The vision of the victory of Christ is hard for me to adapt to. The Jewish people were somewhat accustomed to this style of writing of about God. In Ezekiel and Daniel the detailed descriptions of God's Power and Glory is much too detailed for our modern taste which has seen the Power of the Atom bomb and other weapons destroy cities and take millions of lives. God is all powerful but it is in his Love that Jesus brings us his Grace working through the Holy Spirit. We must think of St George as the Unknown Soldier; a warrior ready to fight but not for the glory of native land but for the Glory of God's peace.

Dear Lord, strengthen me in this daily battle against my weaknesses; let me be true to what I have read and written. Let me come to the end of this today without falling into mortal sin.

There are many alternatives to choose from for today's second reading. St Paul is exhorting his infant foundations to persevere. He pleads with them not lose sight of the hope that has been won by Jesus' Death and Resurrection; the hope of forgiveness of sins and rising to true life for each and every one of us. I know that I wouldn't be able to withstand the persecution that Paul suffered as I find it hard to live in the conscious presence of the Lord without any negative pressure other than the pleasant temptations from the Devil World and the Flesh. Let me truly know the horror of my sins.

Dear Lord let our pastors be newly inspired to support us and lead us in the struggle to remain true to our faith.