“If a house is divided
against itself,
that house will not
be able to stand.”
(Mark 3:25)
There will be times when we may also encounter challenges and opposition in our faith journey, but we should remain steadfast and faithful, recognizing and submitting to the divine power and authority of Jesus in our lives. We should also respect and honor the work of the Holy Spirit and to be mindful of our words and actions. Instead of being divided, let us be united in purpose and work together towards achieving a common goal.
A house divided, walls will shake,
Foundations tremble, hearts will break.
In unity, we find our strength,
Together, we can go the length.
But if we let division grow,
The seeds of discord we will sow.
A house divided cannot stand,
It crumbles like the shifting sand.
So let us strive for harmony,
In love and peace, let us agree.
For in our unity, we'll find,
A house that's strong, a heart that's kind.
Lord Jesus,
You teach us the power of unity, And the strength found in harmony. Help us to stand together, as one, In Your love, let our hearts be won. When divisions arise, and discord grows, Grant us the wisdom that only You know. To seek peace, and to understand, That united, we firmly stand.
Guide us, Lord, in every way, To build a house where love will stay. In Your name, we find our might, In unity, we shine Your light.
Amen.
Pericope:
II: The Mystery of Jesus
JESUS AND BEELZEBUL
Mark 3:22-30
Gospel Acclamation
Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life to light through the Gospel.
Gospel | Mark 3:22-30
22 The scribes who had come from Jerusalem said of Jesus, “He is possessed by Beelzebul,” and “By the prince of demons he drives out demons.” 23 Summoning them, he began to speak to them in parables, “How can Satan drive out Satan? 24 If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. 25 And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand. 26 And if Satan has risen up against himself and is divided, he cannot stand; that is the end of him. 27 But no one can enter a strong man’s house to plunder his property unless he first ties up the strong man. Then he can plunder his house. 28 Amen, I say to you, all sins and all blasphemies that people utter will be forgiven them. 29 But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never have forgiveness, but is guilty of an everlasting sin.” 30 For they had said, “He has an unclean spirit.”
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