TREAT OTHERS AS YOU WOULD LIKE THEM TREAT YOU

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TUESDAY WEEK 12 ORDINARY TIME

First Reading 2 Kings 19:9-11,14-21,31-36
GOD UPHOLDS HIS CITY FOREVER

The Lord protects Jerusalem from Sennacherib and the Assyrians Readings Lectures Reflections
Sennacherib, King of the Assyrians, sent messengers to Hezekiah saying, ‘Tell this to Hezekiah king of Judah, “Do not let your God on whom you are relying deceive you, when he says: Jerusalem shall not fall into the power of the king of Assyria. You have learnt by now what the kings of Assyria have done to every country, putting them all under the ban. Are you likely to be spared?”’ 

Hezekiah took the letter from the hands of the messenger and read it; he then went up to the Temple of the Lord and spread it out before the Lord. Hezekiah said this prayer in the presence of the Lord, ‘O Lord of Hosts, God of Israel, enthroned on the cherubs, you alone are God of all the kingdoms of the earth, you have made heaven and earth.

‘Give ear, Lord, and listen. Open your eyes, Lord, and see. Hear the words of Sennacherib who has sent to insult the living God.

‘It is true, O Lord, that the kings of Assyria have exterminated all the nations, they have thrown their gods on the fire, for these were not gods but the work of men’s hands, wood and stone, and hence they have destroyed them. But now, O Lord our God, save us from his hand, I pray you, and let all the kingdoms of the earth know that you alone are God, Lord.’ 

Then Isaiah son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah. ‘The Lord, the God of Israel,’ he said, ‘says this, “I have heard the prayer you have addressed to me about Sennacherib king of Assyria.” Here is the oracle that the Lord has pronounced against him:

‘“She despises you, she scorns you, the virgin, daughter of Zion; she tosses her head behind you, the daughter of Jerusalem. A remnant shall go out from Jerusalem, and survivors from Mount Zion. The jealous love of the Lord of Hosts shall accomplish this.” ‘This, then, is what the Lord says about the king of Assyria:

“He will not enter this city, he will let fly no arrow against it, confront it with no shield, throw up no earthwork against it. By the road that he came on he will return; he shall not enter this city. It is the Lord who speaks. I will protect this city and save itfor my own sake and for the sake of my servant David.”’

That same night the angel of the Lord went out and struck down a hundred and eighty-five thousand men in the Assyrian camp. Sennacherib struck camp and left; he returned home and stayed in Nineveh.

Responsorial Psalm: God uphold his city for ever

Gospel Matthew 7:6,12-14 Treat others as you would like them to treat you

Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Do not give dogs what is holy; and do not throw your pearls in front of pigs, or they may trample them and then turn on you and tear you to pieces. 

‘So always treat others as you would like them to treat you; that is the meaning of the Law and the Prophets. 

‘Enter by the narrow gate, since the road that leads to perdition is wide and spacious, and many take it; but it is a narrow gate and a hard road that leads to life, and only a few find it.’

My God my Father I thank you for my life. I thank you for your gifts. Father I thank you for your goodness and for your protection. Loving Father, Merciful God take all the glory through your Son Jesus Christ my Lord. 

Father forgive me for many times I have been inconsiderate towards my fellow creatures. Father forgive me for times I have been self-centered. Father forgive me for times I have humiliated my fellow creatures. Father forgive me for times I have cheated my fellow creatures. Father forgive me for times I have prevented others from benefiting from your goodness. Father forgive me for the times my actions have caused pains to my fellow creatures. Father forgive me for the times I have made laws that are detrimental to the lives of your creatures. Father forgive for the times that my stubbornness of heart have caused the lives of your creatures. Father forgive me for the times my silence caused sufferings to humanity. Father forgive me, forgive me God my Father. My Father, my God give me a change of heart. Father do not let my actions bring pains to humanity, but healing and relief.  Father may I treat others as I would like them to treat me. Sacred Heart of Jesus Have mercy on me.

Thank you Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus I trust in you. Virgin Mary pray for me. Saint Joseph pray for me. God's Holy Angels and Saints pray for me. My Angel Guardian pray for me. Guide and Guard me. Defend me. Protect me.

Pray the Holy Rosary. Our Lady Queen of Peace pray for us.

Your Birthday Saint: Saint Aloysius Gonzaga. May he pray for you as you celebrate your birthday today.

 


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