Thursday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time Or Optional Memorial of Saint Gregory of Narek, Abbot and Doctor of the Church Mark 9:41-50 Salt Your Life with Love and Peace
Jesus calls us to be the salt of the earth, to bring flavour, joy, and meaning to the lives of others through love and service. When we work for God, we receive more than we can imagine. Every small act of kindness—a visit to the sick, a word of encouragement, or a meal shared with those in need—warms not only the hearts of others but our own as well. No act of love is wasted; God observes and rewards every gesture of kindness.
At the same time, Jesus warns us against being a source of scandal. In today’s world, we are painfully aware of the challenges and wounds within the Church. Yet, just as every family has struggles, so does our spiritual family. Instead of becoming indifferent or discouraged, we must respond with prayer, humility, and a commitment to live with integrity. Scandals arise not just from public failings but from the contradictions in our own lives—when our actions do not reflect the faith we profess. Let us seek God’s forgiveness for the times we have caused harm and pray for the healing and holiness of the Church.
Ultimately, the Gospel invites us to seek peace, a peace that comes from living with purpose and authenticity. True peace is found when our lives are filled with the “flavour” of Christ’s love. Let us ask ourselves: Does the way I live bring peace to my heart and to those around me? If the answer is yes, then you are walking the road to holiness.
Lord, help us to be salt for the world, bringing love where there is hurt, and peace where there is division. May our lives reflect Your goodness. Amen!
雅尼·贡莎·博贾希乌(Agnes Gonhxa Bojaxhiu),1910年8月26日出生于伊庇鲁斯(Epirus)。1929年,她被派往印度以前,以福传圣召加入洛雷托修女会(Sisters of Loreto)。1946年9月10日,她履行对天主的许愿,为穷人中最贫穷的人服务,因此,两年后,她在普通人和最底层的人群中传教,成立了仁爱传教协进会(Congregations of Missionaries and Missionaries of Charity),她平静地接受了内心的黑暗和痛苦,她彰显了基督之光的胜利,直到她满怀信德,于1997年9月5日在加尔各答安息的那一刻。
雅尼·貢莎·博賈希烏(Agnes Gonhxa Bojaxhiu),1910年8月26日出生於伊庇魯斯(Epirus)。1929年,她被派往印度以前,以福傳聖召加入洛雷托修女會(Sisters of Loreto)。1946年9月10日,她履行對天主的許願,為窮人中最貧窮的人服務,因此,兩年後,她在普通人和最底層的人群中傳教,成立了仁愛傳教協進會(Congregations of Missionaries and Missionaries of Charity),她平靜地接受了內心的黑暗和痛苦,她彰顯了基督之光的勝利,直到她滿懷信德,於1997年9月5日在加爾各答安息的那一刻。
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