Saturday, 30 September 2017

As you rise: Memorial of Saint Jerome, P.D., (30th September, 2017).


Homily (Reflection) for the Memorial of Saint Jerome, P.D., (30th September, 2017) on the Gospel and the Memorial
(Saturday of the Twenty-Fifth Week in Ordinary Time (I))
 
Zech 2:5-9.14-15;
Jer 31:10-13. (R. v.10);
Lk 9:43-45.

Saint Jerome (c.  347 – 30th September 420) was a presbyter, confessor, theologian and historian. He was born at Stridon, a village near Emona on the border of Dalmatia and Pannonia. Jerome is best known for his translation of most of the Bible into Latin (the Vulgate), and his commentaries on the Gospels. He was known for his teachings on Christian moral life, especially to those living in cosmopolitan centres such as Rome. In many cases, he focused his attention to the lives of women and identified how a woman devoted to Jesus should live her life. He is recognised as a Saint and Doctor of the Church by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, the Lutheran Church, and the Anglican Communion.[1]
Topic: As you rise.
Jesus came into the world to save the world, cf. Jn 3:17. 12:47. In the words of Saint Paul, “...Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners” (1Tim 1:15). This mission He was to accomplish through His death on the cross, cf. Rom 5:10; Eph 2:16.
In today’s gospel, “While everyone was amazed at all that he [Jesus] was doing, he said to his disciples, ‘Let these words sink into your ears: The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into human hands.’” In other words, asking them to concentrate on the mission.
We are in this world for a mission. But the tendency of forgetting our mission seems to rise as we rise. We are admonished, “You shall remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth” (Deut 8:18a). The Psalmist warns, “...if riches increase, set not your heart on them” (Ps 62:10). This is because, “...the wise die, the fool and the stupid alike must perish and leave their wealth to others” (Ps 49:10). Note, “He who loves money will not be satisfied with money; nor he who loves wealth, with gain” (Eccl 5:10).
Every increment comes with corresponding responsibility, cf. Eccl 5:11. However, not all who do everything possible to rise are ready for the corresponding responsibility. As you rise, do not lose your mission because it is based on the fulfilment of your mission that you shall be rewarded. We celebrate Saint Jerome because he fulfilled his responsibilities. How far do you fulfil yours?
Bible Reading: Ps 49:1-20. 52:1-9.
Thought for today: Every level has corresponding responsibility.
Let us pray: Lord, assist us in fulfilling all you required of us – Amen.
Saint Jerome – Pray for us.
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Friday, 29 September 2017

Angels of God: Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels (29th September, 2017).


Homily (Reflection) for the Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels (29th September, 2017) on the Gospel and the Feast
 
Dan 7:9-10.13-14 or Rev 12:7-12;
Ps 137:1-5. (R. v.1);
Jn 1:47-51.

The Sacred Scriptures revealed the proper names of only three Angels: Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael. The title “Archangel” is given only to Saint Michael, but the sacred tradition and the liturgy of the Church attribute the same title to Saint Gabriel and Saint Raphael. These are spoken of as Archangels simply because they were entrusted with extraordinary missions.
Michael means “Who is as God?” His name is a battle cry; both shield and weapon in the struggle, and an eternal trophy of victory. The name of Archangel Michael first appeared in the prophet Daniel, cf. Dan 10:13. He also appeared in Dan 10:21. 12:1; Jude 1:9, and Rev 12:7.
The name Gabriel means “Man of God” or “Strength of God”. Gabriel announced the coming of Saint John the Baptist, cf. Lk 1:11-19. He also announced to the Blessed Virgin Mary that she would conceive of the Holy Spirit, cf. Lk 1:26-37.
Raphael means “God heals,” or the “Divine healer.” In the book of Tobit chapters 5 through 12, Raphael was of immense help especially to Tobit, Tobias, and Sarah. He acted in human form, cf. Tob 5:5-14; Heb 13:2.[1]
Topic: Angels of God.
In today’s gospel, when Jesus described Nathaniel as “an Israelite in whom there is no deceit,” he queried, “Where did you get to know me?” Jesus told him that He saw him under the fig tree before Philip called him. Nathaniel replied, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!” And Jesus said to him,
Do you believe because I told you that I saw you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than these.... Very truly, I tell you, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man.
As we celebrate the Archangels, it is important to understand the name angel in a broader sense. One can be certain that the name refers to a spirit who is God’s servant in heaven if it is qualified or based on the circumstances, cf. Gen 28:12. 32:1; Ps 91:11; Lk 12:8.
We often think of angels only as spirits who are God’s servants in heaven. However, the bible tells us that it refers to much more. The book of Revelation reveals that the devil has his own angels, cf. Rev 12:7.
Jesus said that those who are considered worthy of a place in heave are like angels and are children of God, cf. Lk 20:35-36. Angels of God are spirits in the divine service, sent to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation, cf. Heb 1:14.
Angels of God are our friends and our companions on our journey. We can call on them for assistance. The Psalmist wrote, “He has given his angels charge over you to guard you in all your ways” (Ps 91:11). So, we can invoke them whenever we need divine assistance. More also, we are to be angels of God to others.
Bible Reading: Ps 91:1-16.
Thought for today: You are an angel.
Let us pray: Lord, as we celebrate your archangels, Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, help us to be true servants of yours – Amen.
Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael – Pray for us.
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Thursday, 28 September 2017

Hurt not: Thursday of the Twenty-Fifth Week in Ordinary Time (I) (28th September, 2017).


Homily (Reflection) for Thursday of the Twenty-Fifth Week in Ordinary Time (I) (28th September, 2017) on the Gospel
 
Hag 1:1-8;
Ps 149:1-6.9. (R.v.4);
Lk 9:7-9.
Topic: Hurt not.
When Herod heard about Jesus, he was perplexed because some said that John had been raised from the dead. Herod wondered because he beheaded John.
The book of Proverbs reads, “The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good” (Prov 15:3). And He will repay everyone according to their deeds, cf. Matt 16:27; Rev 22:12.
Herod’s worry confirmed God’s words, “There is no peace...for the wicked” (Is 48:22; cf. Is 57:21; Gen 50:15). Again, “the evil man has no future; the lamp of the wicked will be put out” (Prov 24:20). God also threatened to send curses, confusion, and frustration upon the wicked, and in all they undertake until they are destroyed and perish on account of the evil they do, cf. Deut 28:20.
We must wash ourselves; make ourselves clean; remove the evil of our doings and cease to do evil, cf. Is 1:16. Our life is like a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes, cf. Jas 4:14. The book of Proverbs rightly warns, “Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth” (Prov 27:1). We conclude with these words: Hurt not today that you may have peace tomorrow.
Bible Reading: Jas 4:13-17.
Thought for today: Prepare a peaceful tomorrow.
Let us pray: God, give us a heart of flesh to love you and our neighbours – Amen.
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Wednesday, 27 September 2017

Call to duty: Memorial of Saint Vincent de Paul, P., (27th September, 2017).


Homily (Reflection) for the Memorial of Saint Vincent de Paul, P., (27th September, 2017) on the Gospel and the Memorial
(Wednesday of the Twenty-Fifth Week in Ordinary Time (I))
 
Ezra 9:5-9;
Tob 13:2.4.6-8. (R.v.1);
Lk 9:1-6.

Saint Vincent de Paul was born to a poor peasant family in Pouy on 24th April, 1581. He was hired as a tutor based on his brilliant performance in his studies. His earnings helped him in the study of theology at the University of Toulose. He was ordained in 1600 and remained in Toulose for a time. In 1605, he was captured and sold into slavery. He escaped after two years and returned to France. While studying in Rome, he was a chaplain to the Count of Goigny and also in charge of distributing money to the deserving poor. He spent his life preaching missions to and providing relief to the poor and also established hospitals for them. Later, he extended his ministry to convicts. He founded the Ladies of Charity, and the Congregation of Priests of the Mission (Vincentians) to help him carry on the ministry. Saint Vincent helped in the reformation of the clergy and the seminary formation. He died in Paris on September 27, 1660. Pope Benedict XIII beatified him on August 13, 1729 and was canonized by Pope Leo XIII on June 16, 1737. He is the patron of charities; horses; hospitals; leprosy; lost articles; Madagascar; prisoners; Richmond, Virginia; spiritual help; Saint Vincent de Paul Societies; Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory; Vincentian Service Corps; volunteers.[1]
Topic: Call to duty.
In today’s gospel Jesus sent the twelve out with the authority over the unclean spirits. He said to them, “Take nothing for your journey, no staff, nor bag, nor bread, nor money – not even an extra tunic” (Lk 9:3). They should stay in any house where they are welcomed until they leave the place and should shake off the dust on their feet while leaving the place where they are not welcomed. The twelve preached the good news and also cured the diseased.
Considering Jesus’ instruction to the twelve it looks as if God was about to repeat what He did during the Israelites’ journey to the promise land; they spent forty years in the wilderness yet their clothes did not worn out, and their sandals did not worn off their feet; cf. Deut 29:5. He also provided bread, meat, and water for them all through their journey, cf. Ex 15:23-25; 16:4, 10-15, 21, 35; 17:2-6. Otherwise, how could they survive?
In a parallel passage, there is a clue to how Jesus wanted them to survive: labourers deserve their food (Matt 10:10). And in Luke, Jesus sheds more light, “Remain in the same house, eating and drinking whatever they provide, for the labourer deserves to be paid.... eat what is set before you” (Lk 10:7,8).
Jesus is telling us in today’s gospel that we all have our respective tasks with regard to the spreading of the gospel. The faithful is to provide for their ministers. If ministers of God leave their work in search of bread, bag, money, tunics and so on surely they will find these but not without inflicting serious injuries to the souls they are to pasture. Simply put, souls will be lost. And dearest ministers of God remember Pauline maxim, “If anyone will not work, let him not eat” (2Thess 3:10). Saint Vincent de Paul discharged his duties very well. We all are emulate him.
Bible Reading: 2Thess 3:6-15.
Thought for today: You have a role in the spreading of the gospel.
Let us pray: Lord, help every one of us to do our parts in your vineyard so that the gospel will continue spread to the ends of the earth – Amen.
Saint Vincent de Paul – Pray for us.
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Tuesday, 26 September 2017

Proof of worth: Tuesday of the Twenty-Fifth Week in Ordinary Time (I) (26th September, 2017).


Homily (Reflection) for Tuesday of the Twenty-Fifth Week in Ordinary Time (I) (26th September, 2017) on the Gospel
 
Ezra 6:7-8.12.14-20;
Ps 121:1-5. (R. v.1);
Lk 8:19-21.
Topic: Proof of worth.
When Jesus was told in today’s gospel that His mother and brothers were looking for Him, He replied, “My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it.” This reply calls for a look at those things we count on to pave way for us to heaven. These include church, status, and many more. Jesus warns, “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven” (Matt 7:21a).
He also warns, “If any one comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple” (Lk 14:26; cf. Lk 14:27,33). Although many see this as too old for today, we are yet to receive another condition.
One is to make heaven or not based on his/her commitment to Christ’s call to remain in His words, cf. Jn 8:31. In other words, one is to prove his/her worth through doing the will of our Father who is in heaven, cf. Matt 7:21b. Whoever hopes in any other thing is deceiving him/herself. Saint Paul warns against this, “Do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived! Fornicators, idolaters, adulterers, male prostitutes, sodomites, thieves, the greedy, drunkards, revilers, robbers – none of these will inherit the kingdom of God” (1Cor 6:9-10). Again,
Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for you reap whatever you sow. If you sow to your flesh, you will reap corruption from the flesh; but if you sow to the Spirit, you will reap eternal life from the Spirit (Gal 6:7-8).
Bible Reading: Matt 7:21-27; Gal 6:1-10.
Thought for today: Doing God’s will is the key.
Let us pray: God, give us the grace to do your will here on earth – Amen.
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Monday, 25 September 2017

Your stuff: Monday of the Twenty-Fifth Week in Ordinary Time (I) (25th September, 2017).


Homily (Reflection) for Monday of the Twenty-Fifth Week in Ordinary Time (I) (25th September, 2017) on the Gospel
 
Ezra 1:1-6;
Ps 125. (R. v.3);
Lk 8:16-18.

Topic: Your stuff.
Jesus said in today’s gospel, “No one after lighting a lamp hides it under a jar, or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a lampstand, so that those who enter may see the light.” He also cautions, “...to those who have, more will be given; and from those who do not have, even what they seem to have will be taken away.” These words call for sober reflection on who we are.
Often we consider ourselves terribly helpless before both real and imaginary forces. We tend to forget that God created all things, and by His will we exist and are created, cf. Rev 4:11. God created us in His image and likeness, cf. Gen 1:26-27.5:1; Jas 3:9. And “everything created by God is good” (1Tim 4:4).
The stuff we are made of is by no means inferior and are made by the Master Himself. Whatever we are is what God has made us to be and His intention for us is to do good works, cf. Eph 2:10.
Before whatever that stands on our way, “...we are more than conquerors through him who loved us” (Rom 8:37). We must remember always God’s response to Saint Paul, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness” (2Cor 12:9a). Never feel inferior because you are not. Borrowing words of Saint Paul, we can do all things in Him who strengthens us, cf. Phil 4:13. To live fully so that others might see the light that we are, we must wake up from our slumber.
Bible Readings: Eph 2:1-10.
Thought for today: You are of superior by superior to be superior.
Let us pray: May God assist us to live our lives fully for His greater glory and for our happiness – Amen.
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Sunday, 24 September 2017

Do your work: Twenty-Fifth Sunday of the Year (A) (24th September, 2017).


Homily (Reflection) for the Twenty-Fifth Sunday of the Year (A) (24th September, 2017) on the Gospel

Is 55:6-9;
Ps 144:2-3.8-9.17-18. (R.v. 18);
Phil 1:20-24.27;
Matt 20:1-16.

One man hired a bricklayer and a labourer to work for him. As they were working, the labourer’s eyes were practically on his timepiece right from the time he set his foot on the site. The man who hired them was around almost all the time observing how the work was going. He noticed among other things that sometimes the bricklayer had to do the work of the labourer because he went to look at his timepiece and probably make some calculations and announcements.
When the time came for the bricklayer and the labourer to be paid, the man who hired them was confused. As a result, he asked the labourer: “Although I hired you to assist the bricklayer but I do not know what to pay you for. The time you spent on your timepiece seems to be much longer than the time you used to assist the bricklayer. So, do I pay you for assisting the bricklayer or for being a timekeeper since you did more of the work of a timekeeper?” The labourer waited for sometime and told him – “Well, you can pay me for either of them or better for both”.
Topic: Do your work.
In the gospel, we see the parable of the owner of a vineyard and the labourers in the vineyard. These labourers were hired at different times. When the time for payment came, those who arrived first had thought they would receive something higher than others considering the fact that they worked the whole day, cf. Matt 20: 11-12. However, they all received the same wage (reward) – one denarius he had agreed to pay those who started the work early in the morning, cf. Matt 20: 2. As if rewarding all the labourers equally was not enough, the owner of the vineyard did not even consider paying those who came first before others, cf. Matt 20: 8-9. Could this be the fulfilment of prophesy: “… many that are first will be last, and the last first” (Matt 19:30; cf. Mk 10:31; Lk 13:30)? Because some worked from early in the morning until evening and some worked for just an hour, one will not be surprised why those who came first “… thought they would receive more …” (v. 10) and the subsequent grumbling, cf. v. 11. But in response to their grumbling the owner of the vineyard said: “Have I no right to do what I like with my own? Why would you be envious because I am generous?” (Matt 20: 15).
According to this parable, from early in the morning until the last hour of the day, the owner of the vineyard kept going to the marketplace to hire labourers. Things that are striking in this parable include that the owner of the vineyard never went out without seeing labourers standing at the marketplace. Again, he never scolded any of them perhaps for not coming out on time. And lastly, he paid all of them equally. To understand this parable better, it is pertinent to consider these questions among others: Who is the vineyard owner and what is the vineyard? Again, what is the meaning of hiring labourers for his vineyard? The prophet Isaiah wrote:
For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return there until they have watered the earth, so shall my word be that goes forth from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and prosper in the thing for which I sent it (Is 55:10-11).
The gospel according to Mark tells us how Jesus began his public ministry in Galilee saying: “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news” (Mk 1:15). Through his preaching, he made disciples but he did not convert everybody just as the owner of the vineyard could not hire all the workers at once. Hence while about leaving the world he said to his disciples: “… Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I send you” (Jn 20:21). He sent his disciples into the world to “…make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you” (Matt 28:19-20). These disciples even preached when Jesus was still physically present, cf. Mk 6:12 but especially after the resurrection as evident in the Acts of the Apostles. Yet, they did not succeed in converting everybody. Hence we still share in the work of preaching the good news till today. When Peter enquired of what would be their (the apostle’s) reward Jesus promised them heaven in these words:
Truly I tell you, at the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man is seated on the throne of his glory, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel (Matt 19:28).
So, the one denarius is the kingdom of heaven. God from the Old Testament till today calls all of us to work for him. God continues to come to the marketplace through all the means he makes Himself especially His Word known for us to repent. Those who did the will of God even before Jesus through the time of Jesus, his disciples till today will surely have the same fair wage – the kingdom of heaven. No one is worthy of the kingdom of heaven. We only hope to enjoy the beatific vision because of the goodness of God. No matter how long one is at God’s service here on earth (in the vineyard), there is only one heaven for all who served Him well here on earth. If anyone can hearken to his call even today, the same heaven will be the reward. God gives to all men life and breath and everything and needed nothing from men, (cf. Acts 17:25) we are all equal before him.
Bible Reading: Is 55:1-13; Matt 3:1-12; Lk 15:1-7; 8-10; 11-32.
Thought for today: How good is your work?
Let us pray: Let us pray: Lord, give me grace to work for you in your vineyard as a good labourer. May I not calculate how long I have worked or how you will reward me – Amen.
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Saturday, 23 September 2017

Prepare the ground: Memorial of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, P., (23rd September, 2017).


Homily (Reflection) for the Memorial of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, P., (23rd September, 2017) on the Gospel and the Memorial
(Saturday of the Twenty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time (I))
 
1Tim 6:13-16;
Ps 99. (R. v.2);
Lk 8:4-15.

Saint Pio of Pietrelcina also known as Saint Padre Pio was born in Pietrelcina, Italy on 25th May, 1887 as Francesco Forgione. His parents were both very religious and also very poor. As a result of this, he took up a job which affected his studies negatively. He took the name Pius (Pio) when he joined the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin. Saint Pio was ordained in 1910 and was allowed to remain at home because of his poor health. He received the gift of stigmata on September 20, 1916 while hearing confessions. Saint Pio was known for his piety, charity and the quality of his preaching. He prophesied in 1947 that Fr. Karol Wojtyla who visited him would become a pope which fulfilled in 1978. He died in San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy on 23rd September, 1968. Pope Saint John Paul II beatified him in 1999 and also canonized him on 16th June, 2002. He is the patron saint of civil defence volunteers, adolescents, and the village of Pietrelcina.[1]
Topic: Prepare the ground.
Today’s gospel covers the parable of the sower (Lk 8:4-8), its purpose (Lk 8:9-10), and its explanation (Lk 8:11-15).
As a sower sowed his seed, some fell on the path where they were trampled on, and the birds ate them up. The ones on the rock withered for lack of moisture. Those among thorns were choked. Only the seeds in good soil produced a hundredfold. Jesus warns, “Let anyone with ears to hear listen!” He spoke in parable so that “looking they may not perceive, and listening they may not understand.”
The seed is the word of God. Seeds on the path are those the devil takes away the word from their hearts lest they believe and be saved. The ones on the rock are those in whom the word has no root though they received it with joy. They do not stand trials. The seeds among thorns are those the word they received is choked. And the seeds in good soil are those “when they hear the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bear fruit with patient endurance.”
Whenever we hear or read God’s word, possibilities abounds. The word can either produce fruits in us or not. Some who are aware of this only pray and wait for miracle. Praying is good but no one can fly with prayer alone. Prayer needs work and vice versa, cf. Jas 2:17, 26. The words of our prayer must be in tandem with our work.
God can turn the worst soil into the best, but He has given us the freedom to choose what we consider best for ourselves. He does not infringe into that freedom.  Let nobody give the devil opportunity, cf. Eph 4:27. Our brothers and sisters throughout the world suffer the same challenges, cf. 1Pt 5:9. Saint Pio had his own share yet the grace of God was not rendered ineffectual in him, cf. 1Cor 15:10.
Bible Reading: Eph 4:25 – 5:2; Jas 4:7-10.
Thought for today: Are you a path, a rocky, a thorny or a good soil?
Let us pray: God, help us make our hearts habitable for your word – Amen.
Saint Pio of Pietrelcina – Pray for us.
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