The Lord Is My Chef Daily Recipe for the Soul by Fr. Nicanor F. Lalog II
Wednesday, Memorial of St. Agatha, Virgin & Martyr, 05 February 2025
Hebrews 12:4-7, 11-15 ><))))*> + ><))))*> + ><))))*> Mark 6:1-6
Today dear Lord,
I pray for more discipline
which is a frightening
and misunderstood word
and concept for many
these days.
There are some who think
discipline is suppression of freedom,
a kind of constriction not realizing
it is in discipline we truly become
free; for some, discipline is optional,
even seasonal when in reality,
we need discipline in our entire life;
lastly, people have difficulty with
discipline because they see it only
as a human activity, a human effort
forgetting that God has a large part
in our discipline.
Brothers and sisters: You have also forgotten the exhortation addressed to you as children: My son, do not disdain the discipline of the Lord or lose heart when reproved by him; for whom the Lord loves, he disciplines; he scourges every son he acknowledges. Endure your trials as “discipline”… At the time, all discipline seems a cause not for joy but for pain, yet later it brings the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who are trained by it (Hebrews 12:5-7, 11).
How I admire your own
discipline, Lord Jesus:
your coming home to
Nazareth and most especially
your practice of sabbath
are clear indications of your
great discipline!
How lovely that the word
discipline is also from disciple,
a follower;
as your follower,
help me continue with my
self-discipline
to inspire and teach
others too of the importance
of discipline in life
and in discipleship.
Amen.
*We also pray today
for all with breast cancer
being the memorial of
their patroness, St. Agatha
whose breasts were cut off
as one of the tortures she
endured; but after having a
vision of St. Peter,
her breasts were restored
and completely healed
while in prison.
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