This week, oh! Christ, we celebrate the feasts of St's. Simon and Jude,
two apostles who gave up everything to come follow You.
Jesus, help us to realize that it is only in You, that we will ever really
have peace and joy of heart.
Jesus, You are the way, the truth and the life.
Lord, grace us to count everything as not important if the main focus
is not on You.
Lord, help us to live in purity of heart, soul and mind, that we may truly
attain the glory of Your heavenly kingdom when You call us home
to give an accounting of our lives.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday "I MUST DECREASE" (Jn 3:30)
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Jesus "spoke this parable addressed to those who believed in their
own self-righteousness..." -Luke 18:9
The Pharisee's piety was admirable. He tithed ten percent of his
gross income. He fasted two days a week, probably a very severe
fast. How many of us tithe and fast to that extent? However,
St. Luke points out specifically that his "prayer" was directed to
himself, not to God (Lk 18:11, JB, RSV-CE). He compared his virtue
to the standards of other people, not to the standards of God.
The tax collector's piety was not admirable. The tax collectors of
Jesus' time were Jews who worked for the Romans. They routinely
extorted their own people to get a better commission. Perhaps
this was the only time this man had even been to the Temple. But
the tax collector possessed the vision to see his own lowliness
before God. He also avoided comparing himself to other people.
Instead, He compared his own sinful life to the holiness of God,
and took the only sane option available - he cast himself upon
the mercy of God (Lk 18:13).
In today's second reading, St. Paul seems to resemble the
Pharisee more than the tax collector. He "boasts" about how he,
too, has been faithful to God (2 Tm 4:7). However, St. Paul's
comments were a testimony to the Lord's faithfulness rather
than a litany of self-praise meant for God to overhear. Paul gives
credit to God for any good he has done. The Pharisee gives credit
to himself, which is a rejection of God's goodness in his life.
Any good thing in our lives is God's doing (Phil 2:13). "Name
something you have that you have not received," particularly a
spiritual talent or gift. "If, then, you have received it, why are you
boasting as if it were your own?" (1 Cor 4:7)
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"Should not this daughter of Abraham here who has been in the
bondage of Satan for eighteen years have been released from
her shackles on the sabbath?" -Luke 13:16
Tuesday STRENGTH TO SUBMIT
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"Be submissive to one another out of fear of Christ." -Ephesians 5:21, our translation
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I wish to ask for prayer for a job, improve my finances and get me
out a curse put on me and also for my relationship with Rebecca .
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and anguish. Please ask our Lord to help me. Let it be that he allows
me to keep my home, that the modification comes thru, please ask
for his Grace and compassion. I'm alone and very scared, Please
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Pope Benedict XVI, Shepherd of Truth
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Notable quotations from Pope Benedict XVI and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
COME TO WORLD YOUTH DAY
SOLID ROOTS
I encourage you to strengthen your faith in God, the Father of
our Lord Jesus Christ. You are the future of society and of the
Church! ... It is vital to have roots, a solid foundation! This is
particularly true today. Many people have no stable points of
reference on which to build their lives, and so they end up
deeply insecure.
THANK GOD FOR THE CHURCH
Let us always thank the Lord for the gift of the Church, for the
Church helps us to advance securely in the faith that gives us
true life (cf. Jn 20:31).
"GREAT JOY"
... Once again I invite you to attend World Youth Day in Madrid.
I await each of you with great joy. Jesus Christ wishes to
make you firm in faith through the Church.
(Source: Message for 26th World Youth Day, issued 8/6/2010)
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