Lectio Divina
READ: The first reading exhorts the upright to per- severe in faithfulness. In the gospel, the Lord tells us that one who is faithful in his res- ponsibilities has nothing to boast. To be faithful as servant is our call, hence, there is nothing special about our ful- filling it. In the second reading St. Paul urges Timothy to do his share of the work to labor for the gospel.
REFLECT: Why do we give our best in the things that we do? Why do we fulfill the res- ponsibilities entrusted to us with our finest efforts? Why do we labor for God? For recogni- tion? For reward? Or to please God? Real servants do their best to please their masters not thinking of anything in return or in exchange. They do their tasks simply because it is expected of them.
PRAY: Lord, inspire me to serve without counting the cost and without expecting any reward.
ACT: I will obey my parents command today with joy and will not ask for or receive any- thing in exchange.
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