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The Lord Is My Chef Daily Recipe for the Soul by Fr. Nicanor F. Lalog II Friday, Memorial of St. Charles Borromeo, Bishop, 04 November 2022 Philippians 3:17-4:1 ><}}}*> + ><}}}*> + ><}}}*> Luke 16:1-8
Praise and thanksgiving, God our loving Father for the grace of your Son Jesus Christ who had come to make us closer to you more than ever, making us "citizens of heaven" (Philippinas 3:20).
Teach us, dear Jesus, to be imitators of St. Paul witnessing your Cross, the only path to salvation because it is our liberation from sin; do not allow us to be "enemies of the cross" whose "God is their stomach; their glory is in their shame. Their minds occupied with earthly things" (Philippians 3:18-19); keep us faithful to your teachings and example, Lord Jesus Christ by living your paschal mystery.
Like St. Charles Borromeo whose memorial we celebrate today, give us the grace of determination and perseverance in keeping us true and faithful to you by making things happen like making Christ present no matter how difficult and unpopular it may be especially when others especially our pastors have forgotten to live in your footsteps, when too much time and emphasis are spent with outward appearances forgetting internal reformation; let us stop wishful thinking that things may get better by being just idle, simply awaiting for events to happen. Like that shrewd steward in the gospel, let us find ways, O Lord, in making justice and mercy, love and kindness become realities by making them happen by standing firm in you Jesus Christ. Amen.
