Yes Lord I now mourn for my terrible sins! I gave in to lust, my base desires and seeking only to advance in my career so that I may lead a comfortable life. I wanted this not just for myself but for my family too, even though I had to forsake them to do so. And what do I now have to show for it? An empty life without You! The scales of sin have indeed fallen from my eyes, take pity on me Lord and be merciful.
Lord Jesus I do love You with all my heart and endeavour to always follow all the commandments and statutes of my heavenly Father. Give me the courage to surrender all and follow You. For what good is it that I gain the whole world but forfeit my life! I truly want to live only for and with You. Lord be my guide. Amen
FIRST READING
Ezekiel 24:15–23
GOSPEL
Matthew 19:16–22
A young man approached Jesus and said, “Teacher, what good must I do to gain eternal life?” He answered him, “Why do you ask me about the good? There is only One who is good. If you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments.” He asked him, “Which ones?” And Jesus replied, “You shall not kill;
you shall not commit adultery;
you shall not steal;
you shall not bear false witness;
honor your father and your mother;
and you shall love your neighbor as yourself.”
The young man said to him, “All of these I have observed. What do I still lack?” Jesus said to him, “If you wish to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” When the young man heard this statement, he went away sad, for he had many possessions.
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