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Tuesday, June 1, 2010, St. Justin
2 Peter 3:12-15, 17-18, Psalm 90:2-4, 10, 14, 16, Mark 12:13-17
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MINT CONDITION?
"Whose likeness...is this?" —Mark 12:16, RSV-CE
We are like coins. The image of God is stamped on us at Baptism. We were
sealed with the Holy Spirit at Confirmation. The image and seal proves to
the world that God owns us.
Like cattle branded with the mark of their owner, people who saw the Roman
coin could tell whose image was on it, and to whom it ultimately belonged.
The Roman coin was stamped with Caesar's image. Therefore, Jesus said it
ultimately belonged to Caesar and should be given to Him. By implication,
Jesus says that we who are stamped with the image and likeness of God (Gn
1:27) must give to God what belongs to Him, our lives (Mk 12:17; 1 Cor
6:19-20). We must reflect God's image to the world and enhance His image
by the quality of our lives offered for Him.
Coins are circulated throughout the world by normal human activity.
Likewise, we who are stamped with God's image are to be in circulation by
going out into the world (Mt 28:19) to be salt and light for Jesus (Mt
5:13, 14). Have we been so worn down that God's image is no longer visible
to a world that unknowingly longs for Him? Or will we be in "mint
condition" for the Lord so that all can see His glory shining in our
lives?
Prayer: Jesus, You are my Wealth (Phil 3:8). I spend my entire life in
Your service. May all who see me praise You (Mt 5:16).
Promise: "What we await are new heavens and a new earth where, according
to His promise, the justice of God will reside." —2 Pt 3:13
Praise: St. Justin, the first Christian apologist of whom we have
writings, took on the likeness of Christ by giving his life for love of
the Father.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.) (Restore
the joy that came when you were stamped and sealed for the Lord. The
retreat "Celebrate the Sacraments with Joy" is July 9th and 10th at our
Discipleship Center. Call 513-373-2397 for information.)
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†Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of
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