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The Lord Is My Chef Daily Recipe for the Soul by Fr. Nicanor F. Lalog II Thursday in the Thirteenth Week of Ordinary Time, Year II, 04 July 2024 Amos 7:10-17 <*((((><< + >><))))*> Matthew 9:1-8
Oh how I love the gospel this week, Lord Jesus Christ, showing how often You have crossed the vast lake of Galilee to reach everyone; You continue to do so these days, helping us cross the turbulent seas and chaotic streets of life that are so stressful, so heavy with burdens, always with various forms of sufferings; without You, we could have not made it this far. Thank You, Lord Jesus!
Help us, Jesus, do the same as You send us daily to help others cross this life to safety and security in You, to fullness and light in You; like the Prophet Amos, let us dare to cross and leave our comfort zone to speak your words across other territories, especially those hostile to You and your values of love and justice, kindness and mercy; give us the courage to speak up for those silenced and weak due to poverty and sickness; let us be your mouthpiece and presence especially when everyone feels contented with mediocrity and sin.
Amos answered Amaziah, “I was no prophet, nor have I belonged to a company of prophets; I was a shepherd and a dresser of sycamores. The Lord took me from following the flock, and said to me, ‘Go prophecy to my people Israel’” (Amos 7:14-15).
Let your words, O Lord, refresh my soul for they are perfect while your decrees are trustworthy, giving wisdom to those who simply obey You; let me not be distracted by what others say as I dare to cross to your side of life and truth, justice and mercy for others. Amen.
