Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Thursday, 7th Week of Easter
12 May 2016
Thursday, 7th Week of Easter
Sts. Nereus and Achilleus, and St. Pancras, Martyrs
White.
Acts 22:30; 23: 6 –11 / Jn 17: 20 – 26
Sts. Nereus and Achilleus were Roman soldiers martyred in 304 for their faith during the reign of Emperor Trajan.
St. Pancras was martyred at the age of 14 in 304.
From the 1st Reading: Acts 22:30, 23: 11
The next day the commander wanted to know for certain the charges the Jews were making against Paul. So he released him from prison and called together the High Priest and the whole Council; and they brought Paul down and made him stand before them. . . .
That night the Lord stood by Paul and said, "Courage! As you have borne witness to me here in Jerusalem, so must you do in Rome."
From the Gospel Reading: Jn 17: 20 - 21.
Jesus said, "I pray not only for these but also for those who through their word will believe in me. May they all be one as you Father are in me and I am in you. May they be one in us; so that the world may believe that you have sent me."
Reflection
"Courage! As you have borne witness to me here in Jerusalem, so must you do in Rome." (Acts 23: 11)
Faithful to his mission, despite persecution and adversities, St. Paul preached the Word courageously. The same challenge is given to all others who preach the Word and seek to live the Gospel message in their lives. They may face misunderstanding and opposition from non-believers and may even place themselves in danger. Today's first reading about St. Paul's trials gives us assurance of the Lord's protection and support.
As believers in Christ and his followers, are we ready to preach his message to others? Despite misunderstandings and failures and even opposition?
In the Gospel reading, at the Last Supper Jesus prays for his followers, for their unity with Christ and the Father and with one another: "I pray not only for these but also for those who through their word will believe in me. May they all be one as you Father are in me and I am in you. May they be one in us; so that the world may believe that you have sent me." (Jn 17: 20 – 21)
Jesus' prayer was not only for the disciples with him at the Last Supper: "I pray not only for these but also for those who through their word will believe in me." Jesus was also praying for all his followers and believers in his mission and salvific work: Jesus was praying for all of us, that we may be one as the Father and He are one. Let us have courage in our work for the Church, like St. Paul.
WE PRAY FOR MTQ DAILY PRAYER DIARY INTENTIONS:
THANKSGIVING
Tony, Susan, Julius, Tessa & Paul
IN MEMORIAM (+)
Doris Marie Hart
Joaquin Cunanan (May 12, 1910 – Jun 23, 1989)
Kerwinn A. Go
Maurino Syquio de Guzman Joson
Finally, we pray for one another, for those who have asked our prayers and for those who need our prayers the most.
Have a good day!
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