short notice and we have to carry an extra flask of oil so our lamp will not go out.
St. Paul tells us that God has created us for a life of good works, which He has already prepared for us to do. This is the oil that keeps the lamp burning. We can never run out of doing good - this is the fuel of the Holy Spirit that will prevent our lamp from going out. We cannot borrow this oil from anyone and if we run out we will have lost the opportunity to welcome the Bridegroom when He does arrive, accompany Him and rejoice with Him at the wedding feast. But at midnight there was a cry, “The bridegroom is here! Go out and meet him.”
Once the opportunity has passed us by there is nothing we can do. If today you hear his voice harden not your hearts. This is the time of our salvation, this is the hour. Let it not go by. Let us not awake from our slumber to find that we are unprepared. Once the door is locked it is locked forever. Let us not wait to hear those terrible words, “I tell you solemnly, I do not know you.” So stay awake, because you do not know either the day or the hour.’
Stay awake, praying at all times
for the strength to stand with confidence
before the Son of Man. LK 21:36
1 CORINTHIANS 1:17-25
My Beloved, Soul of my soul,
There was a fire in Paul that would not let him rest. The Holy Spirit constantly spurred him on to make You known and loved. Open to the promptings of the Holy Spirit, he went wherever he was sent, and preached the Good News that saves. What is the Good News? Paul says he preaches a crucified Christ. A crucified Christ is an unacceptable obstacle to the Jews and is madness to the pagans. Yet, to all who believe, You, Beloved, are the power of God and the wisdom of God.
Our world today is so different from the world of St. Paul, and yet some things never change. The Cross and suffering is still a stumbling block. The world has made great strides in so many areas and yet, God’s foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, and God’s weakness is stronger than human strength.
Human wisdom is worth nothing. Despite our bungling, You are at work. You are triumphant. And as the years unfold we will witness the destruction of the worldlywise and watch the learning of the learned crumble to ashes and dust.
PSALM 33:1-2, 4-5, 10-11
My Beloved, Soul of my soul,
You fill me each morning with Your love and fill my heart with songs of joy all day. Each day is filled with hope because I know in whom I have placed all my trust. You fill the earth with Your goodness. You are kind to all. You watch over the lilies of the field, the birds in the air, and are aware of each sparrow that falls. How much more is Your love for me. You love me so much, You lay down Your life for me so I may live and have a share in Your life eternally.
Thank You for the joy that fills our being for we know You, we love You, we believe in You, and we place all our hope in You knowing with absolute conviction that we will never be disappointed. The world has nothing to offer but with You, we possess all things in time and in eternity.
MATTHEW 25:1-13
My Beloved, Soul of my soul,
In today's thought-provoking parable about the five wise and five foolish virgins, You remind us of the necessity of being prepared for Your return which can be at any time. No one knows the day or the hour and this is why we cannot let our guard down.
Over 2000 years have gone by and we are still waiting for Your return. The bridegroom was late, and they all grew drowsy and fell asleep. You understand that we are human, we are weak, and we may get tired and fall asleep. But even if we do we must still be prepared. Our lamps must have oil and they must be trimmed and ready to be lit at short notice and we have to carry an extra flask of oil so our lamp will not go out.
St. Paul tells us that God has created us for a life of good works, which He has already prepared for us to do. This is the oil that keeps the lamp burning. We can never run out of doing good - this is the fuel of the Holy Spirit that will prevent our lamp from going out. We cannot borrow this oil from anyone and if we run out we will have lost the opportunity to welcome the Bridegroom when He does arrive, accompany Him and rejoice with Him at the wedding feast. But at midnight there was a cry, “The bridegroom is here! Go out and meet him.”
Once the opportunity has passed us by there is nothing we can do. If today you hear his voice harden not your hearts. This is the time of our salvation, this is the hour. Let it not go by. Let us not awake from our slumber to find that we are unprepared. Once the door is locked it is locked forever. Let us not wait to hear those terrible words, “I tell you solemnly, I do not know you.” So stay awake, because you do not know either the day or the hour.’
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