2020년 5월 25일 부활 제7주간 월요일
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제1독서
사도행전. 19,1-8
바오로는 여러 내륙 지방을 거쳐 에페소로 내려갔다.
그곳에서 제자 몇 사람을 만나,
2 “여러분이 믿게 되었을 때에 성령을 받았습니까?” 하고 묻자,
그들이 “받지 않았습니다.
성령이 있다는 말조차 듣지 못하였습니다.” 하고 대답하였다.
3 바오로가 다시 “그러면 어떤 세례를 받았습니까?” 하니,
그들이 대답하였다. “요한의 세례입니다.”
4 바오로가 말하였다. “요한은 회개의 세례를 주면서,
자기 뒤에 오시는 분 곧 예수님을 믿으라고 백성에게 일렀습니다.”
5 그들은 이 말을 듣고 주 예수님의 이름으로 세례를 받았다.
6 그리고 바오로가 그들에게 안수하자 성령께서 그들에게 내리시어,
그들이 신령한 언어로 말하고 예언을 하였다.
7 그들은 모두 열두 사람쯤 되었다.
8 바오로는 석 달 동안 회당에 드나들며
하느님 나라에 관하여 토론하고 설득하면서 담대히 설교하였다.
복음
요한. 16,29-33
그때에 제자들이 예수님께 29 말하였다.
“이제는 드러내 놓고 이야기하시고 비유는 말씀하지 않으시는군요.
30 저희는 스승님께서 모든 것을 아시고,
또 누가 스승님께 물을 필요도 없다는 것을 이제 알았습니다.
이로써 저희는 스승님께서 하느님에게서 나오셨다는 것을 믿습니다.”
31 예수님께서 그들에게 대답하셨다.
“이제는 너희가 믿느냐?
32 그러나 너희가 나를 혼자 버려두고 저마다 제 갈 곳으로 흩어질 때가 온다.
아니, 이미 왔다. 그러나 나는 혼자가 아니다. 아버지께서 나와 함께 계시다.
33 내가 너희에게 이 말을 한 이유는, 너희가 내 안에서 평화를 얻게 하려는 것이다.
너희는 세상에서 고난을 겪을 것이다.
그러나 용기를 내어라. 내가 세상을 이겼다.”
May 25, 2020
Monday of the Seventh Week of Easter
Daily Mass : http://www.catholictv.com/shows/daily-mass
Reading 1
Acts 19:1-8
While Apollos was in Corinth,
Paul traveled through the interior of the country
and down to Ephesus where he found some disciples.
He said to them,
“Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you became believers?”
They answered him,
“We have never even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.”
He said, “How were you baptized?”
They replied, “With the baptism of John.”
Paul then said, “John baptized with a baptism of repentance,
telling the people to believe in the one who was to come after him,
that is, in Jesus.”
When they heard this,
they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
And when Paul laid his hands on them,
the Holy Spirit came upon them,
and they spoke in tongues and prophesied.
Altogether there were about twelve men.
He entered the synagogue, and for three months debated boldly
with persuasive arguments about the Kingdom of God.
Responsorial Psalm
R. (33a) Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth.
or:
R. Alleluia.
God arises; his enemies are scattered,
and those who hate him flee before him.
As smoke is driven away, so are they driven;
as wax melts before the fire.
R. Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth.
or:
R. Alleluia.
But the just rejoice and exult before God;
they are glad and rejoice.
Sing to God, chant praise to his name;
whose name is the LORD.
R. Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth.
or:
R. Alleluia.
The father of orphans and the defender of widows
is God in his holy dwelling.
God gives a home to the forsaken;
he leads forth prisoners to prosperity.
R. Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth.
or:
R. Alleluia.
Gospel
The disciples said to Jesus,
“Now you are talking plainly, and not in any figure of speech.
Now we realize that you know everything
and that you do not need to have anyone question you.
Because of this we believe that you came from God.”
Jesus answered them, “Do you believe now?
Behold, the hour is coming and has arrived
when each of you will be scattered to his own home
and you will leave me alone.
But I am not alone, because the Father is with me.
I have told you this so that you might have peace in me.
In the world you will have trouble,
but take courage, I have conquered the world.”
http://evangeli.net/gospel/tomorrow
«Courage! I have overcome the world»
Fr. Jordi CASTELLET i Sala
(Sant Hipòlit de Voltregà, Barcelona, Spain)
Today, we may have the feeling that the world of faith in Christ is weakening. Many are symptoms against the fortitude and courage we would like to receive from a life integrally based on the Gospel. Consumerism, capitalism, sensualism and materialism values are very much in fashion and against any representation that may be in tune with the evangelical demands. Nevertheless, this combination of values and life ways do not provide either our own personal plenitude or our peace; in fact, it rather brings an intimate feeling of discomfort and uneasiness. Could not it be because of this circumstance that, today, we see lots of people in public sulking, lost in though and worrying about a rather obscure future, most probably because they have pledged it against the cost of a car, a flat or some holidays they simply cannot afford?
Jesus' words inspire confidence: «Courage! I have overcome the world» (Jn 16:33), that is, through his Passion, Death and Resurrection, He has attained the eternal life, life with nothing to stop it, a limitless life because it has overcome all limits and all difficulties.
We, soldiers of Christ, can overcome these difficulties too, as He did, in spite of the fact we may have to go throughout our life through many deaths and resurrections, never wanted but certainly assumed by the very Paschal Mystery of Christ. For “deaths” indeed are, losing a friend, parting with a beloved person, the failure of a project or the limitations our own human weakness impose upon us…
But «in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us» (Rm 8:37). Let us be witnesses to God's love, because He has, with us, «done great things» (Lk 1:49) and has given us his help to overcome all difficulties, even death, because Christ is sending us the Holy Spirit.
http://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/daily.html
Most of us are certainly aware of the doctrinal debates regarding the practices of baptism that have divided Christians for centuries. To date there is no uniform set of doctrines regarding the practice that all Christians hold central to their faith. And while we are divided on this, most of us are in agreement that it isn’t about the exact words we say in the sacrament of Holy Baptism, or the time and the place, but rather the acknowledgement of the living presence of God as we receive the Holy Spirit that matters. Therefore, we all do it. The lessons for today assert that it doesn’t matter how or where we are baptized, but whether we are living it. Our baptisms should serve as a constant reminder to examine what is our life in the spirit? What does the gift of the Holy Spirit mean for us?
I have heard it wisely said that baptism is a starting point, not an ending point. Whether we come to it on our own, or our parents bring us, baptism means we have a lot of learning ahead of us in how to live in the fulfillment and transformation for which we are claimed. Yet, most of us aren’t reminded of that every day. We remember our baptism as a sentimental memory of a lovely day in which our parents and other family members gathered to celebrate our receipt of the Holy Spirit and our welcome into a family of God. We have certificates that we keep in special places and we know the event is recorded in church records. It is a big deal in the life of the church. I love it when our pastor holds up these tiny little blessings and introduces a new brother of sister in Christ as the entire congregation welcomes him or her with a resounding applause. Parents and friends stand by proudly. Then there are photos and a special lunch or dinner. And then?
We all know all to often two paths that are taken after that. One is that the child is brought to Sunday School and learns to live a life in the church. The other is that we never see them again. But as I reflect on these lessons today, I think there are many other outcomes to this scenario. One is that the child learns to live a life in the church but doesn’t learn to live in the Spirit. And a child that never goes to church can often be awakened to life in the Spirit. So not only is it our call to determine the appropriate words that must be said at the baptism ceremony, it is not our call to determine for sure whether someone is living in the Spirit with or without baptism. What is our call as baptized children of God? That is the question I reflect on here today.
To me, my baptism calls me to daily repentance. It calls me to daily awareness of and openness to the spirit that fills me with hope and guides my life. And while Christianity calls us all to an outward focused ministry of teaching and preaching, I have learned that faith is also an equally inward call. And believe me, at 70, I am still learning. I am called to continually examine my heart. Am I living my faith in Christ through showing love, compassion, humility, patience and forgiveness of others? Or am I still living in the habits of my sins? For most of us, living in the Spirit requires much more faith and devotion than simply living by a set of doctrinal rules. Paul’s letters to newly formed Christian communities seemed often to be about liberating Christians from seeking to define the Christian community by a set of rules to moving them to something higher. Those letters speak well to us. The lessons for today help me reflect on the gift of the Holy Spirit in my baptism. My openness to Its presence can keep me focused on eternal matters, not the things of this earth. I pray for that openness today for all of us.
http://www.presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp
GROWING PAINS
"As Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came down on them and they began to speak in tongues and to utter prophecies." —Acts 19:6
Most of you reading this have the Holy Spirit living and working within you through your Baptisms and Confirmations. So for you this Pentecost novena should result in growth in the Spirit. However, human beings, even Christians, usually don't have a strong desire to grow. This is why the Lord commands us to grow (e.g. Eph 4:15; 2 Pt 3:18). Otherwise, we wouldn't try to grow. Nevertheless, we may even ignore the Lord's commands for us to grow and thereby disobey Him.
The need for growth implies that we have not yet fully matured and developed. It takes humility to accept this. We must crucify our pride in order to be willing to grow. Growth also implies sacrifice and "growing pains." Therefore, we must die to ourselves in order to grow.
Twelve men of Ephesus grew in a few hours from being non-Christians to being Christians filled with the Spirit. "They began to speak in tongues and to utter prophecies" (Acts 19:6). They grew so much so quickly. They were humble enough to admit their ignorance about the Holy Spirit (Acts 19:2) and to listen to St. Paul's invitation to Jesus. May we imitate the attitude and growth of these Ephesian men.
Prayer: Father, on this fourth day of the Pentecost novena, break through my pride and selfishness.
Promise: "I have overcome the world." —Jn 16:33
Praise: Pope St. Gregory VII fiercely resisted any attack on the liberty of the Church. For this he suffered and finally died in exile.
http://dailyscripture.servantsoftheword.org/readings/
Peace in overcoming the world"
How did the disciples come to believe that Jesus is truly the Son of God sent from the eternal Father in heaven? When Jesus taught his disciples he often spoke in parables - using short stories and vivid images which expressed in picture language what God's kingdom is like and how God's power can change and transform our lives to be like him. These stories were intended to make his disciples reflect and think through the inner spiritual truths he wanted them to understand and accept.
The Lord Jesus gives hope and strength to those who believe in him and trust in his word
Now Jesus begins to speak more plainly to the disciples about the mission and purpose for which he was sent into the world - not to condemn the world but through love to redeem it (John 3:16). The disciples professed their belief in Jesus that he truly came from God and taught as one who possessed full knowledge of God. Jesus' response showed that he fully knew and understood them very well. Jesus could read their hearts like an open book. He knew their weaknesses as well as their strengths.
Where do you place your trust and confidence?
In spite of their confident faith, Jesus warned his disciples that they would be put to the test and would fail. He knew they would desert him in his hour of trial when he would be arrested and condemned to death on the cross. Such knowledge of their faltering loyalty could have easily led to bitterness and rejection on his part. Jesus met the injury of betrayal and abandonment with supreme love and earnest prayer for his disciples (Luke 22:32; John 17:15). "He loved them to the very end" (John 13:1) - even when they had left him to die alone on the cross.
God's peace dwells with those who trust in him alone
Jesus reassures them of his peace, unfailing love, and victory over the world which is in opposition to God's reign. Jesus speaks the same reassuring words of enduring love, faithfulness, and victory to his followers today. "I will never fail you nor forsake you." While we may forget the Lord and fail him, he will never forget us nor fail to come to our aid. When you are put to the test do you seek the Lord Jesus and place your trust in his help and mercy?
The Holy Spirit fills us with expectant faith, persevering hope, and unfailing love
While we cannot avoid all pain and suffering which may come our way in this life, the Lord Jesus assures us that he has overcome the world and all that would seek to keep us from his saving help and healing presence. He promises to guide us safely through any trial or hardship we may have to undergo for his sake. The Lord Jesus gives us the gift of his Holy Spirit who strengthens us with faith, courage, and perseverance to stay the course which he has set for us. The Holy Spirit fills us with a living hope in the power of Christ's resurrection (1 Peter 1:3) and reassures our heart with a confident trust in God's abiding presence.
Nothing can separate us from the love of Christ and the victory he has won for us (Romans 8:35-39). The Holy Spirit gives us the strength and courage we need to overcome every adversity and to persevere with faith and hope in God. Do you believe in the power of Christ's love for you and in the victory he has won for you through his death and resurrection?
"Lord Jesus, help me to trust in your unwavering love and saving help, especially when I meet adversities, trials, and temptations. Give me your peace when I am troubled and let me know the joy of your victory over sin and death."
Psalm 68:2-6a
2 As smoke is driven away, so drive them away; as wax melts before fire, let the wicked perish before God!
3 But let the righteous be joyful; let them exult before God; let them be jubilant with joy!
4 Sing to God, sing praises to his name; lift up a song to him who rides upon the clouds; his name is the LORD, exult before him!
5 Father of the fatherless and protector of widows is God in his holy habitation.
6 God gives the desolate a home to dwell in; he leads out the prisoners to prosperity.
Daily Quote from the early church fathers: In Christ we have peace, by Augustine of Hippo, 354-430 A.D.
"When [Jesus] says, 'These things have I spoken to you, that in me you might have peace,' he refers not only to what he has just said but also to what he had said all along, either from the time that he first had disciples, or since the supper, when he began this long and wonderful discourse... He declares this to be the object of his whole discourse, that is, that in him they might have peace. And this peace will have no end but is itself the end of every godly action and intention." (excerpt from TRACTATES ON THE GOSPEL OF JOHN 104.1.15)
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