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for February 18, 2012 |
|  Dear Lordie,
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| | GOSSIP Consider how small a fire can set a huge forest ablaze. – James 3:5 A man once asked a priest what was wrong about gossiping. To answer him, the priest went to his room, took a pillow and asked the man to follow him to the rooftop of the building. He handed him the pillow and asked the man to rip it open. He then said, “Fluff the pillow so that the feathers will go up in the air.” The man obeyed and, sure enough, the feathers flew away with the wind. The priest then told the man, “Now gather the feathers.” The man exclaimed, “I can’t! They’re too many! They’ve already gotten away!” The priest replied, “That’s gossip.” When we use our tongue to spread rumors about others, it’s difficult to take those statements back. Gossip spreads like a brush fire. And it all begins with one tongue that is out of control. When I heard this story from the stage play entitled Doubt,I was convicted to be more mindful of the things I say randomly. Christians sometimes call it “sharing,” but the question is always whether or not our words will do that person good. And, how would we feel if we were the subject of that conversation? George Tolentino Gabriel (george.svp@gmail.com) 18 REFLECTION: How well do I control my tongue? Lord, may my words always build up and encourage others. Blessed John of Fiesole, pray for us. | |
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| | COMPANION | 1st READING If we teach someone to do something wrong we become partially responsible for their sin. This is why Jesus warns that teachers of the Gospel can expect a harsher judgment than those who are not. Whether it is right or not, teachers and ministers of religion are held to a higher standard than the rest of the people. Let us see this as a blessing to inspire us to greater fidelity to God. James 3:1-10 1 Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers and sisters, for you realize that we will be judged more strictly, 2 for we all fall short in many respects. If anyone does not fall short in speech, he is a perfect man, able to bridle his whole body also. 3 If we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we also guide their whole bodies. 4 It is the same with ships: even though they are so large and driven by fierce winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot’s inclination wishes. 5 In the same way the tongue is a small member and yet has great pretensions. Consider how small a fire can set a huge forest ablaze. 6 The tongue is also a fire. It exists among our members as a world of malice, defiling the whole body and setting the entire course of our lives on fire, itself set on fire by Gehenna. 7 For every kind of beast and bird, of reptile and sea creature, can be tamed and has been tamed by the human species, 8 but no man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. 9 With it we bless the Lord and Father, and with it we curse men who are made in the likeness of God. 10 From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this need not be so. P S A L M Psalm 12:2-3, 4-5, 7-8 R: You will protect us, Lord. 1 [2] Help, O Lord! for no one now is dutiful; faithfulness has vanished from among the children of men. 2 [3] Everyone speaks falsehood to his neighbor; with smooth lips they speak, and double heart. (R) 3 [4] May the Lord destroy all smooth lips, every boastful tongue, 4 [5] those who say, “We are heroes with our tongues; our lips are our own; who is Lord over us?” (R) 6 [7] The promises of the Lord are sure, like tried silver, freed from dross, sevenfold refined. 7 [8] You, O Lord, will keep us and preserve us always from this generation. (R) GOSPEL The Transfiguration of Jesus reminds us of Jesus’ origins being in God. This remarkable epiphany stands in a long line of epiphanies through history. God chooses to reveal Himself to us in mysterious ways. Perhaps this is to protect us from understanding Him too well and so becoming presumptive about His love for us. Presumption is a major problem in virtually every place where it rears its ugly head. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION The heavens were opened and the voice of the Father thundered: This is my beloved Son. Listen to him. Mark 9:2-13 2 Jesus took Peter, James, and John and led them up a high mountain apart by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, 3 and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no fuller on earth could bleach them. 4 Then Elijah appeared to them along with Moses, and they were conversing with Jesus. 5 Then Peter said to Jesus in reply, “Rabbi, it is good that we are here! Let us make three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” 6 He hardly knew what to say, they were so terrified. 7 Then a cloud came, casting a shadow over them; then from the cloud came a voice, “This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.” 8 Suddenly, looking around, they no longer saw anyone but Jesus alone with them. 9 As they were coming down from the mountain, he charged them not to relate what they had seen to anyone, except when the Son of Man had risen from the dead. 10 So they kept the matter to themselves, questioning what rising from the dead meant. 11 Then they asked him, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?” 12 He told them, “Elijah will indeed come first and restore all things, yet how is it written regarding the Son of Man that he must suffer greatly and be treated with contempt? 13 But I tell you that Elijah has come and they did to him whatever they pleased, as it is written of him.” LIST think: God chooses to reveal Himself to us in mysterious ways. 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 Ephesians 1-3 s 1-4READING 2nd READING Ephesians 1-3 | |
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| | SABBATH | WE ARE LIVING THE END TIMES We read today the Gospel account on the Transfiguration of Jesus. This time, let us draw another perspective on this very important event in the earthly life of Jesus. Biblicists point out that Peter’s reference to putting up three tents was no mere passing remark. It has to do with the Jewish belief that when the last days come, God will once more dwell with His people as He did in the Exodus experience: “When Israel lived in tents, and God too dwelt with them in the Tent of Meeting” (cf Deuteronomy 26:11-12; Ezekiel 37:27-28). Likewise, the mention of Elijah conversing with Moses links up with Revelations 11:3-6 where the sacred writer refers to the last days as a time when two witnesses will be sent by God: Elijah, who has the power to close the sky so that no rain falls; and Moses who has the power to smite the Earth with plagues. Elijah comes accompanying Jesus as the definitive prophet whom Moses himself refers to in Deuteronomy 34:10. The earthly mission of Jesus therefore is not just the fulfillment of the prophecies of the Old Testament. It is also the beginning of the End Times, for we expect no other revelation than what Jesus has taught. We expect no other messenger of God besides Jesus Himself. All that remains for us to do is to live out and apply what Jesus has given. As Christians immersed in the Gospel truth and prayer, we need not be alarmed when we read about earthquakes, wars, tsunamis and massive destruction of lives due to cosmic upheavals. These do not make the End Times. We need not join the bandwagon of soothsayers and doomsday prophets. Our vision is clear: Jesus has come, and He alone is the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. Our faith in Him is our peace, our reconciliation, our rock. It is significant to note that, after the spectacular experience at Mount Tabor, where Peter, James and John saw a glimpse of heavenly power, the Gospel ends the majestic vision with a simple declaration: “Suddenly, looking around, they no longer saw anyone but Jesus alone with them.”Fr. Domie Guzman, SSP REFLECTION QUESTION: How do you usually react to news reports about catastrophes and socio-political upheavals around the world? Pray now by casting all your cares and anxieties about the future to Jesus. Lord Jesus, Your presence is a strong indication that all will be well. | |
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