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DAILY HIGHLIGHTS |
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Refusing To Be Misled Read: Mark 12 : 18 –27 |
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Though we know very little about these two martyrs under Diocletian, there is no question that the early church venerated them. Evidence of the respect in which they were held are the basilica Constantine built over their tombs and the presence of their names in the first eucharistic prayer. Pope St. Damasus says that he heard the story of these two martyrs from their executioner who became a Christian after their deaths. Marcellinus, a priest, and Peter, an exorcist, died in the year 304. According to a legendary account of their martyrdom, the two Romans saw their his family. |
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One of her pains is the conversion of her son to a cult — Jehovah’s Witness. But even more painful is her son’s repeated attempt to bring her to that sect.
“That’s why I keep attending our weekly Bible sharing session as well as other opportunities to understand the Scripture from the Catholic point of view,” she often says.
In several of our cell meetings, she would narrate the most recent verbal battle she had with her son, who grabs every opportunity to interpret a verse to her. And little by little, she is learning to identify how different it is from how she was taught as a Catholic.
Unlike her son, this God-fearing woman refused to be misled in her faith. Not even her own son could sway her away from the truth. How contrary to the witnessing of the Pharisees who failed to understand what Scripture teaches because of their impure motives. |
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Reflection: Do I read Scriptures? Do I call on the Holy Spirit to guide me so that I will understand accurately what the Lord is telling me from His Word?
Speak to my heart, Lord, especially through Your Word. Shield any deceit of the enemy that I may hear You and obey You. Amen. |
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TODAYS SAINT: Sts. Marcellinus and Peter Martyrs |
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Today’s Bible Reading : 1st Reading 2 Timothy 1:1-3, 6-12 Gospel : Mark 12:18-27
Gospel: Mark 1:7-11 |
