The only glory we should be seeking in life is to Glorify our Lord and our God. And His Glory will be upon us. What good is personal glory? Or the glory of men? That which does not last nor does it bring lasting rewards or everlasting life?
Great is the man who magnifies the Lord but stands in the shadow of His wings. He that builds the Lord’s Kingdom using his body, hands and feet. He who asks not for riches but for the Holy Spirit to carry out the Will of His heavenly Father. He truly is a child of God!
Let us all be Holy as our heavenly Father is Holy. Amen
FIRST READING
2 Kings 2:1, 6–14
GOSPEL
Matthew 6:1–6, 16–18
Jesus said to his disciples:
“Take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may see them; otherwise, you will have no recompense from your heavenly Father. When you give alms, do not blow a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets to win the praise of others. Amen, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right is doing, so that your almsgiving may be secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you.
“When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, who love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on street corners so that others may see them. Amen, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you pray, go to your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you.
“When you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites. They neglect their appearance, so that they may appear to others to be fasting. Amen, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, so that you may not appear to others to be fasting, except to your Father who is hidden. And your Father who sees what is hidden will repay you.”
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