 | Daily Bible Reflections
for July 31, 2010 |
|  Dear Lordie,
Be filled with God?s joy this Saturday.
Praying for you,
Bo Sanchez
| | Next Topic , Please “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.”– Matthew 14: 8 Our group had two hours to kill while waiting to board our plane back to Manila. We had a lively exchange of stories about the company’s performance, bosses and their leadership styles, the economy and the protest rallies. Then, out of the blue, someone asked, “Anybody here attending the Kerygma Conference?” Silence. “I will!” I volunteered. Another seconded. Silence again. In less than 10 seconds, the topic was squashed. Even as Catholics, the Scripture or any reference to the faith does not make interesting conversation topic. Ashamed to be branded as old fashioned, we sometimes choose to be private about our beliefs and remain passive in proclaiming them. Worried about being misinterpreted, we are hesitant to enjoin colleagues in our work with the marginalized community. In contrast, martyrs died in defense of their faith. St. John lost his head for the truth. Our Lord God, out of His great love for us, gave up His only Son for our salvation. But we, who are most unworthy, are timid to acknowledge and stand up for Him, much less sacrifice for Him. What a shame!Marie Franco (rfranco@its.jnj.com) REFLECTION: I say now that I will stand up for Jesus. But in the moment of truth, will I? Grant me, dear Lord, the courage to be proud to be a Catholic. | |
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| | COMPANION | 1st READING Verse 16 is a sign of the work of the Lord — at least they spare Jeremiah’s life. They have not chosen to repent, yet, but at least they are not going to multiply their sins and take the life of an innocent man. It is not the same for Jesus. There will always be enemies of the truth in the world. There will always be people who seek to enrich themselves at the cost of others’ lives. We cannot remain silent as disciples of Jesus. We must speak up against injustice and sin. Jeremiah 26:11-16, 24 11 The priests and prophets said to the princes and to all the people, “This man deserves death; he has prophesied against this city, as you have heard with your own ears.” 12 Jeremiah gave this answer to the princes and all the people, “It was the LORD who sent me to prophesy against this house and city all that you have heard. 13 Now, therefore, reform your ways and your deeds; listen to the voice of the LORD your God, so that the LORD will repent of the evil with which he threatens you. 14 As for me, I am in your hands; do with me what you think good and right. 15 But mark well: if you put me to death, it is innocent blood you bring on yourselves, on this city and its citizens. For in truth it was the LORD who sent me to you, to speak all these things for you to hear.” 16 Thereupon the princes and all the people said to the priests and the prophets, “This man does not deserve death; it is in the name of the LORD, our God, that he speaks to us.” 24 So Ahikam, son of Shaphan, protected Jeremiah, so that he was not handed over to the people to be put to death. P S A L M Psalm 69:15-16, 30-31, 33-34 R: Lord, in your great love, answer me. 14 [15] Rescue me out of the mire; may I not sink! may I be rescued from my foes, and from the watery depths. 15 [16] Let not the flood-waters overwhelm me, nor the abyss swallow me up, nor the pit close its mouth over me. (R) 29 [30] But I am afflicted and in pain; let your saving help, O God, protect me. 30 [31] I will praise the name of God in song, and I will glorify him with thanksgiving. (R) 32 [33] “See, you lowly ones, and be glad; you who seek God, may your hearts revive! 33 [34] For the LORD hears the poor, and his own who are in bonds he spurns not.” (R) G O S P E L What a way to go! Having one’s head severed simply because a young girl has pleased the king with a dance must go down as one of the most frivolous reasons ever for beheading someone. Yet, this is the nature of sin even up to now — pleasure winning out over the pursuit of righteousness and holiness. We have to be the ones to put a stop to it. And the only way to do this is to live the life of the Gospel without compromise. Matthew 14:1-12 1 Herod the tetrarch heard of the reputation of Jesus 2 and said to his servants, “This man is John the Baptist. He has been raised from the dead; that is why mighty powers are at work in him.” 3 Now Herod had arrested John, bound him, and put him in prison on account of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip, 4 for John had said to him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.” 5 Although he wanted to kill him, he feared the people, for they regarded him as a prophet. 6 But at a birthday celebration for Herod, the daughter of Herodias performed a dance before the guests and delighted Herod 7 so much that he swore to give her whatever she might ask for. 8 Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.” 9 The king was distressed, but because of his oaths and the guests who were present, he ordered that it be given, 10 and he had John beheaded in the prison. 11 His head was brought in on a platter and given to the girl, who took it to her mother. 12 His disciples came and took away the corpse and buried him; and they went and told Jesus. my reflections t h i n k : W e must speak up against injustice and sin. _________________________________________________________
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| | SABBATH | STRENGTH AND COURAGE Herod is a weakling and a coward, with very little character worth mentioning. On the other hand, Ignatius of Loyola, whose feast we celebrate today, is exactly the opposite. Herod does not even have the strength to defend the life of a man whom he knows is innocent. Ignatius stands for the truth in the face of persecution and suffering because he knows the truth is worth any price that he personally might have to pay. People would probably look at Herod and say he was a strong man, after all he was the ruler of Galilee and its environs. He also holds the lives of many people in his hands, as John the Baptist would later find out. But the opposite is true. All the armies in the world are incapable of storming the gates of heaven to force entry; a righteous man will enter without even having to raise his voice. It all depends on how we measure strength. What do we focus on when we talk about strength of character? Who do you think are the strongest men and women to walk the earth? In my book, Mother Theresa, barely five feet tall, was one of the most powerful and strongest people to live. Her strength of character and integrity would put most people to shame. No doubt she was a righteous woman, even if she had her fair share of flaws, and she was never afraid to stand for the truth and to live by it. This is what makes a person worth emmulating. This is the example that we ought to put before the youth of today. Jesus spoke and lived with authority because He spoke and lived the truth no matter what it cost him. Francis of Assisi renounced his inheritance to embrace Lady Poverty and live a poor man’s life and so witness to us God’s providential care. All the saints heard a call from God and followed it to the best of their ability. That, too, is what we are all called to do: follow the will of God to the best that we can. Anything we can’t do, the grace of God will surely help us do it.Fr. Steve Tynan, MGL Reflection Question: What do I see as strength and courage when it comes to assessing such characteristics in the lives of others? Lord Jesus, help me to grow in strength of character so that my life will serve as beacon of righteous living — a light for all to see. St. Justin de Jacobis, pray for us. | |
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