 | Daily Bible Reflections
for March 1, 2011 |
|  Dear Lordie,
Reflect God?s love to every person you meet this Tuesday.
Praying for you,
Bo Sanchez
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| | PLANT IN THE SPRING Give to the Most High as he has given to you, generously, according to your means. – Sirach 35:9 When I watched the replay of Manny Pacquiao’s victory over Ricky Hatton, I recalled the great quote by Jim Rohn. He said, “You must be good in either two things: planting in the spring or begging in the fall.” From Monday to Saturday, Manny starts training from 5:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Manny is a winner because “he plants during spring.” I am not Manny, but the stage is my ring. When it comes to my talks for The Feast, I “overtrain.” I read a ton of books just to give one single talk. For many days, I’d labor over it, crafting my message, selecting the right stories, choosing and re-choosing the right adjectives and adverbs, rehearsing my entire talk over and over again — until I can give my talk in my sleep. Why do I “overtrain” in my talk preparation? Because I love my audience. Because they deserve the best. Because I can’t give nothing than my best to God, the One who anointed me with the gift to preach.Bo Sanchez (bosanchez@kerygmafamily.com) REFLECTION: What’s your boxing ring? How can you overtrain to win for God? Dearest Father, may I be like Your Son, Jesus, who gave nothing but the best for You in His life. | |
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| | COMPANION | 1st READING It is important to remember that it is not only what we do but the intention we have when we do things that is important. There is no merit in doing something good for the wrong or even an evil intention! Today’s reading reminds us of the importance of living a virtuous life such that what we do and say and the intention behind our actions are all good and holy. Sirach 35:1-12 1 To keep the law is a great oblation, and he who observes the commandments sacrifices a peace offering. 2 In works of charity one offers fine flour, and when he gives alms he presents his sacrifice of praise. 3 To refrain from evil pleases the LORD, and to avoid injustice is an atonement. 4 Appear not before the LORD empty-handed, for all that you offer is in fulfillment of the precepts. 5 The just man’s offering enriches the altar and rises as a sweet odor before the Most High. 6 The just man’s sacrifice is most pleasing, nor will it ever be forgotten. 7 In generous spirit pay homage to the LORD, be not sparing of freewill gifts. 8 With each contribution show a cheerful countenance, and pay your tithes in a spirit of joy. 9 Give to the Most High as he has given to you, generously, according to your means. 10 For the LORD is one who always repays, and he will give back to you sevenfold. 11 But offer no bribes, these he does not accept! Trust not in sacrifice of the fruits of extortion, 12 for he is a God of justice, who knows no favorites. P S A L M Psalms 50:5-6, 7-8, 14, 23 R: To the upright I will show the saving power of God. 5 “Gather my faithful ones before me, those who have made a covenant with me by sacrifice.” 6 And for the heavens proclaim his justice; for God himself is the judge. (R) 7 “Hear, my people, and I will speak; Israel, I will testify against you; God, your God, am I. 8 Not for your sacrifices do I rebuke you, for your burnt offering are before me always. (R) 14 “Offer to God praise as your sacrifice and fulfill your vows to the Most High. 23 He that offers praise as a sacrifice glorifies me; and to him that goes the right way I will show the salvation of God.” (R) G O S P E L There is a bit of the mercenary in all of us, wondering what we are going to get out of whatever it is we are doing. Here it is good for us to learn to do things for the sake of others. Eventually we will discover that such actions rebound to us and turn out to be good for us as well. his is how virtue and goodness work – they attract one another and multiply among themselves. So, as long as we are committed to doing good, we will find that the balance of things that happen to us are also good. ALLELUIA R: Alleluia, alleluia Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth; you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the Kingdom. R: Alleluia, alleluia Mark 10:28-31 28 Peter began to say to Jesus, “We have given up everything and followed you.” 29 Jesus said, “Amen, I say to you, there is no one who has given up house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or lands for my sake and for the sake of the Gospel 30 who will not receive a hundred times more now in this present age: houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands, with persecutions, and eternal life in the age to come. 31 But many that are first will be last, and the last will be first.” my reflections think: It is important to remember that it is not only what we do but the intention we have when we do things that is important. 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 Deuteronomy 31-34 | |
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| | SABBATH | SACRIFICES IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD It seems that a sacrifice is not really much of a sacrifice when it has to do with the Kingdom of God. Anyone who gives up something — be it houses, parents, siblings, etc. — will be repaid a hundred times over in the world to come. How can we call this a sacrifice when a person gets back a hundredfold of what they give up? The answer is quite simple. The guarantee of a reward is not necessarily going to be received in one’s earthly life. The reward is really a heavenly reality. The sacrifice involved affects our earthly pilgrimage. There is probably a bit of showmanship to Jesus’ promise as well. The meaning of a hundredfold is not meant to be taken literally, but indicate that the reward is beyond anything we think we might deserve. I find it difficult to believe that there is a list of all the sacrifices everyone has made and that we can literally expect a hundredfold when we go to heaven. Who wants a hundred parents anyway – one pair is quite sufficient. The very gift of eternal life is surely what Jesus is referring to in this text and others similar to it. Yes, some people take them literally when making cash donations and from all reports receive much more in return and in this life as well. This does not mean that God becomes like some sort of automatic dispensing machine that when you put in one gold coin you get one hundred back. Jesus is speaking within the context of what it means to be a faithful disciple and to leave all to follow Him. Jesus basically tells Peter that all who faithfully follow Him will not be left bereft of blessings, both in this life and the next. God is faithful to His promises — we need not worry about being left abandoned. In fact, our reward or blessing for faithfulness is going to far exceed anything we have ever dreamed about or placed our hopes in.Fr. Steve Tynan, MGL Reflection Question: Am I willing to sacrifice my plans for the sake of the Kingdom of God? To what degree am I willing to give up all and follow Jesus wherever He leads me? Jesus, keep my eyes fixed on You and Your will for my life. Help me to follow it as closely as possible so that all I do will be pleasing to You. St. Leo Luke, pray for us. | |
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