2020년 8월 28일 연중 제21주간 금요일
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제1독서
코린토 1서. 1,17-25
형제 여러분,
17 그리스도께서는 세례를 주라고 나를 보내신 것이 아니라
복음을 전하라고 보내셨습니다.
그리고 이 일을 말재주로 하라는 것이 아니었으니,
그리스도의 십자가가 헛되지 않게 하려는 것입니다.
18 멸망할 자들에게는 십자가에 관한 말씀이 어리석은 것이지만,
구원을 받을 우리에게는 하느님의 힘입니다.
19 사실 성경에도 이렇게 기록되어 있습니다.
“나는 지혜롭다는 자들의 지혜를 부수어 버리고
슬기롭다는 자들의 슬기를 치워 버리리라.”
20 지혜로운 자가 어디에 있습니까? 율법 학자가 어디에 있습니까?
이 세상의 논객이 어디에 있습니까?
하느님께서 세상의 지혜를 어리석은 것으로 만들어 버리지 않으셨습니까?
21 사실 세상은 하느님의 지혜를 보면서도
자기의 지혜로는 하느님을 알아보지 못하였습니다.
그래서 그분께서는 복음 선포의 어리석음을 통하여
믿는 이들을 구원하기로 작정하셨습니다.
22 유다인들은 표징을 요구하고 그리스인들은 지혜를 찾습니다.
23 그러나 우리는 십자가에 못 박히신 그리스도를 선포합니다.
그리스도는 유다인들에게는 걸림돌이고
다른 민족에게는 어리석음입니다.
24 그렇지만 유다인이든 그리스인이든 부르심을 받은 이들에게
그리스도는 하느님의 힘이시며 하느님의 지혜이십니다.
25 하느님의 어리석음이 사람보다 더 지혜롭고
하느님의 약함이 사람보다 더 강하기 때문입니다.
복음
마태오 25,1-13
그때에 예수님께서 제자들에게 이런 비유를 들어 말씀하셨다.
1 “하늘 나라는 저마다 등을 들고 신랑을 맞으러 나간
열 처녀에 비길 수 있을 것이다.
2 그 가운데 다섯은 어리석고 다섯은 슬기로웠다.
3 어리석은 처녀들은 등은 가지고 있었지만 기름은 가지고 있지 않았다.
4 그러나 슬기로운 처녀들은 등과 함께
기름도 그릇에 담아 가지고 있었다.
5 신랑이 늦어지자 처녀들은 모두 졸다가 잠이 들었다.
6 그런데 한밤중에 외치는 소리가 났다.
‘신랑이 온다. 신랑을 맞으러 나가라.’
7 그러자 처녀들이 모두 일어나 저마다 등을 챙기는데,
8 어리석은 처녀들이 슬기로운 처녀들에게
‘우리 등이 꺼져 가니 너희 기름을 나누어 다오.’ 하고 청하였다.
9 그러나 슬기로운 처녀들은
‘안 된다. 우리도 너희도 모자랄 터이니
차라리 상인들에게 가서 사라.’ 하고 대답하였다.
10 그들이 기름을 사러 간 사이에 신랑이 왔다.
준비하고 있던 처녀들은 신랑과 함께 혼인 잔치에 들어가고,
문은 닫혔다.
11 나중에 나머지 처녀들이 와서
‘주인님, 주인님, 문을 열어 주십시오.’ 하고 청하였지만,
12 그는 ‘내가 진실로 너희에게 말한다.
나는 너희를 알지 못한다.’ 하고 대답하였다.
13 그러니 깨어 있어라. 너희가 그 날과 그 시간을 모르기 때문이다.”
August 28, 2020
Memorial of St. Augustine, Bishop and Doctor
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Reading 1
Brothers and sisters:
Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the Gospel,
and not with the wisdom of human eloquence,
so that the cross of Christ might not be emptied of its meaning.
The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing,
but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
For it is written:
I will destroy the wisdom of the wise,
and the learning of the learned I will set aside.
Where is the wise one?
Where is the scribe?
Where is the debater of this age?
Has not God made the wisdom of the world foolish?
For since in the wisdom of God
the world did not come to know God through wisdom,
it was the will of God through the foolishness of the proclamation
to save those who have faith.
For Jews demand signs and Greeks look for wisdom,
but we proclaim Christ crucified,
a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles,
but to those who are called, Jews and Greeks alike,
Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.
For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom,
and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.
Responsorial Psalm
R. (5) The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord.
Exult, you just, in the LORD;
praise from the upright is fitting.
Give thanks to the LORD on the harp;
with the ten-stringed lyre chant his praises.
R. The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord.
For upright is the word of the LORD,
and all his works are trustworthy.
He loves justice and right;
of the kindness of the LORD the earth is full.
R. The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord.
The LORD brings to nought the plans of nations;
he foils the designs of peoples.
But the plan of the LORD stands forever;
the design of his heart, through all generations.
R. The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord.
Gospel
Jesus told his disciples this parable:
“The Kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins
who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.
Five of them were foolish and five were wise.
The foolish ones, when taking their lamps,
brought no oil with them,
but the wise brought flasks of oil with their lamps.
Since the bridegroom was long delayed,
they all became drowsy and fell asleep.
At midnight, there was a cry,
‘Behold, the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!’
Then all those virgins got up and trimmed their lamps.
The foolish ones said to the wise,
‘Give us some of your oil,
for our lamps are going out.’
But the wise ones replied,
‘No, for there may not be enough for us and you.
Go instead to the merchants and buy some for yourselves.’
While they went off to buy it,
the bridegroom came
and those who were ready went into the wedding feast with him.
Then the door was locked.
Afterwards the other virgins came and said,
‘Lord, Lord, open the door for us!’
But he said in reply,
‘Amen, I say to you, I do not know you.’
Therefore, stay awake,
for you know neither the day nor the hour.”
http://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/daily.html
Contemplating today’s gospel reading can be somewhat challenging. On the surface, the reading appears to convey messages that do not seem aligned with some other gospel messages such as give to those in need or do not worry about tomorrow. The ones who are held up as wise in this parable are the ones who refuse to share their oil with the ones who are running low of oil. Further, the wise are the ones who have stocked up provisions for the future unlike the others who have provisions just for the present moment. In the current pandemic situation, these apparent messages can be disturbing and troubling, especially, as the poor and marginalized face a disproportionate burden of the effects of the pandemic. The poor do not have the luxury of stocking up on provisions and retreating to a vacation home to escape the virus. Instead, they have to continue to work to make ends meet and often live day to day putting themselves in greater danger of being infected by the virus. So, is the parable really implying that we should not give to those in need or should stock up on provisions for the future? I don’t think so. In fact, it is indicating just the opposite and presents an even more demanding call to discipleship.
The parable of the ten virgins has to be viewed from the perspective of the last judgment section that appears later in the same chapter of Matthew’s gospel (verses 31-46). In this section, the ones who inherit the kingdom are the ones who give food to the hungry, drink to the thirsty, welcome the stranger, clothe the naked, care for the sick, and visit those in prison. Because what they did for the least ones, they did for the king (Christ). The parable of the ten virgins is then a reminder to us that true discipleship (characterized by the five wise virgins) consists in living out the beatitudes and caring for the least among us. Challenging indeed!
Today, we celebrate the memorial of Saint Augustine, bishop and doctor of the church. St. Augustine, who lived in the 4th and 5th century, is most known for his work, Confessions. St. Augustine’s writings had a tremendous influence on the church through the ages and even to this day. Let us pray for the Augustinian order and for their ministries. And, through the intercession of Saint Augustine, let us pray that we might be able to live out the faith we profess.
http://www.presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp
THE LIGHT FROM THE CROSS
“The message of the cross is complete absurdity to those who are headed for ruin, but to us who are experiencing salvation it is the power of God.” —1 Corinthians 1:18
The five foolish bridesmaids in today’s Gospel reading thought they were ready for the bridegroom’s coming, but were wrong (Mt 25:12). We too may be deceiving ourselves about our readiness for Christ’s final coming, our readiness for death, and the depth of our relationship with the Lord.
Our reaction to the message of the cross can be a window into our souls. For example, when we are faced with the cross of forgiving and loving our enemies, do we embrace forgiveness as the only way to reconciliation and a privileged opportunity to imitate the crucified Christ? Or do we see the cross of forgiveness as impractical and not applicable to our particular situation? Also, do we eagerly ask the Lord for His permission to take up the cross of more penance and fasting? Or do we do what comes naturally, that is, maximize our pleasure and minimize our crosses? What are our reactions to the crosses of repentance, evangelization, apologizing, and persecution? If we glory in the cross, it is a good sign that we are living our Baptisms and on the way to heavenly glory (see Lk 9:23). However, if we avoid the cross, are we living according to the mind and heart of Christ?
As we fix our eyes on the cross of Christ, He will reveal to us not only His love but the state of our souls. Glory in the cross of Jesus (see Gal 6:14).
Prayer: Father, may the light from the cross penetrate my heart.
Promise: “The moral is: keep your eyes open, for you know not the day or the hour.” —Mt 25:13
Praise: St. Augustine was undoubtedly one of the world’s greatest intellects. As a theologian and philosopher he is outstanding among the Fathers of the Church — a pillar among giants.
http://dailyscripture.servantsoftheword.org/readings/
Are you missing out on what's most important in life? Being unprepared can lead to unnecessary trouble and even disaster! What good is a life-jacket left on the shore when the boat is sinking? Jesus' story of ten single ladies waiting for a wedding procession in the middle of the night seems strange to most westerners today. But Jesus' audience knew all too well how easily this could happen to them.
Don't miss the most important engagement of all
Wedding customs in ancient Palestine required extra vigilance and preparation for everyone involved. (Some near eastern villages still follow this custom.) The bride and groom did not go away for their honeymoon, but celebrated for a whole week with their family and friends. It was the custom for the groom, in company with his friends, to come at his discretion and get his bride and bring her to their new home. They would take the longest route possible so that many villagers along the way could join in the wedding procession. Once they arrived and closed the doors, no one else could be admitted. If the groom decided to come and bring his bride at night, then lights were required by necessity to guide the travelers through the dark and narrow streets. No one was allowed on the village streets at night without a lamp!
To show up for a wedding party without proper attire and travel arrangements is like trying to get into a special event today that requires a prearranged permit or reservation. You just don't get in without the proper pass. Can you imagine the frustration travelers might experience when going abroad and finding out that they can't get into some country because they don't have the right visa or a valid passport.
The consequences of being unprepared to meet the Lord
Jesus warns us that there are consequences for being unprepared. There are certain things you cannot obtain at the last moment. For example, students cannot prepare for their exams when the day of testing is already upon them. A person cannot get the right kind of character, strength, and skill required for a task at hand unless they already possess it, such as a captain with courage and nautical skills who must steer a ship through a dangerous storm at sea.
When the Lord Jesus comes to lead you to his heavenly banquet will you be ready to hear his voice and follow? Our eternal welfare depends on our hearing, and many have trained themselves to not hear. We will not be prepared to meet the Lord, face to face, when he calls us on the day of judgment, unless we listen to him today. The Lord invites us to feast at his heavenly banquet table. Are you ready?
Lord Jesus, make me vigilant and attentive to your voice that I may heed your call at all times. May I find joy in your presence and delight in doing your will.
Psalm 78:1-7
1 Give ear, O my people, to my teaching; incline your ears to the words of my mouth!
2 I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings from of old,
3 things that we have heard and known, that our fathers have told us.
4 We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the wonders which he has wrought.
5 He established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers to teach to their children;
6 that the next generation might know them, the children yet unborn, and arise and tell them to their children,
7 so that they should set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments;
Daily Quote from the Early Church Fathers: The Kingdom of God compared with ten maidens, by Hilary of Poitiers (315-367 AD)
"The whole story is about the great day of the Lord, when those things concealed from the human mind will be revealed through our understanding of divine judgment. Then the faith true to the Lord's coming will win the just reward for unwavering hope. For in the five wise and five foolish virgins (Matthew 25:2), a complete separation between the faithful and unfaithful is established... The wise virgins are those who, embracing the time available to them, were prepared at the first onset of the coming of the Lord. But the foolish were those who were lax and unmindful. They troubled themselves only over present matters and, forgetting what God said, did not direct their efforts toward hope for resurrection." (excerpt from the commentary ON MATTHEW 27.3,5)
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