*TODAY'S REFLECTION* The Jews interpret the Law of Moses in terms of external actions and rituals. They categorize certain behaviors as sinful, but not the process that leads to them. Jesus invites his disciples to transform their lives, beginning with attitudes and thoughts. He invites them to be pure in the way they look at and think about other people. Jesus also says something startling, that it would be better to lose a part of the body, rather than keep it and lose out on eternal salvation. Through this, he wants his disciples to realize that they have to reorganize their priorities in life. If we place eternal salvation above the human desire to seek immediate comfort or pleasure, we will make proper choices in life, choices that bring lasting peace and happiness. *PERSONAL DEVOTIONAL* Thus says the Lord, "Call to me, and I will answer you; I will tell you wonderful and marvelous things that you know nothing about" Jeremiah 33:3 - Lord, I come back to you. I renounce every sin of my life. I return from my life of wasted years. I accept Jesus as my personal Lord and Saviour. - Father, revive the spirit of fear of God and self-control in me in Jesus name. *Let Us Pray* In the name of Jesus, I come before thy throne of grace, seeking your divine guidance and direction concerning my life this day. Give me the courage to trust you and to follow the path of faith and righteousness as you take the lead as my shepherd. Lord Jesus my shepherd, as I walk in this journey of life, be my Rock and Fortress, show me favour and guide me in my entire affairs, even in the midst of storm let your hand hold me firm to yourself preserve me in my going out and my coming in, O Angels and Saints of God grant me your fraternal assistance that I may persevere in following the footsteps of Jesus our Lord and Shepherd both now and forever – Amen *Memory verse: Isaiah 55:1, 2*