On our own we are a flawed race often looking for an easy way out. It is far easier to hate than to love, far easier to take revenge than to forgive. It is far easier to steal than to work for what we want, far easier to give in to immoral desires than to remain chaste. And so it is far easier to die than to live; for by our choices we face eternal death.
Who knows us better than our loving Father in heaven? Why does He love us so much? Why does He love us still?
Jesus our Lord was sent to us to save us. That we would know that we are not alone. We do not need to go through life alone and afraid, for He is with us. And He gives us all that we will ever need to be with Him forever. He is the Truth, the way to eternal life. And all we need to do is turn our hearts to Him and follow Him. Amen
FIRST READING
Micah 2:1–5
GOSPEL
Matthew 12:14–21
The Pharisees went out and took counsel against Jesus to put him to death.
When Jesus realized this, he withdrew from that place. Many people followed him, and he cured them all, but he warned them not to make him known. This was to fulfill what had been spoken through Isaiah the prophet:
Behold, my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved in whom I delight; I shall place my Spirit upon him, and he will proclaim justice to the Gentiles. He will not contend or cry out, nor will anyone hear his voice in the streets. A bruised reed he will not break, a smoldering wick he will not quench, until he brings justice to victory. And in his name the Gentiles will hope.
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