28 Sep
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25th Week in Ordinary Time
Ss Lawrence Ruiz & Comps
(Psalter Week I)
Qoh. (Eccl.) 11:9-12:8
Ps. 90:3-6, 12-14,17
Lk. 9:43-45
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There is perhaps a tendency these days for many Christians to focus on the Risen Lord rather than on the Crucified Christ. We often hear Christians describing themselves as "We are an Easter people and Alleluia is our song". Couldn't this idea of Jesus be a little limited?

While the people are in awe at Jesus' mighty deeds, Luke insists that His greatest mighty deed is His death on the cross. In His second passion prediction Jesus solemnly announces that He will be handed over into the power of humans. But the disciples will be able to perceive the centrality of the cross only later on - after Jesus' resurrection and His revelation to the disciples.

The cross is a stumbling block for many of us. Often when we approach it we either trip and fall or we choose to avoid or ignore it. We are not at ease with the scandal of the cross. However our call to be Christian is a call to embrace the cross and to discover its rich meaning for our lives. Only in embracing the scandal of the cross can we experience the full meaning and power of the resurrection. Clearly one without the other is inadequate.



O Jesus, You are the fountain of love and liberty; shine down upon us, who search for the light of truth.

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
For children and youths in Catholic Schools, that in the course of their training they may encounter strong and wise educators who will help them to grow in their religious faith and healthy attitudes to life.
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