Ord.Wk 10th: Friday 12th June, 2020 June 12, 2020
Reflection on the WORD
Purpose of Life: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims to His apostles that in living the Gospels, they are always to be wholesome. They are to focus on the truth that the purpose of our life is to praise, reverence and serve God. Be more open to God’s Light, Mercy and Love, as He will always be there for us.
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9 Days Novena Prayers to Sacred Heart of Jesus starts from Thursday 11th June 2020, leading to Solemnity of Sacred Heart on Friday 19th June 2020.
SACRED HEART OF JESUS NOVENA PRAYER:
Lord Jesus, the needs of your people open your heart in love to each of us. You care for us when we are lost, sympathise with us in lonliness and comfort us in mourning; you are closest to us when we are at our weakest. You love us most when we love ourselves least; you forgive us most when we forgive ourselves least; you call us to spread your love in whatever way we can.
Lord Jesus, your heart is moved with compassion when we are suffering, when we need your help, and when we pray for each other. I ask you to listen to my prayer during this novena, and grant what I ask (make your own request silently). If what I ask is not for my own good or the good of others, grant me always what is best, that I may build up your Kingdom of love in our world. Amen.
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in you.
Matthew 5:27-32
Jesus said to his disciples: ‘You have heard how it was said: You shall not commit adultery. But I say this to you, if a man looks at a woman lustfully; he has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye should be your downfall, tear it out and throw it away; for it will do you less harm to lose one part of yourself than to have your whole body thrown into hell. And if your right hand
should be your downfall, cut it off and throw it away; for it will do you less harm to lose one part of yourself than to have your whole body go to hell.
‘It has also been said: Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a writ of dismissal. But I say this to you, everyone who divorces his wife, except for the case of an illicit marriage, makes her an adulteress; and anyone who marries a divorced woman commits adultery.’
Today's Pointers on God's Word
As you read the passage what words, phases or meanings caught your attention?
- Just as a doctor might cut off a limb in order to save the life of the person, so we must be ready to part with anything that causes us to sin and eventually spiritual death.
- Jesus says that evil desires spring from the heart. So, when we fall into habitual sins, be more fully aware of how our emotions dominate our decisions.
- Jesus sets high ideals of the married state but whether married or single, He gives grace and power to those who seek to follow His way of holiness. Trust in God and allow the Holy Spirit to lead you to live your life in His way of righteousness and holiness.