A WORD FOR TODAY 18 NOVEMBER

A WORD FOR TODAY 18 NOVEMBER


 

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*A WORD FOR TODAY*

*DO SOMETHING HONOURABLE IN THE NAME OF GOD*

_"Then the king’s officers spoke to Mattathi′as as follows: “You are a leader, honored and great in this city, and supported by sons and brothers.(1 Maccabees 2:17)_

_*To act honorably is to behave in a respectful way and to do things with diligence and commitment in such a way that it brings you great reputation and people are impressed positively by the things you do.*_

_When this title is attached to you, it means that there is something wonderful you are doing to merit you the mantle of an honourable. However, we have also observed in our own time that things have changed. These days people can buy the title with money even when their character and attitude is everything, but honourable._

_*Mattathias in the first reading of today was an honourable man in word and deed and when he was approached to lower his standard and do what is evil in God's sight, he chose to do good and die than to soil his good name because of the things that the king has promised to give to him.*_

_To do hounrable things in God's name is much more fruitful than anything we can ever imagine. We may be killed, we will lose friendship, but our names will be written in the book of life that we did what is honourable in the sight of men and God._

_*Do not let anyone deceive you or buy your conscience with money and other material things to the point that you will value evil over good. Reject their gifts, die for God honourably and make a good name for yourself in this life and in the world to come.*_

_Good morning dearest one. Smile😊as you do your work and do have a blessed day. May the Lord give you the grace to live and honourable life in truth and in spirit. Amen. *And may the Almighty God bless you: the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.*_

*Meditation:* 1 Maccabees 2:15-29/Psalm 50:1-2,5-6,14-15/Luke 19:41-44

*Watch-Word:* To one whose way is blameless I will show the salvation of God.

_*When you live honourably, you will inspire souls that will value God above His creatures.*_

(Thursday of the 33rd week in the ordinary time, year 1)