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Wednesday, June 19, 2013, St. Romuald
2 Corinthians 9:6-11, Psalm 112:1-4, 9, Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18
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THE HARVEST-MASTER
"He Who supplies seed for the sower and bread for the eater will provide in abundance; He will multiply the seed you sow and increase your generous yield." -2 Corinthians 9:10
The Lord loves us so much that He wants us to reap a great harvest. The Lord has revealed much to us about harvesting. If we listen, we will reap many great harvests. To reap the harvest of salvation and justice, we must:
* sow bountifully by almsgiving (2 Cor 9:6),
* "sow in tears" of repentance and love (Ps 126:5),
* sow in peace and cultivate peace (Jas 3:18),
* sow secretly, and God the Father will give us a rewarding harvest (Mt 6:4, 6, 18),
* not "sow the wind" of sin and idolatry, for we then "shall reap the whirlwind" (Hos 8:7),
* sow justice to "reap the fruit of piety" (Hos 10:12), and
* do the will of the Father and thereby reap the harvest of eternal life (Jn 4:34, 36).
We reap bountifully when we are not only sowers and harvesters but also seeds. We reap the harvest of eternal life when we are like the grain of wheat which "falls to the earth and dies" to itself (Jn 12:24). The harvests are bountiful on the land watered by the living waters of the Holy Spirit, sprinkled with the blood of our crucified Savior, and cultivated by Christians with their hands firmly on the gospel plow (see Lk 9:62). Listen to the Harvest-Master (see Mt 9:38) and reap accordingly.
Prayer: Father, thank You for teaching us so much about harvesting so that we can receive so many great harvests.
Promise: "In that way no one can see you are fasting but your Father Who is hidden; and your Father Who sees what is hidden will repay you." -Mt 6:18
Praise: St. Romuald fought spiritual enemies with persistence and prayer. His example led his father from being a murderer to being a monk.
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Tuesday, June 18, 2013
SHOW ME THE MONEY - One Bread, One Body, 6/18/2013
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
2 Corinthians 8:1-9, Psalm 146:2, 5-9, Matthew 5:43-48
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/061813.cfm
SHOW ME THE MONEY
"I am...simply testing your generous love against the concern which others show." -2 Corinthians 8:8
St. Paul organized a collection among the churches of Asia Minor for the starving Christians of Jerusalem. When visiting these churches, Paul publicized the generosity of the poor Macedonian church to spur his hearers to also give generously (see 2 Cor 8:1-4, 8, 24; 9:2-5; 11:9). Paul knew that generous giving reflects the inner trust a person has in God and shows to others "the proof of [their] love" (2 Cor 8:24; Phil 4:15-17).
Though Jesus tells us to keep our deeds of mercy secret (Mt 6:2-4), Paul challenged churches to grow in generosity. Paul wanted his flock to give openly, "for all the churches to see" (2 Cor 8:24). He was "concerned not only for God's approval but also for the good esteem of men" (2 Cor 8:21). Paul was not trying to encourage competition, but rather fraternal generosity.
Paul's public disclosures about the generous giving of other churches resulted in an increase of zeal among Paul's hearers to give generously (see 2 Cor 9:2). He also warned the Corinthian church that he might send along some members of the Macedonian church to observe their collection (2 Cor 9:4). This would give tangible evidence to the Macedonians whether or not the Corinthians had any "trust" in God (2 Cor 9:4).
We might cringe at Paul's appeals. But he would cringe even more at our modern fund-raising methods. The Church in America often raises money with appeals to gambling, games of chance, and sales of alcohol. Paul used preaching, teaching, and an appeal to personal and communal accountability. Guess whose methods resulted in an increase of both generosity and faith?
Prayer: Father, may my money scream: "In God I trust."
Promise: "[Jesus] made Himself poor though He was rich, so that you might become rich by His poverty." -2 Cor 8:9
Praise: Brenda practices giving gifts to others anonymously.
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2 Corinthians 8:1-9, Psalm 146:2, 5-9, Matthew 5:43-48
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SHOW ME THE MONEY
"I am...simply testing your generous love against the concern which others show." -2 Corinthians 8:8
St. Paul organized a collection among the churches of Asia Minor for the starving Christians of Jerusalem. When visiting these churches, Paul publicized the generosity of the poor Macedonian church to spur his hearers to also give generously (see 2 Cor 8:1-4, 8, 24; 9:2-5; 11:9). Paul knew that generous giving reflects the inner trust a person has in God and shows to others "the proof of [their] love" (2 Cor 8:24; Phil 4:15-17).
Though Jesus tells us to keep our deeds of mercy secret (Mt 6:2-4), Paul challenged churches to grow in generosity. Paul wanted his flock to give openly, "for all the churches to see" (2 Cor 8:24). He was "concerned not only for God's approval but also for the good esteem of men" (2 Cor 8:21). Paul was not trying to encourage competition, but rather fraternal generosity.
Paul's public disclosures about the generous giving of other churches resulted in an increase of zeal among Paul's hearers to give generously (see 2 Cor 9:2). He also warned the Corinthian church that he might send along some members of the Macedonian church to observe their collection (2 Cor 9:4). This would give tangible evidence to the Macedonians whether or not the Corinthians had any "trust" in God (2 Cor 9:4).
We might cringe at Paul's appeals. But he would cringe even more at our modern fund-raising methods. The Church in America often raises money with appeals to gambling, games of chance, and sales of alcohol. Paul used preaching, teaching, and an appeal to personal and communal accountability. Guess whose methods resulted in an increase of both generosity and faith?
Prayer: Father, may my money scream: "In God I trust."
Promise: "[Jesus] made Himself poor though He was rich, so that you might become rich by His poverty." -2 Cor 8:9
Praise: Brenda practices giving gifts to others anonymously.
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Monday, June 17, 2013
HEALING MERCIES - One Bread, One Body, 6/17/2013
Monday, June 17, 2013
2 Corinthians 6:1-10, Psalm 98:1-4, Matthew 5:38-42
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HEALING MERCIES
Jesus said: "You have heard the commandment, 'An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.' But what I say to you is: offer no resistance to injury." -Matthew 5:38-39
In one of his talks, Pope John Paul II remarked that there seemed to have been fewer healings at Lourdes, the major healing center of the world. He thought that this might have indicated fewer healings in general throughout the world. The pope realized the difficulty in knowing how many are healed. However, let us assume that the pope's observation was correct. Why may there be fewer healings?
* Healings, especially for Christians, are often based on faith (e.g. Mt 9:22). Possibly our faith is weak.
* Healings accompany the proclamation of God's word (see Mk 16:15-18). Our lack of evangelization may limit the opportunities for healing.
* The Lord uses medical technology to heal. However, many don't realize that the Lord, not the technology, does the healing.
* No one deserves healing. The Lord heals us in His mercy. Mercy is given especially to the merciful (see Mt 5:7). However, our culture of death is unforgiving and often merciless. Most people, even Catholics, still believe in "an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth" (see Mt 5:38). We want our rights, even if the price is to execute a few criminals. "Should a man nourish anger against his fellows and expect healing from the Lord?" (Sir 28:3) Will God give His healing mercies to the merciless?
Prayer: Father, may I want my worst enemy to be blessed, loved, healed, and saved.
Promise: " 'In an acceptable time I have heard you; on a day of salvation I have helped you.' Now is the acceptable time! Now is the day of salvation!" -2 Cor 6:2
Praise: Praying for healing for his son, Grant saw the fever leave as he trusted God.
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2 Corinthians 6:1-10, Psalm 98:1-4, Matthew 5:38-42
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HEALING MERCIES
Jesus said: "You have heard the commandment, 'An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.' But what I say to you is: offer no resistance to injury." -Matthew 5:38-39
In one of his talks, Pope John Paul II remarked that there seemed to have been fewer healings at Lourdes, the major healing center of the world. He thought that this might have indicated fewer healings in general throughout the world. The pope realized the difficulty in knowing how many are healed. However, let us assume that the pope's observation was correct. Why may there be fewer healings?
* Healings, especially for Christians, are often based on faith (e.g. Mt 9:22). Possibly our faith is weak.
* Healings accompany the proclamation of God's word (see Mk 16:15-18). Our lack of evangelization may limit the opportunities for healing.
* The Lord uses medical technology to heal. However, many don't realize that the Lord, not the technology, does the healing.
* No one deserves healing. The Lord heals us in His mercy. Mercy is given especially to the merciful (see Mt 5:7). However, our culture of death is unforgiving and often merciless. Most people, even Catholics, still believe in "an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth" (see Mt 5:38). We want our rights, even if the price is to execute a few criminals. "Should a man nourish anger against his fellows and expect healing from the Lord?" (Sir 28:3) Will God give His healing mercies to the merciless?
Prayer: Father, may I want my worst enemy to be blessed, loved, healed, and saved.
Promise: " 'In an acceptable time I have heard you; on a day of salvation I have helped you.' Now is the acceptable time! Now is the day of salvation!" -2 Cor 6:2
Praise: Praying for healing for his son, Grant saw the fever leave as he trusted God.
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Sunday, June 16, 2013
SIN-SENSITIVE - One Bread, One Body, 6/16/2013
Sunday, June 16, 2013, 11th Sunday Ordinary Time
2 Samuel 12:7-10, 13, Galatians 2:16, 19-21, Psalm 32:1-2, 5, 7, 11, Luke 7:36-8:3
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SIN-SENSITIVE
"Little is forgiven the one whose love is small." -Luke 7:47
All great saints seem to have so many sins, not because they're great sinners, but because they're great lovers. We all commit many sins, but some are aware of it, while others are not. Love makes a person sin-sensitive. The more we love God, the less sins we commit, but the more we are aware of sins. "I tell you, that is why her many sins are forgiven - because of her great love" (Lk 7:47).
As long as Christianity is perceived to be a rule book, a moral code, or a theology, we are not aware of many sins. However, when it is a personal relationship with a living Savior, then every moment or circumstance is an opportunity for love or a sinful rejection of love. For example, Nathan reminded David that the Lord anointed, rescued, and blessed him. Then he brought up David's sin. Conscious of God's love, David confessed: "I have sinned against the Lord" (2 Sm 12:13).
Think about how much Jesus loves you. He really died and suffered for you. Count your blessings. As love wells up in you, you suddenly notice that you haven't thought of God for three hours, didn't say anything about Him at lunch, let fear stifle the Spirit at work. You have sinned; you have been insensitive to His love and constant presence. Ask Jesus to pour out His love in your heart (see Rm 5:5). Then repent.
Prayer: Father, may Your love sensitize me.
Promise: "I have been crucified with Christ, and the life I live now is not my own; Christ is living in me. I still live my human life, but it is a life of faith in the Son of God, Who loved me and gave Himself for me." -Gal 2:19-20
Praise: Praise You, risen Jesus! You live in us, and we live in You (Jn 6:56; 17:23). Glory be to You forever!
(For a related teaching, order our tape, Effects of Sin, "on audio AV 81-3 or video V-81.)
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2 Samuel 12:7-10, 13, Galatians 2:16, 19-21, Psalm 32:1-2, 5, 7, 11, Luke 7:36-8:3
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SIN-SENSITIVE
"Little is forgiven the one whose love is small." -Luke 7:47
All great saints seem to have so many sins, not because they're great sinners, but because they're great lovers. We all commit many sins, but some are aware of it, while others are not. Love makes a person sin-sensitive. The more we love God, the less sins we commit, but the more we are aware of sins. "I tell you, that is why her many sins are forgiven - because of her great love" (Lk 7:47).
As long as Christianity is perceived to be a rule book, a moral code, or a theology, we are not aware of many sins. However, when it is a personal relationship with a living Savior, then every moment or circumstance is an opportunity for love or a sinful rejection of love. For example, Nathan reminded David that the Lord anointed, rescued, and blessed him. Then he brought up David's sin. Conscious of God's love, David confessed: "I have sinned against the Lord" (2 Sm 12:13).
Think about how much Jesus loves you. He really died and suffered for you. Count your blessings. As love wells up in you, you suddenly notice that you haven't thought of God for three hours, didn't say anything about Him at lunch, let fear stifle the Spirit at work. You have sinned; you have been insensitive to His love and constant presence. Ask Jesus to pour out His love in your heart (see Rm 5:5). Then repent.
Prayer: Father, may Your love sensitize me.
Promise: "I have been crucified with Christ, and the life I live now is not my own; Christ is living in me. I still live my human life, but it is a life of faith in the Son of God, Who loved me and gave Himself for me." -Gal 2:19-20
Praise: Praise You, risen Jesus! You live in us, and we live in You (Jn 6:56; 17:23). Glory be to You forever!
(For a related teaching, order our tape, Effects of Sin, "on audio AV 81-3 or video V-81.)
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Saturday, June 15, 2013
DYING TO LIVE - One Bread, One Body, 6/15/2013
Saturday, June 15, 2013
2 Corinthians 5:14-21, Psalm 103:1-4, 9-12, Matthew 5:33-37
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DYING TO LIVE
"The love of Christ impels us who have reached the conviction that since one died for all, all died." -2 Corinthians 5:14
We Christians have reached the conviction that, because of Jesus' death and our appropriation of His death by Baptism and faith, we have died. We "have been crucified with Christ" (Gal 2:19). "After all," we "have died!" (Col 3:3) Because we are dead, "baptized into [Christ's] death" (Rm 6:3), we see life differently. We live no longer for ourselves but for Him (2 Cor 5:15). The life we live now is not our own; Christ is living in us. We still live our human lives, but they are lives of faith in Jesus (see Gal 2:20).
We haven't died physically, but our motivations, priorities, desires, reactions, and attitudes are so different that clearly our old nature has been drowned in the waters of Baptism. The Lord has given us a new birth. We can't be born again until we have died to our old life. We can't be new until the old is dead. We can't rise from the dead until we are dead. We have reached the conviction that death precedes life and in Jesus' death we all can die in order to live with Him. Alleluia!
Prayer: Jesus, may Your saving death be the center and preoccupation of my life.
Promise: "Say, 'Yes' when you mean 'Yes' and 'No' when you mean 'No.' Anything beyond that is from the evil one." -Mt 5:37
Praise: Warren, a family physician, repented of prescribing abortifacient birth-control pills.
(To grow in dying to live in Christ, read the Bible daily. For encouragement, order any or all of these audio or video tapes: "Ignorance of Scripture is Ignorance of Christ", AV 82-1, V-82, "How to Pray the Bible" on audio AV 82-3 or on video V-82, "How to Read the Bible" on audio AV 46-3 or on video V-46, "Principles of Bible Interpretation", audio AV 79-1, video V-79, "Biblical Counseling", audio AV 13A-1, AV 13A-3, AV 13B-1 or on video starting with V-13A.)
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2 Corinthians 5:14-21, Psalm 103:1-4, 9-12, Matthew 5:33-37
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DYING TO LIVE
"The love of Christ impels us who have reached the conviction that since one died for all, all died." -2 Corinthians 5:14
We Christians have reached the conviction that, because of Jesus' death and our appropriation of His death by Baptism and faith, we have died. We "have been crucified with Christ" (Gal 2:19). "After all," we "have died!" (Col 3:3) Because we are dead, "baptized into [Christ's] death" (Rm 6:3), we see life differently. We live no longer for ourselves but for Him (2 Cor 5:15). The life we live now is not our own; Christ is living in us. We still live our human lives, but they are lives of faith in Jesus (see Gal 2:20).
We haven't died physically, but our motivations, priorities, desires, reactions, and attitudes are so different that clearly our old nature has been drowned in the waters of Baptism. The Lord has given us a new birth. We can't be born again until we have died to our old life. We can't be new until the old is dead. We can't rise from the dead until we are dead. We have reached the conviction that death precedes life and in Jesus' death we all can die in order to live with Him. Alleluia!
Prayer: Jesus, may Your saving death be the center and preoccupation of my life.
Promise: "Say, 'Yes' when you mean 'Yes' and 'No' when you mean 'No.' Anything beyond that is from the evil one." -Mt 5:37
Praise: Warren, a family physician, repented of prescribing abortifacient birth-control pills.
(To grow in dying to live in Christ, read the Bible daily. For encouragement, order any or all of these audio or video tapes: "Ignorance of Scripture is Ignorance of Christ", AV 82-1, V-82, "How to Pray the Bible" on audio AV 82-3 or on video V-82, "How to Read the Bible" on audio AV 46-3 or on video V-46, "Principles of Bible Interpretation", audio AV 79-1, video V-79, "Biblical Counseling", audio AV 13A-1, AV 13A-3, AV 13B-1 or on video starting with V-13A.)
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Friday, June 14, 2013
SUMMER AND SEX - One Bread, One Body, 6/14/2013
Friday, June 14, 2013
2 Corinthians 4:7-15, Psalm 116:10-11, 15-18, Matthew 5:27-32
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SUMMER AND SEX
"If your right eye is your trouble, gouge it out and throw it away! Better to lose part of your body than to have it all cast into Gehenna." -Matthew 5:29
Here we are at the beginning of summer. Men and women are walking around half-clothed, hoping to get a tan, adoring the sun-god rather than the Son of God. It's almost impossible to find a movie or even a TV program without nudity displayed. On top of this, newspapers, magazines, and the Internet constantly try to exploit us by arousing our sexual desires. In the midst of this modern-day Sodom and Gomorrah, Jesus proclaims and commands: "What I say to you is: anyone who looks lustfully at a woman has already committed adultery with her in his thoughts" (Mt 5:28).
Thanks be to Jesus for telling us the truth that refreshes and frees. It's so good to know that we aren't just animals, true love can be found, sexuality can be redeemed, and we don't have to feel "dirty," degraded, and defeated.
Jesus knows we are weak, especially in the area of sexual temptation. However, He is strong. We are earthen vessels, but He is the Treasure within the temples of our bodies (see 2 Cor 4:7). We have sinned, but He has taken all our sins to the cross and washed us clean in His blood (see Rv 7:14).
Thank You, Jesus, for breaking the chains of sexual bondage, raising our bodies from the death of sexual sin, and making us pure as You are pure (1 Jn 3:3).
Prayer: Jesus, may I die rather than sin.
Promise: "Indeed, everything is ordered to your benefit, so that the grace bestowed in abundance may bring greater glory to God because they who give thanks are many." -2 Cor 4:15
Praise: In her RCIA team, Jenny speaks the truth about sexual purity.
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2 Corinthians 4:7-15, Psalm 116:10-11, 15-18, Matthew 5:27-32
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SUMMER AND SEX
"If your right eye is your trouble, gouge it out and throw it away! Better to lose part of your body than to have it all cast into Gehenna." -Matthew 5:29
Here we are at the beginning of summer. Men and women are walking around half-clothed, hoping to get a tan, adoring the sun-god rather than the Son of God. It's almost impossible to find a movie or even a TV program without nudity displayed. On top of this, newspapers, magazines, and the Internet constantly try to exploit us by arousing our sexual desires. In the midst of this modern-day Sodom and Gomorrah, Jesus proclaims and commands: "What I say to you is: anyone who looks lustfully at a woman has already committed adultery with her in his thoughts" (Mt 5:28).
Thanks be to Jesus for telling us the truth that refreshes and frees. It's so good to know that we aren't just animals, true love can be found, sexuality can be redeemed, and we don't have to feel "dirty," degraded, and defeated.
Jesus knows we are weak, especially in the area of sexual temptation. However, He is strong. We are earthen vessels, but He is the Treasure within the temples of our bodies (see 2 Cor 4:7). We have sinned, but He has taken all our sins to the cross and washed us clean in His blood (see Rv 7:14).
Thank You, Jesus, for breaking the chains of sexual bondage, raising our bodies from the death of sexual sin, and making us pure as You are pure (1 Jn 3:3).
Prayer: Jesus, may I die rather than sin.
Promise: "Indeed, everything is ordered to your benefit, so that the grace bestowed in abundance may bring greater glory to God because they who give thanks are many." -2 Cor 4:15
Praise: In her RCIA team, Jenny speaks the truth about sexual purity.
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Thursday, June 13, 2013
HIS BURDEN IS LIGHT (Mt 11:30) - One Bread, One Body, 6/13/2013
Thursday, June 13, 2013, St. Anthony of Padua
2 Corinthians 3:15-4:1, 3-6, Psalm 85:9-14, Matthew 5:20-26
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HIS BURDEN IS LIGHT (Mt 11:30)
"All of us, gazing on the Lord's glory with unveiled faces, are being transformed from glory to glory into His very image by the Lord Who is the Spirit." -2 Corinthians 3:18
The biblical word "glory" can be translated as "weight," for example, a covering heavy enough to be felt. The Israelites sang of the Lord: "He has covered Himself in glory" (Ex 15:1, JB).
As we bask in the Lord's glory and worship Him "with unveiled faces," for example, in eucharistic adoration, we are clothed in God's light (2 Cor 3:18; 4:6). We are covered with the weight of God's glory, as was Moses (see Ex 33:11; 34:29ff). In this sense, we can say that His burden is light; that is, the weight of His glory which covers us is the light reflecting from the face of God.
Jesus says, "You are the light of the world" (Mt 5:14). He shines in your heart so you will "make known the glory of God shining on the face of Christ" (2 Cor 4:6). Recall when you were "filled with the Holy Spirit" (Acts 2:4), and it was easy to radiate God's love to all. People were attracted to the light of Christ shining from your face (see Is 60:3). You were a "lamp, set aflame and burning bright" for Jesus (Jn 5:35). Eventually the weight, or burden, of glory simply became the weight of always having to be "on" for Jesus. You grew weary under this burden, and looked for relief outside of Jesus. You fell from your early love (see Rv 2:4). You avoided those who had flocked to you for a glimpse of the light of Christ shining through you.
Does this describe you? Have you put your light under a bushel basket? (Mt 5:15) Come to Jesus (Mt 11:28). He loves you! He will refresh you, for His burden is light, that is, the light of glory shining from His face, a light burden to bear (Mt 11:29-30).
Prayer: Jesus, be the Lord of my face. Set my life on fire.
Promise: "The Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." -2 Cor 3:17
Praise: St. Anthony was ready to preach at any time.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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2 Corinthians 3:15-4:1, 3-6, Psalm 85:9-14, Matthew 5:20-26
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/061313.cfm
HIS BURDEN IS LIGHT (Mt 11:30)
"All of us, gazing on the Lord's glory with unveiled faces, are being transformed from glory to glory into His very image by the Lord Who is the Spirit." -2 Corinthians 3:18
The biblical word "glory" can be translated as "weight," for example, a covering heavy enough to be felt. The Israelites sang of the Lord: "He has covered Himself in glory" (Ex 15:1, JB).
As we bask in the Lord's glory and worship Him "with unveiled faces," for example, in eucharistic adoration, we are clothed in God's light (2 Cor 3:18; 4:6). We are covered with the weight of God's glory, as was Moses (see Ex 33:11; 34:29ff). In this sense, we can say that His burden is light; that is, the weight of His glory which covers us is the light reflecting from the face of God.
Jesus says, "You are the light of the world" (Mt 5:14). He shines in your heart so you will "make known the glory of God shining on the face of Christ" (2 Cor 4:6). Recall when you were "filled with the Holy Spirit" (Acts 2:4), and it was easy to radiate God's love to all. People were attracted to the light of Christ shining from your face (see Is 60:3). You were a "lamp, set aflame and burning bright" for Jesus (Jn 5:35). Eventually the weight, or burden, of glory simply became the weight of always having to be "on" for Jesus. You grew weary under this burden, and looked for relief outside of Jesus. You fell from your early love (see Rv 2:4). You avoided those who had flocked to you for a glimpse of the light of Christ shining through you.
Does this describe you? Have you put your light under a bushel basket? (Mt 5:15) Come to Jesus (Mt 11:28). He loves you! He will refresh you, for His burden is light, that is, the light of glory shining from His face, a light burden to bear (Mt 11:29-30).
Prayer: Jesus, be the Lord of my face. Set my life on fire.
Promise: "The Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." -2 Cor 3:17
Praise: St. Anthony was ready to preach at any time.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Rescript: In accord with the "Code of Canon Law", I hereby grant my permission to publish "One Bread, One Body" covering the period from June 1, 2013 through July 31, 2013
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