Abraham is a central focus of our meditation today. The reading from
Genesis tells us of the promise made to Abraham: he would be the father
of a host of nations. The Psalm addresses the descendants of Abraham,
the servants of the Lord. In the Gospel, Jesus also speaks of Abraham.
Through the mystery of Jesus, we realise that the promise to Abraham is
fulfilled through Jesus the Messiah. We realise, too, that we
participate in the promise through faith, so that the "host of nations" of which
Abraham is father are those who enter into communion with God through
faith in His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. It is this faith that makes us
servants of the Lord in union with Jesus, the Suffering Servant.
Abram was given a new name, Abraham, to signify that God had chosen him
for a special mission. Thus also Simon became Peter, Saul became Paul.
At Baptism, we are given a "name", signifying that we too are chosen by
God, chosen for a special mission in the world. Whatever way we fulfil
that mission, we can be sure that our life in Christ is an affirmation
that the Lord remembers His covenant forever.
Lord, teach us to be happy in our faith, for we have believed in Jesus
Your Son.
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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 consecrated people, answering the call of their
particular vocation, may radiate the spirit of the Gospel beatitudes in the
present-day world
Elaboration
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