Lord My Chef Daily Recipe for the Soul, 19 September 2025
Friday, St. Januarius, Bishop and Martyr
1 Timothy 6:2-12 <*[[[[>< + ><]]]]*> Luke 8:1-3
Lord Jesus Christ,
teach me to imitate you
in bringing the good news
by inspiring others
to follow you.
Jesus journeyed from one town and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom of God. Accompanying him were the Twelve and some women who had been cured of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, Joanna, the wife of Herod’s steward Chuza, Susanna, and many others who nprovided for them out of their resources (Luke 8:1-3).
So, why do I follow you,
Jesus?
What inspires me
in your bringing
the good news
of God's Kingdom?
Here are some, Lord:
I follow you, Jesus
because in you I feel
loved and welcomed
despite who I am
like the Twelve Apostles
who were of most diverse
backgrounds and personalities
yet, were united in you;
I follow you, Jesus
because in you there
is warmth and lightness,
of forgiveness and healing
like those women
who followed you after
being freed from evil possessions
and healed of many sickness;
I follow you, Jesus
because you inspire me
to leave everything behind
as I find everything in you
like those women
who provided for you
from their resources.
Teach me Jesus
to proclaim
to bring
to share
your gospel
of God's Kingdom
to others
by finding life
in you.
Amen
Fr. Nicanor F. Lalog II
Our Lady of Fatima University
Valenzuela City
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