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The message of Our Lord Jesus today clearly reveals his true identity - he is the judge who will decide the fate of all human beings and also the source of life, through whom all the living come into being. How could someone be judge and at the same time the source of living? Are these two compatible? Yes they are. Jesus, the only just and highest judge, did not come to condemn anyone to death, but to save all human beings by dying on the cross. It is not the Lord who brings eternal death or penalty to anyone, but the person who has freely chosen to die, to deviate from the path of the Lord, to go against the commandment of the Lord. The Lord does not want anyone to perish: rather, he willingly and tirelessly gives life to all for He is the source of life. Therefore, do not lose hope and confidence in the Lord, no matter whatever state you are in, for all that the Lord wants of you is that you live for ever.
Lord, make me understand that Your judgment is that all may live in Your love.
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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 governments may foster the protection of creation and the just distribution of natural resources.
Elaboration
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