 | Daily Bible Reflections
for September 15, 2011 |
|  Dear Lordie,
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| | my mother, my intercessor Seeing his mother there with the disciple whom he loved, Jesus said to his mother, “Woman, there is your son.” In turn he said to the disciple, “There is your mother.” – John 19:26-27 When I was a teenager, every time I needed permission to go to a party, I would ask my mom to ask dad on my behalf. She was also the referee whenever he and I had a misunderstanding. She was the cushion who lessened the blow of a sermon or a “no” from my dad. I believe most, if not all, mothers are molded this way because of the example Mother Mary had set a long time ago. Jesus not only bequeathed His Mother to His disciple, John, but to all of us — God’s children. She, in turn, accepted her role with all her heart — to be the mother of all Christians, interceding for us to make us closer to God, Our Father. Anne Macalino-Santos (annemac.santos@gmail.com) REFLECTION: “In trial or difficulty I have recourse to Mother Mary, whose glance alone is enough to dissipate every fear.” (St.Therese of Lisieux) Through the intercession of Mother Mary, I pray that my heart will fully embrace everything that God gives me – both the joys and the sorrows. | |
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| | COMPANION | 1st READING Timothy was a young man and had a great deal of responsibility. Some may have been tempted to look down on him because of his youth and inexperience in life. The Apostle Paul encourages him to be a good example and to use his gifts in his teaching and preaching ministries to strengthen the Christians’ faith. Each of us has a spiritual gift that we should also use in our God-given ministries to build His kingdom. 1 Timothy 4:12-16 (or Hebrews 5:7-9) 12 Beloved: Let no one have contempt for your youth, but set an example for those who believe, in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity. 13 Until I arrive, attend to the reading, exhortation, and teaching. 14 Do not neglect the gift you have, which was conferred on you through the prophetic word with the imposition of hands of the presbyterate. 15 Be diligent in these matters, be absorbed in them, so that your progress may be evident to everyone. 16 Attend to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in both tasks, for by doing so you will save both yourself and those who listen to you. P S A L M Psalms 111:7-8, 9, 10 (or Psalms 31:2-3, 3-4, 5-6, 15-16, 20) R: How great are the works of the Lord. 7 The works of his hands are faithful and just; sure are all his precepts, 8 reliable forever and ever, wrought in truth and equity. (R) 9 He has sent deliverance to his people; he has ratified his covenant forever; holy and awesome is his name. (R) 10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; prudent are all who live by it. His praise endures forever. (R) G O S P E L Mary stood at the foot of the cross during the hours of Jesus’ most painful passion. How profoundly did Mary feel and enter into the sufferings of her Son for the salvation of the world. Having experienced the depths of human suffering, she is able to enter also into our suffering and bring her motherly comfort and succor. Let us invite Mary to take up abode in our hearts and bring us her comfort and consolation. ALLELUIA R: Alleluia, alleluia Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest, says the Lord. R: Alleluia, alleluia John 19:25-27 (or Luke 2:33-35 or Luke 7:36-50) 25 Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala. 26 When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son.” 27 Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother.” And from that hour the disciple took her into his home. my reflections t h i n k : L et us invite Mary to take up abode in our hearts and bring us her comfort and consolation. 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 Jeremiah 35-38 | |
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| | SABBATH | Sorrows Are Opportunities This feast refers to the sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary as Mother of God. It gives the message that Mary, as a mother and a disciple, was not spared from pains and miseries. And if the Mother of God herself experienced them, then we, too, will experience sorrow in following the will of God. But we know, as in the case of the Blessed Virgin, that this is not the end by itself but an opportunity to show our faith in God. Her seven sorrows provide the milieu for the exposure of the devil’s ways and how it will be defeated by faith and God’s power. In all her sorrows, Mary encountered a lot of temptations to abandon the mission given to her by God. The temptation to just get away from these sorrows was very attractive. But Mary endured them all. She stuck to her commitment that God’s will be done. And so, together with her Son, they came out victorious! We will encounter thousands of sorrows in our lifetime. But there are some sorrows which are crucial in our lives. We, like Mary, must show our faithfulness to God through our sorrows. Rather than be affected by them, let us use them against the very source of those sorrows. One of my sorrows was when the donor of the main door of our church backed out because I did not grant his request to put the names of his late relatives along the edges. I told him about the consequences of his request. That instead of being honored, his relatives might be dishonored by comments of others who don’t think it’s appropriate. I also reminded him of the real essence of giving, that is, to ask for nothing in return. But my explanations were not enough for him. I was sad because we lost a donor, but happy because we stood by our principles. I gave that donor the opportunity to do an authentically good deed but he declined. I did not lose hope. I knew that God will provide. And true to my hope, a group of people decided to raise the money for the door among themselves. They heard about what happened between me and the donor and they agreed with my decision. And they committed to provide the money needed. Sorrow turned into joy! Fr. Benny Tuazon Reflection Question: Recall some of your recent sorrows. How have you made use of them as opportunities to show your faithfulness to God? Lord Jesus, help me to always believe that our sorrows will turn into joy — in Your time. St. Ribert, pray for us. | |
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