18/07/2022

Both Old and New Testaments speak directly to us today. It is completely clear how God wants to make the choice that will bring us to salvation. Micah confirms that there is nothing wrong in the sacrifices of the Temple but we are told to choose the path of obedience. We have to be just and caring and to always know that we live in the sight of God.

The psalm continues this theme. Inspired by the Holy Spirit the psalmist confirms that we need to be pure in heart if our words are to offer sincere worship to the Father.

Jesus is very clear that we who belong to the same evil and unfaithful generation as the one he lived among have to become upright in our prayers and honest in our devotions if we are to be confident before the Lord on Judgement Day.

Although the thought of Hell seems to be a contradiction to our concept of a loving Father, Son and Holy Spirit Jesus own words tell us that we should take this seriously as we have been offered the way to the perfection in this life that will result in the blessedness of eternal joy in heaven.

Dear Lord, help me to live in your loving presence this day and support and inspire those near and dear to me.May Mary and all the saints continue their prayers in support of all mankind in our need for Faith Hope and Charity.