2020년 9월 7일 연중 제23주간 월요일
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제1독서
코린토 1서 .5,1-8
형제 여러분, 1 여러분 가운데에서 불륜이 저질러진다는 소문이 들립니다.
이교인들에게서도 볼 수 없는 그런 불륜입니다.
곧 자기 아버지의 아내를 데리고 산다는 것입니다.
2 그런데도 여러분은 여전히 우쭐거립니다.
여러분은 오히려 슬퍼하며, 그러한 일을 저지른 자를
여러분 가운데에서 제거해야 하지 않겠습니까?
3 나는 비록 몸으로는 떨어져 있지만 영으로는 여러분과 함께 있습니다.
그래서 내가 여러분과 함께 있는 것과 다름없이,
그러한 짓을 한 자에게 벌써 판결을 내렸습니다.
4 우리 주 예수님의 이름으로 그렇게 하였습니다.
이제 여러분과 나의 영이 우리 주 예수님의 권능을 가지고 함께 모일 때,
5 그러한 자를 사탄에게 넘겨 그 육체는 파멸하게 하고
그 영은 주님의 날에 구원을 받게 한다는 것입니다.
6 여러분의 자만은 좋지 않습니다.
적은 누룩이 온 반죽을 부풀린다는 것을 모릅니까?
7 묵은 누룩을 깨끗이 치우고 새 반죽이 되십시오.
여러분은 누룩 없는 빵입니다.
우리의 파스카 양이신 그리스도께서 희생되셨기 때문입니다.
8 그러므로 묵은 누룩, 곧 악의와 사악이라는 누룩이 아니라,
순결과 진실이라는 누룩 없는 빵을 가지고 축제를 지냅시다.
복음
루카. 6,6-11
6 안식일에 예수님께서 회당에 들어가 가르치셨는데,
그곳에 오른손이 오그라든 사람이 있었다.
7 율법 학자들과 바리사이들은 예수님을 고발할 구실을 찾으려고,
그분께서 안식일에 병을 고쳐 주시는지 지켜보고 있었다.
8 예수님께서 그들의 생각을 아시고 손이 오그라든 사람에게,
“일어나 가운데에 서라.” 하고 이르셨다.
그가 일어나 서자 9 예수님께서 그들에게 말씀하셨다.
“내가 너희에게 묻겠다.
안식일에 좋은 일을 하는 것이 합당하냐? 남을 해치는 일을 하는 것이 합당하냐?
목숨을 구하는 것이 합당하냐? 죽이는 것이 합당하냐?”
10 그러고 나서 그들을 모두 둘러보시고는 그 사람에게,
“손을 뻗어라.” 하고 말씀하셨다.
그가 그렇게 하자 그 손이 다시 성하여졌다.
11 그들은 골이 잔뜩 나서 예수님을 어떻게 할까 서로 의논하였다.
September 7, 2020
Monday of the Twenty-third Week in Ordinary Time
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Reading 1
Brothers and sisters:
It is widely reported that there is immorality among you,
and immorality of a kind not found even among pagans?
a man living with his father's wife.
And you are inflated with pride.
Should you not rather have been sorrowful?
The one who did this deed should be expelled from your midst.
I, for my part, although absent in body but present in spirit,
have already, as if present,
pronounced judgment on the one who has committed this deed,
in the name of our Lord Jesus:
when you have gathered together and I am with you in spirit
with the power of the Lord Jesus,
you are to deliver this man to Satan
for the destruction of his flesh,
so that his spirit may be saved on the day of the Lord.
Your boasting is not appropriate.
Do you not know that a little yeast leavens all the dough?
Clear out the old yeast, so that you may become a fresh batch of dough,
inasmuch as you are unleavened.
For our Paschal Lamb, Christ, has been sacrificed.
Therefore, let us celebrate the feast,
not with the old yeast, the yeast of malice and wickedness,
but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.
Responsorial Psalm
R. (9) Lead me in your justice, Lord.
For you, O God, delight not in wickedness;
no evil man remains with you;
the arrogant may not stand in your sight.
You hate all evildoers.
R. Lead me in your justice, Lord.
You destroy all who speak falsehood;
The bloodthirsty and the deceitful
the LORD abhors.
R. Lead me in your justice, Lord.
But let all who take refuge in you
be glad and exult forever.
Protect them, that you may be the joy
of those who love your name.
R. Lead me in your justice, Lord.
Gospel
On a certain sabbath Jesus went into the synagogue and taught,
and there was a man there whose right hand was withered.
The scribes and the Pharisees watched him closely
to see if he would cure on the sabbath
so that they might discover a reason to accuse him.
But he realized their intentions
and said to the man with the withered hand,
"Come up and stand before us."
And he rose and stood there.
Then Jesus said to them,
"I ask you, is it lawful to do good on the sabbath
rather than to do evil,
to save life rather than to destroy it?"
Looking around at them all, he then said to him,
"Stretch out your hand."
He did so and his hand was restored.
But they became enraged
and discussed together what they might do to Jesus.
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Today’s Gospel regarding the man with the withered hand and the indignant, enraged Pharisees is very familiar to us. We often simply see it as a put down to those who are so concerned about following the letter of the law that they don’t see the need their neighbor has, right in front of them.
We feel validated because we think, surely, we would be like Jesus and not like the self-righteous Pharisees, who were seeking to entrap him. We often take away that Jesus is saying it is more important to God to show love and compassion to someone who is suffering, rather than to follow a strict adherence to a rule that would deny or postpone helping someone.
A couple thoughts came to me in reflecting more upon this beloved Gospel account:
The man whose hand was healed is silent throughout the whole story. What might have been going through his head? Fear over being called forward in front of all those gathered? Perhaps he was even forced by the Pharisees to be there, as a trap for Jesus, and he was thinking “Oh no, I do not want to be a pawn in a legal debate. This is not going to be fun.”
Maybe he was familiar with Jesus’ reputation and he was filled with excitement and joy that Jesus singled him out. But, unlike many of those whom Jesus heals, he says nothing. He keeps his thoughts and fears to himself, and instead does exactly what Jesus tells him to do. The lesson in that for me? Don’t be so quick with my fears, my questions, my self-interests. Just calmly do what Jesus asks of me, and trust that the outcome will be good in the end.
A second thought. Could there be parallels in the discussions over racial inequities and unrest in our nation and cities that we see and hear in the news, and know from personal experience? There are arguments taking place, both internal and external, over whether police responding to “an incident” should emphasize unequivocal adherence to laws and commands – which sometimes results in more violence – or whether different methods of reacting to volatile situations could emphasize greater compassion and attempts at understanding.
Each side of the argument asks, “What is the right thing to do?” And, for Christians, “What would Jesus do?” or “What would Jesus ask me to do?” Our society needs to seek God’s guidance as we answer those questions.
Lord, we pray for our country. Bring your healing into our midst, and help us to listen for your voice before we speak or act.
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HOW TO TRULY LOVE SINNERS
“I hand him over to Satan for the destruction of his flesh, so that his spirit may be saved on the day of the Lord.” —1 Corinthians 5:5
St. Paul heard that one of the Corinthian Christians had committed a serious sexual sin and was not repentant (1 Cor 5:1). Paul knew that he had to make it clear that this man was excommunicated (1 Cor 5:3ff; 5:13). However, some in the Corinthian church were condoning this sin (see 1 Cor 5:2), and Paul could not be present personally to speak with the person excommunicated or the other members of the church (1 Cor 5:3). Furthermore, it was questionable whether Paul’s authority in the Corinthian church would be accepted (see 2 Cor 11:5ff).
Paul had these several reasons not to address the sin in the Corinthian church immediately. However, he knew that it was God’s will for him to act without delay, for “a little yeast has its effect all through the dough” (1 Cor 5:6). Sin is like cancer. It can spread quickly. Hence, immediate action is necessary no matter what the obstacles.
Today, a permissive attitude toward sin is pervasive even in much of the Church. Although this may appear to be compassionate, loving, and “non-judgmental,” at best, permissiveness toward sin is a paralyzing confusion. Permissiveness is a refusal to be responsible, loving, and just. It is out of touch with reality and makes matters worse immediately and possibly forever.
So let us follow Paul’s example in acting immediately regarding sin and having “zero tolerance” for our own sins and those of others. In this way, we will hate the sin and truly love the sinner.
Prayer: Father, give me Your attitude toward sinners and sin.
Promise: Jesus “said to the man, ‘Stretch out your hand.’ The man did so and his hand was perfectly restored.” —Lk 6:10
Praise: Thomas expressed his love for Jesus by helping to distribute food and clothes to more than a hundred needy families.
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What is God's intention for the commandment, keep holy the Sabbath (Exodus 20:8; Deuteronomy 5:12)? The scribes and Pharisees wanted to catch Jesus in the act of breaking the Sabbath ritual so they might accuse him of breaking God's law. In a few penetrating words Luke records that Jesus knew their thoughts. They were filled with fury and contempt for Jesus because they had put their own thoughts of right and wrong above God. They were ensnared in their own legalism because they did not understand or see the purpose of God. Jesus shows them their fallacy by pointing to God's intention for the Sabbath: to do good and to save life rather than to do evil or to destroy life.
Christ's healing power raises hands and hearts towards heaven
What is the significance of Jesus' healing the man with the withered hand? Ambrose (337-397 AD), the 4th century bishop of Milan who was instrumental in bringing Augustine of Hippo to the Christian faith, comments on this miracle:
"Then you heard the words of the Lord, saying, 'Stretch forth your hand.' That is the common and universal remedy. You who think that you have a healthy hand beware lest it is withered by greed or by sacrilege. Hold it out often. Hold it out to the poor person who begs you. Hold it out to help your neighbor, to give protection to a widow, to snatch from harm one whom you see subjected to unjust insult. Hold it out to God for your sins. The hand is stretched forth; then it is healed. Jeroboam's hand withered when he sacrificed to idols; then it stretched out when he entreated God (1 Kings 13:4-6)."
Receive God's gift of sabbath rest and restoration
Why do Christians celebrate Sunday as the Lord's Day? Most importantly we celebrate it to commemorate God's work of redemption in Jesus Christ and the new work of creation accomplished through Christ's death and resurrection (2 Corinthians 5:17). God's action is a model for us. If God "rested and was refreshed" on the seventh day, we, too, ought to "rest" and let others, especially the poor, "be refreshed" as well (see Exodus 31:17; 23:12). Taking "our sabbath rest" is a way of expressing honor to God for all that he has done for us. Such "rest" however does not exempt us from our love for our neighbor. If we truly love the Lord above all else, then the love of God will overflow to love of neighbor as well. Saint Augustine of Hippo (354-430 AD) said: "The charity of truth seeks holy leisure; the necessity of charity accepts just work."
How can we make Sunday a day holy to the Lord? First, by refraining from unnecessary work and from activities that hinder the worship we owe to God. We can also perform works of mercy, such as humble service of the sick, the infirm, and the neglected. And we ought to seek appropriate relaxation of mind and body as well. The joy of the Lord's Day is a great gift to refresh and strengthen us in our love of God and of neighbor (Nehemiah 8:10). Do you know the joy of the Lord and do you find rest and refreshment in celebrating the Lord's Day?
Lord Jesus, in your victory over sin and death on the cross and in your resurrection you give us the assurance of sharing in the eternal rest of heaven. Transform my heart with your love that I may freely serve my neighbor for his good and find joy and refreshment in the celebration of Sunday as the Lord's Day.
Psalm 62:6-9
6 He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken.
7 On God rests my deliverance and my honor; my mighty rock, my refuge is God.
8 Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us. [Selah]
9 Men of low estate are but a breath, men of high estate are a delusion; in the balances they go up; they are together lighter than a breath.
Daily Quote from the Early Church Fathers: Jesus heals to teach the Pharisees mercy, by Cyril of Alexandria (376-444 AD)
"The miracle sometimes converts to faith those who had disbelieved the word, but the Pharisees watched him to see if he would heal on the sabbath. The nature of an envious person is such that he makes the praises of others food for his own disease and is wickedly maddened by their reputation. Once more he spoke to this; 'he reveals deep and mysterious things; he knows what is in the darkness, and the light dwells with him' (Daniel 2:22). And why did he do this? Perhaps it might be to move the cruel and unpitying Pharisee to compassion. The man's malady [his withered hand] perhaps might shame them and persuade them to dispel the flames of their envy.
"This question is most wise indeed and a most suitable statement to meet their folly. If it is lawful to do good on the sabbath and nothing prevents the sick being pitied by God, cease picking up opportunities for fault-finding against Christ and bringing down on your own head the sentence which the Father has decreed against those who dishonor the Son. You have heard the Father where he says of the Son by the voice of David, 'I will crush his foes before him and strike down those who hate him' (Psalm 89:23). But if it is not lawful to do good on the sabbath and the law forbids the saving of life, you have made yourself an accuser of the law." (quote from COMMENTARY ON LUKE, HOMILY 23).
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