Computer Cud         Vatican II asks us to read the Bible every day,   'to have a burning love'   for the Word of God              Resolution

This plan follows the Sunday liturgy:     reading + psalm + reading + gospel                  From  www.simplebible.info 

O Holy Spirit, please guide me as I read these passages for today. 
May these passages give me hope, strength, wisdom, courage and peace for my daily life 

When Samson found out his wife had been given to someone else
he took his revenge on the Philistines
by setting fire to their crops.

The Philistines then attacked the land of Judah, 
trying to capture Samson.

To avoid war with the Philistines,
the men of Judah bound Samson with ropes
and handed him over to the Philistines.

But as the Philistines approached him,
Samson was filled with the spirit of the Lord
and broke free from the ropes.

He saw a dead donkey's jawbone on the ground
and used this to strike down many Philistines
before making his escape.

Samson was judge in Israel for 20 years.

Dear Lord,  you once gave strength to Samson.
 Please give me strength to face the battles of life.

God says to corrupt officials:

"How long will you judge unjustly and mistreat the poor?
You should do justice for the weak and the orphan.

You should defend the afflicted and the needy.
You should rescue the weak and the poor.
You should set them free from the hand of the wicked".

O God, please protect your people from corruption and injustice.
Save us also from attack by other nations.

Let everyone know that you are the Lord of all the earth.

Lord, please stop corrupt officials from hurting people

I implore you to lead a life worthy of your vocation

Bear with one another charitably, in complete selflessness, gentleness and patience

If we live by the truth and in love, we shall become more and more like Christ

We are parts of the Body of Christ. Christ is the head. 
Each part must do its bit to keep the Body healthy and growing in love

Jesus, help me understand how the Church is your Body

People asked John the Baptist how they should reform their lives.
He replied:

"If anyone has extra clothing, share with people who have none.
If anyone has plenty to eat, share with people who have nothing"

Tax collectors asked John what they should do.
He replied "Don't cheat anyone"

Soldiers asked him "What about us? What must we do?"
He replied "No bullying. No extortion. Be content with your pay"

Jesus, what about me? What should I do?