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| | IN THE EYE OF THE STORM Jesus was in the back of the boat, sleeping with His head on the pillow… and He said to the waves, “Be still!”… and there was great calm. – Mark 4:38, 39 When I was two years old, I got sick of polio. My right foot shrank. During elementary, I used a brace up to my chest. It was difficult. Every time I went to the toilet, I had to remove it. When a screw got lost, I had to be carried. In high school, I startedusing a cane. Goodbye, brace! All my life, I will be living with my physical challenge. This is one of the storms in my life. It has brought me limitations and pain. There are things I want to do that I can’t, like the exercises and games in my P.E. classes or mountain climbing. But God shows me how to appreciate life in spite of this. He turns my storm into a blessing. As I continue to grow in my personal relationship with Him, He leads me out of my shell and helps me accomplish things I have never done before. He uses my handicap to inspire others. In facing my storm, I just had to stay in its eye where I can rest in God and let Jesus say to my waves of challenges, “Be still!” Ma. Luisa A. De la Cruz (theessence_byluisa@yahoo.com) REFLECTION: What kind of storm are you now facing in your life? Are you at peace despite your challenge, trusting that God will bring stillness? Dearest God, increase my faith in You. Despite my challenges in life, may I remain trusting that You will keep me safe and provide for my needs. St. Thomas Aquinas, priest and doctor of the Church, pray for us. | |
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| | COMPANION | 1st READING David is inspired by the story of Nathan to repent of his sin in having Uriah the Hittite murdered. It is important for us to remember that there is always a remedy for sin. God gives us a way out of our sinfulness through repentance and His forgiveness. However, this does not mean that we should be slack in avoiding sin. Just because there is a way out of the hole does not mean that we should allow ourselves to fall into it. We might break our leg or cause unnecessary harm to ourselves or others if we do this. 2 Samuel 12:1-7, 10-17 1 The Lord sent Nathan to David, and when he came to him, Nathan said “Judge this case for me! In a certain town there were two men, one rich, the other poor. 2 The rich man had flocks and herds in great numbers. 3 But the poor man had nothing at all except one little ewe lamb that he had bought. He nourished her, and she grew up with him and his children. She shared the little food he had and drank from his cup and slept in his bosom. She was like a daughter to him. 4 Now, the rich man received a visitor, but he would not take from his own flocks and herds to prepare a meal for the wayfarer who had come to him. Instead he took the poor man’s ewe lamb and made a meal of it for his visitor.” 5 David grew very angry with that man and said to him: “As the Lord lives, the man who has done this merits death! 6 He shall restore the ewe lamb fourfold because he has done this and has had no pity.” 7 Then Nathan said to David: “You are the man! Thus says the Lord God of Israel: 10 ‘The sword shall never depart from your house, because you have despised me and have taken the wife of Uriah to be your wife.’ 11 Thus says the Lord: ‘I will bring evil upon you out of your own house. I will take your wives while you live to see it, and will give them to your neighbor. He shall lie with your wives in broad daylight. 12 You have done this deed in secret, but I will bring it about in the presence of all Israel, and with the sun looking down.’” 13 Then David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” Nathan answered David: “The Lord on his part has forgiven your sin: you shall not die. 14 But since you have utterly spurned the Lord by this deed, the child born to you must surely die.” 15 Then Nathan returned to his house. The Lord struck the child that the wife of Uriah had borne to David, and it became desperately ill. 16 David besought God for the child. He kept a fast, retiring for the night to lie on the ground clothed in sackcloth. 17 The elders of his house stood beside him urging him to rise from the ground; but he would not, nor would he take food with them. P S A L M 1st READING 2nd READING GOSPEL PSALM TODAY’S Psalm 51:12-13, 14-15, 16-17 R: Create a clean heart in me, O God. 10 [12] A clean heart create for me, O God, and a steadfast spirit renew within me. 11 [13] Cast me not out from your presence, and your Holy Spirit take not from me. (R) 12 [14] Give me back the joy of your salvation, and a willing spirit sustain in me. 13 [15] I will teach transgressors your ways, and sinners shall return to you. (R) 14 [16] Free me from blood guilt, O God, my saving God; then my tongue shall revel in your justice. 15 [17] O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth shall proclaim your praise. (R) GOSPEL There will be numerous storms in our lives as we follow Jesus. This does not mean He has abandoned us, just that the path of righteousness has its difficult moments. We will never be able to fully understand the wisdom of God. One of the greatest theologians of all time, St. Thomas Aquinas, whose feast it is today, was reported to have regarded all his writings and theology as “straw” in comparison to knowing the gift of salvation. That is, holiness is not dependent upon how smart we are but how willing we are to surrender our lives to the Gospel. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, so that everyone who believes in him might have eternal life. Mark 4:35-41 35 On that day, as evening drew on, Jesus said to his disciples: “Let us cross to the other side.” 36 Leaving the crowd, they took Jesus with them in the boat just as he was. And other boats were with him. 37 A violent squall came up and waves were breaking over the boat, so that it was already filling up. 38 Jesus was in the stern, asleep on a cushion. They woke him and said to him, “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?” 39 He woke up, rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Quiet! Be still!” The wind ceased and there was great calm. 40 Then he asked them, “Why are you terrified? Do you not yet have faith?” 41 They were filled with great awe and said to one another, “Who then is this whom even wind and sea obey?” READING 2nd READING GOSPEL PSALM TODAY’S BLESSING think: Holiness is not dependent upon how smart we are but how willing we are to surrender our lives to the Gospel. 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 John 19-21 John 19-21 | |
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| | SABBATH | COMMUNICATING THE TRUTH IN LOVE A family of four was in a car that was cruising on the expressway. The couple had a little argument earlier before they left home and the situation was tense. The husband was driving fast and a little carelessly. The wife notices it and fears for their safety. The wife snaps at the husband and says, “You’re such a reckless driver! You don’t even care for me and our children!” Threatened, the husband will most probably snap back in anger and say, “So you think you can drive better? Why don’t you drive yourself?” But what if the wife says, “I know you’re upset over our argument. Is it distracting you and your driving right now? I’m just nervous and worried, especially that we have our kids with us.” Not threatened at all, the husband will most probably say, “I’m just a little distracted. It’s OK, I’ll be fine, and you and our children as well.” And he pays extra attention to his driving. The first approach is a direct judgment on the other person and usually elicits a defensive, angry reaction. The second approach is not a judgment at all. The wife simply “reported” her own feelings over the situation, which elicited a response, not a reaction. Today’s First Reading is a beautiful model for conflict management. Nathan, sent by God to confront King David over his crime of murder and adultery, made David see and realize the greatness of his sin by means of a parable. In response, David was overcome by remorse and acknowledged his guilt. This led him to compose today’s responsorial psalm, traditionally called the Miserere (Latin for “Have Mercy”). Had Nathan used the first approach above, David would have made life miserable for Nathan. It is always important to communicate the unblemished truth, even when it hurts, but just as important to convey the truth in love. Love allows the incommunicable to be communicable. This has always been the principle the Church has tried to live by. This is why She is also known as Mater et Magistra (Mother and Teacher). She is first a mother before She is a teacher. The Church in Her proclamation never imposes; She proposes. Fr. Joel Jason REFLECTION QUESTION: How do you usually communicate a negative truth? Lord Jesus, You are the Truth. May I be an ardent but gentle proclaimer of Your message of love. Give me the humility to always propose and never impose. Amen! | |
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