Just like last week Jesus needs you today to do something wonderful for him. A great sacrifice though difficult and scary but very achievable.
He wants you to tend to HIS WOUNDS evident in those around you. Yes, the brokenness and those deep seated hurts caused by either us, others or the environment as the case might be.
Unlike in his days the present wounds are getting cancerous by the day, eating and killing people aggressively; and are breeding distrust, suspicion and hatred – horrifying monsters. For there to meaning to our journey of holiness and glory we need to walk and work with Jesus.
You dont need bandages for this task today, all you need to is just say a kind word to anyone and everyone you meet today. No hurtful words should cross your lips today as well. If the situation is so difficult and hurtful just return with a smile.
Will this be too difficult to do for Jesus today? Just take up your cross and follow him.
My most sweet and adorable Jesus, this is a very difficult and uncomfortable task for it needs real courage and self sacrifice. Trust me dear Lord that on my own I will run very far away from it but with you and for you I can and I will. Give me your unfailing grace today not to disappoint you, my good and living saviour. Amen.
Why not pray today with the songs: “My hope is built on nothing less” and “I need thee every hour.” Pray too with St. Pio’s “Stay with me, Lord.” Prayerfully meditate on the 27th chapter of the book of the prophet Jeremiah.
SHEPHERD ME O LORD, BEYOND MY STRENGTH.
By Fr. Charles Emore