Opening Prayer
Lord, help us to do your will that your Church may grow and become more faithful in your service.
Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit one God, for ever and ever.
Just Think ...
May we be lifted up with you.
In the first reading, lifting up the image of a serpent healed and protected the people during their journey of liberation in the desert.
In the gospel, like a trial scene, Jesus is defending himself. They want to know who he is. They want to know him - but they resist knowing him. He tells them that they'll really know him when he is "lifted up." They will lift him up on the cross, to be put to death. God transformed that tragedy, by letting his death "pay the price" for all of our sins.
When we look at a crucifix, we look at the image of the one who is "lifted up" in Glory. He is lifted up for our liberation from sin and death.
Let us give him thanks, from the bottom of our hearts. Our celebration of our glorious salvation is near.
May we be lifted up with you. In the first reading, lifting up the image of a serpent healed and protected the people during their journey of liberation in the desert.
In the gospel, like a trial scene, Jesus is defending himself. They want to know who he is. They want to know him - but they resist knowing him. He tells them that they'll really know him when he is "lifted up." They will lift him up on the cross, to be put to death. God transformed that tragedy, by letting his death "pay the price" for all of our sins.
When we look at a crucifix, we look at the image of the one who is "lifted up" in Glory. He is lifted up for our liberation from sin and death.
Let us give him thanks, from the bottom of our hearts. Our celebration of our glorious salvation is near.
Jese told them but they just didnot understandm, "He said, IF I BE LIFTED UP" not if I lift myself. I wll darw all men unto me
Today's Scripture
Numbers 21:4-9; Psalm 102:2-3, 16-21; John 8:21-30
Psalm207; Judges 9:7-15; Hebrews 10:19-25
Meditation
I just want to be Holy and plese God. I want to do what he wants and not baltantly just do what I want. I ma so greatful to God for givin me his son. I am so thankful for Jesus that he had the mind fulfulled his journey, unlike me. Lord, hve mercy on me.
Today's Daily Reflection
I pray that I will one day truly know my Purpose.
Intercession -
Lord, feed us at the banquet of the Eucharist,
- with all the gifts of your paschal sacrifice. Give us a perfect heart to receive your word,
- that we may bring forth fruit in patience. Make us eager to work with you in building a better world, -
so that it may listen to your Church and its gospel of peace. We confess, Lord, that we have sinned,
- wash us clean by your gift of salvation.
Closing Prayer -Loving God, You have heard my complaints, my impatience. Sometimes I become frightened when I move away from you. Guide my heart back to you. Help me to think beyond my own wants and to desire only to do you will.
Thank you for the many blessings in my life and for the ways I feel your presence.
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