23 Nov
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34th Sunday in Odinary Time (A)
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Ez 34:11-12,15-17
Ps 23(22):1-3,5-6
1 Cor 15:20-26,28
Mt 25:31-46
(Ps Wk II)
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"Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of my brothers and sisters you did for me." Who are the least among us? With the modern fast-paced life, we have little time to think about the least of our society. However, Jesus tells us that we will be judged for not spending time and resources for this category of people. This feast reminds us of the Day of Judgment at the end of the world. However, this judgment is not so much a condemnation as an invitation to share in Our Lord's glorious Kingdom. A secular king may use threats or impose difficult conditions in order to maintain peace. Jesus' only condition for us is to love the least in our society, and so to share the glory of God's Kingdom. How should we love the least of our society? This love is manifested through acts of charity and communion with the oppressed, the disabled, and the outcast of society. In order to be able to carry out this rather difficult mission, we should remember that, Jesus, who has already achieved victory over death, always looks after us and tends us as his sheep. As an act of gratitude, we should also do the same to those around us.




Grant us Lord, we pray, always to remember Your abundant graces.




DAILY OFFERING
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.

PRAYING WITH THE CHURCH
INTENTION
That all who suffer loneliness may experience the closeness of God and the support of others.
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