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for April 26, 2012 |
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| | SPECIAL DELIVERY “I will give... my flesh for the life of the world.” – John 6:51 Today is my son’s birthday. Other mothers would agree with me that it’s an amazing feeling to be able to deliver a gift from God and to know that this new life can change the world, mine at the very least. It’s a cliché but it’s true: when you see your baby for the first time, the feeling is indescribable. All I could think of was how I’d do everything to make my son happy. He has taught me a lot, too. I’ve learned to be more patient, and oftentimes he makes me see things from a different perspective. Our children are blessings indeed. That is why it saddens me to hear news of abortion or abandoned newborns. For mothers-to-be, especially those who did not plan for the life that they carry in their wombs, do not think that your child will be a burden. True, they can test your patience most of the time, but the happiness and love they give back is priceless. And who knows, your child may be an eminent leader of our nation or a great icon who will inspire generations to come. Mae Ignacio(maemi04@aim.com) 26 REFLECTION: Are you worried about having a baby? Lift up your worries to God and look forward to special moments with your child. You will be all right. Lord, thank You for giving us the gift of life. May we guide our children that they may become blessings to others. St. Pedro de San Jose Betancur, pray for us. | |
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| | COMPANION | 1ST READING Following yesterday’s Feast of St. Mark, we have the example of the extraordinary experience of Philip being plucked up from Samaria and being taken miraculously to Azotus. I wonder what that sort of travel is like? I am sure it beats waiting at airport lounges, missed connections, etc. Philip is committed to the Gospel and God uses him as He pleases in this task. Acts 8:26-40 26 The angel of the Lord spoke to Philip, “Get up and head south on the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza, the desert route.” 27 So he got up and set out. Now there was an Ethiopian eunuch, a court official of the Candace, that is, the queen of the Ethiopians, in charge of her entire treasury, who had come to Jerusalem to worship, 28 and was returning home. Seated in his chariot, he was reading the prophet Isaiah. 29 The Spirit said to Philip, “Go and join up with that chariot.” 30 Philip ran up and heard him reading Isaiah the prophet and said, “Do you understand what you are reading?” 31 He replied, “How can I, unless someone instructs me?” So he invited Philip to get in and sit with him. 32 This was the Scripture passage he was reading: “Like a sheep he was led to the laughter, and as a lamb before its shearer is silent, so he opened not his mouth. 33 In his humiliation justice was denied him. Who will tell of his posterity? For his life is taken from the earth.” 34 Then the eunuch said to Philip in reply, “I beg you, about whom is the prophet saying this? About himself, or about someone else?” 35 Then Philip opened his mouth and, beginning with this Scripture passage, he proclaimed Jesus to him. 36 As they traveled along the road they came to some water, and the eunuch said, “Look, there is water. What is to prevent my being baptized?” [37] 37 38 Then he ordered the chariot to stop, and Philip and the eunuch both went down into the water, and he baptized him. 39 When they came out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord snatched Philip away, and the eunuch saw him no more, but continued on his way rejoicing. 40 Philip came to Azotus, and went about proclaiming the good news to all the towns until he reached Caesarea. P S A L M Psalm 66:8-9, 16-17, 20 R: Let all the earth cry out to God with joy. 8 Bless our God, you peoples, loudly sound his praise; 9 he has given life to our souls, and has not let our feet slip. (R) 16 Hear now, all you who fear God, while I declare what he has done for me. 17 When I appealed to him in words, praise was on the tip of my tongue. (R) 20 Blessed be God who refused me not my prayer or his kindness! (R) GOSPEL Jesus is the means by which all people come to the Father. Jesus’ death and resurrection are the only means of salvation made available to mankind. God could choose to save us however He wants, but He has chosen this single and particular manner to express and empower the work of salvation in our lives. Let us not only cooperate with this, but let us offer it to those who have never heard the Gospel at every opportunity. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION I am the living bread that came down from heaven, says the Lord; whoever eats this bread will live forever. John 6:44-51 44 Jesus said to the crowds: “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draw him, and I will raise him on the last day. 45 It is written in the prophets: ‘They shall all be taught by God.’ Everyone who listens to my Father and learns from him comes to me. 46 Not that anyone has seen the Father except the one who is from God; he has seen the Father. 47 Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever believes has eternal life. 48 I am the bread of life. 49 Your ancestors ate the manna in the desert, but they died; 50 this is the bread that comes down from heaven so that one may eat it and not die. 51 I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.” LIST think: Jesus’ death and resurrection are the only means of salvation made available to mankind. 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 Numbers 19-21 Numbers 19-21 | |
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| | SABBATH | THE FATHER LEADS YOU TO HIMSELF Jesus loves His Father. He can’t stop talking about Him. The whole message of His life was central to the love of the Father. He came to make His Father known in action and in words. He is the visible image of the Father. Jesus is so caught up in the love of the Father. He earnestly desires that all will come to know this dynamic and gracious love. It is the Spirit of the Father Himself who draws us to the Son. Many times we are being drawn by the Father. Jesus Himself tells us in the opening line of today’s Gospel: “No one can come to me unless he is drawn by the Father.” St. Ignatius, in his spiritual exercises on discernment, teaches us to be attentive to this drawing of the Father. We practice that through the examen of consciousness, a very good exercise for us to grow in faith in the Spirit. The examen enlightens us to see the good and the bad spirit operating in our lives. A good practice in our spiritual life is the examen of consciousness. Take time in the evening to reflect on the outcome of the day. How were you drawn to love the Father, to pray, to worship? What conversations, thoughts and actions went through your day where you see the action of the Holy Spirit drawing you to the Father? Then take a look at the things which led you away from Him — the times when you felt withdrawn, isolated, not wanting to pray. We get in touch with our feelings since that is where God wants to meet us, to encounter His truth and love. A good examen will always bring enlightenment and resolution to do better the next day. How does the Father draw or lead us to Himself? It may be through a word from a friend, priest or some wise person. It may be through an experience that causes us anxiety, stress or pain. It may be through a movie or a good book. It could be in our prayer time. We pray to the Father to open our eyes to see Him in the daily events of our life. Fr. Brian Steele, MGL REFLECTION QUESTION: Take time to do the examen of consciousness every day. First, give thanks for the events of the day. Second, repent for the times you ignored the Spirit at work in our life. Father, lead me to Yourself. Draw me to Your presence and heal me. | |
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