Friday 28th August, 2009
ST AUGUSTINE. DAY OF PENANCE.
 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8. Let the just rejoice in the Lord—Ps 96(97):1-2, 5-6, 10-12. Matthew 25:1-13.

  
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Let the just rejoice in the Lord.

I pray that I may be seen, Lord, as your just servant by living the life you want me to live. In the first reading, Paul assures us that God gives us the Holy Spirit to help us through difficult times when we are in danger of giving in to temptation. The gospel warns us about the need to be prepared.

Be with me, Lord, in my daily life to keep me aware of you and of others so that I may grow in my love for both them and you. The foolish bridesmaids were not prepared for the coming of the bridegroom. Train me, Lord, to be alert to see you in others and to be ready whenever you call me to yourself.