2019년 11월 14일 연중 제32주간 목요일
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제1독서
지혜서. 7,22ㅡ8,1
22 지혜 안에 있는 정신은 명석하고 거룩하며 유일하고 다양하고 섬세하며 민첩하고 명료하고 청절하며 분명하고 손상될 수 없으며 선을 사랑하고 예리하며 23 자유롭고 자비롭고 인자하며 항구하고 확고하고 평온하며 전능하고 모든 것을 살핀다. 또 명석하고 깨끗하며 아주 섬세한 정신들을 모두 통찰한다.
24 지혜는 어떠한 움직임보다 재빠르고 그 순수함으로 모든 것을 통달하고 통찰한다.
25 지혜는 하느님 권능의 숨결이고 전능하신 분의 영광의 순전한 발산이어서 어떠한 오점도 그 안으로 기어들지 못한다. 26 지혜는 영원한 빛의 광채이고 하느님께서 하시는 활동의 티 없는 거울이며 하느님 선하심의 모상이다.
27 지혜는 혼자이면서도 모든 것을 할 수 있고, 자신 안에 머무르면서 모든 것을 새롭게 하며, 대대로 거룩한 영혼들 안으로 들어가 그들을 하느님의 벗과 예언자로 만든다. 28 그래서 하느님께서는 지혜와 함께 사는 사람만 사랑하신다. 29 지혜는 해보다 아름답고 어떠한 별자리보다 빼어나며, 빛과 견주어 보아도 그보다 더 밝음을 알 수 있다. 30 밤은 빛을 밀어내지만 악은 지혜를 이겨 내지 못한다.
8,1 지혜는 세상 끝에서 끝까지 힘차게 퍼져 가며 만물을 훌륭히 통솔한다.
복음
루카. 17,20-25
그 때에 20 예수님께서는 바리사이들에게서 하느님의 나라가 언제 오느냐는 질문을 받으시고 그들에게 대답하셨다. “하느님의 나라는 눈에 보이는 모습으로 오지 않는다. 21 또 ‘보라, 여기에 있다.’, 또는 ‘저기에 있다.’ 하고 사람들이 말하지도 않을 것이다. 보라, 하느님의 나라는 너희 가운데에 있다.”
22 예수님께서 제자들에게 이르셨다. “너희가 사람의 아들의 날을 하루라도 보려고 갈망할 때가 오겠지만 보지 못할 것이다.
23 사람들이 너희에게 ‘보라, 저기에 계시다.’, 또는 ‘보라, 여기에 계시다.’ 할 것이다. 그러나 너희는 나서지도 말고 따라가지도 마라. 24 번개가 치면 하늘 이쪽 끝에서 하늘 저쪽 끝까지 비추는 것처럼, 사람의 아들도 자기의 날에 그러할 것이다.
25 그러나 그는 먼저 많은 고난을 겪고 이 세대에게 배척을 받아야 한다.”
November 14, 2019
Thursday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time
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Reading 1
Wis 7:22b-8:1
intelligent, holy, unique,
Manifold, subtle, agile,
clear, unstained, certain,
Not baneful, loving the good, keen,
unhampered, beneficent, kindly,
Firm, secure, tranquil,
all-powerful, all-seeing,
And pervading all spirits,
though they be intelligent, pure and very subtle.
For Wisdom is mobile beyond all motion,
and she penetrates and pervades all things by reason of her purity.
For she is an aura of the might of God
and a pure effusion of the glory of the Almighty;
therefore nought that is sullied enters into her.
For she is the refulgence of eternal light,
the spotless mirror of the power of God,
the image of his goodness.
And she, who is one, can do all things,
and renews everything while herself perduring;
And passing into holy souls from age to age,
she produces friends of God and prophets.
For there is nought God loves, be it not one who dwells with Wisdom.
For she is fairer than the sun
and surpasses every constellation of the stars.
Compared to light, she takes precedence;
for that, indeed, night supplants,
but wickedness prevails not over Wisdom.
Indeed, she reaches from end to end mightily
and governs all things well.
Responsorial Psalm
Ps 119:89, 90, 91, 130, 135, 175
Your word, O LORD, endures forever;
it is firm as the heavens.
R. Your word is for ever, O Lord.
Through all generations your truth endures;
you have established the earth, and it stands firm.
R. Your word is for ever, O Lord.
According to your ordinances they still stand firm:
all things serve you.
R. Your word is for ever, O Lord.
The revelation of your words sheds light,
giving understanding to the simple.
R. Your word is for ever, O Lord.
Let your countenance shine upon your servant,
and teach me your statutes.
R. Your word is for ever, O Lord.
Let my soul live to praise you,
and may your ordinances help me.
R. Your word is for ever, O Lord.
Gospel
Lk 17:20-25
Jesus said in reply,
"The coming of the Kingdom of God cannot be observed,
and no one will announce, "Look, here it is," or, "There it is."
For behold, the Kingdom of God is among you."
Then he said to his disciples,
"The days will come when you will long to see
one of the days of the Son of Man, but you will not see it.
There will be those who will say to you,
"Look, there he is," or "Look, here he is."
Do not go off, do not run in pursuit.
For just as lightning flashes
and lights up the sky from one side to the other,
so will the Son of Man be in his day.
But first he must suffer greatly and be rejected by this generation."
http://evangeli.net/gospel/tomorrow
«The kingdom of God is among you»
Fr. Josep Mª MASSANA i Mola OFM
(Barcelona, Spain)
Today, the Pharisees ask Jesus, with a mixture of interest, curiosity, fear... something that has always been of interest for all of us: when will the Kingdom of God come over? when will it be the last day, the end of the world, Christ's return to judge the living and the dead in the day of the Last Judgment?
Jesus tells them that this is unpredictable. We only know that it will suddenly come, without notice: it will be «As lightning» (Lk 17:24), a sudden occurrence, full of light and glory, at the same time. As for other circumstances, Jesus' second advent remains a complete mystery. But Jesus gives us a true and certain clue: as of now, «the kingdom of God is among you» (Lk 17:21). Or: «inside you».
The great event of the last day will be a universal accomplishment, but it also happens in the little microcosm of each one's heart. It is there where we must actually seek the Kingdom. Heaven can be found deep inside us, where we must also find Jesus.
This Kingdom that unpredictably will start “outside” may commence right now “inside” us. The last day starts its configuration right now, inside us. If we want to be allowed into the Kingdom in that last day, we must let the Kingdom get inside us, right now. If we want Jesus to be our merciful judge in that particular moment, we better make him right now our best friend and our inside guest.
St. Bernard, in a sermon for Advent, speaks of the three advents of Christ. The first advent, which we now commemorate as Christmas; the third advent, is the Parousia, the advent in which Christ will come to judge the living and the dead, and to take us to himself. Then St. Bernard explains the second, or middle, advent as the “time of visitation” by which Christ is now present and active in each of our lives. It is there, where the first and the third advents appear on a personal and experienced level. Jesus' verdict on Judgment's day must already be resounding now in our heart. That, which has yet to arrive, is already now a reality.
http://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/daily.html
In my now long life of 70 years, I think I have come to an understanding of what Jesus means when he says, “the Kingdom of God is among you.” It is indeed in our midst. But how can we know that? I have learned to see it revealed in the light of the words of the Lord in the fruit of other believers. I find that those who find wisdom in the statutes and ordinances of the Lord and who stand firm in those truths bear abundant fruits that reveal an “aura of the might of God and a pure effusion of the glory of the Almighty.” Who are these people among us? They are surely everywhere if we look for them. The words in the reading of Wisdom are helpful to me in identifying these fruitful believers. There are those among us who demonstrate a spirit of wisdom and truth that is “intelligent, holy, unique, manifold, subtle, agile, clear, unstained, and certain.” This wisdom spirit is passed into holy souls from age to age and produces friends of God and prophets that we can surely find among us.
Jesus clearly did not leave us here alone to wait for the Kingdom of God to come. To be sure, there is more to come, but Jesus reminds us that the Kingdom of God is also already with us, in every age. Faith calls me to demonstrate that certainty, to learn the Lord’s statutes and ordinances so that the revelation of the Lord’s words shed light through my life in ways that others can understand. Maybe that is why I chose to be a teacher, but I don’t think we have to be teachers to demonstrate how the Lord’s ordinances and revelation of the Lord’s words help us live out our faith. When we bear fruit in this way, we shed light on the truth of the Lord’s presence in our lives for others to see. This is how we can bear abundant fruits of our faith and can perpetuate the word of the Lord for the next age. Living in the Kingdom that is already with and within us is how we can best serve and praise God.
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CONFIRMED IN WISDOM | ||
| Wisdom "is an aura of the might of God and a pure effusion of the glory of the Almighty." �Wisdom 7:25 | ||
When you were confirmed in the Holy Spirit, the bishop or his delegate prayed for you to receive the gift of wisdom (see Is 11:2). As Confirmation is vitally important, so the confirmational gift of wisdom is very important. Wisdom is "the refulgence of eternal light, the spotless mirror of the power of God, the image of His goodness" (Wis 7:26). Wisdom "produces friends of God and prophets" (Wis 7:27). Wisdom "is fairer than the sun and surpasses every constellation of the stars. Compared to light, she takes precedence" (Wis 7:29). Wisdom is "the attendant" at God's throne (Wis 9:4). Wisdom speaks of herself: "The Lord begot me, the firstborn of His ways, the forerunner of His prodigies of long ago" (Prv 8:22). Wisdom also says: "Then was I beside [God] as His craftsman, and I was His delight day by day, playing before Him all the while, playing on the surface of His earth; and I found delight in the sons of men" (Prv 8:30-31). Ultimately, Jesus is our Wisdom (1 Cor 1:30). Consequently,
Grow daily in your confirmational gift of wisdom. | ||
| Prayer: Father, make me wise as a snake and as innocent as a dove (Mt 10:16). | ||
| Promise: "The reign of God is already in your midst." —Lk 17:21 | ||
| Praise: Timothy lives by the simple motto � "when he has enough, he has enough." All else is frivolous and can be given to the poor. |
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The coming of Christ's kingdom
What can lightning tell us about the coming of the Lord and his kingdom? The Jews is Jesus' time were watching in great anticipation for some sign which would indicate when the Messiah would appear to establish the kingdom of God. The Pharisees' question on this matter was intended to test Jesus since they did not accept him as the Messiah. Jesus surprised them with the answer that the kingdom or reign of God was already here! Jesus spoke of the coming of God's kingdom as both a present event and an event which would be manifested at the end of time.
The Day of Judgment and God's final verdict
The "Day of the Lord" was understood in the Old Testament as the time when God would manifest his glory and power and overthrow the enemies of his people, Israel. The prophet Amos declared that the "Day" also meant judgment for Israel as well as the nations (Amos 5:18-20). The prophet Joel proclaimed that at this "Day" those who truly repented would be saved, while those who remained enemies of the Lord, whether Jew or Gentile, would be punished (see Joel 2).
Image of lightning and the sudden appearance of Christ on Judgment Day
Why did Jesus associate lightning with the "Day of the Lord"? In the arid climate of Palestine, storms were infrequent and seasonal. They often appeared suddenly or unexpectedly, seemingly out of nowhere, covering everything in thick darkness. With little or no warning lightning filled the sky with its piercing flashes of flaming light. Its power struck terror and awe in those who tried to flee from its presence. Jesus warned the Pharisees that the "Son of man" (a title for the Messiah given in the Book of Daniel 7:13-15) would come in like manner, quite suddenly and unexpectedly, on the clouds of heaven to bring God's judgment on the "Day of the Lord". No special sign will be needed to announce his appearance. Nor will his presence and power be veiled or hidden, but all will recognize him as clearly as the lightning in the sky.
Jesus returns to judge the living and the dead
Jesus identified himself with the "Day of the Lord." "Son of man" was understood as a Messianic title for the one who would come not only to establish God's kingdom but who would come as Judge of the living as well as the dead. Jesus points to his second coming when he will return to complete the work of restoration and final judgment. While we do not know the time of his return, we will not mistake it when it happens. It will be apparent to all, both believers and non-believers as well.
When the Pharisees asked Jesus what sign would indicate the "Day of the Lord", Jesus replied that only one sign would point to that day and that sign was Jesus himself. Jesus surprised the Jews of his time by announcing that God's kingdom was already present among them in his very person - the Son of God sent from the Father to redeem the world from sin and corruption.
Our hope is anchored in God's kingdom - not the passing kingdoms of this present world
In the Lord Jesus we see both the power and the glory of God's kingdom. His divine power overthrew the powers of darkness (the kingdom of Satan and all who opposed God's rule) and sin (which corrupts and enslaves the human mind, heart, and will to the forces of evil and wrongdoing). Jesus knew that the only way to victory was through the cross. on that cross he defeated death and canceled the debt of our sins. The victory of his cross opens the way for us to live as sons and daughters of God and citizens of his heavenly kingdom of peace, joy, and righteousness (moral goodness). Is your hope and future securely anchored to God's heavenly kingdom?
"Lord Jesus Christ, may your kingdom come and may your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Be the Ruler of my heart and the Master of my life that I may always live in the freedom of your love and truth."
Psalm 119:89-91,130,135,175
89 For ever, O LORD, your word is firmly fixed in the heavens.
90 Your faithfulness endures to all generations; you have established the earth, and it stands fast.
91 By your appointment they stand this day; for all things are your servants.
130 The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.
135 Make your face shine upon your servant, and teach me your statutes.
175 Let me live, that I may praise you, and let your ordinances help me.
Daily Quote from the early church fathers: Don't pursue human glory, by John Cassian (360-435 AD)
"If the devil has been driven out and sin no longer reigns, then the kingdom of God is established in us. As it is written in the Gospel, 'The kingdom of God does not come with observation, nor will they say, 'Lo here,' or 'Lo, there.' Truly I say to you that the kingdom of God is within you' (Luke 17:20-21). The only thing that can be 'within us' is knowledge or ignorance of the truth and the affection for righteousness or sin by which we prepare our hearts to be a kingdom of Christ or the devil. St. Paul described the nature of this kingdom in this way: 'For the kingdom of God is not food and drink, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit' (Romans 14:17). If the kingdom of God is within us and is righteousness, peace and joy, then someone that remains in these is surely within the kingdom of God. Someone that remains in unrighteousness, conflict and the melancholy that kills the life of the spirit is already a citizen of the devil's kingdom, of hell and of death. These are the signs whether it is God's kingdom or the devil's." (excerpt from CONFERENCE 1.13.5)
[John Cassian was an early 5th century church father who lived for several years with the monks in Bethlehem and Egypt before founding a monastery in southern Gaul.]
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