God’s love is what prevents us from falling into our own destruction. He is merciful and patient, longing always to restore our broken relationships with Him. Turning back the hearts of fathers towards sons.
His Word and His Spirit is upon us and we can do mighty things in His name. But those who refuse His love and turns their back on Him, they will eventually perish. For how can a vine cut off survive?
Let us continue to strive for holiness always being loving and merciful to others. Afterall Jesus in His great love forgave us from the cross, can we do any less for one another?
Glory be to God! Amen
FIRST READING
Sirach 48:1–14
GOSPEL
Matthew 6:7–15
Jesus said to his disciples:
“In praying, do not babble like the pagans, who think that they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them. Your Father knows what you need before you ask him.
“This is how you are to pray:
‘Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.’ “If you forgive others their transgressions, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you do not forgive others, n
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