St. Bernardino Realino, pray for us!!
(Taken from the July Magnificat, pgs 41-42)
Psalm 36
The serpent asked the woman, "Did God really tell you not to eat from any of the trees in the garden?" (GN 3:1)
The Psalmist notes a truth learned by experience: when sinful intentions invade the heart, they take firm hold on the judgment, and wisdom flies out the window.
Sin speaks to the sinner in the depths of his heart. There is no fear of God before his eyes.
He so flatters himself in his mind that he knows not his guilt. In his mouth are mischief and deceit. All wisdom is gone.
He plots the defeat of goodness as he lies on his bed. He has set his foot on evil ways, he clings to what is evil.
To both man and beast you give protection O Lord, how precious is your love. My God, the sons of men find refuge in the shelter of your wings.
They feast on the riches of your house; they drink from the stream of your delight. In you is the source of life and in your light we see light.
God bless!!
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