Lord I often wake up to bickering and squabbling, I elevate myself and ensure that everything and everyone is put in their place. If I’m not heard, shouting often helps. Mocking, taunting are commonplace. Even if I on the other hand wake up in peace and serenity, I often succumb to what lies ahead. Then I start to think, “Where are You my Jesus?”
Today as You send Shepherds and prophets among us, to call for repentance, to love as we should, to be Baptised in the Holy Spirit, to live according to Your Will. Have I shut my ears to them? Do I question the source? Do I twist what was said to hearc only what I want? Do I enter into a debate to ‘win’ at all costs? From a distance, I start to think, “Where are You my Jesus?”
My Lord and my God, fill my heart I pray… as only You can; with the Graces needed to remain steadfast in Your love. Help me overcome my wilfulness, pride and all that keeps You at a distance. Grant me the wisdom and the will to ever grow in the knowledge and love of You; that I may share that knowledge and love with others. Amen
GOSPEL
Luke 7:31–35
Jesus said to the crowds:
“To what shall I compare the people of this generation? What are they like? They are like children who sit in the marketplace and call to one another,
‘We played the flute for you, but you did not dance. We sang a dirge, but you did not weep.’
For John the Baptist came neither eating food nor drinking wine, and you said, ‘He is possessed by a demon.’ The Son of Man came eating and drinking and you said, ‘Look, he is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.’ But wisdom is vindicated by all her children.”
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