2020년 2월 19일 연중 제6주간 수요일
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제1독서
야고보서. 1,19-27
19 나의 사랑하는 형제 여러분, 이것을 알아 두십시오.
모든 사람이 듣기는 빨리 하되,
말하기는 더디 하고 분노하기도 더디 해야 합니다.
20 사람의 분노는 하느님의 의로움을 실현하지 못합니다.
21 그러므로 모든 더러움과 그 넘치는 악을 다 벗어 버리고
여러분 안에 심어진 말씀을 공손히 받아들이십시오.
그 말씀에는 여러분의 영혼을 구원할 힘이 있습니다.
22 말씀을 실행하는 사람이 되십시오.
말씀을 듣기만 하여 자신을 속이는 사람이 되지 마십시오.
23 사실 누가 말씀을 듣기만 하고 실행하지 않으면,
그는 거울에 자기 얼굴 모습을 비추어 보는 사람과 같습니다.
24 자신을 비추어 보고서 물러가면,
어떻게 생겼었는지 곧 잊어버립니다.
25 그러나 완전한 법 곧 자유의 법을 들여다보고 거기에 머물면,
듣고서 잊어버리는 사람이 아니라
실천에 옮겨 실행하는 사람이 됩니다.
그러한 사람은 자기의 그 실행으로 행복해질 것입니다.
26 누가 스스로 신심이 깊다고 생각하면서도
제 혀에 재갈을 물리지 않아 자기 마음을 속이면,
그 사람의 신심은 헛된 것입니다.
27 하느님 아버지 앞에서 깨끗하고 흠 없는 신심은,
어려움을 겪는 고아와 과부를 돌보아 주고,
세상에 물들지 않도록 자신을 지키는 것입니다.
복음
마르코. 8,22-26
그때에 예수님과 제자들은 22 벳사이다로 갔다.
그런데 사람들이 눈먼 이를 예수님께 데리고 와서는
그에게 손을 대어 주십사고 청하였다.
23 그분께서는 그 눈먼 이의 손을 잡아 마을 밖으로 데리고 나가셔서,
그의 두 눈에 침을 바르시고 그에게 손을 얹으신 다음,
“무엇이 보이느냐?” 하고 물으셨다.
24 그는 앞을 쳐다보며,“사람들이 보입니다.
그런데 걸어다니는 나무처럼 보입니다.” 하고 대답하였다.
25 그분께서 다시 그의 두 눈에 손을 얹으시니 그가 똑똑히 보게 되었다.
그는 시력이 회복되어 모든 것을 뚜렷이 보게 된 것이다.
26 예수님께서는 그를 집으로 보내시면서 말씀하셨다.
“저 마을로는 들어가지 마라.”
February 19, 2020
Wednesday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time
Daily Mass : http://www.catholictv.com/shows/daily-mass
Reading 1
Jas 1:19-27
everyone should be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger
for anger does not accomplish
the righteousness of God.
Therefore, put away all filth and evil excess
and humbly welcome the word that has been planted in you
and is able to save your souls.
Be doers of the word and not hearers only, deluding yourselves.
For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer,
he is like a man who looks at his own face in a mirror.
He sees himself, then goes off and promptly forgets
what he looked like.
But the one who peers into the perfect law of freedom and perseveres,
and is not a hearer who forgets but a doer who acts;
such a one shall be blessed in what he does.
If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue
but deceives his heart, his religion is vain.
Religion that is pure and undefiled before God and the Father is this:
to care for orphans and widows in their affliction
and to keep oneself unstained by the world.
Responsorial Psalm
Ps 15:2-3a, 3bc-4ab, 5
He who walks blamelessly and does justice;
who thinks the truth in his heart
and slanders not with his tongue.
R. Who shall live on your holy mountain, O Lord?
Who harms not his fellow man,
nor takes up a reproach against his neighbor;
By whom the reprobate is despised,
while he honors those who fear the LORD.
R. Who shall live on your holy mountain, O Lord?
Who lends not his money at usury
and accepts no bribe against the innocent.
He who does these things
shall never be disturbed.
R. Who shall live on your holy mountain, O Lord?
Gospel
Mk 8:22-26
people brought to him a blind man and begged Jesus to touch him.
He took the blind man by the hand and led him outside the village.
Putting spittle on his eyes he laid his hands on the man and asked,
"Do you see anything?"
Looking up the man replied, "I see people looking like trees and walking."
Then he laid hands on the man's eyes a second time and he saw clearly;
his sight was restored and he could see everything distinctly.
Then he sent him home and said, "Do not even go into the village."
http://evangeli.net/gospel/tomorrow
«His sight was restored and he could see everything clearly»
Fr. Joaquim MESEGUER García
(Rubí, Barcelona, Spain)
Today, with another miracle, Jesus shows us the process of faith. Curing the blind in two stages tells us that faith is not always an instantaneous light that falls upon us, but rather a certain itinerary that take us to the light and allows us to see clearly. Yet, the first step of faith—to begin seeing God's light— is already a reason for joy. Saint Augustine says: «Once the eyes have been cured, what else can we, o brothers, have more valuable? Let those who can see that light enjoy it, whether it flares in the sky or comes from a torch. And how unhappy should they feel those who cannot see it!».
Arriving to Bethsaida Jesus is asked to touch a blind man who is brought to him. It is significant that Jesus takes him outside the village; is that not an indication that to listen to the word of God, to discover the faith and see the reality of Christ, we have to get out of ourselves, out of the noisy spaces and times that asphyxiate and blind us, to receive the authentic enlightenment?
once outside the village, Jesus «put spittle on his eyes, laid his hands upon him, and He asked, ‘Can you see anything?’» (Mk 8:23). That gesture reminds us of the Baptism: Jesus does not put any more spittle on our eyes but He completely bathes our being in the water of salvation and, all along our life, He questions us about what we see in the light of faith. «Then Jesus laid his hands on his eyes again and the man could see perfectly» (Mk 8:25); this second time remind us of the Sacrament of Confirmation, when we are given the plenitude of the Holy Spirit to reach the maturity of faith and see clearer. To be baptized, but neglect the Confirmation, allows us to see, indeed, but only half way.
http://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/daily.html
Today’s reading are all about the senses. We begin with James who reminds us that we “should be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger.” Words that are as meaningful today as they were when written over 1900 years ago. James asks us to do several difficult things.
First, to listen; not to hear, but to truly listen. For many of us – a difficult task. How often do we truly take time out of our busy and noise-filled days to listen to others without simultaneously thinking what we want to say next or, more importantly, doing the same with God?
Second, James ask us to be slow to speak. Ever in a conversation where you are not just thinking about what you want to say, but actually talking over someone else and, thus, not really listening? But, you may think, my opinion or point of view is so important and must be heard at the expense of others. We all do from time to time. But, when you think about it, there is a kind of arrogance associated with that – my view and beliefs trump yours. We need to do our best to resist this.
Third, James asks us to be slow to anger. Wow, this is a tough one. Despite the many blessings given to us by God, our society harbors a lot of anger. And as many of you may know, when we get angry while interacting with others our brain responds with an alarm system referred to as diffuse physiological arousal (DPA), which results in tunnel vision and tunnel hearing. Ever been in a heated argument with your partner and you can’t understand why he/she is so illogical? It’s because of DPA – our brains shut off and are not able to listen and process logically. So, take a deep breath, relax, reflect, and put yourself in the right frame of mind to listen to others and to God’s words.
Now, as difficult as these are, my fourth takeaway from James is even more challenging – and that is to not only be “hearers,” but more importantly, to be “doers.” As we see from our second reading today from Mark, like the blind man whose sight is restored, we are blessed to have the vision and the opportunity to act and to do the right thing according to the teachings of Jesus. We may not have opportunities to care for afflicted orphans or widows on a daily basis, but we can take measures to advocate and care for those most in need – the poor, those with medical and mental health problems, and those who are discriminated against – to name a few. S
o, as we proceed with our day, I hope we can all make an effort to truly listen to not only each other, but to God, and then to become doers by following His word.
http://www.presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp
| "Act on this word. If all you do is listen to it, you are deceiving yourselves." �James 1:22 | ||
The writer of the book of James commands us to be "slow to speak" (Jas 1:19) and to bridle our tongues (Jas 1:26). Between these two references to speech, the writer commands us to be doers of the Word (Jas 1:22, RNAB). The writer may be implying that if we speak too much, we will do too little in living God's Word. A "big mouth" often does little work. Those who talk too much don't walk too much. Hot air may not power anything but a balloon. Many Christians aren't producing. They are not leading people to Christ and not building the kingdom of God. Many Christians today are talking more than any Christians have ever talked in history. We are the least silent of all people in history. We have smart phones, texting, talk shows, and chat rooms. We talk and talk and talk. Sometimes we think that just talking about something is a substitute for doing it. Maybe our excessive talk has something to do with our stumbling walk. So "let us love in deed and in truth and not merely talk about it" (1 Jn 3:18). Let us begin to reclaim silence as an essential part of our lives in Christ (see Lk 5:16). Be silent at a set time for at least five minutes a day or five minutes more a day. During Lent, increase this time. At Easter, may you erupt with power and do God's Word as never before. | ||
| Prayer: Father, make me a man or woman of action who is devoted to listening for Your voice. "O Lord, set a watch before my mouth, a guard at the door of my lips" (Ps 141:3). | ||
| Promise: "His sight was restored and he could see everything clearly." —Mk 8:25 | ||
| Praise: Bernadette began spending time in adoration during Lent. |
http://dailyscripture.servantsoftheword.org/readings/
"The blind man was restored and saw everything clearly"
What's worse than physical blindness? A mind and heart darkened by sin, unbelief, and prideful rejection of God's light and truth. Jesus came to set people free from the blinding darkness of sin, deception, and the lies of Satan and he offered them new abundant life and freedom to walk in his way of love, truth, and holiness. Wherever Jesus went he proclaimed the kingdom of God, and many people drew near to hear, see, and touch the power which came from him to heal and restore people to wholeness of life.
The gift of faith dispels the darkness of sin and unbelief
When Jesus came to Bethsaida, the fishing village of Andrew, Peter, James, and John, a blind man was brought to Jesus by some of his friends. Without their help he could not have found the one who could restore his sight and make him whole. Jesus understood the fears and hopes of this blind man and his friends who begged him to touch the blind so he could be restored. The blind in a special way perceive the power of touch.
Why did Jesus first lead the blind man away from the village (Mark 8:23)? Jesus very likely wanted to remove him from the distraction of bystanders and unbelieving skeptics. We know from the Gospel accounts written by Luke and Matthew that Jesus had strong words of rebuke for the inhabitants of Bethsaida:
"Woe to you Bethsaida! for if the mighty works done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. But it shall be more tolerable in the judgment for Tyre and Sidon than for you... You shall be brought down to Hades" (Luke 10:13, Matthew 11:21).
Jesus identifies with our weaknesses and strengthens us in faith
Jesus showed considerateness in bringing the blind man to a place away from the skeptics and gawkers who might dampen his faith and trust in Jesus. Then Jesus did something quite remarkable and unexpected. Mark says that Jesus "spit on his eyes, and laid his hands upon him" (Mark 8:23). Jesus physically identified with the blind man's incurable condition both to show his personal compassion for him and to also awaken faith in him. Jesus then asks the man, "Do you see anything?" The blind man begins to recognize that he can now see a little bit - but his sight is very blurry. So Jesus lays his hands on him a second time to strengthen his faith so he can receive a complete healing. Mark records in three short phrases the dramatic healing which occurred to the blind man: "He looked intently and was restored, and saw everything clearly." His sight was restored in stages as he responded in faith to Jesus' healing touch and words.
Jesus gives us "eyes of faith" to recognize the truth of his word
Jerome, an early church bible scholar (347-420 AD), explains the spiritual significance of this healing not only for the blind man but for us as well:
"Christ laid his hands upon his eyes that he might see all things clearly, so through visible things he might understand things invisible, which the eye has not seen, that after the film of sin is removed, he might clearly behold the state of his soul with the eye of a clean heart."
Sinful pride and the refusal to repent of wrongdoing easily lead to deception and spiritual blindness which rob people of faith and trust in God's merciful pardon and healing forgiveness. Jesus is the true light that opens our eyes and hearts to the truth of his word and the power of his love to heal, restore, and make us whole.
Removing blind-spots that cloud our vision of the Lord and his power at work in our lives
Are there any blind-spots in your life that cloud your vision of the Lord Jesus and his kingdom of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit? Ask the Lord Jesus to increase your faith and trust in him so that you may recognize his voice more clearly as you listen to his word and allow him to transform you more and more through the work and grace of the Holy Spirit who dwells within you.
"Lord Jesus, open my eyes to the revelation of your healing presence and saving word. Help me to walk in the truth and power of your love and to not stumble in the darkness of sin and unbelief. Use me to help others find your healing light and saving presence as well."
Psalm 15:1-5
1 O LORD, who shall sojourn in your tent? Who shall dwell on your holy hill?
2 He who walks blamelessly, and does what is right, and speaks truth from his heart;
3 who does not slander with his tongue, and does no evil to his friend, nor takes up a reproach against his neighbor;
4 in whose eyes a reprobate is despised, but who honors those who fear the LORD; who swears to his own hurt and does not change;
5 who does not put out his money at interest, and does not take a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things shall never be moved.
Daily Quote from the early church fathers: Through the divine word of Christ he received his sight, attributed to Pseudo-Chrysostom, 5th century A.D.
"[Jesus] spat indeed, and put his hand upon the blind man, because he wished to show that wonderful are the effects of the Divine word added to action; for the hand is the symbol of working, but the spittle, of the word proceeding out of the mouth. Again he asked him whether he could see any thing, which he had not done in the case of any whom he had healed, thus showing that by the weak faith of those who brought him, and of the blind man himself, his eyes could not altogether be opened. There follows: 'And he looked up, and said, I see men as trees walking;' because he was still under the influence of unfaithfulness, he said that he saw men obscurely. From the commencement, however, of the return of his senses, he leads him to apprehend things by faith, and thus makes him see perfectly. He then goes on to say, After that, he put his hands again upon his eyes, and he began to see, and afterwards he adds, And he was restored, and saw all things clearly; he was perfectly healed in his senses and his intellect."
(excerpt from a Commentary on Mark 8:22-25, attributed to Pseudo-Chrysostom, an early church father unknown today, but was ascribed for a time to John Chrysostom, 5th century AD)
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