SIRACH 34:16-17 (2025)

SIRACH 34:16-17

The eyes of the Lord are on those who love him. 

For them he is powerful protection, 

strong support; shelter against scorching wind and the midday sun. 

He is a safeguard against stumbling 

and assurance against a fall. 

He lifts up the soul and gives a sparkle to the eyes; 

he gives healing, life and blessing.

---- mine,

Know this, I stoop low over you always. I AM closer to you than the air you breathe because I love you with a love that is beyond all human expression. My gaze is on you and follows you wherever you are. Awake or asleep, I AM watching over you, protecting you, listening to your prayers. Nothing delights Me more than when you are also constantly aware of Me, offering Me everything you do, all the little tasks, your troubles, your doubts, your concerns, when you talk over everything with Me and listen to Me and follow My advice. Obey Me humbly always, and your foot will not slip nor will you stumble. It is when you insist on doing things without Me that you fall, even then, if you call to Me in your distress, I will take your hand and steady you. I will lift you up, I will strengthen you, and fill you with courage. Stay close to Me. Be filled with My Word. Be strengthened by My Flesh and Blood, which is real food and real drink, and without which you will surely wither and die as surely as a branch that is cut off from the tree withers and dies. Receive the Sacraments of Healing and Reconciliation often, pray constantly, put roots down deep into My Body, and you will experience the joy of life and the fullness of divine love even now as you make your pilgrim journey from this life to the next. Life in its abundance is yours now. I desire to give it to you. Hunger and thirst to receive it, and no one and nothing will be able to steal the joy, peace, and love with which I will fill you, and you will discover that My yoke is easy and My burden of love is light.

PSALM 132:1A, 11A, 12 (2025)

PSALM 132:1A, 11A, 12

Remember David, O Lord,

The Lord swore to David a promise, and he will remain true to it.

If your sons keep my Covenant and the decrees I have taught them; 

their sons, too, will sit forever upon your throne.

---- mine,

I keep My promises. I always keep My promises. Fear not. The word I have spoken is irrevocable. I AM the Lord who, when I say I mean yes, never yes and no. I have spoken, and My Word is true. Believe, and you will rejoice and be glad; fear will not haunt your footsteps. Rather, you will lift up your head with confidence in the sure knowledge that all that I have promised I will do. It is My hand that saves. My Name that saves. My power that saves. Do not let your gaze or your mind focus on anyone or anything else except on My Word and Me. I have made a Covenant with you and with your loved ones. It is an eternal Covenant and from it will flow blessings not only for this day and for tomorrow but always. Have faith, and hope, believe that I, who love you, will do for you all that I have assured you I will. Rejoice and be glad and watch the works of God as they shower unbelievable blessings and graces on you and yours.