 | Daily Bible Reflections
for August 20, 2011 |
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| | RELIGIOUS SCANDALS “Do everything they tell you. But do not follow their example.” – Matthew 23:3 A parish priest baptizes an unmarried woman’s baby. It turns out that the priest is the father of the child. Shocking? The Catholic Church has been rocked with sex scandals in the past years. A number of preachers from other denominations have also figured in similar cases. But what do you expect? These people are made of the same flesh and blood that we “mere mortals” are made of. Being “men of the cloth” doesn’t render them invincible to temptation. On the contrary, it makes them perfect targets for the evil one. If we put our faith in our religious leaders, we will certainly be disappointed. Some people have even stopped going to church altogether because they got disillusioned with their spiritual head. But if we put our faith in the One who called these people, then we will never be let down. Only God is perfect. As long as we’re wrapped in this flesh and blood, we will always fail. Only Jesus survived this earth without sinning. Yes, God has called these sinful people for His ministry. He can use these sinful people to spread the Gospel and bring His will to pass. That’s why He’s called God. Ronna Ledesma (ronnaledesma@email.com) 20 REFLECTION: Let him who has no sin cast the first stone. Lord, strengthen all our religious leaders against the wily tricks of the evil one. | |
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| | COMPANION | 1st READING Ruth is a widow and in poverty as she has no one to care for her. Hence, she goes to the land of Boaz and, as was the custom of the poor, collects the grain that the harvesters had left behind. Boaz, having heard from Naomi the good things that Ruth had done in leaving her own people, chooses her as his wife. Here we see how, if we honor and make sacrifices in our service to God, we can be confident He will care for all our needs. Ruth 2:1-3, 8-11; 4:13-17 1 Naomi had a prominent kinsman named Boaz, of the clan of her husband Elimelech. 2 Ruth the Moabite said to Naomi, “Let me go and glean ears of grain in the field of anyone who will allow me that favor.” Naomi said to her, “Go, my daughter,” 3 and she went. The field she entered to glean after the harvesters happened to be the section belonging to Boaz of the clan of Elimelech. 8 Boaz said to Ruth, “Listen, my daughter! Do not go to glean in anyone else’s field; you are not to leave here. Stay here with my women servants. 9 Watch to see which field is to be harvested, and follow them; I have commanded the young men to do you no harm. When you are thirsty, you may go and drink from the vessels the young men have filled.” 10 Casting herself prostrate upon the ground, she said to him, “Why should I, a foreigner, be favored with your notice?” 11 Boaz answered her: “I have had a complete account of what you have done for your mother-inlaw after your husband’s death; you have left your father and your mother and the land of your birth, and have come to a people whom you did not know previously.” 4: 13 Boaz took Ruth. When they came together as man and wife, the LORD enabled her to conceive and she bore a son. 14 Then the women said to Naomi, “Blessed is the LORD who has not failed to provide you today with an heir! May he become famous in Israel! 15 He will be your comfort and the support of your old age, for his mother is the daughter-in-law who loves you. She is worth more to you than seven sons!” 16 Naomi took the child, placed him on her lap, and became his nurse. 17 And the neighbor women gave him his name, at the news that a grandson had been born to Naomi. They called him Obed. He was the father of Jesse, the father of David. P S A L M Psalms 128:1-2, 3, 4, 5 R: See how the Lord blesses those who fear him. 1 Blessed are you who fear the LORD, who walk in his ways! 2 For you shall eat the fruit of your handiwork; happy shall you be, and favored. (R) 3 Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine in the recesses of your home; your children like olive plants around your table. (R) 4 Behold, thus is the man blessed who fears the LORD. (R) 5 The LORD bless you from Zion: may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life. (R) G O S P E L In this teaching, Jesus emphasizes the importance of service and not of seeking honor. He also stresses the point that those who teach others should give also a good example by their own behavior. The Pharisees were very strict in their interpretation of the law but often failed in giving compassion and mercy to people who struggled to fulfill its many demands. ALLELUIA R: Alleluia, alleluia You have but one Father in heaven; you have but one master, the Christ. R: Alleluia, alleluia Matthew 23:1-12 1 Jesus spoke to the crowds and to his disciples, 2 saying, “The scribes and the Pharisees have taken their seat on the chair of Moses. 3 Therefore, do and observe all things whatsoever they tell you, but do not follow their example. For they preach but they do not practice. 4 They tie up heavy burdens hard to carry and lay them on people’s shoulders, but they will not lift a finger to move them. 5 All their works are performed to be seen They widen their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels. 6 They love places of honor at banquets, seats of honor in synagogues, 7 greetings in marketplaces, and the salutation ‘Rabbi.’ 8 As for you, do not be called ‘Rabbi.’ You have but one teacher, and you are all brothers. 9 Call no one on earth your father; you have but one Father in heaven. 10 Do not be called ‘Master’; you have but one master, the Messiah. 11 The greatest among you must be your servant. 12 Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” my reflections t h i n k : If we honor and make sacrifices in our service to God, we can be confident He will care for all our needs. God’s special verse/thought for me today________________ _________________________________________________________
T O D A Y ’ S BLESSING LIST Thank You Lord for: ____________________________________ _______________________________________________________ READ THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR Isaiah 1-4 | |
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| | SABBATH | A MAN OF GRE AT INFLUENCE I would hazard a guess that you think the title refers to Jesus. Well, it could refer to Jesus, but in this case I intend it to refer to Bernard of Clairvaux whose feast day we celebrate today. In the Gospel for the weekday, we hear Jesus speaking about what it means to be a true leader. A good leader is not just one who knows what he is saying and teaching his people but one whose example you can follow as well. This is where a leader attains moral authority — when they practice what they preach. Too often today, our leaders merely tell us what they think we want to hear in order to get our vote. This is simply an exercise in cynicism and should be condemned outright by anyone with moral authority. We need and should desire leaders who will lead by example and be the first to put into practice anything they teach. This is precisely why Jesus spoke with authority and likewise all the saints. St. Bernard of Clairvaux was well known for speaking with authority that people would lock up their menfolk when he came to town to preach so that they would not be able to attend his services. Why? Because more often than not, they would leave everything behind them and follow Bernard back to his monastery and become Cistercian monks. Maybe the situation is a little exaggerated but Bernard must have had a remarkable effect upon those who listened to him preach for such a legend to have developed. It is important that we remember that his authority comes from the witness of his life that accompanied his preaching. Yes, maybe he had extraordinary gifts of oratory, but that is not enough to convince people to transform their lives in such extraordinary numbers. Kings and popes sought his wisdom as well, which further shows the authority of his preaching and wisdom. There is no doubt in my mind that the Church needs preachers today who are as committed to the Gospel and their preaching as the saints have been down through the ages. Let us be committed to praying for the Holy Spirit to raise up men such as these. Fr. Steve Tynan, MGL Reflection Question: Do I practice what I preach? Am I as committed to living the Gospel as I should be? Holy Spirit, help me to live both the letter and the spirit of the Gospel so that my life will be a true witness to God’s love for His people. St. Edbert, pray for us. | |
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