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Wednesday, February 3, 2010, St. Blase, St. Ansgar
2 Samuel 24:2, 9-17, Psalm 32:1-2, 5-7, Mark 6:1-6
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DOWN FOR THE COUNT
"Afterward, however, David regretted having numbered the people, and said
to the Lord: 'I have sinned grievously.' " —2 Samuel 24:10
David committed serious sins in his life. For example, he committed
adultery and arranged for the husband of his mistress to be killed. One of
David's worst sins was not so spectacular. Against God's will, David
counted the number of men fit for military duty in Israel and Judah. This
sin resulted in the deaths of seventy thousand people (2 Sm 24:15).
Counting can be a calling from God, but it can also be a sin. For example,
counting the times we've been offended can be a sin against love (see 1
Cor 13:5). Counting money can be a sin of greed. Counting people in your
church, ministry, or prayer group can be a sin of pride. Counting someone
out may be a sin of unforgiveness or arrogance. Even counting our
blessings can be an occasion of comparing ourselves to others.
When we were little children, someone taught us to count. Yet have we ever
learned to count responsibly and not sinfully? Jesus is the divine
Accountant. Let Him audit your books, and take over your life.
Prayer: "Through the intercession of St. Blase, bishop and martyr, may you
be delivered from every ailment of the throat and every other illness."
Promise: "He began to teach in the synagogue in a way that kept His large
audience amazed." —Mk 6:2
Praise: St. Blase, bishop and martyr in Armenia, was known for being one
of the Holy Helpers.
(Lent is approaching. To help you observe Lent more deeply, order our
leaflet, "Lent and the Renewal of Our Baptismal Promises, "or on tape
titled "Baptismal Promises" on audio AV 83-1, AV 83-3, AV 84-1, AV 84-3
or video V-83, V-84.)
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February 1, 2010 through March 31, 2010
†Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of
Cincinnati, August 11, 2009
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