 | Daily Bible Reflections
for October 12, 2011 |
|  Dear Lordie,
This Wednesday, may you hear His voice in your heart!
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| | A Chorus Line “Woe to you, Pharisees! You love the seat of honor in synagogues and greetings in marketplaces.” – Luke 11: 43 I love performing.That’s the reason why I joined the glee club in college. Singing and dancing onstage under the lights, in front of big applauding crowds, was the highlight of my college life. When I joined Light of Jesus, my ministry of choice was, naturally, music. Later, our chapter’s Music Ministry was absorbed into the South Feast in Alabang. I noticed that pride was an issue in the beginning. We were like Pharisees who loved the limelight. Feelings were hurt over lead singer assignments; some members thought they were too good to be taught. But as our service increased, pride slowly decreased. Joining the chorus at the 2009 Kerygma Conference was a humbling experience for many of us. It was a big chorus. Those of us in the third row were not seen by the audience or on camera. But more than performing in front of a huge crowd in Araneta, our biggest thrill was singing for the Lord and touching the people there. It didn’t matter to me that only a fourth of my face was seen in the official photos. I knew from where He sat, the Lord could see us. Lella Santiago (mirellasantiago@yahoo.com) 12 REFLECTION: Do you serve because you love God or because you love the acclaim? Lord, help us to realize that pride has no place in our service for You. | |
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| | COMPANION | 1st READING The Jews and Pharisees could be very self-righteous and judgmental toward the Gentiles and pagans who worshipped false gods. They thought that as they were the Chosen People of God they would get special treatment. No, says Paul, all will be judged equally by the Lord and, in fact, to those who are entrusted more, much more will be expected. Romans 2:1-11 1 You, O man, are without excuse, every one of you who passes judgment. For by the standard by which you judge another you condemn yourself, since you, the judge, do the very same things. 2 We know that the judgment of God on those who do such things is true. 3 Do you suppose, then, you who judge those who engage in such things and yet do them yourself, that you will escape the judgment of God? 4 Or do you hold his priceless kindness, forbearance, and patience in low esteem, unaware that the kindness of God would lead you to repentance? 5 By your stubbornness and impenitent heart, you are storing up wrath for yourself for the day of wrath and revelation of the just judgment of God, 6 who will repay everyone according to his works: 7 eternal life to those who seek glory, honor, and immortality through perseverance in good works, 8 but wrath and fury to those who selfishly disobey the truth and obey wickedness. 9 Yes, affliction and distress will come upon every human being who does evil, Jew first and then Greek. 10 But there will be glory, honor, and peace for everyone who does good, Jew first and then Greek. 11 There is no partiality with God. P S A L M Psalms 62:2-3, 6-7, 9 R: Lord, you give back to everyone according to his works. 1 [2] Only in God is my soul at rest; from him comes my salvation. 2 [3] He only is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold; I shall not be disturbed at all. (R) 5 [6] Only in God be at rest, my soul, for from him comes my hope. 6 [7] He only is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold; I shall not be disturbed. (R) 8 [9] Trust in him at all times, O my people! Pour out your hearts before him; God is our refuge! (R) G O S P E L Jesus’ stern words to the Pharisees and the teachers of the Law were not meant to put them down, but to alert them to their errors so they could repent and find the path God wanted them to walk. When people questionor attack us for what we do, let us listen with humble hearts and ask God to show us if what they say is true, and then seek to change. That way, we can benefit from everything and grow in humility. ALLELUIA R: Alleluia, alleluia My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord; I know them, and they follow me. R: Alleluia, alleluia Luke 11:42-46 42 The Lord said: “Woe to you Pharisees! You pay tithes of mint and of rue and of every garden herb, but you pay no attention to judgment and to love for God. These you should have done, without overlooking the others. 43 Woe to you Pharisees! You love the seat of honor in synagogues and greetings in marketplaces. 44 Woe to you! You are like unseen graves over which people unknowingly walk.” 45 Then one of the scholars of the law said to him in reply, “Teacher, by saying this you are insulting us too.” 46 And he said, “Woe also to you scholars of the law! You impose on people burdens hard to carry, but you yourselves do not lift one finger to touch them.” my reflections t h i n k : When people question or attack us for what we do, let us listen with humble hearts and ask God to show us if what they say is true, and then seek to change. 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 Hosea 11-14 | |
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| | SABBATH | Privilege and Responsibility Today’s Gospel passage continues Jesus’ harsh words against hypocrisy. Let us look at today’s first reading where St. Paul gives us an important lesson about judging others. The Jews of his time often felt superior to the pagans. They called themselves the “Chosen People” and concluded that in the eyes of God they were better than other nations. Paul now speaks out strongly against such judgments. In the Old Testament’s Book of Deuteronomy we read that God has chosen the Israelites, but not because they were better than other nations. God chose them in spite of them being a stubborn people. God’s choice has nothing to do with favoritism. At the end of today’s reading, Paul states clearly, “God has no favorites.” God chose Israel so that they become a “holy people” and make God’s holiness visible to the other nations. In other words, being chosen by God does not mean to be a favorite of God but to have received a special task from God. Being chosen by God does not allow us to look down on others. Being chosen by God is a privilege but more than that it is responsibility. We here in the Philippines are often quite proud being the only Christian nation in Asia. In a way, it seems that God has chosen this nation. Why? Because we are better than other Asian nations? Surely not! I had Buddhist friends in Japan who lived a more Christian life than many baptized Christians. As God chose Israel of old for a special task, so did He with our country. We have a special task in Asia: to make God visible and to attract other nations to the Gospel. The question is: Are we doing this? The news from here about graft, corruption, murder and other crimes are surely not very attractive and will not lead other people in Asia to Christ. We might be focusing too much on the privilege and forgetting the responsibility. Fr. Rudy Horst, SVD Reflection Question: Do I live a life that makes Christ visible? Do I, through my example, attract others to Christ and His Church? Lord, it is so easy to become proud when I see the churches filled with people on Sundays. But I feel ashamed when I see what happens in daily life. Lord, help me to be more responsible that my lifestyle and example may bring others to You. St. Fiace, pray for us. | |
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