Thursday, October 22, 2009

fire upon the earth

Thursday, October 22, 2009 
St. Peter of Alcantara, Priest (Optional Memorial)
First Reading:
Psalm:
Gospel:
Romans 6:19-23
Psalm 1:1-4, 6-6
Luke 12:49-53

Luke 12:49  "I came to cast fire upon the earth; and would that it were already kindled!

We think, and rightly so, that Jesus was this very tolerant and loving person, and that he forgives everything and everybody. But, there is plenty of evidence that Jesus has a limit to his patience as well.  He wants to get to the end of the story. Putting up with our sin is not a pleasant thing for him.  We should pay special attention to the fact that He will judge those who have not followed him faithfully.

Father, help me by your Holy Spirit to follow you faithfully and receive your grace and mercy.

Amen

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