CARE & PROTECTION OF THE LORD
The Readings of the day invite us to give testimony to the Lord before others without fear. When we stand for the Lord, we are sure to invite enemies. There will be hardships and hurdles. There will be oppositions and humiliations. However, we are assured of the care and protection of the Lord in the midst of every obstacle that comes on our path. In the First Reading, the prophet Jeremiah finds himself opposed to his foes and even to his friends. But he is confident of his safety under God’s protection. In the Gospel, Jesus exhorts his disciples not to fear anyone or anything in the world. Every single person is precious and of infinite value in the eyes of God. God is so intimately involved in our life that His knowledge of us is deep and minute. What is required of us is to place our full trust in him and proclaim him with courage and confidence. After all, we have the promise of his never-ending presence with us in all situations of life. Let’s be sorry for the times we have failed to stand for the Lord during fear and insecurities.
Liturgical materials for 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Response Hymn - https://youtu.be/bsN77s3KO7Q
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