Friday, February 16, 2018

Friday after Ash Wednesday

Readings of the Day: RB 13:12-14
Mass: Is 58:1-9a; Resp. Ps 51; Mt 9:14-15



A day acceptable to the Lord

loose the bonds of injustice
undo the thongs of the yoke
let the oppressed go free
break every yoke
share your bread with the hungry
bring the homeless poor into your house
when you see the naked, cover them
not turning your back on your own kin

How might these words from the Prophet Isaiah come to life on this Friday after Ash Wednesday? A few ways come to mind: seek to reconcile a broken relationship; invite a neighbor for a meal; contact an estranged family member; spend time with an elderly or lonely person; pray with Psalm 51, the Responsorial Psalm for today’s celebration of the Eucharist. What ways come to your mind?

O Lord, make me know your ways, teach me your paths.
(Communion Antiphon, Mass)

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