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Friday, October 17, 2008, St. Ignatius of Antioch
Ephesians 1:11-14, Psalm 33, Luke 12:1-7
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PEOPLE OF PRAISE
"...a people God has made His own, to praise His glory." —Ephesians 1:14
The world never mentions that people are praising God. By this silence, we
might conclude that people don't praise God. However, the reality is that
there's a non-stop symphony of praise taking place on earth. Consecrated
religious and devout lay people across the globe praise God at least twice
daily in the Liturgy of the Hours. Right now, many are praying the Divine
Praises in Benediction, Eucharistic Adoration, or private prayer. Many
others are praising God in song or with the charismatic gift of tongues.
Babies and young children are offering God praise (Mt 21:16; Ps 8:3). Best
of all, Holy Masses are offered non-stop throughout the world in praise of
the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
We are "predestined to praise" the glory of God (Eph 1:12). God has made
us "His own, to praise His glory" (Eph 1:14). Our praises are a foretaste
of heaven, when we will be caught up in worship of the Triune God,
praising Him "without pause" (Rv 4:8).
Since God has made us a people of praise, let us live out our vocation of
praise. "It is fitting to praise Him" (Ps 147:1). "Chant His praises" (Ps
33:2). "Sing praise to His name" (Ps 135:3). Praise God in the morning and
in the evening (Ps 92:2-3). Praise the Lord all your life (Ps 145:2). "Let
everything that has breath praise the Lord! Alleluia" (Ps 150:6).
Prayer: Holy Spirit, pour out Your love in the hearts of all believers (Rm
5:5). May "the high praises of God be in their throats" (Ps 149:6). "Lord,
open my lips, and my mouth will proclaim Your praise" (Ps 51:17).
Promise: "Even the hairs of your head are counted! Fear nothing, then. You
are worth more than a flock of sparrows." —Lk 12:7
Praise: St. Ignatius was a bishop of Antioch for forty years before his
prayers for martyrdom were answered.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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