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Today Lord as I reflect upon Your Word, I marvel at the courage and zeal of Daniel in speaking Your truths and Your Word. Let me do likewise I pray…

Nothing in this world lasts forever, but we have confidence that Your Holy Church You established and built upon Your rock will. Let me always love and cherish this gift of ours and to keep in mind what it means to be Church; a part and yet whole. Let me strive to build Your Kingdom here on earth.

We need not fret or worry for even if this world passes away, You O Lord are the resurrection, our hope and our salvation. Through You we have eternal life, great indeed is Your Love for us. Let me never take Your love for granted and may I always endeavour to turn away from sin and be faithful to Your Word and Will. Amen

FIRST READING
Daniel 2:31–45

GOSPEL
Luke 21:5–11

While some people were speaking about how the temple was adorned with costly stones and votive offerings, Jesus said, “All that you see here– the days will come when there will not be left a stone upon another stone that will not be thrown down.”

Then they asked him, “Teacher, when will this happen? And what sign will there be when all these things are about to happen?” He answered, “See that you not be deceived, for many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he,’ and ‘The time has come.’ Do not follow them! When you hear of wars and insurrections, do not be terrified; for such things must happen first, but it will not immediately be the end.” Then he said to them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be powerful earthquakes, famines, and plagues from place to place; and awesome sights and mighty signs will come from the sky.”

Fear often rules our hearts and so we become selfish and hoard what we can. ‘Drink and make merry for tomorrow we die’ we often chant. And die we will indeed since merrymaking is our goal. God is far from our minds in this endeavour.

But for those who choose the narrow path to be rightful children of our loving Father, God Almighty. He provides for and we shall never want. All wisdom, skills, knowledge and talents comes from Him. And when we give Him all that we are and all that we have, as dutiful servants do. His overflowing love and blessings falls upon us and we are content just to be in His presence.

Lord Jesus take away my sin that binds me to this world. Let me be free to love and serve my God in all things and in all

FIRST READING
Daniel 1:1–6, 8–20

GOSPEL
Luke 21:1–4

When Jesus looked up he saw some wealthy people putting their offerings into the treasury and he noticed a poor widow putting in two small coins. He said, “I tell you truly, this poor widow put in more than all the rest; for those others have all made offerings from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has offered her whole livelihood.”