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The Lord Is My Chef Daily Recipe for the soul by Fr. Nicanor F. Lalog II Wednesday, Memorial of St. John of Capistrano, Priest, 23 October 2024 Ephesians 3:2-12 <*((((>< + ><))))*> Luke 12:39-48
Lord Jesus, many times I find myself like Peter asking You so often with his same question especially when things get so difficult, so trying:
Then Peter said, “Lord, is this parable meant for us or for everyone?” And the Lord replied, “Who, then, is the faithful and prudent steward whom the master will put in charge of his servants to distribute the food allowance at the proper time? Blessed is that servant whom his master on arrival finds doing so” (Luke 12:41-42).
Forgive me, Jesus, when there are times I exclude myself from the rest, when I exempt myself from your teachings, when I unconsciously demand from You some perks and privileges for following You; let me be your faithful servant who takes care of others even if my other fellow servants are remiss of their responsibilities or worst when those You have entrusted with authority forget to be humble, throwing their weight around us, insisting on their powers.
Give me the grace, Jesus, to imitate St. Paul of ably dispensing God's grace and mystery of salvation to everyone despite the many hurts and pains that often come with it. Amen.
