2 Chronicles 24:17-25, Psalm 89:4-5, 29-34, Matthew 6:24-34

DAILY HOLY MASS READINGS

2 Chronicles 24:17-25, Psalm 89:4-5, 29-34, Matthew 6:24-34

“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son,
that whoever believes in Him shall not perish,
but have eternal life." John 3:16

2 Chronicles 24:17-25

My Beloved, those who abandon the Way that leads to God do so at their own peril.  God never abandons us even when we give ourselves over to evil ways.  He is a God of mercy and tender compassion.  He sent You my Beloved just as He sent prophets before You to warn His own of what would happen if they turned away from the God of Life.  But the sins of the flesh and the wiles of the world sometimes prove to be far more attractive than a life lived in grace in truth. So God sent You His only and most beloved Son to bring us back to Him and when we would not listen even to You, instead of annihilating us in His just and righteous anger He laid the burden of our iniquities on You.

You bore the punishment and the stripes we deserved, You endures death in order that Your adopted brothers and sisters could live.  Thank You Lord! Thank You Father!

Psalm 89:4-5, 29-34

My Beloved, You are the Covenant that God made with us.  It is an Eternal Covenant of Love and friendship with God and His children.  Yes, the Father had to punish His children for their sins but instead of letting the scourge fall on them He let is fall instead on You and with each stripe that fell upon your Sacred Body we were healed of our iniquities and cleansed from our sins.  You bore the Cross in obedience to the will of the Father so we might be overwhelmed and awestruck at the infinite depths of the love of God and turn away from sin that leads to death and instead choose to live a life of grace united with Jesus Your Son.  In this is our job.

Matthew 6:24-34

My Beloved, God has no used for a divided heart.  We must give Him all anything less is worthless.  All we have received has been given to us by a gracious God. For every breath we breathe we are dependant on Him.  He who created the birds and the flowers cares for them - His Word, His Eternal Word sustains them.  How much more does our loving Father care for us.  He did not spare His only Son why then my Beloved don't we have the assurance, the faith and the confidence that God who is our Father who gave us salvation and live in You and who sanctifies us through His Spirit would not provide for our spiritual and physical needs.  If we knew God better we would trust Him more.  Lord increase our faith!

2 Kings 11:1-4, 9-18 & 20, Psalm 132:11-14, 17-18, Matthew 6:19-23

DAILY HOLY MASS READINGS

2 Kings 11:1-4, 9-18 & 20, Psalm 132:11-14, 17-18,  Matthew 6:19-23

RECEIVE MY HEART

2 Kings 11:1-4, 9-18 & 20

My Beloved, it is heartening and encouraging to know that despite all the wiles and the treachery of the wicked, Your will and Your purpose cannot be thwarted.  Fools believe   they can sin with impunity because their evil plots triumph for a while and they claim victory.  In fact, even while they gloat You are at work all the time in secret until the hour You have appointed arrives.

Athaliah sought to use her power to destroy the rightful heir to the kingdom.  She killed the legitimate rulers but God used Jehosheba, a woman and the daughter of a king, to save Joash.  He remained hidden in the House of the Lord until the appointed time. 

In the end the wicked are destroyed, Your plans prosper and Your will triumphs.  You have made an everlasting Covenant, You have promised Your people peace and You my Beloved are always true to Your Word.  Peace is ours not as the world gives; for the peace of the world is ephemeral, our peace comes from You who are the Prince of Peace.

Psalm 132:11-14, 17-18

My Beloved, God our Father has made a Covenant of Love with us through You.  You are our Covenant with the Father.  You who are Beloved of the Father and my Lord and God have established Your Church - You are its Cornerstone and in You have sworn to dwell in her until time gives way to eternity.

As prophesied over and over again a Son of David who was eternally the Son of the Father, would become the Light of the world.  A light that would shine and dispel the darkness.  The Light of the Son that illumines the heavens also illumines His Church and His people.  Sin and death have been routed.  PRAISE THE LORD!

Matthew 6:19-23

My Beloved, if my heart is possessed by worldly treasures or if I made idols of the people I love then I will spend the greater part of my life caught up in the things that perish.  But if You are my Treasure, If You are my heart's desire, If my whole being is caught up in knowing, loving and serving You then my heart will rest only in You Beloved.  You assure me that if the Light of Your Love and Your Presence remains in me, my eyes will radiate Your Light and my  body will become Your dwelling place.