Friday of Week 18 in Ordinary Time (Year II)
Nahum 2:1,3,3:1-3,6-7 | Deuteronomy 32:35-36,39,41 | Matthew 16:24-28
It is the Lord who deals death and life. (Deuteronomy 32:39)
Today, I learned that a friend’s father passed away a few days ago, and because there were a thousand details to be taken care of, she hadn’t told me about it until his funeral today.
Some day, the Lord will call us all home. When that day comes, let’s hope we’ll have done enough to prove our love for Him and for those around us – because we won’t be in a position to make up for lost time.
So we might as well start making time for Christ today, setting aside time in prayer and reflection on the Word of God. Bit by bit, we can then grow in love and grace, till at the end of our days, we can stand together before the mighty power of God and resound with one thunderous voice all praise and glory due to the Holy Trinity.
Lord, I come to You
Let my heart be changed, renewed
Flowing from the grace
That I’ve found in You
Amen.