 | Daily Bible Reflections
for February 17, 2012 |
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| | FAITH OR FATE? We are made right with God by what we do, not by faith alone. – James 2: 24 If the company you work for suddenly decided to downsize its work force and you got laid off, what will your reaction be? What words will come out of your mouth? Will you choose to be faith-filled or fatalistic? There’s a wide chasm between the two. But when you say, “Let Your will be done on earth as it has been done in heaven,” then you put your whole trust in Him whom you know loves you and desires only the best for you. Just like the boy who was undisturbed in the midst of a turbulent plane ride. While the rest of the passengers were jittery and anxious, he remained calm even as the plane seemed like it was going to break apart. The pilot was the boy’s father and he knew that the airplane was in good hands. I can identify with that story because my dad was a pilot. Every time I would ride a plane, I’d always wish that he was in the cockpit since I knew that he would always land the plane safely and smoothly. So, is it faith or is it fate? Like what I said, there’s a wide chasm between the two — but a very fine line when you’re in the midst of a crisis. Ronna Ledesma (ronnaledesma@email.com) 17 REFLECTION: “Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him.” (Job 13:15) Lord, help me always to look to You, and not on my circumstances. Seven Founders of the Order of Servites, pray for us. | |
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| | COMPANION | 1st READING James tells us quite explicitly that the true test of faith in a person is his good deeds, not necessarily his knowledge of theology or capacity to understand the Scriptures. While knowledge and understanding are good and helpful for the work of a disciple, we shouldn’t focus on them to the detriment of living them out through the good deeds we perform for the sake of the Kingdom of God. James 2:14-24, 26 14 What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister has nothing to wear and has no food for the day, 16 and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, keep warm, and eat well,” but you do not give them the necessities of the body, what good is it? 17 So also faith of itself, if it does not have works, is dead. 18 Indeed someone might say, “You have faith and I have works.” Demonstrate your faith to me without works, and I will demonstrate my faith to you from my works. 19 You believe that God is one. You do well. Even the demons believe that and tremble. 20 Do you want proof, you ignoramus, that faith without works is useless? 21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered his son Isaac upon the altar? 22 You see that faith was active along with his works, and faith was completed by the works. 23 Thus the Scripture was fulfilled that says, Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness, and he was called the friend of God. 24 See how a person is justified by works and not by faith alone. 26 For just as a body without a spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead. P S A L M Psalm 112:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 R: Blessed the man who greatly delights in the Lord’s commands. 1 Blessed the man who fears the Lord, who greatly delights in his commands. 2 His posterity shall be mighty upon the earth; the upright generation shall be blessed. (R) 3 Wealth and riches shall be in his house; his generosity shall endure forever. 4 Light shines through the darkness for the upright; he is gracious and merciful and just. (R) 5 Well for the man who is gracious and lends, who conducts his affairs with justice; 6 He shall never be moved; the just man shall be in everlasting remembrance. (R) GOSPEL We are all called to take up our crosses and to follow where Jesus leads. For many people this has meant martyrdom. For most people it means the daily martyrdom of learning to love and serve our neighbor better each day. Let us reflect upon, not just our capacity to love one another, but also the will to put love into action. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION I call you my friends, says the Lord, for I have made known to you all that the Father has told me. Mark 8:34-9:1 34 Jesus summoned the crowd with his disciples and said to them, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. 35 For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and that of the Gospel will save it. 36 What profit is there for one to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? 37 What could one give in exchange for his life? 38 Whoever is ashamed of me and of my words in this faithless and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of when he comes in his Father’s glory with the holy angels.” 9: 1 He also said to them, “Amen, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see that the kingdom of God has come in power.” READING 2nd READING LIST think: We are all called to take up our crosses and follow where Jesus leads. T O D A Y ’ S BLESSING LIST Thank You Lord for: ____________________________________ _______________________________________________________ God’s special verse/thought for me today________________ _________________________________________________________ READ THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR Galatians 4-6 s 1-4READING 2nd READING LIST | |
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| | SABBATH | LIFE IS FAIR, after all! A litany of complaints is how many would describe their situations and experiences in life. From many good acquaintances who have lost jobs, loved ones, and honest wealth, I have heard a common sigh: “Life is so unjust, so unfair.” To this is sometimes added the question: “Where is God?” I must say that these situations are challenging moments for a priestly answer. The words of Jesus are not just words about authentic discipleship. They are utterances about the pursuit of the fullness of life. We are made to see that fullness of life comes not simply with achievements, but with sacrifice, self-renunciation and suffering. This seems to be the price that this broken world exacts of us. Doing good makes us encounter the imperfections of this world and undergo a real struggle in flesh and in spirit. Working for justice, for instance, compels us not only to face injustice, but it allows us to experience the real effects of injustice in ourselves. Working for excellence makes us first go through the pains brought about by mediocrity around us. Working for truth and righteousness makes us feel many times the cruelty of the forces of falsehood and corruption. Evil does not easily give up its foothold in this world! If we do not give up, and if we do not give in to the forces of darkness and sin, this may cause our lives and limb. Falsehood and unrighteousness did not stop until it nailed Jesus on the cross. Pagan ways did not stop until it claimed the blood of many Christian martyrs. The forces of prejudice did not stop until they claimed the breath of Martin Luther. In the end, however, the sacrifices of the good and the righteous starved the evil, and cut evil’s vicious circle. In the end, it is the memory of the good who sacrificed themselves that is immortalized in the history of life. The forces of evil, once powerful and strong, are long forgotten. Judge then for yourselves: Is life unfair? Or isn’t life fair, after all? Fr. Domie Guzman, SSP REFLECTION QUESTION: Recall the life story of a hero or saint who has become personally significant for you. What particular acts of sacrifice and self-offering did this person have to commit? Lord Jesus, help me to always do good, trusting that the good will always triumph over evil. | |
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