1 Feb
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4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Deut. 18: 15-20
Ps. 94(95):1-2,6-7,8-9
1 Cor. 7:32-35
Mk. 1:21b-28
(Ps Wk IV)
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In daily life, we may adopt attitudes and forms of behaviour which are, unfortunately, against the divine law. Moreover, oftentimes, we fail to understand that we have a great responsibility to eradicate them. We need always to examine our conscience in order to discover where in our lives we need to become better Christians. The divine law, as manifest in the Ten Commandments, calls us to live our lives according to God's precepts. However, even as we fail to live out these principles fully, Jesus is always lovingly and gently calling us to repent. It is up to us to be aware of the bad spirits in us and come to the confessional to ask for forgiveness. Jesus will always be there to rescue us. The simple secret is that we free ourselves and let those habits or attitudes that bind us up and preclude us from seeing the Lord, shout out: "What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are - the Holy One of God!" Only in this way will we experience the fruit of our salvation and give the best of ourselves in bringing the good news to the whole world.




Lord, Prince of Peace, grant us, we pray, the grace of humility to confess our sins.




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 prisoners, especially the young, may be able to rebuild lives of dignity.
Elaboration

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