The Lord Is My Chef Daily Recipe for the Soul by Fr. Nicanor F. Lalog II Thursday, Memorial of St. Clare, Virgin, 11 August 2022 Ezekiel 12:1-12 ><))))*> + ><))))*> + ><))))*> Matthew 18:21-19:1
"So will my heavenly Father do to you, unless each of you forgives his brother from his heart" (Matthew 18:35).
Dearest Lord Jesus Christ, take away my stony heart and give me a heart of flesh that beats with firm faith, fervent hope and unceasing charity and love for you through others.
Enable me to see with my heart, let me not be blind to my many sins, especially in dealing with my fellow sinners for we are all loved and forgiven sinners of the Father; incline my heart to your Holy Will, let me not be rebellious like the people during the time of the Prophet Ezekiel - so numb and callous, no sense of sinfulness at all that they were not bothered at all with your efforts to turn back to you by being contrite to reform their lives.
Let me heed the prayer of the psalmist today, "Do not forget the works of the Lord!" Let me remember your great sacrifice for me to forgive my sins, to wipe me clean and start anew!
Reign in my heart, Jesus; dwell in my heart, O Lord, empty me of my pride and fill me with your humility, justice, and love; grant me the grace of poverty like St. Clare whose memorial we celebrate today so that we may serve you with joy and gladness coming from a heart so blessed by you. Amen.
