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The author of Hebrews was commenting on Psalm 95 and applying it to his audience. This was a reminder to the people that disobedience and wandering from God resulted in God's anger with the Israelites. The author warned the people not to turn away from God nor to harden their hearts towards God. This was necessary to remain partners with Christ. So too, we must remain close to God if we wish to be Christ's disciples.
The healing of the leper was a sign of Jesus' power. Jesus also defied the laws of purity by touching a leper. It was an act of compassion that restored the man to his community; in other words, God did not exclude a leper. A person's status before God was not defined by their external situation. Despite Jesus' warning to remain silent, the leper shared the joy of his healing with everyone. Am I so willing to share the joy of Jesus' love and compassion with others?
Lord, help me to be willing to tell others about Your love for them.
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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
We pray that educators may be credibe witnesses, teaching fraternity rather than competition and helping the youngest and most vulnerable above all.
Elaboration
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