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Jguerra
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“No, God chose those who by human standards are fools to shame the wise; he chose those who by human standards are weak to shame the strong.” (1 Cor 1 :27)
Today I fought the temptation to stay home due to stomach trouble. It wasn’t that bad. I drank some water, asked the Lord for strength and walked the 2 blocks to noon Mass. I had plenty of time to read the Scriptures for today (Jan 24, 3rd Sunday Ordinary time), prayed the Rosary and the prep prayers before Mass.
Who should come up to me but one of the regular lectors who complained no one was scheduled to serve and could I please serve at today’s Mass. I didn’t waffle and duck and cover but graciously accepted. I proclaimed the Word for both readings, albeit I chose the short form for the second reading.
I was weak physically but I put my best effort into it. I keep thinking about Colossians 1:24 where Paul says “Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ on behalf of his body, which is the church.”.
Your (name removed by moderator)ut appreciated.
Joe
Today I fought the temptation to stay home due to stomach trouble. It wasn’t that bad. I drank some water, asked the Lord for strength and walked the 2 blocks to noon Mass. I had plenty of time to read the Scriptures for today (Jan 24, 3rd Sunday Ordinary time), prayed the Rosary and the prep prayers before Mass.
Who should come up to me but one of the regular lectors who complained no one was scheduled to serve and could I please serve at today’s Mass. I didn’t waffle and duck and cover but graciously accepted. I proclaimed the Word for both readings, albeit I chose the short form for the second reading.
I was weak physically but I put my best effort into it. I keep thinking about Colossians 1:24 where Paul says “Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ on behalf of his body, which is the church.”.
Your (name removed by moderator)ut appreciated.
Joe
I’m having awful stomach troubles too, I don’t know how I could find the strength to do what you did! I made it to Mass all right, but since I haven’t eaten much of anything, I could barely mouth along to the songs 
