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The Letter to the Hebrews gives examples of faithful people from the Hebrew Bible. In this reading, the writer mentioned people who, through faith, had fought battles successfully after suffering great losses. But through faith, they persisted. They suffered greatly and did not receive what they had been promised, for God had provided something better. Am I willing to be faithful when I don't receive what I hope for?
Jesus was just coming to shore in a boat with His disciples when a man with many demons recognised Him, bowed to Him and called Him "Jesus, Son of the Most High God." The demons recognised Jesus, although most people did not. This man had been excluded from human community. By sending the unclean spirits into the swineherd, Jesus restored the man's selfhood. The people were afraid and sent Jesus away. Jesus sent the man back into his community to share the good news of God's mercy with others. Jesus crossed over the boundaries of the society of that day. We are called to do the same.
Lord, help me to share Your mercy in my words and actions.
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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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