11 May
Fri 		4th Week of Easter
Acts 13:26-33
Ps. 2:6-7, 8-9, 10-11;
Jn. 14:1-6
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Although Paul quotes part of Psalm 2 as a step in the reasoning that shows the resurrection to be the fulfilment of the ancient promise in Jesus, it also reveals the intimate relationship between God the Father and Jesus.

This is further reaffirmed by Jesus when He said, "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. No one can come to the Father except through me." This means Jesus is the 'guide' as well as the source of 'life' and 'truth'. This is the Jesus we pledge to follow as Christians. Without Him, there is no access to God (Jn. 1:18; 3:13). That is the reason Jesus urged us to "trust in God and trust in me" (Jn. 14:1). What else do we need in life? When we are confronted with situations that draw us away from the love of God, to whom shall we turn?

As Easter people, let us be courageous people who are ready to be challenged by the evil forces in this materialistic and individualistic world. Let us also share the Good News - the Resurrected Christ with those in our midst especially our underprivileged and marginalised brethern. We want to let them experience the love, hope and promise of our Resurrected Lord for He is truly the Way, Truth and Life.


Lord, may You always be the Way, Truth and Life in our lives.

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 refugee women, supported and respected, may find the strength to overcome the violence and suffering they are subjected to
Elaboration

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P R A Y I N G    W I T H    T H E    C H U R C H    

INTENTION : That refugee women, supported and respected, may find the strength to overcome the violence and suffering they are subjected to

The responsibility for many political decisions leading to war rests predominantly with men. Consequently, while men get wounded or die, women and children become refugees exposed to assault, rape or loss of children. The ones who suffer most in these conflicts are the weakest who get uprooted and are forced to flee. This is not the way humanity is supposed to live.

Like all refugees women and girls face problems of various kinds and need the following: protection against forced return to their countries of origin; security against armed attacks and other forms of violence; protection from unjustified and unduly prolonged detention; a legal status that accords them adequate social, economic and legal rights; and access to basic necessities such as food, shelter, clothing and medical care. They also need protection against human rights abuses and the myriad problems they have to encounter to safeguard their dignity and personhood.

We are asked to be in solidarity with them and pray that refugee women may find the strength to overcome the violence and suffering they are subjected to.



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