2 Corinthians 4:7-15, Psalm 116:10-11, 15-18, Matthew 5:27-32

DAILY HOLY MASS READINGS

Shine like lights in the world,
as you hold on to the word of life. Phil 2:15-16

2 Corinthians 4:7-15, Psalm 116:10-11, 15-18, Matthew 5:27-32

2 Corinthians 4:7-15

Dear Love,

I hold within this poor body of mine Your live, Your grace, Your Spirit and I am called to reveal that life, shine the light of Your life always. I know I fail miserably but that does not dilute my calling. In all the circumstances of my life I am called to be a faithful witness even if I may be persecuted or if my life is at risk. So many do not know You, I am called to be a living witness by my example so many may come to believe in the Truth. If I am truly my brother's keeper I too will desire that He share in the riches of the glory that are in You.

Psalm 116:10-11, 15-18

Dear Love,

Truly no man is dependable including myself, the only One we can depend on with complete and utter trust is You. Grant Beloved, that I may always praise You in all the circumstances of my life, may I keep my gaze fixed on You and know that You are good, faithful, kind, merciful, compassionate and worthy of praise. 

I am Yours and Yours alone I wish to be all the days of my life. When my foot is slipping come to my aid and help me lest I fall and falling may not be able to rise again, Keep me always under Your mighty protection.

Matthew 5:27-32

Dear Love,

Your word today is clear - You do not speak in parables that can be  open to various interpretations. What You say in the Scripture passage today means exactly what it says and we cannot try to twist its meaning to undermine the institution of matrimony. 

The law of Moses may have permitted it but from the beginning it was God's plan that a man and a woman united in the Sacrament of Matrimony were united in a sacred bond that made them not two persons but one. This is why we are asked to guard our eyes against lust which can lead to the sin of adultery. Hell is real. We can laugh it off but that does not change the fact that hell is the place where all who deliberately choose the path of disobedience to Your law of love will find themselves.

We are asked to do violence against our senses rather than lose our immortal souls to hell fire eternally. 

We live in a culture that celebrates the flesh,that celebrates the carnal - our age is as bad as the cultures in ancient times that did all things in excess. Today the whole world is being led to believe that there is no divine retribution for making a mockery of God's law and God's Word. 

Have mercy on us Lord and bring us back.

2 Corinthians 3:15----4:1, 3-6, Psalm 85:9-14, Matthew 5:20-26

DAILY HOLY MASS READINGS

I give you a new commandment:
love one another as I have loved you. Jn 13:34

2 Corinthians 3:15----4:1, 3-6, Psalm 85:9-14, Matthew 5:20-26

2 Corinthians 3:15----4:1, 3-6

Dear Love,

When Moses came out of the tent he had to veil his face for the people could not look at the glory of God that shone from it. How beautifully St. Paul uses this to tell us that those who look to the Old do so with a veil. However, we who have heard the Gospel behold Your glory with unveiled faces. Through the power of the Spirit we see and we understand. Our eyes and our minds are open and we see clearly what God has done for us in You who are the image of the unseen God.

You are the light that illumines the hearts of all who believe and believing we are saved.

Psalm 85:9-14


The glory of the Lord will dwell in our land.
I will hear what God proclaims;
the LORD–for he proclaims peace to his people.
Near indeed is his salvation to those who fear him,
glory dwelling in our land.
R. The glory of the Lord will dwell in our land.
Kindness and truth shall meet;
justice and peace shall kiss.
Truth shall spring out of the earth,
and justice shall look down from heaven.
R. The glory of the Lord will dwell in our land.
The LORD himself will give his benefits;
our land shall yield its increase.
Justice shall walk before him,
and salvation, along the way of his steps.
R. The glory of the Lord will dwell in our land.

Matthew 5:20-26


Jesus said to his disciples: 
"I tell you, unless your righteousness surpasses that
of the scribes and Pharisees,
you will not enter into the Kingdom of heaven.

"You have heard that it was said to your ancestors,
You shall not kill; and whoever kills will be liable to judgment.
But I say to you, whoever is angry with his brother
will be liable to judgment,
and whoever says to his brother,
Raqa, will be answerable to the Sanhedrin,
and whoever says, 'You fool,' will be liable to fiery Gehenna.
Therefore, if you bring your gift to the altar,
and there recall that your brother
has anything against you,
leave your gift there at the altar,
go first and be reconciled with your brother,
and then come and offer your gift.
Settle with your opponent quickly while on the way to court with him.
Otherwise your opponent will hand you over to the judge,
and the judge will hand you over to the guard,
and you will be thrown into prison.
Amen, I say to you,
you will not be released until you have paid the last penny."