 | Daily Bible Reflections
for February 4, 2012 |
|  Dear Lordie,
Be filled with God?s joy this Saturday.
Praying for you,
Bo Sanchez
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| | CONFESSIONS OF A WORKAHOLIC “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” – Mark 6:31 I once thought that rest was synonymous with doing nothing — and that was bad. That’s because my Lolo Ino, my maternal grandfather, taught me that “an idle mind is the devil’s playground.” He explained that when you don’t have anything to think about, you are likely to do something bad. And so doing nothing was a no-no for him. Every time he was around, I kept busy — reading, doing my homework, dusting our narra sofa even if it was already squeaky, gleaming, shimmering clean. That was good discipline — until I turned out to be a workaholic. Because when I had nothing to do I could hear Lolo Ino drumming the devil line into my ear. Then I heard a talk of lay preacher Bo Sanchez about having a rest. He said resting from work does not mean doing nothing. It means doing something else — going on a trip, having fun with our loved ones, or, as Jesus said in today’s reading, going to a quiet place and, yes, getting some rest. So I have resolved to have a regular rest time. Promise, I am working on it. Cynthia Santiago (cusantiago@gmail.com) REFLECTION: Remember the cliché: Work while you work. Play while you play. That’s the way to be happy and gay. Lord, be with me at my work time and play time. St. Joseph of Leonissa, pray for us. | |
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| | COMPANION | 1st READING Solomon chooses wisdom and the Lord blesses him with it together with wealth and fame. Let us reflect upon our past and examine whether or not we have chosen the humble path when given the opportunity, or if we have chosen the way of fame and wealth. It is very difficult to resist the temptations of wealth and fame, but it is necessary to choose humility if we want to acquire true wisdom, and thus, be able to serve God in righteousness and holiness. 1 Kings 3:4-13 4 Solomon went to Gibeon to sacrifice there, because that was the most renowned high place. Upon its altar Solomon offered a thousand burnt offerings. 5 In Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream at night. God said, “Ask something of me and I will give it to you.” 6 Solomon answered: “You have shown great favor to your servant, my father David, because he behaved faithfully toward you, with justice and an upright heart; and you have continued this great favor toward him, even today, seating a son of his on his throne. 7 O Lord, my God, you have made me, your servant, king to succeed my father David; but I am a mere youth, not knowing at all how to act. 8 I serve you in the midst of the people whom you have chosen, a people so vast that it cannot be numbered or counted. 9 Give your servant, therefore, an understanding heart to judge your people and to distinguish right from wrong. For who is able to govern this vast people of yours?” 10 The Lord was pleased that Solomon made this request. 11 So God said to him: “Because you have asked for this — not for a long life for yourself, nor for riches, nor for the life of your enemies, but for understanding so that you may know what is right — 12 I do as you requested. I give you a heart so wise and understanding that there has never been anyone like you up to now, and after you there will come no one to equal you. 13 In addition, I give you what you have not asked for, such riches and glory that among kings there is not your like. P S A L M Psalm 119:9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 R: Lord, teach me your statutes. 9 How shall a young man be faultless in his way? By keeping to your words. (R) 10 With all my heart I seek you; let me not stray from your commands. (R) 11 Within my heart I treasure your promise, that I may not sin against you. (R) 12 Blessed are you, O Lord; teach me your statutes. (R) 13 With my lips I declare all the ordinances of your mouth. (R) 14 In the way of your decrees I rejoice, as much as in all riches. GOSPEL Being a prayerful person is essential if we want to know and do God’s will. It is essential if we want to grow in holiness and be an example for others to follow. Jesus retires to a lonely place for prayer in order to be strengthened from within by God, His Father. If it was necessary for Him, then it will be necessary for us. Let us not be afraid to show that we know we are dependent on God for our strength and courage. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord; I know them, and they follow me. Mark 6:30-34 30 The Apostles gathered together with Jesus and reported all they had done and taught. 31 He said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” People were coming and going in great numbers, and they had no opportunity even to eat. 32 So they went off in the boat by themselves to a deserted place. 33 People saw them leaving and many came to know about it. They hastened there on foot from all the towns and arrived at the place before them. 34 When Jesus disembarked and saw the vast crowd, his heart was moved with pity for them, for they were like sheep without a shepherd; and he began to teach them many things. 1st READING 2nd READING think: Let us not be afraid to show that we know we are dependent on God for our strength and courage. 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 Acts 25-28 GOSPEL PSALM TODAY’S BLESSING LIST | |
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| | SABBATH | ABOVE ALL, A DISCERNING HEART Imagine no less than God Himself, offering to grant you anything you ask. What a privilege! Sky’s the limit — and remember, God is more powerful and generous than any genie fulfilling your wishes. This is exactly the situation with Solomon in today’s First Reading. He didn’t ask God at all “for long life for [him]self, nor for riches, nor for the life of [his] enemies.” Instead, he asked God for “an understanding heart to judge [his] people and to distinguish right from wrong,” adding a comment on the difficulty of governing the Israelites as his reason for such a request. Solomon’s entreaty pleased God. He said to him, “I do as you requested. I give you a heart so wise and understanding that there has never been anyone like you up to now, and after you there will come no one to equal you.” God even added a bonus: “In addition, I give you what you have not asked for, such riches and glory that among kings there is not your like.” If we were Solomon, what would we have asked from God? To emphasize further the value and importance of a discerning heart over riches and longevity, Jesus in today’s Gospel exemplifies it. Despite a hectic and tiring schedule, He still could muster enough compassion and care for the weary crowds, so as to minister to them even more. If we were in such a situation, we probably would have easily blown our top in anger and annoyance. But Jesus has a heart that is so perceptive and sympathetic. Despite His weariness, He still saw the crowds as deserving of His care, “for they were like sheep without a shepherd.” King Solomon was also a selfless shepherd, preferring to be kind-hearted and just towards his people. We perhaps are more like the weary sheep who would endlessly seek Jesus for healing and consolation. But thank God there are still persons who are like extensions or instruments of God for us, persons who do not seek their own glory but our benefit instead. Fr. Martin Macasaet, SDB REFLECTION QUESTION: What do you need from Jesus at this point in your life? Lord Jesus, I place my needs at Your feet. You know which ones would be best for me — grant them as You please. | |
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