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27th Week in Ordinary Time
Gal. 2:1-2,7-14
Ps. 116:1,2
Lk. 11:1-4
(Ps Wk III)
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"I opposed him to his face because he was clearly wrong".

Today's first reading shows us the obedience, courage and freedom of St Paul. St Paul was obedient to God's revelation in his heart so he went to Jerusalem. He was obedient to the Church so he presented his teaching to Peter, James and John asking for confirmation from them. It was this obedience that gave him great courage and freedom in Christ in the face of difficulties and persecutions.

St Paul was not afraid to admonish St Peter for his hypocrisy. He knew that hypocrisy destroys our freedom and makes proclamation of the Gospel vain. As Christian we are always in danger of hypocrisy when we fear people more than we respect our God or when we want to please people more than we obey God.

In order to sustain obedience, courage and freedom we need to pray in the spirit of the "Our Father". Through this prayer Jesus teaches us that respect for God's name, dedication to build God's kingdom, trust and forgiveness make us truly children of our heavenly Father.



The Lord's love for us is strong; the Lord is faithful forever. Alleluia.

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 the Synod of Bishops may help the Pastors and theologians, the Catechists and promoters who are engaged in the service of the Word of God to courageously transmit the truth of faith in communion with the entire Church.
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