Monday of the First Week in Ordinary Time
Reading and Reflection
"To you, Lord, I will offer a sacrifice of praise."
Lately I have been more aware that I am offering my sacrifice at Mass,
the sacrifice of a broken spirit, of laying down my life, of growing
old, and of caring for others. This has made the Mass fresh
and more meaningful. And then today's responsorial tells of
offering a sacrifice of praise. This is not a sacrifice of
all the hard work I've done, or the hard obstacles I've faced, but a
sacrifice of love and praise. It is an offering you and I
can bring to the Lord at any time, not just at Mass.
So today, praise God. Whenever you are with the Spirit in
prayer, let it be praise, not petition. Give all glory,
honor and praise to God.
