Extract:
Herod had John the Baptist arrested because John had repeatedly said, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife. So Herodias, Herod’s wife, nursed a grudge against him and wanted to kill him”. (Mark 6:17-19)
Thought
Herodias’ grudge went so deep that she used her innocent young daughter to have John the Baptist beheaded!
Do I hold any grudges?
Reflection
Lord Jesus, steer me to a life of humility and kindness so that I become an instrument of peace in my home and family.
Prayer: My Life (St Theresa of Lisieux)
My life is but an instant, a passing hour.
My life is but a day that escapes and flies away.
O my God, you know that to love you on earth
– I only have today.
Lord, what does it matter if the future is gloomy?
To pray for tomorrow, O no, I cannot!
Keep my heart pure, cover me with your shadow
– Just for today.
O Divine Pilot, whose hand guides me.
I’m soon to see you on the eternal shore.
Guide my little boat over the stormy waves in peace
– Just for today.