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TODAY’S WORD…

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What is good

has been explained to you, man;

this is what the Lord asks of you:

only this,

to act justly, to love tenderly and to walk humbly with your God.

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– Micah 6:8 (JB)

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REFLECTION…

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True religion

is not only a matter of formal worship.

It also – it must – involve obedience towards God

and His commandments.

This, in turn, means

practicing justice and charity towards one’s neighbour.

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It has been explained to us

time and time again

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do we truly follow what the Lord asks of us?

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Do I make every effort

to always act justly

or do I let my biases and prejudices

and my personal interests

influence my actions?

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Do I love others tenderly and in truth

or do I “love” only who or what satisfies my needs and desires now,

almost ignoring all that does not produce an immediate and tangible return?

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Do I walk humbly with God,

or do I only reserve some time for Him on Sundays?

Whether in His “temple” or out in the world

is my general attitude a humble one?

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What is good has been explained to me

…but do I follow it?

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REPETITIVE PRAYER FOR TODAY…

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Lord God, make me truly humble, loving and just. Amen.

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