Lord My Chef Daily Recipe for the Soul, 16 September 2025
Tuesday, Memorial of Sts. Cornelius, Pope & Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs
1 Timothy 3:1-13 <*((((>< +. ><))))*> Luke 7:11-17
Beloved, this saying is trustworthy: whoever aspires to the office of bishop desires a noble task (1 Timothy 3:1).
How timely are your words today, Lord Jesus: definitely it is about your servants in the church; but, it applies very much with all other leaders in the government and civil society who have pledged to serve the poor and needy. Give us a prophetic bishop who is most in touch with our humanity, not merely concerned with one's self and ego.
We pray,
dear Jesus for bishops
and government leaders
who are decisive
with what is true and good
and what is just most of all;
give us bishops
who act decisively
as a father,
a teacher,
and disciplinarian
not those concerned
with their status
and ego.
Jesus journeyed to a city called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd accompanied him. As he drew near to the gate of the city, a man who had died was being carried our, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. A large crowd from the city was with her (Luke 7:11-12).
How amazing,
dear Jesus,
that despite
the "large crowd"
you were still able to spot
the grieving widow
at the funeral of her only son
because you are so in touch
with our humanity
unlike with some bishops
and most leaders in government;
grant us prophetic leaders
who are in touch and amazed
with the dignity and honor of
persons as image and likeness
of God that like you, Lord,
they could feel
and be one
in the sorrow
of those in pain
and sufferings.
In this point
in our nation's history,
we need so badly,
dearest Lord Jesus,
a prophetic bishop,
even just one who could rally
the other bishops and priests
with the many faithful
to effect change,
to speak of the truth
so people would be shaken
and realize like the crowd
in Nain who exclaimed
after you have raised the dead boy
to life, "A great prophet has
arisen in our midst."
Amen.
Fr. Nicanor F. Lalog II
Our Lady of Fatima University
Valenzuela City
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