Lord My Chef Daily Recipe for the Soul, 29 August 2025
Friday, Passion of St. John the Baptist, Martyr
Jeremiah 1:17-19 <*{{{{>< + ><}}}}*> Mark 6:17-29
Lord Jesus Christ, today I pray in the most special way to free us from lies and falsehoods, fake news and other news in social media masquerading as lifestyle especially of the filthy rich; we have turned away from you, Jesus, "the Way and the Truth and the Life"; give us the courage you gave St. John the Baptist your forerunner to speak to stand to die for what is true.
The word of the Lord came to me thus: Gird your loins; stand up and tell them all that I command you. Be not crushed on their account, as though I would have you crushed before them… They will fight against you, but not prevail over you, for I am with you to deliver you, says the Lord (Jeremiah 1:17, 19).
Like John the Baptist and Jeremiah and all the others who have stood their ground for the Truth, let us find our strength in you, Jesus in fighting for what is true: I pray for those involved in the ghost projects in our country to finally speak and tell the truth so that this system of sin and evil may finally be stopped or at least mitigated in our forsaken country of so many liars, of children acting like Salomes flaunting their wealth, of adults especially couples and mistresses living in lies like Herodias harboring grudge on the honest and truthful men, and leaders specially in politics who are so much like Herod so happy to listen and attend Mass but never had the courage to defend and stand for what is true. Have mercy on us, Lord Jesus, for continuing to crucify you, and for beheading others who announce your coming like John the Baptist. Amen. St. John the Baptist, Pray for us!
Fr. Nicanor F. Lalog II Our Lady of Fatima University Valenzuela City ([email protected])
