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"Look to your covenant, O Lord, and forget not the life of your poor ones for ever: Arise, O God, and defend your cause; and forget not the cries of those who seek you." - Cf. Psalm 74: 20,19,22,23
God invites us to begin mass today considering our need for Him. How surely God responds most eloquently and magnificently in Holy Eucharist! Turning to God in prayer is essential. Our prayer need not be perfect. We know, indeed, that God does not need to be urged to help us. God does not disdain our urgent prayer, however.
The invitation today is to seek continued understanding of what it means to have God present among us and to continue in amazement and solemnity. We are solemn because we know we need God to help us in our quest for understanding.
"See, I have God for my help. The Lord sustains my soul. I will sacrifice to you with willing heart, And praise your name, O Lord, for it is good." - Cf. Psalm 54: 6,8