Many prophets and righteous men longed to see what you see and hear what you hear

Ecl 11:5: As you do not know the path of the wind, or how the body is formed in a mother's womb, so you cannot understand the work of God, the Maker of all things..

  Let us Pray ...

Heavenly Father, To you, O Lord God, we can only tender our wonder and awe. When we consider the vastness of the universe in which our small blue planet spins its existence, we are humbled at your wonderfully complex and extensive sovereignty. At the same time, Abba Father, we treasure and feel your nearness. You are the God far above all we know, the God who transcends space and time, and also God our Father who is ever near. Thank you Lord for being available but not penetrable, available but not controllable. We thank you and praise you in the name of Infant Jesus. Amen.

  Today's Readings ... (July 21, 2011)

Thursday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time
First Reading:  Exodus 19:1-2, 9-11, 16-20b
Responsorial Psalm:  Daniel 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56
Gospel: Matthew 13:10-17

  Meditation on Today's Gospel: (Matthew 13:10-17)

Holy Spirit, be our teacher and guide. Open our ears to hear God's word and open our eyes to understand God's action in our life. May our heart never grow dull and may our ears never tire of listening to the voice of Christ.

Yesterday:	Since they had no root they withered away...
Tomorrow:	Memorial of Saint Mary Magdalene