July 7, 2019 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

2019년 7월 7일 연중 제14주일

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제1독서

이사야서  66,10-14ㄷ
10 예루살렘을 사랑하는 이들아, 모두 그와 함께 기뻐하고, 그를 두고 즐거워하여라. 예루살렘 때문에 애도하던 이들아, 모두 그와 함께 크게 기뻐하여라. 
11 너희가 그 위로의 품에서 젖을 빨아 배부르리라. 너희가 그 영광스러운 가슴에서 젖을 먹어 흡족해지리라.
12 주님께서 이렇게 말씀하신다. “보라, 내가 예루살렘에 평화를 강물처럼 끌어들이리라. 민족들의 영화를 넘쳐흐르는 시내처럼 끌어들이리라. 너희는 젖을 빨고 팔에 안겨 다니며, 무릎 위에서 귀염을 받으리라.
13 어머니가 제 자식을 위로하듯, 내가 너희를 위로하리라. 너희가 예루살렘에서 위로를 받으리라.”
14 이를 보고 너희 마음은 기뻐하고, 너희 뼈마디들은 새 풀처럼 싱싱해지리라. 그리고 주님의 종들에게는 그분의 손길이 드러나리라.

 

제2독서

갈라티아서. 6,14-18
형 제 여러분, 14 나는 우리 주 예수 그리스도의 십자가 외에는 어떠한 것도 자랑하고 싶지 않습니다. 그리스도의 십자가로 말미암아, 내 쪽에서 보면 세상이 십자가에 못 박혔고, 세상 쪽에서 보면 내가 십자가에 못 박혔습니다. 15 사실 할례를 받았느냐, 받지 않았느냐는 중요하지 않습니다. 새 창조만이 중요할 따름입니다.
16 이 법칙을 따르는 모든 이들에게, 그리고 하느님의 백성 이스라엘에게 평화와 자비가 내리기를 빕니다.
17 앞으로는 아무도 나를 괴롭히지 마십시오. 나는 예수님의 낙인을 내 몸에 지니고 있습니다.
18 형제 여러분, 우리 주 예수 그리스도의 은총이 여러분의 영과 함께하기를 빕니다. 아멘.

 

복음

루카. 10,1-12.17-20<또는 10,1-9>
그때에 1 주님께서는 다른 제자 일흔두 명을 지명하시어, 몸소 가시려는 모든 고을과 고장으로 당신에 앞서 둘씩 보내시며, 2 그들에게 말씀하셨다.
“수 확할 것은 많은데 일꾼은 적다. 그러니 수확할 밭의 주인님께 일꾼들을 보내 주십사고 청하여라. 3 가거라. 나는 이제 양들을 이리 떼 가운데로 보내는 것처럼 너희를 보낸다. 4 돈주머니도, 여행 보따리도, 신발도 지니지 말고, 길에서 아무에게도 인사하지 마라.
5 어떤 집에 들어가거든, 먼저 ‘이 집에 평화를 빕니다.’ 하고 말하여라.
6 그 집에 평화를 받을 사람이 있으면 너희의 평화가 그 사람 위에 머무르고, 그렇지 않으면 너희에게 되돌아올 것이다.
7 같은 집에 머무르면서, 주는 것을 먹고 마셔라. 일꾼이 품삯을 받는 것은 당연하다. 이 집 저 집으로 옮겨 다니지 마라.
8 어떤 고을에 들어가든지 너희를 받아들이면, 차려 주는 음식을 먹어라. 9 그곳 병자들을 고쳐 주며, ‘하느님의 나라가 여러분에게 가까이 왔습니다.’ 하고 말하여라.
<10 어떤 고을에 들어가든지 너희를 받아들이지 않으면, 한길에 나가 말하여라. 11 ‘여러분의 고을에서 우리 발에 묻은 먼지까지 여러분에게 털어 버리고 갑니다. 그러나 이것만은 알아 두십시오. 하느님의 나라가 가까이 왔습니다.’ 12 내가 너희에게 말한다. 그날에는 소돔이 그 고을보다 견디기 쉬울 것이다.”
17 일흔두 제자가 기뻐하며 돌아와 말하였다. “주님, 주님의 이름 때문에 마귀들까지 저희에게 복종합니다.”
18 그러자 예수님께서 그들에게 이르셨다. “나는 사탄이 번개처럼 하늘에서 떨어지는 것을 보았다. 19 보라, 내가 너희에게 뱀과 전갈을 밟고, 원수의 모든 힘을 억누르는 권한을 주었다. 이제 아무것도 너희를 해치지 못할 것이다.
20 그러나 영들이 너희에게 복종하는 것을 기뻐하지 말고, 너희 이름이 하늘에 기록된 것을 기뻐하여라.”>

July 7, 2019
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 

Daily Readings — Audio

Daily Reflections — Video

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Reading 1

Is 66:10-14c

Thus says the LORD:
Rejoice with Jerusalem and be glad because of her,
all you who love her;
exult, exult with her,
all you who were mourning over her!
Oh, that you may suck fully
of the milk of her comfort,
that you may nurse with delight
at her abundant breasts!
For thus says the LORD:
Lo, I will spread prosperity over Jerusalem like a river,
and the wealth of the nations like an overflowing torrent.
As nurslings, you shall be carried in her arms,
and fondled in her lap;
as a mother comforts her child,
so will I comfort you;
in Jerusalem you shall find your comfort.

When you see this, your heart shall rejoice
and your bodies flourish like the grass;
the LORD's power shall be known to his servants.

 

Responsorial Psalm

Ps 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20

R. (1) Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.
Shout joyfully to God, all the earth,
sing praise to the glory of his name;
proclaim his glorious praise.
Say to God, "How tremendous are your deeds!"
R. Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.
"Let all on earth worship and sing praise to you,
sing praise to your name!"
Come and see the works of God,
his tremendous deeds among the children of Adam.
R. Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.
He has changed the sea into dry land;
through the river they passed on foot;
therefore let us rejoice in him.
He rules by his might forever.
R. Let all the earth cry out to God with joy. 
Hear now, all you who fear God, while I declare
what he has done for me.
Blessed be God who refused me not
my prayer or his kindness!
R. Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.

 

Reading 2

Gal 6:14-18

Brothers and sisters:
May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ,
through which the world has been crucified to me,
and I to the world. 
For neither does circumcision mean anything, nor does uncircumcision,
but only a new creation. 
Peace and mercy be to all who follow this rule
and to the Israel of God.

From now on, let no one make troubles for me;
for I bear the marks of Jesus on my body.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit,
brothers and sisters. Amen.

 

Gospel

Lk 10:1-12, 17-20 or 10:1-9

At that time the Lord appointed seventy-two others
whom he sent ahead of him in pairs
to every town and place he intended to visit. 
He said to them,
"The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few;
so ask the master of the harvest
to send out laborers for his harvest. 
Go on your way;
behold, I am sending you like lambs among wolves. 
Carry no money bag, no sack, no sandals;
and greet no one along the way. 
Into whatever house you enter, first say,
'Peace to this household.'
If a peaceful person lives there,
your peace will rest on him;
but if not, it will return to you. 
Stay in the same house and eat and drink what is offered to you,
for the laborer deserves his payment. 
Do not move about from one house to another. 
Whatever town you enter and they welcome you,
eat what is set before you,
cure the sick in it and say to them,
'The kingdom of God is at hand for you.'
Whatever town you enter and they do not receive you,
go out into the streets and say,
'The dust of your town that clings to our feet,
even that we shake off against you.'
Yet know this: the kingdom of God is at hand. 
I tell you,
it will be more tolerable for Sodom on that day than for that town."

The seventy-two returned rejoicing, and said,
"Lord, even the demons are subject to us because of your name." 
Jesus said, "I have observed Satan fall like lightning from the sky. 
Behold, I have given you the power to 'tread upon serpents' and scorpions 
and upon the full force of the enemy and nothing will harm you. Nevertheless, do not rejoice because the spirits are subject to you,
but rejoice because your names are written in heaven."

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Summertime for many people here in North America means vacation.  I grew up in the Midwest and during the summer we would travel to the East coast to spend time with my mother’s family.  My parents would load the four kids in the station wagon with books and games to keep us occupied for the long car ride across the country.  We each made sure we had our swimming suits for the lake and sandals to wear to the ice cream shop.  Magically our parents never seemed to forget to pack proper clothes for us to wear to Mass and to trips into the city.  We had so much fun on this cultural exchange of sorts with our cousins comparing accents and local phrases.  The memories from those trips are cherished.

Those memories of childhood travels came flooding back when I read today’s Gospel from Luke.  The scene of Jesus talking with the 72 disciples is easy for me to imagine.  I can sense the energy of the group of people who are about to set out to share the word of God.  They must be feeling a range of emotions from joy to fear.  As I place myself in the crowd with my fellow disciples I am trying to carefully listen to Jesus.  While I trust Jesus, I do feel nervous when I hear him say he is sending us like lambs to wolves.  There is a lot of rumbling about not bringing anything with us.... no money bag, no sack, no sandals and Jesus tells us we are not to greet anyone along the way.  We know how difficult it is to travel in this countryside and not having essential supplies feels very risky.

Yet we have accepted this call from Jesus because of our faith in him.  With courage and trust in Jesus and one another, my traveling companion and I get ready to go and share the word.  A calm sense of purpose came over me as soon as Jesus instructed us to enter a home with the phrase “Peace to this household.”  I feel humbled and ready to receive whatever food, drink and shelter are offered to me and my companion.  And Jesus has assured us that if a town is not open to receive us, we are to shake the dust off our feet and move on.  We are grounded in the words Jesus instructs us to share: “The Kingdom of God is at hand.”

After this rich contemplation, I reflect upon my life as a modern-day disciple.  How often do I embrace the role of disciple?  Do I create opportunities to model my faith?  When I am packing for a trip or preparing for a meeting, what can I do to lead with peace in my heart?  When someone is sharing their love of God through their words or their actions, do I greet them with generosity?  How can I be more accepting of a person who does not share my worldview?  I pray to Jesus for the grace to share my faith and to be open to the wisdom of others.

Summer road trips now have a new meaning!

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HOME COOKIN'

on entering any house, first say, 'Peace to this house.' " �Luke 10:5

Jesus ministered in the temple and synagogue, on the mountain and at the lake, on the streets and in the desert. However, He chose none of these places to be the base for world evangelism. The chosen place for the ministry of Jesus Christ was, is, and always will be, the home. The home is where it's at in God's plan of salvation. The large church building exists to serve the home-church and not vice versa. The home has priority. Dioceses, educational institutions, and international ministries are valid structures only insofar as they serve the church of the home. For the first three hundred years of Christianity, every church was in a home. The Lord wanted to establish a home-centered Christianity. Insofar as we remember our roots in the home-church, we will see fulfillment of the Lord's Scriptural promises and world evangelism. If we forget our roots and our homes, we will surely fail. Since the home is the basic structure and the very fabric of Christian life, Christianity is only as strong as its homes. We must restore the home as the center of Christian life. Seek the Spirit's guidance, take radical measures, make any sacrifices necessary to make your home a church-home. It's that important.

Prayer: "I kneel before the Father from Whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its name...May He strengthen you inwardly through the working of His Spirit" (Eph 3:14-16).

Promise: "Oh, that you may suck fully of the milk of her comfort." —Is 66:11

Praise: Praise the risen Jesus, Whose love will never end! Alleluia!

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 "Pray the Lord to send out laborers into his harvest"

What kind of harvest does the Lord want us to reap today for his kingdom? When Jesus commissioned seventy of his disciples to go on mission, he gave them a vision of a vast field that is ready to be harvested for the kingdom of God. Jesus frequently used the image of a harvest to convey the coming of God's reign on earth. The harvest is the fruition of much labor and growth - beginning with the sowing of seeds, then growth to maturity, and finally the reaping of fruit for the harvest.

God's word grows like a seed within us
In like manner, the word of God is sown in the hearts of receptive men and women who hear his word, accept it with trust and obedience, and then share the abundant fruit of God's word in their life with others. The harvest Jesus had in mind was not only the gathering in of the people of Israel, but all the peoples (and nations) of the world. John the Evangelist tells us that  "God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life" (John 3:16).

Be a sower of God's word of peace and mercy
What does Jesus mean when he says his disciples must be "lambs in the midst of wolves"? The prophet Isaiah foretold a time when wolves and lambs will dwell in peace (Isaiah 11:6 and 65:25). This certainly refers to the second coming of of the Lord Jesus when all will be united under the Lordship of Jesus after he has put down his enemies and established the reign of God over the heavens and the earth. In the meantime, the disciples must expect opposition and persecution from those who would oppose the Gospel. Jesus came to lay down his life for us, as our sacrificial lamb, to atone for our sins and the sins of the world. We, in turn, must be willing to offer our lives with gratitude and humble service for our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.

We are called to speak and witness in God's name
What is the significance of Jesus appointing seventy disciples to the ministry of the word? Seventy was a significant number in biblical times. Moses chose seventy elders to help him in the task of leading the people through the wilderness. The Jewish Sanhedrin, the governing council for the nation of Israel, was composed of seventy members. In Jesus' times seventy was held to be the number of nations throughout the world. Jesus commissioned the seventy to a two-fold task - to speak in his name and to act with his power.

Jesus gave his disciples instructions for how they were to carry out their ministry. They must go and serve as people without guile, full of charity (selfless giving in love) and peace, and simplicity. They must give their full attention to the proclamation of God's kingdom and not be diverted by other lesser things. They must  travel light - only take what was essential and leave behind whatever would distract them - in order to concentrate on the task of speaking the word of the God. They must do their work, not for what they can get out of it, but for what they can give freely to others, without expecting reward or payment. "Poverty of spirit" frees us from greed and preoccupation with possessions and makes ample room for God's provision. The Lord Jesus wants his disciples to be dependent on him and not on themselves.

Jesus ends his instructions with a warning: If people reject God's invitation and refuse his word, then they bring condemnation on themselves. When God gives us his word there comes with it the great responsibility to respond. Indifference will not do. We are either for or against God in how we respond to his word.

Our true source of joy comes from God who saves us
Why does Jesus tell his disciples to not take joy in their own successes, even spiritual ones? Jesus makes clear that the true source of our joy is God, and God alone. Regardless of the circumstances, in good times and bad times, in  success or loss, God always assures us of victory in Jesus Christ. Jesus assures his disciples that he has all power over evil, including the power of Satan and the evil spirits or fallen angels who conspire against us. In fact, that is why Jesus came into the world to overthrow the evil one (John 12:31). We, too, as disciples of Jesus have been given spiritual authority and power for overcoming the works of darkness and evil (1 John 2:13-14).

God gives us his life-giving word that we may have abundant life in him. He wills to work in and through each of us for his glory. God shares his word with us and he commissions us to speak it boldly and plainly to others. Do you witness the truth and joy of the Gospel by word and example to those around you?

"Lord Jesus, may the joy and truth of the Gospel transform my life that I may witness it to those around me. Grant that I may spread your truth and merciful love wherever I go."

Psalm 66:1-6,16,20

1 Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth;
2 sing the glory of his name; give to him glorious praise!
3 Say to God, "How awesome are your deeds! So great is your power that your enemies cringe before you.
4 All the earth worships you; they sing praises to you, sing praises to your name." [Selah]
5 Come and see what God has done: he is awesome in his deeds among men.
6 He turned the sea into dry land; men passed through the river on foot.  There did we rejoice in him,
16 Come and hear, all you who fear God, and I will tell what he has done for me.
20 Blessed be God, because he has not rejected my prayer or removed his steadfast love from me!

Daily Quote from the early church fathers: Jesus the Good Shepherd changes wolves into sheep, by Cyril of Alexandria (376-444 AD)

"How then does [Jesus] command the holy apostles, who are innocent men and 'sheep,' to seek the company of wolves, and go to them of their own will? Is not the danger apparent? Are they not set up as ready prey for their attacks? How can a sheep prevail over a wolf? How can one so peaceful conquer the savageness of beasts of prey? 'Yes,' he says, 'for they all have me as their Shepherd: small and great, people and princes, teachers and students. I will be with you, help you, and deliver you from all evil. I will tame the savage beasts. I will change wolves into sheep, and I will make the persecutors become the helpers of the persecuted. I will make those who wrong my ministers to be sharers in their pious designs. I make and unmake all things, and nothing can resist my will.'" (excerpt from COMMENTARY on LUKE, HOMILY 61)

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