How wicked and evil are the designs of men that for some, plot evil against another. Some simply cry for attention, for status to be recognised above all, to stand out. Others a bruised ego, hurt pride or woundedness entertain further disordered thoughts of ‘vindication’. Yet is there hope for a change of heart? For healing? For restoration?
Merciful and loving is our Lord and God that a broken spirit and contrite heart He will not spurn! O let us turn back to Him before our hearts are cast in stone!
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God, have mercy on me a sinner. Amen
GOSPEL
Matthew 12:14–21
The Pharisees went out and took counsel against Jesus to put him to death.
When Jesus realized this, he withdrew from that place. Many people followed him, and he cured them all, but he warned them not to make him known. This was to fulfill what had been spoken through Isaiah the prophet:
Behold, my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved in whom I delight; I shall place my Spirit upon him, and he will proclaim justice to the Gentiles. He will not contend or cry out, nor will anyone hear his voice in the streets. A bruised reed he will not break, a smoldering wick he will not quench, until he brings justice to victory. And in his name the Gentiles will hope.
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