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In this reading, Jeremiah is in argument with God. Events have been going against him. He wonders why he even took up the Lord's cause. All he has received in return is a series of accusations and threats to his very life and unpopularity. As he argues and grumbles, the deep love implanted in his heart erupts and surfaces and, Spirit-filled, he praises and blesses the Lord. Never, never will he desert the Lord's name and His cause. The Lord is his hero.
The Gospel shows us Jesus, also unpopular, harassed, accused, threatened by those who revile the message and the mission of love to which He has been consecrated by the Father. Undaunted and sustained by the knowledge of His Father's love, Jesus continues to proclaim His identity. 'I am the Son of God'. The Jewish people were enraged. But many did believe in Him. We do too. In the face of unpopularity, harassment, suffering and betrayal, the Lord is our strength. These things we must necessarily endure if we are to be identified with Him. It is the road to Jerusalem. Along that road there are no short-cuts, just the helping hands of fellow-followers of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Lord, accompany us and those suffering people who are on the "road to Jerusalem".
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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 importance of forgiveness and reconciliation between persons and people may be understood and that the Church through her testimony, may spread Christ's love, the source of new humanity.
Elaboration
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