25 June, 2024 | Tuesday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time

 Reading1: 2 KGS 19:9B-11, 14-21, 31-35A, 36

 

Gospel MT 7:6, 12-14

Jesus said to his disciples:

“Do not give what is holy to dogs, or throw your pearls before swine,

lest they trample them underfoot, and turn and tear you to pieces. “Do to others whatever you would have them do to you.

This is the Law and the Prophets. “Enter through the narrow gate;

for the gate is wide and the road broad that leads to destruction,

and those who enter through it are many.

How narrow the gate and constricted the road that leads to life.

And those who find it are few.”

Reflection: 

 Grace is God’s special gift for a special purpose. It is undeserved. It is a gift!! It is therefore precious and proclaims God’s unconditional love for us.    

Sometimes, we   assume that the  gifts from God can be used, misused or wasted. But if so, one will soon realise that the gift will be taken away. So let us be thankful and be grateful for all that we have received in life. Some gifts come in odd  or strange covers, they need to be opened carefully with trust in God that , God is over all and knows the reason for gifting us something which may seem unlikeable. 

 

Activity:

 List the graces you have received and offer a thanksgiving prayer to God for them.

Reflections: Parimala Selvaraj

Voice: Sharlene Fernandes