 | Daily Bible Reflections
for March 19, 2011 |
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| | CARING FOR A GOD WHO CARES Joseph, her husband, was a righteous man. – Matthew 1:19 Imagine with me if you can... let’s go back in time and travel to Nazareth. Put yourself in the shoes (or sandals) of Joseph. Imagine you are the earthly father of Jesus. The reason for all creation was born in your midst. You are tasked to protect the very God to whom you pray for protection. You will be providing for the needs of the Great Provider. As your son’s first teacher, you will teach Him everything you know. You will teach to the God who knows everything. You will carry the one who carries the whole world in His arms. You are going to play hide and seek with God who sees everything. You will put to sleep someone you hope never goes to sleep. You will be able to make God laugh. These are some of the wonderful things Joseph did to his Son, Jesus. Think: Jesus says that you can do all this to Him if you do them to the least of your brothers. Arun Gogna (gognaa1@yahoo.com) REFLECTION: What would you feel if you were given the chance to be the father or mother of Jesus? May I never forget that whatever I do to others, I do it also to You, my Lord and my God. | |
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| | COMPANION | 1st READING Joseph is honored today as the husband of Mary. He freely takes on what must have been a most daunting task – caring for a son that is not his own –and he does so with commitment. We see this in the flight to Egypt to escape the murderous intentions of Herod. Joseph clearly demonstrates himself to be a faithful and worthy man of God. 2 Samuel 7:4-5, 12-14, 16 4 The LORD spoke to Nathan and said: 5 “Go, tell my servant David, 12 ‘When your time comes and you rest with your ancestors, I will raise up your heir after you, sprung from your loins, and I will make his kingdom firm. 13 It is he who shall build a house for my name. And I will make his royal throne firm forever. 14 I will be a father to him, and he shall be a son to me. 16 Your house and your kingdom shall endure forever before me; your throne shall stand firm forever.’” P S A L M Psalms 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29 R: The son of David will live forever. 1 [2] The promises of the LORD I will sing forever; through all generations my mouth shall proclaim your faithfulness. 2 [3] For you have said, “My kindness is established forever”; in heaven you have confirmed your faithfulness. (R) 3 [4] “I have made a covenant with my chosen one, I have sworn to David my servant: 4 [5] Forever will I confirm your posterity and establish your throne for all generations.” (R) 26 [27] “He shall say of me, ‘You are my father, my God, the rock, my savior.’ 28 [29] Forever I will maintain my kindness toward him, and my covenant with him stands firm.” (R) 2nd READING Abraham is presented as a prototype for faith and Joseph stands in this mold too. He gains nothing for himself in being obedient to God’s call. In fact, he loses much in that he gives himself over to a special sort of husbandship to Mary. In this very selfish and individualistic time, we will do well to contemplate the selfless example of Joseph as we seek to understand the meaning of discipleship for us today. Romans 4:13, 16-18, 22 13 Brothers and sisters: It was not through the law that the promise was made to Abraham and his descendants that he would inherit the world, but through the righteousness that comes from faith. 16 For this reason, it depends on faith, so that it may be a gift, and the promise may be guaranteed to all his descendants, not to those who only adhere to the law but to those who follow the faith of Abraham, who is the father of all of us, 17 as it is written, “I have made you father of many nations.” He is our father in the sight of God, in whom he believed, who gives life to the dead and calls into being what does not exist. 18 He believed, hoping against hope, that he would become “the father of many nations,” according to what was said, “Thus shall your descendants be.” 22 That is why “it was credited to him as righteousness.” G O S P E L Joseph’s faithfulness to God’s call is something we should all seek to imitate. He is not alone in being faithful to God’s call but his role in the life of Jesus deserves to be reflected upon so that we can draw any lessons in it that may be there for us. Let us never be satisfied with mere lip service to the will of God or the example of the lives of the saints. VERSE BEFORE THE GOSPEL OR ALLELUIA R: Alleluia, alleluia Blessed are those who dwell in your house, O Lord; they never cease to praise you. R: Alleluia, alleluia Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24 (or Luke 2:41-51) 16 Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary. Of her was born Jesus who is called the Christ. 18 Now this is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about. When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found with child through the Holy Spirit. 19 Joseph her husband, since he was a righteous man, yet unwilling to expose her to shame, decided to divorce her quietly. 20 Such was his intention when, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the Holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her. 21 She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” 24 When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home. my reflections t h i n k : Joseph’s faithfulness to God’s call is something we should all seek to imitate. 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 1 Samuel 21-24 | |
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| | SABBATH | IMPORTANCE OF FATHERS It is very easy to underestimate the role of a person in the life of another, particularly when it comes to that of our fathers. The role of the mother as important is a “given” as she carries her child in her womb for nine months before usually having a major role in the formative years of the child as well. However, there seems to be something that works against the roles of fathers in today’s society. So many of the pressures of society have a negative impact on the father’s role including the long hours at work and the pressures on men to be “one of the guys.” It is important for us to recapture the essence of the role of the father if we want to give our children a well-rounded formation, particularly in their early years. I look back to my own childhood, which was not perfect, but the majority of my early memories are with my father: playing while he worked in the garden or did whatever he happened to be doing. I remember myself just hanging around, probably getting in the way more often than not, but having a great time doing it. As I got older the relationship evened out a bit, meaning I was able to contribute more to whatever we were doing up to the point of being considered an equal. I remember countless discussions about politics, morality, economy, sports and other issues that we had as we worked together. I recount this to say that I think it was all essential to my self-worth today. I am secure in who I am because of the acceptance I got from my father. Yes, others did the same, including my mother, teachers, close friends and relatives, but the multitude of memories I have indicate that it was my father’s acceptance and approval that I sought the most, and thankfully received as well. As we celebrate Joseph’s life today, we honor the foster father of Jesus and the role he played in Jesus’ life. Let us pray that we can rediscover and be committed to the important role that fathers play in their children’s lives.Fr. Steve Tynan, MGL Reflection Question: What was my experience of my father as a child? Do I feel that it was lacking? Is there anything I need to talk to someone about this? Jesus, help me to be grateful for the gift of my parents. Help me also to be a good parent to my children should I have any. St. Lactali, pray for us. | |
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