Psalm 99 From the prayer desk of Rev. Deacon Gary
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Vision of Prophet Obadiah. 1:10-12
Do you remember Esau in Genesis? The son of Isaac.?
It seem nobody knows what happen to him?
Because of the violence against your brother Jacob,
you will be covered with shame;
you will be destroyed forever.
On the day you stood aloof
while strangers carried off his wealth
and foreigners entered his gates
and cast lots for Jerusalem,
you were like one of them.
You should not look down on your brother
in the day of misfortune,
nor rejoice over the people of Judah
in the day of their destruction, nor boast
so much in the day of their trouble.
Reflections:
The Israelites had descended from Jacob, and the Edomites from Esau. Instead of helping the Israelites,
the Edomites allow them to be destroyed and even plundered what was left behind.
Edomites acted like an enemy, and for Obadiah, anyone who failed to help someone in need is a sin. This
is what we called sin of omission. We should not ignore or refuse to help those in need.
We as citizen of the USA, has so much to appreciate and be proud of, we help those countries who need
help. There are so many organizations, like UN, Lions International, Red Cross, KofC, and many others, who
help the recent earthquake victims in Haiti. The Gawad Kalinga in the Philippines is one of a success
endeavors done by Filipinos in USA. We are the truly chosen God's people as of this writings. egv2010
Antiphon
Let hearts rejoice who search for the Lord.
Seek the Lord and his strength, seek always
the face of the Lord.
My brothers and sisters in Christ, Good Morning !
To prepare ourselves for today 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 99
You are a king who loves what is right;
you have established equity, justice and right;
you have established them in Jacob.
Psalm prayer
God, you are the source of all holiness. Though no one can see you and live, you give life most generously,
and in an even greater way restore it. Sanctify your priests through your life saving Word, and consecrate
your people in his blood until our eyes see your face. Amen.
Almighty Father, remember our relatives and friends who have died, esp. Herminigildo Mediola, Jose
Salvador, Ramon Picazo, and N & N. Bring them to your abode, and may your presence bring light,
happiness and joy. Amen.
Lord Jesus, have mercy and have compassion on those suffering from known ailment, touch them with your
healing hands, relieve them of their fears, pains and anxieties, 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 who called on thee. Amen
Reflections:
Mark 12:28-34
"The second is this: "Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these.
When you are uncertain, about the commandments let them rule your thoughts, decisions and actions, and
ask yourself which course of action best demonstrates love for God and love for others.
Please share your own reflections: click reply.
Have a nice day,
Deacon Gary
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