 | Daily Bible Reflections
for June 16, 2010 |
|  Dear Lordie,
His light is shining on you this Wednesday.
Praying for you,
Bo Sanchez
| | A TESTIMONY ON FASTING “When you fast, do not look gloomy….” – Matthew 6:16 Years ago, we would gather every Friday night at the prayer room from 8:00 p.m. till the wee hours of the morning to intercede for souls and pray for all the petitions submitted during prayer meetings. In preparation for this spiritual warfare, it was my practice to fast every Friday. I would take nothing but water until 3:00 p.m. I can still remember how the Lord strengthened me physically to survive it all amidst heavy schedules like counseling elementary and high school students and other activities. One of the tough times I hurdled with no food was a volleyball game with teachers and co-counselors. At one point I felt the chills and thought I’d pass out. But with the grace of God, I pulled through and felt so victorious in the Lord that evening during our prayer battle. People who did not know the sacrifice I was going through added spice and flavor to my offering.Cristy Galang (cristy_cc@yahoo.com) REFLECTION: Do I fast or perform sacrifices for the Lord to showcase them? Or is it a secret between God and me? Lord Jesus, thank You for reminding me today to do some acts of sacrifice to season my Christian life. Lead me to what offering I can do to strengthen me spiritually and let it be just between us. Amen. | |
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| | COMPANION | 1st READING Elisha’s desire seems very similar to that of King Solomon when he asks for the gift of wisdom with which to rule the People of God. It is a choice that is selfless and indicates a man worthy to lead God’s people. Let us all seek to live lives as selfless and full of service as these holy men of God (and all the angels and saints for that matter) as they are the true examples of discipleship that we should follow. 2 Kings 2:1, 6-14 1 When the LORD was about to take Elijah up to heaven in a whirlwind, he and Elisha were on their way from Gilgal. 6 Elijah said to Elisha, “Please stay here; the LORD has sent me on to the Jordan.” “As the LORD lives, and as you yourself live,” Elisha replied, “I will not leave you.” And so the two went on together. 7 Fifty of the guild prophets followed, and when the two stopped at the Jordan, stood facing them at a distance. 8 Elijah took his mantle, rolled it up and struck the water, which divided, and both crossed over on dry ground. 9 When they had crossed over, Elijah said to Elisha, “Ask for whatever I may do for you, before I am taken from you.” Elisha answered, “May I receive a double portion of your spirit.” 10 “You have asked something that is not easy,” he replied. “Still, if you see me taken up from you, your wish will be granted; otherwise not.” 11 As they walked on conversing, a flaming chariot and flaming horses came between them, and Elijah went up to heaven in a whirlwind. 12 When Elisha saw it happen he cried out, “My father! my father! Israel’s chariots and drivers!” But when he could no longer see him, Elisha gripped his own garment and tore it in two. 13 Then he picked up Elijah’s mantle which had fallen from him, and went back and stood at the bank of the Jordan. 14 Wielding the mantle which had fallen from Elijah, he struck the water in his turn and said, “Where is the LORD, the God of Elijah?” When Elisha struck the water it divided and he crossed over. P S A L M Psalm 31:20, 21, 24 R: Let your hearts take comfort, all who hope in the Lord. 19 [20] How great is the goodness, O LORD, which you have in store for those who fear you, and which, toward those who take refuge in you, you show in the sight of the children of men. (R) 20 [21] You hide them in the shelter of your presence from the plottings of men; you screen them within your abode from the strife of tongues. (R) 23 [24] Love the LORD, all you his faithful ones! The LORD keeps those who are constant, but more than requites those who act proudly. (R) G O S P E L It is important that we all learn to regularly practice penance in our lives. Penance helps us to remember the Passion and suffering of Jesus. It unites us to His suffering in a unique way such that our lives become a part of the work of salvation for others. Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 1 Jesus said to his disciples: “Take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may see them; otherwise, you will have no recompense from your heavenly Father. 2 When you give alms, do not blow a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets to win the praise of others. Amen, I say to you, they have received their reward. 3 But when you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right is doing, 4 so that your almsgiving may be secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you. 5 “When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, who love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on street corners so that others may see them. Amen, I say to you, they have received their reward. 6 But when you pray, go to your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you. 16 “When you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites. They neglect their appearance, so that they may appear to others to be fasting. Amen, I say to you, they have received their reward. 17 But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, 18 so that you may not appear to be fasting, except to your Father who is hidden. And your Father who sees what is hidden will repay you.” my reflections t h i n k I : t is important that we all learn to regularly practice penance in our lives. _________________________________________________________
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| | SABBATH | A DOUBLE PORTION It used to be always fun to have second servings of everything: food, drink, favors received. Seconds always give one a sense of fulfilment and satisfaction. Every mother knows what it means when the vendor offers a little “dagdag” (extra). Even Elisha asked for a double portion from Elijah. His request was granted. He was given much more than he bargained for. We all can report similar experiences of “graced moments” like those of Elisha. We beg the Lord for something and before we know it, we receive more than we asked for — grace upon grace — “siksik, liglig, at naguumapaw” (pressed down, shaken together and running over). I come from the boonies of Cavite, which used to be known as the less progressive “upland” as distinct from “lowland Cavite.” Coming as we did from one of those farming towns, we had less in every way. There was only one recurrent request that came out as fervent prayer from both my parents — that all of us, their nine children, would have a solid education. Needless to say, we all received double portions from the Lord. Our parents did not do too badly in that regard. But deep inside us, we knew that it was not only because of who they were and what they did for us. It was mostly on account of who God was for them and us, and what He did for us. Credit is due to Him who acted historically in Elijah, Elisha and so many other prophets and leaders, including our hardworking parents. People of faith don’t simply pay lip service to such truths. They live it on a day-to-day basis. The religious hypocrites mentioned in today’s Gospel merely go through the motions. But their heart is far from the conviction that when God gives, He does so with prodigal generosity. For the essentials that were basically invisible to the eyes, they settled for a shallow show of piety. We ought to aim high. We cannot be satisfied with shallowness a n d superficiality. We need to get close to a God of double portion — God who loves us without bounds.Fr. Chito Dimaranan, SDB Reflection Question: Recall the many blessings in your life. Give thanks to God for them. Our loving God, thank You for my life. Thank You for all the blessings — both the seen and unseen — that You have poured upon my lap. Blessed Guy Vignotelli, pray for us. | |
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