Thursday Tenth Week Ordinary Time
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Philippians 3:20: Our citizenship is
in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Prayer …
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Heavenly Father, we
look forward to the day when all nations, every tribe, and language join with
the angels and saints around your throne and worship and glorify you in happiness
forever. Make us one, if not here, then soon. We ask you Lord Infant Jesus,
please help us. Amen.
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Today's
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Thursday of the
Tenth Week in Ordinary Time
First
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 65:10, 11, 12-13
Gospel: Matthew 5:20-26
Colour: GREEN
Lectionary: 362
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Short
Reflection on Today's Gospel (Matthew 5:20-26)
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Mercy, kindness, and
forbearance spring from a heart full of love and forgiveness are the antidote
to anger and rage. God has forgiven us and he calls us to expand mercy and
forgiveness towards those who cause us sorrow and harm. In the cross of Jesus we see the highest illustration
of love and forgiveness and the power of goodness for overcoming evil. Only
God’s love and grace can set our hearts and minds free from the oppression of
wounded pride and spiteful vengeance. Do we harbor any annoyance towards
another person? And are we quick to be reconciled when a rupture has been
caused in your relationships? Ask God to set you free and to fill up our
heart and mind with his love and goodness. Paul the Apostle tells again us
that "God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit
which has been given to us". Through the grace and help of the Holy
Spirit we can conquer malice with good, hatred with compassion, and injury by
pardon.
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