The WORD today reminds me that there is no small deed as we serve God.
In corporations, rewards and recognition are in proportion to the position and contribution. Big bosses tend to be rewarded and recognized more than normal employees. This is why a lot of employees don't feel as involved and motivated to excel. However, this is not the case as we serve God.
There is no small deed as we serve God. He recognizes everything and anything we do for Him.
In the gospel, we see a lot of people following Jesus. We see different contributions. Some are with him, preaching and serving, while some helped by their resources. No matter what they can give, they all help build God's kingdom. Jesus welcomed them all. And will reward all of them.
Sometimes we may feel insignificant. Sometimes we may feel we don't amount to something great. But God is reminding us that he will take whatever we can give. He welcomes all. He will use us to build God's kingdom. And he will multiply our offerings and use us mightily.
During this pandemic, it is good to be reminded of this. No matter how small we can help others, God still appreciates it. God is still happy. There is no small deed for him. Everything we do for him through others is appreciated.
What are my concerns right now? How do I feel in life? Why do I feel this way? Is my feelings dependent on what other people tell me? Do I realize God loves me? Do I still do good things no matter how small I feel they are? What is he reminding me today?
What are my concerns right now? How do I feel in life? Why do I feel this way? Is my feelings dependent on what other people tell me? Do I realize God loves me? Do I still do good things no matter how small I feel they are? What is he reminding me today?
May we not feel insecure as we do God's work, but feel empowered because God will take what we give and use it to build God's kingdom on earth.
Father God,
Thank you for today. Thank you for another day to live. Thank you for another chance to love and serve you. Thank you for who you are. Lord, sorry for the times I feel insecure. Sorry for the times I feel that I cannot give you something significant. Lord, I just come as I am. I just offer what I can give you. And I just have faith that you will use me to build your kingdom. Multiply my offering and use me mightily for your purpose and glory. Amen.
Blessed Day!
In Christ,
-g-
September 18, 2020
Friday of Week 24; St. Joseph of Cupertino
FIRST READING
Brothers and sisters:
If Christ is preached as raised from the dead, how can some among you say there is no resurrection of the dead? If there is no resurrection of the dead, then neither has Christ been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, then empty too is our preaching; empty, too, your faith. Then we are also false witnesses to God, because we testified against God that he raised Christ, whom he did not raise if in fact the dead are not raised. For if the dead are not raised, neither has Christ been raised, and if Christ has not been raised, your faith is vain; you are still in your sins. Then those who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. If for this life only we have hoped in Christ, we are the most pitiable people of all.
But now Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.
If Christ is preached as raised from the dead, how can some among you say there is no resurrection of the dead? If there is no resurrection of the dead, then neither has Christ been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, then empty too is our preaching; empty, too, your faith. Then we are also false witnesses to God, because we testified against God that he raised Christ, whom he did not raise if in fact the dead are not raised. For if the dead are not raised, neither has Christ been raised, and if Christ has not been raised, your faith is vain; you are still in your sins. Then those who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. If for this life only we have hoped in Christ, we are the most pitiable people of all.
But now Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.
RESPONSORIAL PSALM
R. (15b) Lord, when your glory appears, my joy will be full.
Hear, O LORD, a just suit; attend to my outcry; hearken to my prayer from lips without deceit.
R. (15b) Lord, when your glory appears, my joy will be full.
I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God; incline your ear to me; hear my word. Show your wondrous mercies, O savior of those who flee from their foes to refuge at your right hand.
R. (15b) Lord, when your glory appears, my joy will be full.
Hide me in the shadow of your wings, But I in justice shall behold your face; on waking, I shall be content in your presence.
R. (15b) Lord, when your glory appears, my joy will be full.
Hear, O LORD, a just suit; attend to my outcry; hearken to my prayer from lips without deceit.
R. (15b) Lord, when your glory appears, my joy will be full.
I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God; incline your ear to me; hear my word. Show your wondrous mercies, O savior of those who flee from their foes to refuge at your right hand.
R. (15b) Lord, when your glory appears, my joy will be full.
Hide me in the shadow of your wings, But I in justice shall behold your face; on waking, I shall be content in your presence.
R. (15b) Lord, when your glory appears, my joy will be full.
ALLELUIA
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth; you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the Kingdom.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth; you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the Kingdom.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
GOSPEL
Jesus journeyed from one town and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom of God. Accompanying him were the Twelve and some women who had been cured of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, Joanna, the wife of Herod’s steward Chuza, Susanna, and many others who provided for them out of their resources.
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