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TODAY’S WORD…

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Brothers and sisters,

if someone is caught in a sin,

you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently.

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But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted.

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– Galatians 6:1 (NIV)

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REFLECTION…

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A first logical consequence of loving others

is the fraternal correction which one Christian offers another,

which must perforce be gentle and humble,

and seeking only the good of the other.

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When we act in such a Christian manner,

we must essentially also be conscious

of our own weakness and personal shortcomings.

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We most certainly need to constantly pray to the Holy Spirit

for guidance

and for protection.

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QUOTE…

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“We should never take issue with another’s sin,

without first examining our own conscience by inner questioning

and by then replying, before God, without ambiguity,

that we are acting out of love.”

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– St. Augustine

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PRAYER…

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Holy Spirit,

come and make me holy.

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Holy Spirit,

give me the counsel and wisdom I need

to humbly discern when I am called to spiritually restore others.

Help me do so lovingly, gently,

and without being judgemental in any way.

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Help me always look closely at myself;

make me conscious of my own weaknesses,

and remove my self-righteousness.

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Let my actions and words reflect pure Christian love,

and protect me from my own moral fragility.

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Here I am Lord, use me.

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Amen.

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REPETITIVE PRAYER FOR TODAY…

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Holy Spirit,

take me, mould me, fill me,

guide me, and use me.

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