April 27, 2021 Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Easter

2021년 4월 27일 부활 제4주간 화요일  

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제1독서

<그들은 그리스계 사람들에게도 주 예수님의 복음을 전하였다.>

사도행전 11,19-26
그 무렵 19 스테파노의 일로 일어난 박해 때문에 흩어진 이들이
페니키아와 키프로스와 안티오키아까지 가서, 유다인들에게만 말씀을 전하였다.
20 그들 가운데에는 키프로스 사람들과 키레네 사람들도 있었는데,
이들이 안티오키아로 가서 그리스계 사람들에게도 이야기하면서
주 예수님의 복음을 전하였다.
21 주님의 손길이 그들을 보살피시어 많은 수의 사람이 믿고 주님께 돌아섰다.

22 예루살렘에 있는 교회는 그들에 대한 소문을 듣고,
바르나바를 안티오키아로 가라고 보냈다.
23 그곳에 도착한 바르나바는 하느님의 은총이 내린 것을 보고 기뻐하며,
모두 굳센 마음으로 주님께 계속 충실하라고 격려하였다.
24 사실 바르나바는 착한 사람이며 성령과 믿음이 충만한 사람이었다.
그리하여 수많은 사람이 주님께 인도되었다.
25 그 뒤에 바르나바는 사울을 찾으려고 타르수스로 가서,
26 그를 만나 안티오키아로 데려왔다.
그들은 만 일 년 동안 그곳 교회 신자들을 만나며 수많은 사람을 가르쳤다.
이 안티오키아에서 제자들이 처음으로 ‘그리스도인’이라고 불리게 되었다. 

 

복음

<아버지와 나는 하나다.>

요한. 10,22-30
22 그때에 예루살렘에서는 성전 봉헌 축제가 벌어지고 있었다. 때는 겨울이었다.
23 예수님께서는 성전 안에 있는 솔로몬 주랑을 거닐고 계셨는데,
24 유다인들이 그분을 둘러싸고 말하였다.
“당신은 언제까지 우리 속을 태울 작정이오?
당신이 메시아라면 분명히 말해 주시오.”
25 그러자 예수님께서 그들에게 대답하셨다.
“내가 이미 말하였는데도 너희는 믿지 않는다.
내가 내 아버지의 이름으로 하는 일들이 나를 증언한다.
26 그러나 너희는 믿지 않는다. 너희가 내 양이 아니기 때문이다.
27 내 양들은 내 목소리를 알아듣는다.
나는 그들을 알고 그들은 나를 따른다.
28 나는 그들에게 영원한 생명을 준다.
그리하여 그들은 영원토록 멸망하지 않을 것이고,
또 아무도 그들을 내 손에서 빼앗아 가지 못할 것이다.
29 그들을 나에게 주신 내 아버지께서는 누구보다도 위대하시어,
아무도 그들을 내 아버지의 손에서 빼앗아 갈 수 없다.
30 아버지와 나는 하나다.” 

April 27, 2021

Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Easter 

Daily Readings — Audio

Daily Reflections — Video

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Reading 1

Acts 11:19-26

Those who had been scattered by the persecution
that arose because of Stephen
went as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch,
preaching the word to no one but Jews.
There were some Cypriots and Cyrenians among them, however,
who came to Antioch and began to speak to the Greeks as well,
proclaiming the Lord Jesus. 
The hand of the Lord was with them
and a great number who believed turned to the Lord. 
The news about them reached the ears of the Church in Jerusalem,
and they sent Barnabas to go to Antioch.
When he arrived and saw the grace of God,
he rejoiced and encouraged them all
to remain faithful to the Lord in firmness of heart,
for he was a good man, filled with the Holy Spirit and faith.
And a large number of people was added to the Lord. 
Then he went to Tarsus to look for Saul,
and when he had found him he brought him to Antioch. 
For a whole year they met with the Church
and taught a large number of people,
and it was in Antioch that the disciples
were first called Christians.

 

Responsorial Psalm

Ps 87:1b-3, 4-5, 6-7

R. (117:1a) All you nations, praise the Lord.
or:
R. Alleluia.
His foundation upon the holy mountains
the LORD loves:
The gates of Zion
more than any dwelling of Jacob.
Glorious things are said of you,
O city of God!
R. All you nations, praise the Lord.
or:
R. Alleluia.
I tell of Egypt and Babylon
among those who know the LORD;
Of Philistia, Tyre Ethiopia:
“This man was born there.”
And of Zion they shall say:
“One and all were born in her;
And he who has established her
is the Most High LORD.”
R. All you nations, praise the Lord.
or:
R. Alleluia.
They shall note, when the peoples are enrolled:
“This man was born there.”
And all shall sing, in their festive dance:
“My home is within you.”
R. All you nations, praise the Lord.
or:
R. Alleluia.

Gospel

Jn 10:22-30

The feast of the Dedication was taking place in Jerusalem.
It was winter. 
And Jesus walked about in the temple area on the Portico of Solomon. 
So the Jews gathered around him and said to him,
“How long are you going to keep us in suspense? 
If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.” 
Jesus answered them, “I told you and you do not believe.
The works I do in my Father’s name testify to me.
But you do not believe, because you are not among my sheep.
My sheep hear my voice;
I know them, and they follow me. 
I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish. 
No one can take them out of my hand. 
My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all,
and no one can take them out of the Father’s hand. 
The Father and I are one.”

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 It’s Easter! New Life, new beginnings. In the Acts, the disciples are spreading the good news everywhere. They recognized that Jesus was Christ and wanted to share the news. They follow him and know him. They are the first to call themselves Christians because they recognize and follow Christ. It’s a new beginning and a new faith. But not everyone recognized and not everyone believed. There was a lot of persecution and not everyone wanted to hear about what had happened and who Jesus was.

In the gospel, the story is recounted of the Jews asking straight out if Jesus is the Christ. He says that he has told them that he is and that he has shown them in many ways, but they will not see and they will not believe. Jesus says that they are not his followers because they do not believe, and because they do not believe they are not his followers. His followers recognize him and believe him and believe in him. Like sheep recognize their shepherd and follow him, his people recognize him and follow him. We see them in the first reading now calling themselves Christian. And likewise, like a shepherd recognizes his sheep, Jesus recognizes his people and gives them life everlasting.

If I were singing Mass today, (and I am going back to Mass in person this week but I know it’s still not safe to sing), I would sing Bob Dufford’s beautiful song “Like a Shepherd.” I’ve been humming it the whole time I’ve been working on this reflection. “Like a shepherd he feeds his flock and gathers the lambs in his arms, holding them carefully close to his heart, leading them home.”

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ETERNAL LIFE IS...

“I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish.” —John 10:28

Jesus promised to give us eternal life, that is, the quality of life that is lived in heaven forever. Jesus kept His promise when He died on the cross and rose from the dead. We received His gift of eternal life when we were baptized. We live eternal life when we give our lives to Jesus and love Him with all our hearts, all our souls, all our minds, and all our strength (see Lk 10:27).

By faith, are we living eternal life right now? If we’re not living it on earth before our deaths, why should we expect to live it in heaven after our deaths? If we don’t choose to give our lives to Jesus now, why would we want to be with Him forever?

Eternal life is not just a happy, everlasting life; it is primarily a life of total love for Life Himself, Jesus our Lord (Jn 14:6; 11:25). “Eternal life is this: to know You, the only true God, and Him Whom You have sent, Jesus Christ” (Jn 17:3). Eternal life is knowing Jesus personally and deeply. Eternal life is living in God which is living in love, for God is love (1 Jn 4:16). “The testimony is this: God gave us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. Whoever possesses the Son possesses life; whoever does not possess the Son of God does not possess life” (1 Jn 5:11-12). Live totally for Jesus. Accept eternal life.

Prayer:  Father, may I let You live in me so I may share in Your divine life (see 2 Pt 1:4).

Promise:  “No one shall snatch [My sheep] out of My hand.” —Jn 10:28

Praise:  The occasion of his daughter’s First Communion helped Thomas recommit his own life to the Most Blessed Sacrament.

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  How secure is your faith and trust in God? Scripture describes God's word as a "lamp for our feet and a light for our steps"(Psalm 119:105). The Jewish Feast of the Dedication is also called the Festival of Lights or Hanakkuh. This feast was held in late December, near the time when Christians celebrate the feast of Christmas. This is the time of year when the day is shortest and the night longest. Jesus used this occasion to declare that he is the true light of the world (John 8:12). In his light we can see who God truly is and we can find the true path to heaven.

Our true and lasting security rests in Jesus alone
Jesus speaks of the tremendous trust he has in God his Father and the tremendous trust we ought to have in him because he is our good shepherd (John 10:11). Sheep without a shepherd are defenseless against prey, such as wolves, and often get lost and bewildered without a guide. That is why shepherds literally live with their sheep out in the open field and mountain sides. The shepherd guards his sheep from the dangers of storms, floods, and beasts of prey. The shepherd leads his sheep to the best places for feeding and the best streams for drinking. He finds the best place for their rest and safety at night. The sheep recognize the voice of their shepherd and heed his call when he leads them to safe pasture and rest.

Listen to the Good Shepherd and you will not go astray
We are very much like sheep who stray, we become easy prey to forces which can destroy us - sin, Satan, and a world in opposition to God and his people. The Lord Jesus came not only to free us from Satan's snares and the grip of sin, he came to personally lead us to the best of places where we can feed on his "word of life" and drink from the "living waters" of his Holy Spirit. The sheep who heed the voice of Jesus, the good shepherd, have no fear. He leads them to the best of places - everlasting peace, joy, and fellowship with God and his people.

In this present life we will encounter trials, difficulties, and persecution. We can face them alone or we can follow Jesus, the true shepherd, who will bring us safely through every difficulty to the place of peace and security with God. Do you listen to the voice of the Good Shepherd and heed his commands?

Lord Jesus, you are the Good Shepherd who secures what is best for us. I place all my hope and trust in you. Open my ears to hear your voice today and to follow your commands.

Psalm 87:1-7

1 On the holy mount stands the city he founded;
2 the LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwelling places of Jacob.
3 Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of God. [Selah]
4 Among those who know me I mention Rahab and Babylon; behold, Philistia and Tyre, with Ethiopia -- "This one was born there," they say.
5 And of Zion it shall be said, "This one and that one were born in her"; for the Most High himself will establish her.
6 The LORD records as he registers the peoples, "This one was born there." [Selah]
7 Singers and dancers alike say, "All my springs are in you."

Daily Quote from the Early Church Fathers: The Great might of Christ's hand, by Clement of Alexandria, 150-215 A.D.

"The faithful also have the help of Christ, and the devil is not able to snatch them. Those who have an endless enjoyment of good things remain in Christ's hand, no one thereafter snatching them away from the bliss that is given to them. [No one can throw them] into punishment or torments. For it is not possible that those who are in Christ's hand should be snatched away to be punished because of the great might Christ has. For 'the hand' in the divine Scripture signifies 'the power'" It cannot be doubted therefore that the hand of Christ is unconquerable and mighty to all things." (excerpt from the COMMENTARY ON THE GOSPEL OF JOHN 7.1)

 

 

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