 | Daily Bible Reflections
for June 12, 2012 |
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| | SHINE! You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. – Matthew 5:14 There’s something about people who are at peace with God that makes them shine. Their joyful countenance, maybe? Their gentle manner of speaking? Their kindness? Whatever it is, they simply radiate. You can easily spot them from those who wear their weary heart on their sleeve. Now, imagine how much brighter their light shines when they speak about their love for God. They must be bursting like firecrackers brightening the night sky. To be surrounded by them makes me feel loved, and they constantly open my eyes to the beauty of life and the magnificence of the Almighty. Matthew 15:16 says that our “light must shine before others.” And this tells us that we each have a light within us that needs to be switched on. How? By doing good deeds so that others may glorify our heavenly Father (Matthew 15:16). It isn’t too hard to do because all of us were created good. It is not enough that we be merely shone upon. I challenge you to shine! Nova Arias (nova.svp@gmail.com) 12 REFLECTION: What good deed can I joyfully do today? Jesus, teach me to be as good as You.I want to shine with You. Blessed Jolenta (Yolanda) of Poland, pray for us. | |
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| | COMPANION | 1ST READING Generosity in the face of deprivation is even more generous when you think about it. This is the sort of reflection that we should make once in a while so as to open our hearts a little more in generosity. God has given His Son to us. Jesus gave His life for us. What are we giving in response to such incredible generosity? 1 Kings 17:7-16 7 The brook near where Elijah was hiding ran dry, because no rain had fallen in the land. 8 So the Lord said to Elijah: 9 “Move on to Zarephath of Sidon and stay there. I have designated a widow there to provide for you.” 10 He left and went to Zarephath. As he arrived at the entrance of the city, a widow was gathering sticks there; he called out to her, “Please bring me a small cupful of water to drink.” 11 She left to get it, and he called out after her, “Please bring along a bit of bread.” 12 She answered, “As the Lord, your God, lives, I have nothing baked; there is only a handful of flour in my jar and a little oil in my jug. Just now I was collecting a couple of sticks, to go in and prepare something for myself and my son; when we have eaten it, we shall die.” 13 “Do not be afraid,” Elijah said to her. “Go and do as you propose. But first make me a little cake and bring it to me. Then you can prepare something for yourself and your son. 14 For the Lord, the God of Israel, says, ‘The jar of flour shall not go empty, nor the jug of oil run dry, until the day when the Lord sends rain upon the earth.’ ” 15 She left and did as Elijah had said. She was able to eat for a year, and he and her son as well; 16 the jar of flour did not go empty, nor the jug of oil run dry, as the Lord had foretold through Elijah. P S A L M Psalm 4:2-3, 4-5, 7-8 R: Lord, let your face shine on us. 1 [2] When I call, answer me, O my just God, you who relieve me when I am in distress; have pity on me, and hear my prayer! 2 [3] Men of rank, how long will you be dull of heart? Why do you love what is vain and seek after falsehood? (R) 3 [4] Know that the Lord does wonders for his faithful one; the Lord will hear me when I call upon him. 4 [5] Tremble, and sin not; reflect, upon your beds, in silence. (R) 6 [7] O Lord, let the light of your countenance shine upon us! 7 [8] You put gladness into my heart, more than when grain and wine abound. (R) GOSPEL Salt gives flavor to all sorts of dishes and if you take it out, the dish would taste terrible. The same is true of our lives if we fail to incorporate the Gospel in it. We cannot be disciples of Jesus unless we live the Gospel fully every day. This is the challenge we face for the rest of our lives. Let us pray that we will all be up to the task! GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Let your light shine before others that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father. Matthew 5:13-16 13 Jesus said to his disciples: “You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned? It is no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. 14 You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket; it is set on a lampstand, where it gives light to all in the house. 16 Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.” READING 2nd READING TODAY’S BLESSING LIST think: God has given His Son to us. Jesus gave His life for us. What are we giving in response to such incredible generosity? 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 1 Kings 18-20 | |
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| | SABBATH | USE TO PRODUCE No doubt this teaching was meant to encourage the Apostles to go and persevere in their mission. Jesus knew the challenges they will be facing in practicing their faith. Jesus not only reminded them of what they have but also the responsibility for having them. The analogy on the role of the salt and the light tendered His commissioning of the Apostles to the ministry. After hearing Jesus preach and seeing His deeds for some time, they were now ready to do as Jesus did. We remember our baptism — our moment of commissioning. Though we were still children, our parents and godparents were given the responsibilities to teach and train us in the faith. We were expected to become followers of Jesus. But we were not to remain passive followers and believers. We have to share our faith. At the proper time, we have to witness to the faith and bear fruit for God. Thus, our membership in the family of God also entails concern for other members of the faith. We can only do it by using everything God had given us. It is our duty to discover our God-given gifts and then use them for the service of the community. It would be unfortunate if the gifts given by God for a purpose would be left unused or kept to ourselves. Once I had a friend who possessed a good singing voice. But he preferred not to use it because he did not want fame or recognition. He wanted to be humble. I believed he should use his gift rather than keep it. It was meant to be shared, not kept. But he chose to just keep it to himself. No amount of convincing and invitation could prevail over his decision to just humbly keep it. I do not know if it is a curse or coincidence, but one morning, he just lost his voice. We could not believe what happened. We could only empathize with his condition. He took his fate painfully and sadly. Maybe, if he used his voice, it would not have happened. Or maybe his voice was meant to be lost. In any case, it was not wise to just have kept it. Fr. Benny Tuazon REFLECTION QUESTION: Make an inventory of the gifts God has given you. How are you using each gift? How you use it is your gift to God. Guide me, Lord, and help me discover the gifts You have blessed me with. Lead me as to where and how I should use them. | |
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