October 25, 2021 Monday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time-B

Romans 8:12-17

Psalm 68

Luke 13:10-17

For those who are led by the Spirit of God and sons of God.  Rom. 8:14

 “Woman, you are set free of your infirmity.”  Lk. 13:12

Lord, it is so easy to see hypocrisy in other people.  Most of us would have cheered when you ended the woman’s suffering on that Sabbath in the synagogue.  We would have seen how foolish the synagogue leader was when he objected to your “forbidden work.”  Paul tells us we are not led by a spirit of slavery but a Spirit of God. Lord, is there a spirit of hypocrisy in me? Do I have a double standard when confronted with people I don’t like or agree with? Do I have boundaries around my love and compassion? Do I not see others as your beloved children even if they are different from me? Lord, please free me from any hypocrisy so I can treat all my brothers and sisters with compassion and understanding. Take away selfishness and prideful attitudes that limit my love. If I have a relationship that cries out for healing, touch my heart to restore it. Remove from me any feelings of unworthiness and show me my place as a precious and glorious son or daughter of the Father. I surrender to your power, dear Jesus.  May I stand up straight and give you glory.  Amen.