TAMING THE TONGUE
James 3:1-10: Psalm 11; Mark 9:2-13
In the first reading James speaks on the topic “Taming the Tongue”. He says “the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Like a small spark of fire the tongue can set the whole body ablaze. There are many talkative and gossipers today. Beloved, we must tame our tongues. We must pray to God in the words of Ps. 141:3 “Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips.” Lastly, the Gospel presents us with the transfiguration of Jesus Christ. We too must change and configure to the Divine. We must tame our flesh in order for us to become dazling white – emitting the rays of the Father.
LET US PRAY
Father, have mercy and save us. Free us from the troubles of this day. Give us wisdom and understanding. By the power of the Holy Spirit may the words of our mouth be pleasing in your sight. Amen!
Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai