GOOD WEDNESDAY MORNING, EVERYONE!!! THIS IS THE DAY THAT THE LORD HAS MADE! LET US REJOICE AND BE GLAD IN IT! **********TODAYS GOSPEL *********** Mk 3:1-6 Jesus entered the synagogue. There was a man there who had a withered hand. They watched Jesus closely to see if he would cure him on the sabbath so that they might accuse him. He said to the man with the withered hand, “Come up here before us.” Then he said to the Pharisees, “Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath rather than to do evil, to save life rather than to destroy it?” But they remained silent. Looking around at them with anger and grieved at their hardness of heart, Jesus said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” He stretched it out and his hand was restored. The Pharisees went out and immediately took counsel with the Herodians against him to put him to death. ********** ●●●●● What is Gods intention for the commandment, keep holy the Sabbath (Exodus 20:8; Deuteronomy 5:12)? The scribes and Pharisees wanted to catch Jesus in the act of breaking the Sabbath ritual so they might accuse him of breaking Gods law. In a few penetrating words Luke records that Jesus knew their thoughts. They were filled with fury and contempt for Jesus because they put their own thoughts of right and wrong above God. They were ensnared in their own legalism because they did not understand or see the purpose of God. Jesus shows their fallacy by pointing to Gods intention for the Sabbath: to do good and to save life rather than to do evil or to destroy life. Christians have traditionally celebrated Sunday as the Lords Day, to commemorate Gods work of redemption in Jesus Christ and the new work of creation he accomplished through Christs death and resurrection. Taking our sabbath rest is a way of expressing honor to God for all that he has done for us. Such rest however does not exempt us from our love for our neighbor. If we truly love the Lord above all else, then the love of God will overflow to love of neighbor as well. Do you honor the Lord in the way you celebrate Sunday, the Lords Day and in the way you treat you neighbor? Lord Jesus, in your victory over sin and death on the cross and in your resurrection you give us the assurance of sharing in the eternal rest of heaven. Transform my heart with your love that I may freely serve my neighbor for his good and find joy and refreshment in the celebration of Sunday as the Lords Day. (Reflection from Laudeate) We pray that everyone be safe as they travel the roads today to go to work, school, or other activities...that all road rage be eliminated. SLOW DOWN AND LOW BEAMS ON DURING THE FOG!!! KEEP ALERT FOR OTHER VEHICLES AND PEDESTRIANS! Whenever you can, give a smile to someone, and wish them a Good Morning!...a little kindness goes a long way!●●●●● Thank You Lord, for giving me another day to love and serve You. Beginning my daily Rosary and prayers...Glorious Mysteries. PRAYER INTENTIONS, ANYONE? I will lift them up during my Rosary and throughout the day as I receive them. If you do not have an intention for today, but are Liking this post, know that I am saying a quick prayer for you as well as I see your names. ■■■■■If you see someone else asking for prayer throughout the day in the Comment section of this post, be sure to Like their comment as well. It isnt necessary that you know this person. This gesture simply shows that you stand with them in prayer, and that strengthens our bond as a community.■■■■■ You will see my prayer posted for ALL the Likes on the Comment section below todays post. Please read it aloud and know that I am praying it with you! I continue to ask for your prayers for good health and Gods protection for me and my family as well, as I continue this prayer ministry REMEMBER.... PLEASE PRAY for the people who post their petitions to THIS prayer post, EVEN if you do not know them...We draw strength from God when we pray for each other...thats HIS promise! WE ARE UNIFIED AND STRENGTHENED BY PRAYER! To God be the Glory! Blessings and peace! Have an awesome day, everyone! PLEASE SHARE THIS POST WITH OTHERS...AS OUR PRAYER COMMUNITY GROWS, SO WILL OUR STRENGTH IN THE LORD INCREASE! MAY THE LORD BE BORN AGAIN IN OUR HEARTS TODAY AND EVERYDAY HEREAFTER! MAY THE HOLY SPIRIT FILL OUR HEARTS WITH UNIMAGINEABLE PEACE AND RENEW THE FACE OF THE EARTH! ☆☆☆☆☆I ENCOURAGE YOU TO PRAY THE ROSARY EVERYDAY! IT IS A POWERFUL WEAPON AGAINST EVIL!☆☆☆☆☆ LOVE, BLESSINGS, AND GODS PEACE TO ALL...FRANK.
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