Sunday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time

Readings of the Day
RB: Ch 7:62-70
Mass: Is 58:7-10; Resp Ps 112; 1 Cor 2:1-5; Mt 5:13-16

Light shines through the darkness for the upright; he is gracious merciful and just.

I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD, SAYS THE LORD; WHOEVER FOLLOWS ME WILL HAVE THE LIGHT OF LIFE.

Buona domenica!

I've found the following to be true: "For actively sharing in the misery of others is the sure way out of your own" (Magnificat, February 9, 2020). Some ways to share in the misery of others are revealed in the first reading at Mass (Is 58:7-10). Here are some ways: share your bread with the hungry; shelter the oppressed and homeless; clothe the naked; do not turn your back on your own; remove from your midst oppression, false accusation and malicious speech; satisfy the afflicted. While considering these acts of mercy, compassion, and love, remember that one must not look far for the hungry, oppressed, and afflicted. They are next to you in the supermarket check-out line, in the cubicle next to you at work, in the house next door, even sitting next to you at home. Then light shall rise for you in the darkness, and the gloom shall become for you like midday (Is 58:10). We rest "on the power of God" (1 Cor 2:5) and go forth. Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father (Mt 5:16).

The deepest vocation of Christians is the continual glorification of God, both by themselves, and through themselves, by all others. Christians ought to become the locus, the cause, and the vehicle of God's glorification in the world. The greatest prayer of praise for Christians is "We give thanks for your great glory." The presence of those Christians who are salt and light to others demonstrates that God's dwelling, which is properly heaven, has become embodied in a humble, human house, made from the clay of the earth but filled with God's quickening breath. 

(Erasmo Leiva-Merikakis)

MARY, COMFORTER OF THE AFFLICTED,

PRAY FOR US.

Today's photo: This photo and others to follow this week come from a "Billy Goat Fitness Trail". These trails vary in length while always being over hill, over dale. Photos this week come from a 7 miler. Over hill, over dale, We will hit the dusty trail …
 
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