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| | MY JESUS “Who do the crowds say that I am?” – Luke 9:18 Being an OFW and living in a foreign country, Jesus has revealed to me His presence in so many ways — in my solitude, or when laboring through daily struggles at work or at home. When I am alone, He is my companion (Matthew 28:20). When I feel weak, He is my strength (Philippians 4:13). When I am sick, He is my healer (Luke 5:40). When people stay away from me, He is my friend (John 15:15). When my mind is troubled, He is my peace (Isaiah 9:6). When I am vulnerable, He is my refuge (Psalm 31:3). When I am confused, He is my guide (Psalm 73:24). When I feel sad, He is my joy (Psalm 4:7). When I miss my family, He is my comforter (John 14:16). When risks are all around, He is my protector (Psalm 91). When I lack something, He is my provider (Philippians 4:19). When I do not know what to do, He is my teacher (Matthew 12:38). When I need advice, He is my wisdom (Romans 11:33). When I am lost, He is the way (John 14:6). When people falsely accuse me, He is my vindicator (Isaiah 54:17). And yes, Jesus is my Master, my King, my Lord! He is the King of kings and the Lord of lords! He is a merciful and loving God. Danny Tariman (danny@ dtariman.com) 23 REFLECTION: Who is Jesus to you? Lord, I am sorry for the times that I have not recognized You in my life. Rule my life from now on; I enthrone You as my Lord! | |
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| | COMPANION | 1st READING When the people looked at the new Temple and thought back about the old one of Solomon, the new one seemed to be rubbish in comparison. It must have been quite discouraging for them. They had only recently returned from exile and so did not have the huge wealth and resources that Solomon had to build his temple. God assures them not to worry as He will ensure that the Temple is so glorious that the old one will no longer be remembered. This points to the coming of Christ who is the New Temple of God. Now, in His risen and glorified body, this new Temple’s glory far outstrips all the glory of even Solomon’s temple. Haggai 1:15-2:9 15 In the second year of King Darius, 2: 1 on the twenty-first day of the seventh month, the word of the LORD came through the prophet Haggai: 2 Tell this to the governor of Judah, Zerubbabel, son of Shealtiel, and to the high priest Joshua, son of Jehozadak, and to the remnant of the people: 3 Who is left among you that saw this house in its former glory? And how do you see it now? Does it not seem like nothing in your eyes? 4 But now take courage, Zerubbabel, says the LORD, and take courage, Joshua, high priest, son of Jehozadak, and take courage, all you people of the land, says the LORD, and work! For I am with you, says the LORD of hosts. 5 This is the pact that I made with you when you came out of Egypt, and my spirit continues in your midst; do not fear! 6 For thus says the LORD of hosts: One moment yet, a little while, and I will shake the heavens and the earth, the sea and the dry land. 7 I will shake all the nations, and the treasures of all the nations will come in, and I will fill this house with glory, says the LORD of hosts. 8 Mine is the silver and mine the gold, says the LORD of hosts. 9 Greater will be the future glory of this house than the former, says the LORD of hosts; and in this place I will give you peace, says the LORD of hosts. P S A L M Psalms 43:1, 2, 3, 4 R: Hope in God: I will praise him, my savior and my God. 1 Do me justice, O God, and fight my fight against a faithless people; from the deceitful and impious man rescue me. (R) 2 For you, O God, are my strength. Why do you keep me so far away? Why must I go about in mourning, with the enemy oppressing me? (R) 3 Send forth your light and your fidelity; they shall lead me on and bring me to your holy mountain, to your dwelling-place. (R) 4 Then will I go in to the altar of God, the God of my gladness and joy; then will I give you thanks upon the harp, O God, my God! (R) G O S P E L It seems strange, isn’t it, that having asked the disciples who do they say He is and upon answering Him that He is the “Christ of God,” Jesus orders them to tell no one. The reason for His reticence to have Himself designated as the Christ of God was because of the people’s common understanding that He would be a conquering hero who would deliver them from the Roman occupation. Jesus’ mission was not to bring about political but spiritual freedom. Hence He preferred the title “Son of Man,” which emphasizes His ministry of service to God. ALLELUIA R: Alleluia, alleluia The Son of Man came to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many. R: Alleluia, alleluia Luke 9:18-22 18 Once when Jesus was praying in solitude, and the disciples were with him, he asked them, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” 19 They said in reply, “John the Baptist; others, Elijah; still others, ‘One of the ancient prophets has arisen.’” 20 Then he said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter said in reply, “The Christ of God.” 21 He rebuked them and directed them not to tell this to anyone. 22 He said, “The Son of Man must suffer greatly and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed and on the third day be raised.” my reflections t h i n k : Jesus’ mission was not to bring about political but spiritual freedom. 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 Baruch 1-4 | |
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| | SABBATH | WHO IS JESUS FOR YOU? I was studying at the Loyola School of Theology in Ateneo de Manila University for a post-graduate course in Sacred Theology when I met a Buddhist monk in one of my Christology classes. While I was aware that Ateneo accepts students from other faith affiliations, I was still surprised to learn that someone who is not even a Christian would take a difficult course in Theology that specifically dealt with Christ and His teachings. I was even more flabbergasted when I learned that he passed the subject with flying colors. One major realization that I got was that even non-believers can know Christ, or take interest in Him, and even acquire a great knowledge of Him. Jesus in today’s Gospel asks His disciples, “Who do people say that I am?” His disciples were quick to respond. They have lived with those people; they have heard their stories, yes, even what they had been thinking and saying about Jesus. Jesus knew that question was an easy one, something His disciples could answer effortlessly. So He asks them further, “But you? Who do you say that I am?” He wants something more from His disciples: You already know me based on the things that they have been telling you about me, so now tell me: for you, who am I? How do you experience me? What is your personal knowledge of me? What am I to you? What makes your knowledge of me different from the knowledge that a Buddhist monk acquired about me? Each one of us must be able to answer this question. And we can do this by looking into our hearts and describing how we get to experience Jesus as our Lord and Savior. This is knowledge stored in the heart, borne out of faith, something nonbelievers cannot have, something only we, Christians, can articulate. So, for you, who is Jesus? Fr. Sandy V. Enhaynes Reflection Question: If Jesus were to ask you this question personally, “Who am I to you?” what would your answer be? Jesus, increase my desire to know You and love You more each day of my life. Amen. St. Cissa, pray for us. | |
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