*TODAY'S REFLECTION* Jesus teaches his disciples that their quest for spiritual perfection must be preceded by good human relations. “Before you bring your offering to the altar of God, go first and be reconciled with your brother, and then come and offer your gift,” He says. It isn’t always easy to accept or forgive people with whom we live and work. It demands that we let go of our self-centeredness, egoism and sense of power. But when we make the effort to reconcile with persons around us, we gain internal peace and serenity. This prepares us to develop a deeper spiritual relationship with God. *PERSONAL DEVOTIONAL* "When you give something to a needy person, so not make a big show of it, as the hypocrites do in the houses of worship and on the streets. They have already been paid in full". Matthew 6:2 - Pray that our hearts will continue to be sensitized to the pain of those in need and that God will help us to remain committed to generous living. - Pray for the orphan, widows and widowers that God may assist them. - Pray for all accident victims in the hospitals that the Lord may hasten their healing. - Pray that Christians everywhere will be empowered by the Holy Spirit to be strong in the face of opposition and to share and live out their faith without fear. *Let Us Pray,* Dear Jesus my shepherd, give me courage and strength to overcome my fears, to stand firm in my faith, to live in accordance with your word, to walk the path of truth and love even when it is dangerous. Grant me the grace to share my gift with my fellow breathern especially those that have non around me. Grant me the courage to have dogged trust in your care and protection over me even in the midst of darkest situation.