Dearest Goddaughter (LTR-60) - The Word and words of God

Dearest Goddaughter,

I believe that the world would be a better place if we all listen to the Word of God, read the words of God, and allow the Word and words of God to permeate our souls. Through the Prophet Isaiah, in today's first reading, the Lord says that his word shall not return to him void but "shall do [His] will, achieving the end for which [He] sent it."

Our problem is, we do not take the time to read the words of God in Scripture so we do not hear the Word of God speak to our hearts, permeate our souls, and transforms us. If we pray the Lord's Prayer (or the "Our Father") every day, with contrite and humble hearts, we can change the world because the Word and words of God will change us first, heal us first. There are so many resources and apps out there to help us grow in faith; we just need to have the will to do so. The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak (Matthew 26:41). Let the Spirit guide and strength our flesh.

I encourage and challenge our Called to be One Marriage Class at Saint Albert the Great engaged couples to (1) go to Mass and (2) to pray for each other and pray with each other. Now, with the Sunday 5:00 Mass is that "geared" for young adults their age, we actually attend Mass together as a class before they are done with the class and receive their certificate of completion. However, it is up to them if they are willing to allow the Word and words of God into their lives as married couples. As Jesus says, those you have eyes ought to see and those who have ears ought to hear.

Love,

Bỏ Phúc

P.S. These are the readings for the day: Is 55:10-11 and Mt 6:7-15 (below).

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Jesus said to his disciples:

“In praying, do not babble like the pagans,

who think that they will be heard because of their many words.

Do not be like them.

Your Father knows what you need before you ask him.

“This is how you are to pray:

Our Father who art in heaven,

hallowed be thy name,

thy Kingdom come,

thy will be done,

on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread;

and forgive us our trespasses,

as we forgive those who trespass against us;

and lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

“If you forgive men their transgressions,

your heavenly Father will forgive you.

But if you do not forgive men,

neither will your Father forgive your transgressions.”