Memorial of Saint Agnes, Virgin and martyr
First Reading: Hebrews 7:1-3, 15-17
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 110
Gospel: Mark 3:1-6
In today's gospel the Pharisees once again are trying to trap Jesus, by seeing if He will cure on the sabbath. Because of their hardened hearts, they are completely blind to the good that Christ is doing and to the life that He came to give for all men. It is a shame that so many of us go about our lives, and try to do what we think is best for ourselves and others, but we don't stop too often and think about whether what or how we are going about things is good or evil. We must be aware of our own selfish desires and of the things in our lives that try to lead us away from God and the life that He calls us too. If we can do this, then we can be open to His will and His plan for us. The pharisees were not open to God and His plan, they only thought of their own interests and places in society.
Jesus, our high priest, came to save life rather than destroy it. I pray that we can all find the courage to heed and follow this example. Let us all pray for our newly elected leaders that their hearts may be open to life saving, instead of life destroying.
Father above, we thank you for the gift of this day. I pray that all of us can be open to your will in our lives. Lord we pray for our country, that we can become a nation that values life, and does not destroy it. We ask this all through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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