In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul presents us with an account of our salvation history. He reminds us that, 'From eternity He (God) destined us in love to be his sons and daughters through Christ thus fulfilling His free and generous will' (Eph. 1:5). Therefore, we who follow Jesus have been called from even before creation to assume the place of sons and daughters, and live our lives accordingly.
However, in the Gospel Jesus admonishes those who claim to be sons and daughters of the Father and yet whose lives do not reflect their status. What's worse is that while falsely clinging on to this privileged position they become a stumbling block for those who wish to enter into a relationship with the Father as true sons and daughters.
Today's readings remind us that we are children of God and that our lives must reflect this relationship. In our contemporary society, there is much need for religious individuals. Persons, whose lifestyle reflect their intimate relationship with the Father. Do our own lives reflect that we are sons and daughters of God?
Dear Lord, grant us the grace to become Your true sons and daughters in our world of today. Amen.
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DAILY OFFERING
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Eternal Father, I offer You everything I do this day; my thoughts, words, joys and sufferings.
Grant that, vivified by the Holy Spirit and united to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary,
my life this day may be of service to You and to others. I also pray that all those preparing for marriage
discover in Sacrament the source of Christ's grace for living a fithful and fruitful love. Amen.
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PRAYING WITH THE CHURCH
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INTENTION
That young married couples may be sustained by the example and assistance of their parents and other families
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