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TODAY’S WORD…
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Jesus said,
“There will always be temptations to sin,
but what sorrow awaits the person who does the tempting!”
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– Luke 17:1 (NIV)
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REFLECTION…
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Our Lord condemns those who
by their words,
by their actions,
or by their immoral attitude,
cause or lead others to do wrong.
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Our Lord condemns those who
give scandal, or cause or lead others to do wrong,
because rather than showing love to their “neighbour”,
they are killing his or her soul.
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Jesus threatens with the most severe punishment
those who cause others to stumble
because they are taking away the life of grace from others
– which is more precious than the life of the body –
and causing a multitude of sins.
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Beware, therefore, all who enjoy authority of any kind
– parents, teachers, politicians, clergy, managers, leaders, writers, artists, etc. –
because they can more easily be a cause of scandal.
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This is a very serious warning,
meaning that we must not be a cause of scandal or temptation to others.
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We should, all of us, also pray to be protected
from being influenced by the bad example others may give us.
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REPETITIVE PRAYER FOR TODAY…
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Lord, help me always spread virtue, never immorality.
And Lord, shield me from harm and guard me from temptation. Amen.
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