Galatians 3:7-14 / Luke 11:15-26
Fridays have a particular significance for us Catholics.
On Fridays, we do a bit more of the religious practices than other days.
Some practice fasting on Fridays. Some will abstain from meat on Fridays.
Others will add a bit more of prayers. Some will go for Mass on Fridays.
Fridays also remind us of that Friday when Jesus died on the Cross.
These are certainly good practices that keeps us focused and strong in the faith.
And as the 1st reading puts it: Those who rely on faith receive the same blessing as Abraham, the man of faith.
But the 1st reading also ends off by saying that the blessing of Abraham might include the pagans, so that through faith all might receive the promised Spirit.
We all need the Holy Spirit who will protect us from the evil one and keep our hearts pure and holy for the Lord.
The Holy Spirit will also bless us so that with the blessings from God, we will be always united with the Sacred Heart of Jesus and that we will continue the mission of salvation of souls.
May the practice of our faith lead us to a deeper union with Jesus and let us invoke God's blessings on ourselves and on all those who are in need of salvation and God's mercy.