Sirach 47:8-10
8 In all that David did he gave thanks to the Most High, and showed his love for his Maker by singing with all his heart. 9 He placed singers accompanied by harps before the altar to make beautiful music; 10 he gave splendor to feasts and even greater magnificence to the more solemn occasions, exalting the holy Name of the Lord and having the sanctuary ring with his praises from early morning.
My Beloved, give me a true love and appreciation for our Church. Her feasts and celebrations, her life and her liturgies bring heaven to earth. David showed his love for You and His awareness of all that You did and his heart sang his thanksgiving to You. Grant O Lord to Your people the grace to truly enter into the very life and heart of the Church in all her seasons and celebrations and allow ourselves to have the same heart as hers that beats with love, praise, thanksgiving and gratitude for our awesome God who delights in men and makes His home with us.
Mark 6:19-20
19 So Herodias held a grudge against John and wanted to kill him, but she could not 20 because Herod respected John. He knew John to be an upright and holy man and kept him safe. And he liked listening to him, although he became very disturbed whenever he heard him.
There are many like Herod. They hear about You, their hearts are stirred, there is a longing, a desire - but it is stifled in order to give in to momentary pleasure. They are not prepared to give up the present pleasure of self-indulgence and selfish greed. They flirt with the truth but are not prepared to accept it and when they have to make a choice they are too weak willed to make the choice they know to be right. They would rather satisfy men than please You my God.
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