July 28, 2020 Tuesday of the 17th Week in Ordinary Time-A
Jeremiah 14:17-22
Psalm 79
Matthew 13:36-43
Is it not you alone, O Lord our God to whom we look? Jer. 14:22
Deliver us and pardon our sins… Ps. 79:7
Lord, we look to so many things and ways for salvation. We seek peace and fulfillment through our money, possessions, power, and status— whatever appears to provide us temporary relief or happiness. These are just band aides over our wounds. They may give momentary relief or protection but they don’t heal or save us. Lord, I repent of looking to false saviors. I’m sorry for ignoring your power to save and redeem. Deliver me from my pride and self satisfaction. Let me see that only in you is my spirit restored. Only in you do I find refuge from the evil that surrounds me. Lord, today let me not invite darkness into my life but seek to live in the light of your truth and love. Separate me from the weeds of evil thoughts, hurtful words or harmful deeds. You are the remedy for what ails me and the world. Thank you for your presence and power in my life. I pray also for those suffering from the virus and their families. Show me how I can be a light for them in their suffering and sorrow. Protect our priests from infection for we need them to celebrate Mass. Amen.