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Friday, June 5, 2009, St. Boniface
Tobit 11:5-17, Psalm 146:1-2, 6-10, Mark 12:35-37
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JESUS IS LORD
"David himself addresses Him as 'Lord.' " —Mark 12:37
Demons believe in God (Jas 2:19). In the Gospels, demons address Jesus by
various titles: "Son of God" (Mt 8:29; Lk 4:41), "Holy One of God" (Lk
4:34), "Son of God Most High" (Lk 8:28). However, the demons never address
Jesus by the title "Lord." This is because the title "Lord" means
ownership, and demons have rebelled against being ruled by God. Scripture
says, "No one can say 'Jesus is Lord,' except in the Holy Spirit" (1 Cor
12:3), and demons do not live according to the Spirit of God.
How about us? Are we rebelling against God and not living according to the
Holy Spirit? Are we any better than the demons? If not, we won't be able
to stomach the prospect of addressing Jesus as Lord. Calling Jesus "Lord"
has life-changing ramifications, in particular, obedience to Jesus. Lord
Jesus declares: "None of those who cry out, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the
kingdom of God, but only the one who does the will of My Father in heaven"
(Mt 7:21). "Lord" is a serious word.
The next time you attend Mass, count the number of times you hear the word
"Lord" spoken in reference to Jesus. This is a profession of reality and a
declaration of joyful submission to Lord Jesus. Jesus really and truly is
Lord, that is, He is our Owner (see 1 Cor 6:19-20). We owe Lord Jesus
obedience and total allegiance in a world hostile to his lordship (see Lk
19:14). Repent of any refusal to submit to the lordship of Jesus in your
life. Accept Jesus as your Lord.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, at every Mass, whenever we speak the word "Lord," may
we gratefully submit every facet of our lives to Your lordship. "Lord,
hear our prayer."
Promise: "The Lord gives sight to the blind." —Ps 146:8
Praise: St. Boniface worked tirelessly to uproot ancient superstitions of
the early German people and labored until his death to bring light and
truth. He died with thirty companions for proclaiming the name of the
Lord.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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†Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of
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