 | Daily Bible Reflections
for March 22, 2011 |
|  Dear Lordie,
Reflect God?s love to every person you meet this Tuesday.
Praying for you,
Bo Sanchez
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| | Save Me from Myself Come now, let us set things right, says the Lord: Though your sins be like scarlet, they may be white as snow. – Isaiah 1:18 It was 2009 when I wrote a song that tells of a personal struggle with habitual sinning. I wrote it at a time when I was in deep search of the very core of that issue that consumes me. That was very uneasy, I recall, because my mind flashed with things and people who I initially thought were the reason. Until I reached the dead-end of the less-than spectacular fact that I myself was to blame. I realized that decisions I made are the reasons why I find myself in that ugly process. The flesh proved too weak than my willing mind to actually stay away from temptation that eventually leads me to sin. However, this realization made me recognize the only way out of that misery in my life — Jesus Christ. I decided to set things right. I reconnected with God through His words in the Bible and involved myself more in church activities. I mingled with others who made me see and feel the beauty of God’s salvation and grace. Since then, I have learned to say a little prayer: that God save me from myself.Eugene Cailao (eugenecailao@gmail.com) REFLECTION: How many times have I denied myself of Your Amazing grace and forgiveness, God? Today, Lord, allow me to bask in the light of Your love for me. Consume me with it until nothing is left of me but You alone. | |
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| | COMPANION | 1st READING Good works do not necessarily come easily to us. Sometimes we have to work hard to choose that path over and above a number of much easier paths. This is all a part of growing in holiness, disciplining ourselves to choose the ways and things of God over and above merely allowing the values of the world to dominate our lives. Isaiah 1:10, 16-20 10 Hear the word of the LORD, princes of Sodom! Listen to the instruction of our God, people of Gomorrah! 16 Wash ourselves clean! Put away your misdeeds from before my eyes; cease doing evil; 17 learn to do good. Make justice your aim, redress the wronged, hear the orphan’s plea, defend the widow. 18 Come now, let us set things right, says the LORD. Though your sins be like scarlet, they may become white as snow; though they be crimson red, they may become white as wool. 19 If you are willing, and obey, you shall eat the good things of the land; 20 but if you refuse and resist, the sword shall consume you for the mouth of the LORD has spoken! P S A L M Psalms 50:8-9, 16-17, 21, 23 R: To the upright I will show the saving power of God. 8 “Not for your sacrifices do I rebuke you, for your burnt offerings are before me always. 9 I take from your house no bullock, no goats out of your fold. (R) 16 Why do you recite my statutes, and profess my covenant with your mouth, 17 though you hate discipline and cast my words behind you? (R) 21 When you do these things, shall I be deaf to it? Or do you think that I am like yourself? I will correct you by drawing them up before your eyes. 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 Making our words consonant with our actions is not an easy task but it is essential if we desire to be a living witness to the Gospel. Jesus reminds His listeners that they must always act on the truth whether or not the person speaking the truth acts on it. This is why integrity in preaching is so important. Jesus’ own ministry had a power all of its own as He always lived what He proclaimed. VERSE BEFORE THE GOSPEL Cast away from you all the crimes you have committed, says the Lord, and make for yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. Matthew 23:1-12 1 Jesus spoke to the crowds and to his disciples, 2 saying, “The scribes and the Pharisees have taken their seat on the chair of Moses. 3 Therefore, do and observe all things whatsoever they tell you, but do not follow their example. For they preach but they do not practice. 4 They tie up heavy burdens hard to carry and lay them on people’s shoulders, but they will not lift a finger to move them. 5 All their works are performed to be seen. They widen their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels. 6 They love places of honor at banquets, seats of honor in synagogues, 7 greetings in marketplaces, and the salutation ‘Rabbi.’ 8 As for you, do not be called ‘Rabbi.’ You have but one teacher, and you are all brothers. 9 Call no one on earth your father; you have but one Father in heaven. 10 Do not be called ‘Master’; you have but one master, the Christ. 11 The greatest among you must be your servant. 12 Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” my reflections t h i n k : Making our words consonant with our actions is essential if we desire to be a living witness to the Gospel. 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 2 Samuel 1-4 2 Samuel 1-4 | |
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| | SABBATH | WHAT IS THE ESSENCE OF TRUE HOLINESS? Jesus addresses some of the practices of the Pharisees in this passage in order to call them to a greater integrity of action and life. There is little doubt that no one appreciates hypocrisy and that it also turns people off when you are trying to attract them to a belief, way of life or community in general. This includes calling attention to one’s practices and self-proclaimed holiness in order to grandstand one’s self-righteousness. It is not up to the individual to decide this status. It is a status conferred by others on the individual when they witness his lifestyle. Mother Teresa never sought to draw attention to herself, but gained her status from those who had seen what her life stood for and were impressed by it. In fact, all of the saints fit easily into this category, with a lot of them going to great lengths to avoid publicity. For a truly holy person, attention is the last thing they desire as it will make their life of reflection more difficult to carry out. Attention is for superstars who rarely live reflective lives and thus are dubious examples for our youth to follow. The never-ending stream of scandals that comes from the world of entertainment and sports indicate clearly what I am saying. If we want our children to be influenced by worthy examples of holiness and reflection, we have a lot to do. I believe it is time that prominent persons in our society are called to account for their less than ideal lifestyles. The culture of irresponsibility that they foster and promote is the worst possible example for our children and youth. It is up to parents, schools, the Church and other influential institutions to take action in this regard and assume a greater role in vetting the influences we allow into the lives of our children and youth.Fr. Steve Tynan, MGL Reflection Question: What and who are the things and people I look to for inspiration in my life? Is the inspiration they provide going to be for good or bad in my life? Holy Spirit, lead and guide my life in the way of truth and righteousness. Help me to grow in my capacity to love and serve my neighbor, and not focus upon myself. St. Trien, pray for us. | |
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