We may fool others with our pious, religious acts or be seen as Holy in the sight of men. But the Lord sees into our hearts. We will be judged by the fruits we bear.
What cannot be hidden is the radiance, of the presence of the Lord who walks with His faithful. The virtuos, who love mercy and walks humbly with Him. They who seek out the least of their brethren to love and minister to them.
Lord Bless me that I may be Your light in the world. Amen
Saint Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio), pray for us…
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First reading
Proverbs 3:27-34
The Lord blesses the home of the virtuous
My son, do not refuse a kindness to anyone who begs it, if it is in your power to perform it.
Do not say to your neighbour, ‘Go away! Come another time! I will give it you tomorrow’, if you can do it now.
Do not plot harm against your neighbour as he lives unsuspecting next door.
Do not pick a groundless quarrel with a man who has done you no harm.
Do not emulate the man of violence, never model your conduct on his; for the wilful wrong-doer is abhorrent to the Lord, who confides only in honest men.
The Lord’s curse lies on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the virtuous.
He mocks those who mock, but accords his favour to the humble.
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Gospel
Luke 8:16-18
Anyone who has will be given more
Jesus said to the crowds:
‘No one lights a lamp to cover it with a bowl or to put it under a bed. No, he puts it on a lamp-stand so that people may see the light when they come in. For nothing is hidden but it will be made clear, nothing secret but it will be known and brought to light. So take care how you hear; for anyone who has will be given more; from anyone who has not, even what he thinks he has will be taken away.’
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