Psalm 84 From the prayer desk of Rev. Deacon Gary
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"Prophet Obadiah"
This is the shortest book in the Old
Testament. Very little is known about Obadiah
which means servant or worshiper of God.
At present tourist can visit the old nation Edom.
The people then is call Edomites, and Petra one
of the wonders of the world today can be
reached by any tour that goes to Egypt or
Israel.
Prophet Obadiah gave God's message to the Edomites probably 853 and 841 B.C. during the reign of
Jeroram in Judah or during the ministry of Jeremiah. His message from God to the Edomites is as follows:
..."Because of your indifference to and defiance of God, their cowardice and pride, and their treachery toward
their relatives in Judah, they stood condemned and would be destroyed.
As you read Obadiah, reflect on what it means to be God's children for God's love will protect all of us who
believe on Him, and follow his precepts. For we are his Church and the gates of hell will not prevail.
Try to analyze and reflect on Obadiah's two chapters.
Antiphon
My soul is longing and pinning for the courts
of the Lord; my heart and my flesh sing for
joy to the living God.
My brothers and sisters in Christ, Good Morning !
To prepare ourselves for today's journey, lets call to mind our sins and ask God for forgiveness for he is full
of gentleness and compassion.
Lord have mercy...........Lord have mercy
Christ have mercy.............Christ have mercy.
Lord have mercy...........Lord have mercy.
May the Good Lord, have mercy on us, forgive our sins and lead us to life everlasting, Amen.
Psalm 84
For the Lord God is a rampart, a shield:
he will give us his favor and glory.
The Lord will not refuse any good
to those who walk without blame.
Lord, God of host,
happy the man who trusts in you!
Psalm prayer
Bless your people, Lord. You have given us the law that we may walk from strength and raise our minds to
you from this valley of tears. May we receive the gifts you have gained for us. Amen.
Almighty Father, have mercy on all those who died, esp Ramon Picazo, Heminigildo Mendiola, and Jose
Salvador to whom we pray. Bring them to your abode, show your presence by your light, happiness and joy,
Amen. Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord and let the perpetual light shine upon them, Amen.
Lord Jesus, may your compassionate hand touch all our relatives and friends, who presently suffering from
known ailments. Relieve their fears, pains and anxieties including that of their families. Amen.
Holy Spirit giver of life, power and wisdom, be our guide and guard us from harm. Amen
OL Barangay, pray for us and all those who call on thee. Amen
Reflections:
Luke 4: 24-30
I tell you the truth, no prophet is accepted in his hometown.
Even today many do not accept Jesus as our savior, our Messiah.
As for me, many of my friends still cannot believe that I become a deacon and serving at mass. This brothers
and sisters of mine are always included in my prayers.
Say one "Our Father and Hail Mary" for our own intentions and the healing intentions of this prayers.
Have a nice day,
Deacon Gary
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