2020년 11월28일 연중 제34주간 토요일
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제1독서
요한 묵시록. 22,1-7
주님의 천사는 수정처럼 빛나는 생명수의 강을
나 요한에게 1 보여 주었습니다.
그 강은 하느님과 어린양의 어좌에서 나와,
2 도성의 거리 한가운데를 흐르고 있었습니다.
강 이쪽저쪽에는 열두 번 열매를 맺는 생명나무가 있어서
다달이 열매를 내놓습니다.
그리고 그 나뭇잎은 민족들을 치료하는 데에 쓰입니다.
3 그곳에는 더 이상 하느님의 저주를 받는 것이 없을 것입니다.
도성 안에는 하느님과 어린양의 어좌가 있어,
그분의 종들이 그분을 섬기며 4 그분의 얼굴을 뵐 것입니다.
그리고 그들의 이마에는 그분의 이름이 적혀 있을 것입니다.
5 다시는 밤이 없고 등불도 햇빛도 필요 없습니다.
주 하느님께서 그들의 빛이 되어 주실 것이기 때문입니다.
그들은 영원무궁토록 다스릴 것입니다.
6 그 천사가 또 나에게 말하였습니다.
“이 말씀은 확실하고 참된 말씀이다.
주님, 곧 예언자들에게 영을 내려 주시는 하느님께서
머지않아 반드시 일어날 일들을 당신 종들에게 보여 주시려고
당신 천사를 보내신 것이다.
7 보라, 내가 곧 간다.
이 책에 기록된 예언의 말씀을 지키는 사람은 행복하다.”
복음
루카. 21,34-36
그때에 예수님께서 제자들에게 말씀하셨다.
34 “너희는 스스로 조심하여,
방탕과 만취와 일상의 근심으로
너희 마음이 물러지는 일이 없게 하여라.
그리고 그날이 너희를 덫처럼 갑자기 덮치지 않게 하여라.
35 그날은 온 땅 위에 사는 모든 사람에게 들이닥칠 것이다.
36 너희는 앞으로 일어날 이 모든 일에서 벗어나
사람의 아들 앞에 설 수 있는 힘을 지니도록
늘 깨어 기도하여라.”
November 28, 2018
Saturday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time
Daily Mass : http://www.catholictv.com/shows/daily-mass
Reading 1
John said:
An angel showed me the river of life-giving water,
sparkling like crystal, flowing from the throne of God
and of the Lamb down the middle of the street,
On either side of the river grew the tree of life
that produces fruit twelve times a year, once each month;
the leaves of the trees serve as medicine for the nations.
Nothing accursed will be found anymore.
The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it,
and his servants will worship him.
They will look upon his face, and his name will be on their foreheads.
Night will be no more, nor will they need light from lamp or sun,
for the Lord God shall give them light,
and they shall reign forever and ever.
And he said to me, “These words are trustworthy and true,
and the Lord, the God of prophetic spirits,
sent his angel to show his servants what must happen soon.”
“Behold, I am coming soon.”
Blessed is the one who keeps the prophetic message of this book.
Responsorial Psalm
R. (1 Cor 16: 22b, see Rev. 22: 20c)Marana tha! Come, Lord Jesus!
Come, let us sing joyfully to the LORD;
let us acclaim the Rock of our salvation.
Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving;
let us joyfully sing psalms to him.
R. Marana tha! Come, Lord Jesus!
For the LORD is a great God,
and a great king above all gods;
In his hands are the depths of the earth,
and the tops of the mountains are his.
His is the sea, for he has made it,
and the dry land, which his hands have formed.
R. Marana tha! Come, Lord Jesus!
Come, let us bow down in worship;
let us kneel before the LORD who made us.
For he is our God, and we are the people he shepherds, the flock he guides.
R. Marana tha! Come, Lord Jesus!
Gospel
Jesus said to his disciples:
“Beware that your hearts do not become drowsy
from carousing and drunkenness
and the anxieties of daily life,
and that day catch you by surprise like a trap.
For that day will assault everyone
who lives on the face of the earth.
Be vigilant at all times
and pray that you have the strength
to escape the tribulations that are imminent
and to stand before the Son of Man.”
http://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/daily.html
When will we get back to normal? This is a common question as the covid pandemic rages on, especially this week of Thanksgiving, in the U.S., when many normal traditions were suspended out of care and concern for the safety of loved ones. While it can be hard to gain perspective on a situation when we are in the middle of trying to get through the day, Advent is the perfect time to do so.
To gain some perspective, we have to look no farther than today’s gospel from Luke. Jesus tells his disciples:
“Beware that your hearts do not become drowsy
from carousing and drunkenness
and the anxieties of daily life,
and that day catch you by surprise like a trap.
For that day will assault everyone
who lives on the face of the earth.
Be vigilant at all times
and pray that you have the strength
to escape the tribulations that are imminent
and to stand before the Son of Man.”
It seems that generally this time of year there is much more focus on the amount of dollars and effort spent on Black Friday shopping rather than how we can be preparing our hearts for the season of Advent. Jesus warns to not let our hearts become drowsy. The sources of anxiety are plentiful as we collectively worry about health, finances, identity, safety and quality of life. While these worries are very real and important, they distract us from trusting in God.
As I pray with today’s gospel I feel a sense of calm come over me. Although I have allowed myself to be distracted by the anxieties of daily life, I am invited to shift my attention away from anxious thoughts and feelings. This is the time to create a new normal. The covid pandemic has provided an opportunity to appreciate what is important in life, how we can connect with one another in more meaningful ways and what attractions, habits and behaviors we should turn away from.
The year 2020 has been a year with events that few of us have experienced in our lifetimes. This reminder from Jesus to be vigilant at all times helps frame my hopes for Advent and for the future. I pray that I stay centered through prayer. I ask for God to help me quiet my mind when my thoughts are swirling with daily frustrations and worries. I look for simple ways to be present to others. Embracing a quiet, peaceful, prayerful Advent will be a wonderful new normal.
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LAST, BUT NOT LEAST
“Remember, I am coming soon! Happy the man who heeds the prophetic message of this book!” —Revelation 22:7
Today, on the last day of the Church’s year, the Church proclaims to us the last chapter of the Bible. The Bible begins in an earthly paradise and ends in a heavenly paradise. The heavenly paradise is not only the restoration of the earthly paradise, but its fulfillment.
The heavenly paradise has a river of life-giving water flowing down the middle of its streets (Rv 22:1-2). On both sides of the river grow fruit-bearing trees of life (Rv 22:2). In the heavenly paradise, there are twelve growing seasons each year (Rv 22:2). There is no sin in heaven, for there God’s servants faithfully serve Him (Rv 22:3). In heaven, we will see God face to face (Rv 22:4; 1 Cor 13:12). There, all light comes directly from the Lord, not from electricity or the sun (Rv 22:5). In heaven, we will reign forever (Rv 22:5). This all may sound too good to be true, but the Lord assures us through one of His angels: “These words are trustworthy and true” (Rv 22:6).
The Lord wants to end this Church year the way He started it — by telling us He loves us. He intends to show this love by giving us the perfect happiness of heaven. Let the Lord love you.
Prayer: Father, on this last day of the Church year, may I repent of all my sins and thus remove all obstacles to receiving Your love.
Promise: “Pray constantly for the strength to escape whatever is in prospect, and to stand secure before the Son of Man.” —Lk 21:36
Praise: When praying with others, Kate just asks the Holy Spirit to let the words flow and others are amazed at how her prayer was specifically worded for their need.
http://dailyscripture.servantsoftheword.org/readings/
Is there anything holding you back from the joy and freedom of the Lord? God wants our hearts for him and for his kingdom of peace, joy, and righteousness (Romans 14:17). But our hearts can be weighed down by many different things. Jesus, our Lord and Master, offers us true freedom - freedom from the power of sin and wasted life, and freedom from our unruly desires and disordered passions - such as making food, drink or anything else our master rather than our servant. Jesus wants our hearts to be ruled by one thing only - his love and truth which enables us to choose whatever is good and to reject whatever is evil and harmful for us.
Be ready to meet the Lord today
Jesus also warns us of the temptation to slacken off - to become spiritually idle, lazy, indifferent, or inattentive to God's presence and his word and guidance for our lives. We can fall asleep spiritually if we allow other things to distract us from the reality of God and his kingdom. It is very easy to get caught up in the things of the present moment or to be weighed down with anxious cares and concerns. The Lord wants us to be ready at all times to meet him - whether it be in our rising, eating, working, or taking our rest. He comes to draw us to himself - are you alert and attentive to his voice?
Speak your troubles to the Lord - he is listening
The Lord knows our struggles, weaknesses, and shortcomings. And he assures us that we do not need to carry our burdens alone nor struggle without his help. He is always very present and ready to give us whatever strength, guidance, and help we need to fight temptation and to stay the course which he has set for us. But there is one thing he doesn't tolerate: indifference, an attitude of not caring, and doing nothing! The Lord wants us to cast our anxieties on him and to ask for his guidance and help. Do you pray for God's strength and wisdom?
Until the Lord comes again we can expect troubles, trials, and temptations. Our adversary the devil does not rest in his attempt to lure us away from God's will for our lives. If he cannot succeed in getting us to renounce our faith in Christ, he will try, little by little, to distract us from pursuing God, especially in prayer and listening to his word. Ask the Lord Jesus to rekindle the fire of his love in you so that you will be ready and eager to meet him when he comes again.
Lord Jesus, rouse my spirit to the truth that this world is passing away. Give me a lively faith, a joyful hope, and a fervent love to see you face to face when you return in glory.
Psalm 119:57-64
57 The LORD is my portion; I promise to keep your words.
58 I entreat your favor with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise.
59 When I think of your ways, I turn my feet to your testimonies;
60 I hasten and do not delay to keep your commandments.
61 Though the cords of the wicked ensnare me, I do not forget your law.
62 At midnight I rise to praise you, because of your righteous ordinances.
63 I am a companion of all who fear you, of those who keep your precepts.
64 The earth, O LORD, is full of your steadfast love; teach me your statutes!
Daily Quote from the Early Church Fathers: Drunkenness weakens both soul and body, by Origen of Alexandria (185-254 AD)
"'But take heed to yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life, and that day come upon you suddenly like a snare.' You heard the proclamation of the eternal King. You learned the deplorable end of 'drunkenness' or 'intoxication' Imagine a skilled and wise physician who would say, 'Beware, no one should drink too much from this or that herb. If he does, he will suddenly be destroyed.' I do not doubt that everyone would keep the prescriptions of the physician's warning concerning his own health. Now the Lord, who is both the physician of souls and bodies, orders them to avoid as a deadly drink the herb 'of drunkenness' and the vice 'of intoxication' and also the care of worldly matters. I do not know if any one can say that he is not wounded, because these things consume him.
"Drunkenness is therefore destructive in all things. It is the only thing that weakens the soul together with the body. According to the apostle, it can happen that when the body 'is weak,' then the spirit is 'much stronger' (2 Corinthians 12:10), and when 'the exterior person is destroyed, the interior person is renewed' (2 Corinthians 4:16). In the illness of drunkenness, the body and the soul are destroyed at the same time. The spirit is corrupted equally with the flesh. All the members are weakened: the feet and the hands. The tongue is loosened. Darkness covers the eyes. Forgetfulness covers the mind so that one does not know himself nor does he perceive he is a person. Drunkenness of the body has that shamefulness." (excerpt from HOMILIES ON LEVITICUS 7.5-6)
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