July 15, 2019 – Monday

Gospel: Matthew 10:34–11:1

"Take up your cross and follow me."

Jesus in today's Gospel challenges us to know who we love first and foremost. And a
true disciple loves God above all else and is willing to forsake all for the sake of Jesus
Christ.

He insists that we must take up our cross even if this means the possibility of our
family and friends becoming our enemies, with the thought of them keeping us from
doing what we know God wants us to do.

Mother Mary, teach us how to put God first in all that we do. Amen

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July 16, 2019 – Tuesday

Gospel: Matthew 11:20–24

Change your ways.

In today's Gospel, people does not believe despite hearing the Good News and
witnessing the miracles of Jesus.

Repentance demands a change of heart and a way of life.

Today Jesus warns us that unless we repent and change our ways, we will be saved
from the destruction of our soul from all our sins and all our wrong doings.

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July 17, 2019 – Wednesday

Gospel: Matthew 11:25–27

Things revealed to the simple ones.

In today's Gospel, the scribes and pharisees claimed to have great knowledge of God
– having the degrees and superior knowledge.
They might consider themselves having the authority of the truth but those who
consider themselves wise are not willing to hear from the Lord.

Jesus emphasizes humility for a true believer has an intimate knowledge of God in
Jesus Christ. It is His great joy to see simple people humbly trusting in God.

Mother Mary, teach us how to be simple and humble in knowing your son even more.
Amen.

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July 18, 2019 – Thursday

Gospel: Matthew 11:28–30

“Come to me and I will give you rest.” (cf. Mt 11:28)

Do you feel physically tired, because of too much work? Stressed, pressured, feeling
dry in prayer life? Are you burdened with baggages you've been carrying – doubts,
insecurities, expectations, demands, disappointments, angers and fears?

In today's Gospel, Jesus invites us to come to Him assuring us that He will give us
rest. It is important for us to know where or whom to go when we are burdened and
weary. And it is only in Jesus that we can find the peace, rest, protection and God's
love that we need.

Let us ask Mother Mary to help us to come to Jesus whenever we feel burdened with
heavy loads. Let her teach us to submit ourselves to the one who could give us rest.
Amen.

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July 19, 2019 – Friday

Gospel: Matthew 12:1–8

“It is mercy I want, not sacrifice.” (cf. Mt 12:6)

Sometimes, we look in the faults of others especially when they don't follow the
same rules we follow. And sometimes, we tend to unconsciously criticise others in
comparing the good works and sacrifices we do for the Lord.
In today's Gospel, Jesus showed both compassion and mercy toward his disciples
who were hungry and walking through a field of grain on the sabbath. As they were
being criticised by the Pharisees for not following the law.

Today, Jesus invites us to have an attitude of mercy and compassion to people

instead of judging them with their differences from us.

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July 20, 2019 – Saturday

Gospel: Matthew 12:14–21

"Here is my servant, whom I have chosen." (cf. Matthew 12:18)

Despite knowing the plan of killing Jesus many people did not leave him, they
followed Him instead. As a fulfillment of the prophecy, He accepted those who are
sick and forgotten by the society. He became the servant whom the Lord had chosen
to serve and save us.

Mother Mary, help us to be like Jesus in serving and accepting the sick and the
forgotten. Amen.

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July 21, 2019 – Sunday

Gospel: Luke 10:38–42

Choose the better part.

Sometimes we can get too busy in doing many things, forgetting the reason of doing
these things. Just like Martha, we tend to get worried and anxious about many things
that we sometimes fail to see and choose the better part – listening and being with
Jesus.

As disciples of Jesus, may we choose the better part of prioritising and giving more
importance in being with Him and listening to Him, as Mary did. Amen.

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