To live in this world Lord, is a daily struggle for us. For Your ways are not of this world. This world teaches us that more is less and that is why we cannot get or want enough. We are never satisfied.
It teaches us that it is better to be feared then to be loved and that is why even today we have dictators instead of leaders.
It teaches us that less is more in terms of modesty and so those who have listened have made themselves objects to be gawked at.
Of the many lessons it insists on having us learn is that there is no God! If there is a God how can He/She allow evil in this world. Live according to your own conscience.
We end up having more unanswered questions…. like where does this ‘conscience’ originates from or how it ought to be formed? Why does good wine taste better in a glass than in a plastic cup? Why would it taste even better if drunk from a silver or gold goblet? Why do most steal looks when looking upon immodesty? Why the need to hide or be ashamed for looking at pornography? Why does it play on our minds when we say no to the poor or needy? What is lost or do we even lose anything when we stop asking these questions?
You came into this world to save us and show us the way…..
You O Lord my God are the Way, the Truth. You are our light, You give life, You make all things new! O wash me clean that I may be white as snow. I renounce my way of life in this world. Give me courage and strength to take up my cross and follow You always. Amen
FIRST READING
Daniel 5:1–6, 13–14, 16–17, 23–28
GOSPEL
Luke 21:12–19
Jesus said to the crowd:
“They will seize and persecute you, they will hand you over to the synagogues and to prisons, and they will have you led before kings and governors because of my name. It will lead to your giving testimony. Remember, you are not to prepare your defense beforehand, for I myself shall give you a wisdom in speaking that all your adversaries will be powerless to resist or refute. You will even be handed over by parents, brothers, relatives, and friends, and they will put some of you to death. You will be hated by all because of my name, but not a hair on your head will be destroyed. By your perseverance you will secure your lives.”
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