Introduction to Lauds (Week 4: Monday)

Introduction to Lauds (Week 4: Monday) - Scripture Reading (Judith 8:21b-23).

I would like to consider the scripture reading for this morning as a summary on what we have been reading and reflecting these past weeks and also for the coming days in our daily mass readings. The reading from the Book of Judith states; "...Remember how our father Abraham was tested and became the friend of God AFTER many trials and tribulations. The same was true of Isaac, Jacob, Moses, and all those who met with God's favour..."
Let us not be disheartened if we are facing trials, for we are in the midst of becoming friends of God. All we have to do is suggested in the end of the text; "They remained steadfast in the face of tribulations of every kind". So with confidence we pray that we too will be faithful to God when face trials.