First Reading: (Genesis 17:3–9)
Responsorial Psalm: (Psalm 105)
Response: The Lord remembers his covenant forever.
Gospel Acclamation:
Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Gospel: (John 8:51–59)
Reflection:
Jesus does not speak of Himself; He does not glorify Himself. Others glorify Him—especially God His Father. And why? Because Jesus was an obedient Son. He always did His Father’s will.
Now the question for us is this: Can God glorify me? Can God glorify you as He glorified Jesus? Is God proud of you? Is He proud of me? Can others speak highly of us, or do we feel the need to speak highly of ourselves?
Let us look at our lives. What are the kinds of things we do? What can people say about us, positively or negatively? Above all, let us do the things that will make God proud of us and that will bring Him glory.
It is in keeping His will, like Jesus did, in obeying His commandments, that we will be glorified. Then, at the end of our earthly life, we shall hear those beautiful words: “Well done, good and faithful servant. Come into the joy prepared for you.”
That is how God will glorify us by welcoming us into His eternal abode.
Except from Fr. Blessed 🙌
No comments:
Post a Comment