For me personally the most difficult to sacrifice, in the service of others is time. And yet over the years it has been the most rewarding! Because I have been blessed to witness the fruits, even if only to see it years later. Many had joined ministries on their own accord, both parents and children. Many in community going on, to do greater works! So Blessed to witness their growth in faith and most of all their relationship with our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
And indeed the Lord provides for all that we need and more! Abundant Blessings upon Blessing, Grace upon outpoured! Deep calls to deep in the roar of your waterfalls; all your waves and breakers have swept over me. Psalm 42:7
Lord let me die to myself daily and arise anew in You, for your greater glory. Amen
Saint Laurence pray for us…
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First reading
2 Corinthians 9:6-10 ·
God loves a cheerful giver
Do not forget: thin sowing means thin reaping; the more you sow, the more you reap. Each one should give what he has decided in his own mind, not grudgingly or because he is made to, for God loves a cheerful giver. And there is no limit to the blessings which God can send you – he will make sure that you will always have all you need for yourselves in every possible circumstance, and still have something to spare for all sorts of good works. As scripture says: He was free in almsgiving, and gave to the poor: his good deeds will never be forgotten.
The one who provides seed for the sower and bread for food will provide you with all the seed you want and make the harvest of your good deeds a larger one.
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Gospel
John 12:24-26
If a grain of wheat falls on the ground and dies, it yields a rich harvest
Jesus said to his disciples:
‘I tell you, most solemnly,
unless a wheat grain falls on the ground and dies,
it remains only a single grain;
but if it dies,
it yields a rich harvest.
Anyone who loves his life loses it;
anyone who hates his life in this world
will keep it for the eternal life.
If a man serves me, he must follow me,
wherever I am, my servant will be there too.
If anyone serves me, my Father will honour him.’
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