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Olivia M. Bannan

MONDAY OF THE THIRTY-SECOND WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, NOVEMBER 7, 2022





A reading of the holy Gospel according to Lk 17:1-6


Jesus said to his disciples, "Things that cause sin will inevitably occur, but woe to the one through whom they occur. It would be better for him if a millstone were put around his neck and he be thrown into the sea than for him to cause one of these little ones to sin. Be on your guard! If your brother sins, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him. And if he wrongs you seven times in one day and returns to you seven times saying, 'I am sorry,' you should forgive him." And the Apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith." The Lord replied, "If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you would say to this mulberry tree, 'Be uprooted and planted in the sea,' and it would obey you."


REFLECTION

"Increase our faith."


After many hours of prayers, Mass, and adoration, I was surprised when my anger and frustration came out of nowhere.


Pride was present in a different way this time. At first I did not recognize it but apparently it still travels with me. I thought it had left me.


Did I lose my guard? Do the devils wait outside of church, planning their attack? Or am I giving them too much credit? There was deep pain at seeing my old self. My spirit was crushed when I realized how easily I lost true joy.


I do not want to be separated from God.

I offended His infinite goodness.


And so I go back to Jesus.


Jesus will heal my broken spirit and mend my soul. Confession, forgiveness and repentance are what is needed. He remains by my side.


I should not grow weary but tirelessly and with simplicity offer my prayers to God as many times as He wants.


The more one prays, the deeper are the roots that anchor us in God, faith and hope.


As for me, I hope to avoid whatever displeases God. I want to go to heaven, you to go to heaven, my family, friends and even those whom I don't know to go to heaven.


May I love Your Will, God, and have undying peace and happiness.


Along with the disciples I ask, "Increase my faith".


God Bless You





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