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Chapter eight in the Letter to the Romans marks a special turning point or development. Having shown very vividly the effect that sin has on the human person, Paul now shows what God has done for this same person through Christ and the Holy Spirit. If we settle for less than what we are truly called to, we will never know the kind of life and peace that comes from being open to God despite sufferings and frustrations.
In the first part of today's Gospel Jesus insists that there is no necessary equation between sin and suffering. God does not impose Himself on people through the medium of disaster and tragedy in order to teach them a lesson. The parable which follows shows that Jesus' image of God is quite the opposite. His God is one who wants us to turn to Him, who is ever ready to give us more that a last chance, in the hope that we might use our freedom to come back to Him.
Thank You, Lord, for Your constant faithfulness and care. You make me feel precious in Your sight.
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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 the Christians who are in minority situations may have the strength and courage to live faith and persevere in bearing witness to it.
Elaboration
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