Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8, James 1:1:17-18, 21-22, 27, Psalm 15;1-5, Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

DAILY HOLY MASS READINGS:

Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8, James 1:1:17-18, 21-22, 27, Psalm 15;1-5, 
Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

James 1:1:17-18, 21-22, 27

My Beloved, there are so many who believe that their goodness, wealth, talents etc., are all a result of luck, or hard work or are in some way generated by themselves rather than attributing that they have received to the generosity of a good and loving God. 

It is the Father who gave us His beloved Son to be our Savior and Redeemer and it is You who generously pours out Your Spirit on us because You are God and God is Love and God is good.  Help me Lord to recognize that all that is good in me comes from You.  Help me to recognize my weaknesses and faults and then grant me the grace I need to overcome them.  St. James rightly asks us to be doers of the word rather than just hearers of it.  We must be transformed by the Word.

1 Corinthians 1:1-9, Psalm 145:2-7, Matthew 24:42-51

DAILY HOLY MASS READINGS: 

1 Corinthians 1:1-9, Psalm 145:2-7, Matthew 24:42-51

1 Corinthians 1:1-9

My Beloved, these words written by St. Paul give me great hope, joy and encouragement.  You and I both know, You better than I, how truly weak I am and how readily I fall into the traps and snares set for me by my own inclinations towards pride and self-righteousness.  I may fool myself my Beloved but I cannot fool You.  Despite this You continue to love me faithfully.  Your love does not vacillate like  mine.  Because I am one with You, grafted on to You and a member of the Church which is Your Body, I can lay claim to every grace and blessing that flows from You to Your Church.  Keep me under the shelter of Your wing my Lord for I need Your constant help and protection.