2020년 11월 16일 연중 제33주간 월요일
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제1독서
요한 묵시록. 1,1-4.5ㄹ; 2,1-5ㄴ
1 예수 그리스도의 계시.
하느님께서 머지않아 반드시 일어날 일들을 당신 종들에게 보여 주시려고
그리스도께 알리셨고, 그리스도께서 당신 천사를 보내시어
당신 종 요한에게 알려 주신 계시입니다.
2 요한은 하느님의 말씀과 예수 그리스도의 증언,
곧 자기가 본 모든 것을 증언하였습니다.
3 이 예언의 말씀을 낭독하는 이와 그 말씀을 듣고
그 안에 기록된 것을 지키는 사람들은 행복합니다.
그때가 다가왔기 때문입니다.
4 요한이 아시아에 있는 일곱 교회에 이 글을 씁니다.
지금도 계시고 전에도 계셨으며
또 앞으로 오실 분과 그분의 어좌 앞에 계신 일곱 영에게서,
5 은총과 평화가 여러분에게 내리기를 빕니다.
나는 주님께서 나에게 말씀하시는 것을 들었습니다.
2,1 “에페소 교회의 천사에게 써 보내라.
‘오른손에 일곱 별을 쥐고 일곱 황금 등잔대 사이를 거니는 이가 이렇게 말한다.
2 나는 네가 한 일과 너의 노고와 인내를 알고,
또 네가 악한 자들을 용납하지 못한다는 것을 안다.
사도가 아니면서 사도라고 자칭하는 자들을 시험하여
너는 그들이 거짓말쟁이임을 밝혀냈다.
3 너는 인내심이 있어서,
내 이름 때문에 어려움을 겪으면서도 지치는 일이 없었다.
4 그러나 너에게 나무랄 것이 있다.
너는 처음에 지녔던 사랑을 저버린 것이다.
5 그러므로 네가 어디에서 추락했는지 생각해 내어 회개하고,
처음에 하던 일들을 다시 하여라.’”
복음
루카. 18,35-43
35 예수님께서 예리코에 가까이 이르셨을 때의 일이다.
어떤 눈먼 이가 길가에 앉아 구걸하고 있다가,
36 군중이 지나가는 소리를 듣고 무슨 일이냐고 물었다.
37 사람들이 그에게 “나자렛 사람 예수님께서 지나가신다.” 하고 알려 주자,
38 그가 “예수님, 다윗의 자손이시여,
저에게 자비를 베풀어 주십시오.” 하고 부르짖었다.
39 앞서 가던 이들이 그에게 잠자코 있으라고 꾸짖었지만,
그는 더욱 큰 소리로
“다윗의 자손이시여, 저에게 자비를 베풀어 주십시오.” 하고 외쳤다.
40 예수님께서 걸음을 멈추시고 그를 데려오라고 분부하셨다.
그가 가까이 다가오자 예수님께서 그에게 물으셨다.
41 “내가 너에게 무엇을 해 주기를 바라느냐?”
그가 “주님, 제가 다시 볼 수 있게 해 주십시오.” 하였다.
42 예수님께서 그에게 “다시 보아라. 네 믿음이 너를 구원하였다.” 하고 이르시니,
43 그가 즉시 다시 보게 되었다. 그는 하느님을 찬양하며 예수님을 따랐다.
군중도 모두 그것을 보고 하느님께 찬미를 드렸다.
November 16, 2020
Monday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time
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Reading 1
The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave to him,
to show his servants what must happen soon.
He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John,
who gives witness to the word of God
and to the testimony of Jesus Christ by reporting what he saw.
Blessed is the one who reads aloud
and blessed are those who listen to this prophetic message
and heed what is written in it, for the appointed time is near.
John, to the seven churches in Asia: grace to you and peace
from him who is and who was and who is to come,
and from the seven spirits before his throne.
I heard the Lord saying to me:
“To the angel of the Church in Ephesus, write this:
“‘The one who holds the seven stars in his right hand
and walks in the midst of the seven gold lampstands says this:
“I know your works, your labor, and your endurance,
and that you cannot tolerate the wicked;
you have tested those who call themselves Apostles but are not,
and discovered that they are impostors.
Moreover, you have endurance and have suffered for my name,
and you have not grown weary.
Yet I hold this against you:
you have lost the love you had at first.
Realize how far you have fallen.
Repent, and do the works you did at first.
Otherwise, I will come to you
and remove your lampstand from its place, unless you repent.”’”
Responsorial Psalm
R. (Rev. 2:17) Those who are victorious I will feed from the tree of life.
Blessed the man who follows not
the counsel of the wicked
Nor walks in the way of sinners,
nor sits in the company of the insolent,
But delights in the law of the LORD
and meditates on his law day and night.
R. Those who are victorious I will feed from the tree of life.
He is like a tree
planted near running water,
That yields its fruit in due season,
and whose leaves never fade.
Whatever he does, prospers.
R. Those who are victorious I will feed from the tree of life.
Not so the wicked, not so;
they are like chaff which the wind drives away.
For the LORD watches over the way of the just,
but the way of the wicked vanishes.
R. Those who are victorious I will feed from the tree of life.
Gospel
As Jesus approached Jericho
a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging,
and hearing a crowd going by, he inquired what was happening.
They told him,
“Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.”
He shouted, “Jesus, Son of David, have pity on me!”
The people walking in front rebuked him,
telling him to be silent,
but he kept calling out all the more,
“Son of David, have pity on me!”
Then Jesus stopped and ordered that he be brought to him;
and when he came near, Jesus asked him,
“What do you want me to do for you?”
He replied, “Lord, please let me see.”
Jesus told him, “Have sight; your faith has saved you.”
He immediately received his sight
and followed him, giving glory to God.
When they saw this, all the people gave praise to God.
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By definition, the still small voice (1 Kings 19:11-12) is quiet. If you believe, as I do, that this voice is God speaking, it becomes the powerful moral center within our soul. We keep the voice private, even as we have every confidence that it screams to us our truth. But sometimes, the still small voice roars.
I prepared this reflection during the few days on either side of our 2020 Presidential election. So when I read the Gospel lesson (Luke 18:35-43) about a blind man calling out to Jesus, I visualized a disenfranchised person calling truth to power. This man was ‘shushed’ by those walking with Jesus, but he continued to call out. While his effort could be viewed as a selfish request for better personal circumstances (something many struggle with when we vote!), I instinctively saw it differently.
Perhaps due to the divisiveness we’re experiencing here in the States, I suppose I just needed to believe his better angels were at work. I saw a man calling out to be seen, pleading to be heard, tired of being ignored at the fringes of society. He allowed his still small voice to roar God’s message. Jesus saw. Jesus listened. And just as our prayers are heard and addressed, in God’s way, Jesus restored the blind man’s sight. The critical element here? When Jesus granted the man’s request, that man joined Jesus, “giving Glory to God.” He immediately used his gift to advance the teachings and blessings of Christ to others, so much so that the others likewise “gave praise to God.”
We personify the blind man when we listen to our own still small voice, then use our human voice to advance God’s work in the world. Let’s commit together to have the courage to call out so that all might be seen and heard, giving voice to the voiceless and speaking God’s truth, always. Amen.
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BELIEVING IS SEEING
“At that very moment he was given his sight and began to follow Him.” —Luke 18:43
Jesus’ healing of the blind beggar of Jericho is preceded by the young rich man’s rejection of Jesus and followed by Zacchaeus’ acceptance of Him. Jesus healed not only the physically blind but also those spiritually blinded by the god of the present age, the god of greed and a pleasure-seeking lifestyle (2 Cor 4:4). The love of money is the root of all evil, including spiritual blindness (1 Tm 6:10).
For example, the Pharisees were “blind guides” and “blind fools” (Mt 23:16-17) because they “were avaricious men” (Lk 16:14). We can act like the young rich man, refuse to let Jesus heal us of our blindness, and walk away sad (Mk 10:22). On the other hand, we can be like Zacchaeus. Jesus will open our eyes and our hearts. We will give generously to the poor (Lk 19:8).
On the day we are healed of spiritual blindness, salvation will have truly come to our house (Lk 19:9). Even if you’re blind to being blind, by faith draw close to Jesus today and pray: “Lord, I want to see” (see Lk 18:41). Jesus will answer: “Receive your sight. Your faith has healed you” (Lk 18:42).
Prayer: Lord, I want to see today, no matter what.
Promise: “Happy is the man who reads this prophetic message, and happy are those who hear it and heed what is written in it, for the appointed time is near!” —Rv 1:3
Praise: “Happy is the man who reads this prophetic message, and happy are those who hear it and heed what is written in it, for the appointed time is near!” —Rv 1:3
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Have you ever encountered a special moment of grace, a once in a life-time opportunity you knew you could not pass up? Such a moment came for a blind and destitute man who heard that Jesus was passing by. The Gospel of Mark identifies this man as Bartimaeus (Mark 10:46-52). This blind man was determined to get near the one person who could meet his need. He knew who Jesus was and had heard of his fame for healing, but until now had no means of making contact with the Son of David, a clear reference and title for the Messiah.
Faith and persistence is rewarded
It took raw courage and bold persistence for Bartimaeus to get the attention of Jesus over the din of a noisy throng who crowded around Jesus as he made his way out of town. Why was the crowd annoyed with the blind man's persistent shouts? He was disturbing their peace and interrupting their conversation with Jesus. It was common for a rabbi to teach as he walked with others. Jesus was on his way to celebrate the Passover in Jerusalem and a band of pilgrims followed him. When the crowd tried to silence the blind man he overpowered them with his loud emotional outburst and thus caught the attention of Jesus.
This incident reveals something important about how God interacts with us. The blind man was determined to get Jesus' attention and he was persistent in the face of opposition. Jesus could have ignored or scolded him because he was interrupting his talk and disturbing his audience. Jesus showed that acting was more important than talking. This man was in desperate need and Jesus was ready not only to empathize with his suffering but to relieve it as well.
The blind man recognized Jesus with eyes of faith
A great speaker can command attention and respect, but a man or woman with a helping hand and a big heart is loved more. Jesus commends Bartimaeus for recognizing who he is with the eyes of faith and grants him physical sight as well. Do you recognize your need for God's healing grace and do you seek Jesus out, like Bartimaeus, with persistent faith and trust in his goodness and mercy?
Bartimaeus was not only grateful for the gift of faith and the gift of physical sight, but for the opportunity to now follow Jesus as one of his disciples. Luke tells us us that he immediately followed Jesus and gave glory to God. The crowd also gave praise to God when they saw this double miracle of spiritual and physical vision. Cyril of Alexandria, a 5th century church father, comments on this double vision:
Now that he was delivered from his blindness, did he neglect the duty of loving Christ? He certainly did not. It says, "He followed him, offering him glory like to God." He was set free from double blindness. Not only did he escape from the blindness of the body but also from that of the mind and heart. He would not have glorified him as God, had he not possessed spiritual vision. He became the means of others giving Christ glory, for it says that all the people gave glory to God.(Commentary on Luke, Homily 126)
Do you give glory to God for giving you the "eyes of faith" to recognize him as your Lord and Healer?
Lord Jesus, open the eyes of my heart and mind that I may see and understand the truth and goodness of your word. May I never fail to recognize your presence with me and to call upon your saving grace in my time of need and healing.
Psalm 119:53,61,88,134,150,155,158
53 Hot indignation seizes me because of the wicked, who forsake your law.
61 Though the cords of the wicked ensnare me, I do not forget your law.
88 In your steadfast love spare my life, that I may keep the testimonies of your mouth.
134 Redeem me from man's oppression, that I may keep your precepts.
150 They draw near who persecute me with evil purpose; they are far from your law.
155 Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes.
158 I look at the faithless with disgust, because they do not keep your commands.
Daily Quote from the Early Church Fathers: The blind man knows that Jesus is the Son of David and the Messiah, by Cyril of Alexandria (376-444 AD)
"The blind man must have understood that the sight of the blind cannot be restored by human means but requires, on the contrary, a divine power and an authority such as God only possesses. With God nothing whatsoever is impossible. The blind man came near to him as to the omnipotent God. How then does he call him the Son of David? What can one answer to this? The following is perhaps the explanation. Since he was born and raised in Judaism, of course, the predictions contained in the law and the holy prophets concerning Christ had not escaped his knowledge. He heard them chant that passage in the book of the Psalms, 'The Lord has sworn in truth to David, and will not annul it, saying: "of the fruit of your loins I will set a king upon your throne"' (Psalm 132:11).
"The blind man also knew that the blessed prophet Isaiah said, 'There will spring up a shoot from the root of Jesse, and from his root a flower will grow up' (Isaiah 11:1). Isaiah also said, 'Behold, a virgin will conceive and bring forth a son, and they will call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us' (Matthew 1:23; Isaiah 7:14). He already believed that the Word, being God, of his own will had submitted to be born in the flesh of the holy Virgin. He now comes near to him as to God and says, 'Have mercy on me, Son of David.' Christ testifies that this was his state of mind in offering his petition. He said to him, 'Your faith has saved you.'"(excerpt from COMMENTARY ON LUKE, HOMILY 126)
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