In today's reading although Jesus is still with Nicodemus, our Gospel writer almost seems to be reflecting of Jesus's mission and purpose for clarification. "God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish, but have eternal life." Jn 3:16
The Son is co-equal to the Father as part of the Holy Trinity. As the only-begotten Son, he is eternally loved. So are we because of the Father loves us enough to send us his Son to die for us that we might have eternal life.
There is nothing that can hold back God's love for us. Even in our first reading for today God sends his angels to free the disciples of the Son so that they can continue to teach the multitudes about His infinite love and mercy.
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Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Saturday, February 6, 2016
Mark 6: 30-34
readings for today (http://usccb.org/bible/readings/020616.cfm)
Jesus tries to impart that after we go out and give forth, then it is time to withdraw, recount for ourselves and to God what we have done. then we take a step back in order to spend sometimes being nourished by Him who has sent us into the world, by his Word, and his Spirit. This mimics the spiritual life in each of us.
Sometimes though, as Jesus shows us, we need to continue to sacrifice of ourselves as he and the Apostles did when they came to the shore of the once deserted place and the crowds waited for them. Yes, it is good to reflect and take that step back to re-center and focus again on God's mission for us, but we must also be present to others when their needs are greater than our own, whether or not we can help, being present recognized the dignity of the human person and the face of God within them. Jesus had plans for the disciples, but these people who came to him had been known to God before they were in the womb. Perhaps he knew they would meet them, or perhaps the call the heard within their hearts was so great, they felt they needed to be close to him, to be in communion with him. Blessed are those who are meek and humble, theirs is the Kingdom of God.
Jesus tries to impart that after we go out and give forth, then it is time to withdraw, recount for ourselves and to God what we have done. then we take a step back in order to spend sometimes being nourished by Him who has sent us into the world, by his Word, and his Spirit. This mimics the spiritual life in each of us.
Sometimes though, as Jesus shows us, we need to continue to sacrifice of ourselves as he and the Apostles did when they came to the shore of the once deserted place and the crowds waited for them. Yes, it is good to reflect and take that step back to re-center and focus again on God's mission for us, but we must also be present to others when their needs are greater than our own, whether or not we can help, being present recognized the dignity of the human person and the face of God within them. Jesus had plans for the disciples, but these people who came to him had been known to God before they were in the womb. Perhaps he knew they would meet them, or perhaps the call the heard within their hearts was so great, they felt they needed to be close to him, to be in communion with him. Blessed are those who are meek and humble, theirs is the Kingdom of God.
Monday, January 25, 2016
Mark 16: 15-18 Go Out to All the World
In today's Gospel we hear Jesus tell the eleven, "Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature." Several Christian sects do this very well. Frequently we identify Jehovah's Witnesses in groups canvassing neighborhoods, or Mormons on their mission wearing their slacks and pressed white shirts usually on bicycles, both sects knocking on doors to spread the Good News.
What about Catholics? In our Creed we affirm that we are "One, holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church." This means that we as Catholics are likewise being sent out into the world to bring the world into communion with God. Christ was sent by God. He tells us "As the Father has sent me, so I send you." (John 20:21) He gave us the Holy Spirit to be with us and help us as we are sent out to spread that Good News. As Catholics we are not confined to knocking on doors. Instead we are reminded that the Good News is a path, a way of life we are to follow. Let every action and word, though seemingly unimportant, be made part of your apostolic mission so that your very life becomes a living example of the Good News lived and example to others. Saint Paul was a living example of how to do this. Today we celebrate his conversion experience. Let him be our guide in sharing the good news by our very lives.
What about Catholics? In our Creed we affirm that we are "One, holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church." This means that we as Catholics are likewise being sent out into the world to bring the world into communion with God. Christ was sent by God. He tells us "As the Father has sent me, so I send you." (John 20:21) He gave us the Holy Spirit to be with us and help us as we are sent out to spread that Good News. As Catholics we are not confined to knocking on doors. Instead we are reminded that the Good News is a path, a way of life we are to follow. Let every action and word, though seemingly unimportant, be made part of your apostolic mission so that your very life becomes a living example of the Good News lived and example to others. Saint Paul was a living example of how to do this. Today we celebrate his conversion experience. Let him be our guide in sharing the good news by our very lives.
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