July 11, 2021 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

2021년 7월 11일 연중 제15주일 

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제1독서

<가서 내 백성에게 예언하여라.>

아모스 예언서. 7,12-15
그 무렵 베텔의 사제 12 아마츠야가 아모스에게 말하였다.
“선견자야, 어서 유다 땅으로 달아나, 거기에서나 예언하며 밥을 벌어먹어라.
13 다시는 베텔에서 예언을 하지 마라.
이곳은 임금님의 성소이며 왕국의 성전이다.”
14 그러자 아모스가 아마츠야에게 대답하였다.
“나는 예언자도 아니고 예언자의 제자도 아니다.
나는 그저 가축을 키우고 돌무화과나무를 가꾸는 사람이다.
15 그런데 주님께서 양 떼를 몰고 가는 나를 붙잡으셨다.
그러고 나서 나에게 말씀하셨다.
‘가서 내 백성 이스라엘에게 예언하여라.’” 

제2독서

<하느님께서는 세상 창조 이전에 그리스도 안에서 우리를 선택하셨습니다.>

에페소서. 1,3-14 <또는 1,3-10>
 3 우리 주 예수 그리스도의 아버지 하느님께서 찬미받으시기를 빕니다.

하느님께서는 그리스도 안에서 하늘의 온갖 영적인 복을 우리에게 내리셨습니다.
4 세상 창조 이전에 그리스도 안에서 우리를 선택하시어,
우리가 당신 앞에서 거룩하고 흠 없는 사람이 되게 해 주셨습니다.
사랑으로 5 예수 그리스도를 통하여
우리를 당신의 자녀로 삼으시기로 미리 정하셨습니다.
이는 하느님의 그 좋으신 뜻에 따라 이루어진 것입니다.
6 그리하여 사랑하시는 아드님 안에서 우리에게 베푸신
그 은총의 영광을 찬양하게 하셨습니다.
7 우리는 그리스도 안에서, 그리스도의 피를 통하여 속량을,
곧 죄의 용서를 받았습니다.
이는 하느님의 그 풍성한 은총에 따라 이루어진 것입니다.
8 하느님께서는 이 은총을 우리에게 넘치도록 베푸셨습니다.
당신의 지혜와 통찰력을 다하시어,
9 그리스도 안에서 미리 세우신 당신 선의에 따라
우리에게 당신 뜻의 신비를 알려 주셨습니다.
10 그것은 때가 차면 하늘과 땅에 있는 만물을
그리스도 안에서 그분을 머리로 하여 한데 모으는 계획입니다.
11 만물을 당신의 결정과 뜻대로 이루시는 분의 의향에 따라
미리 정해진 우리도 그리스도 안에서 한몫을 얻게 되었습니다.
12 그리하여 하느님께서는 이미 그리스도께 희망을 둔 우리가
당신의 영광을 찬양하는 사람이 되게 하셨습니다.
13 여러분도 그리스도 안에서 진리의 말씀,
곧 여러분을 위한 구원의 복음을 듣고 그리스도 안에서 믿게 되었을 때,
약속된 성령의 인장을 받았습니다.
14 우리가 하느님의 소유로서 속량될 때까지,
이 성령께서 우리가 받을 상속의 보증이 되어 주시어,
하느님의 영광을 찬양하게 하십니다.

복음

<예수님께서 그들을 파견하기 시작하셨다.>

마르코. 6,7-13
 그때에 예수님께서 7 열두 제자를 부르시어

더러운 영들에 대한 권한을 주시고, 둘씩 짝지어 파견하기 시작하셨다.
8 그러면서 길을 떠날 때에 지팡이 외에는 아무것도,
빵도 여행 보따리도 전대에 돈도 가져가지 말라고 명령하시고,
9 신발은 신되 옷도 두 벌은 껴입지 말라고 이르셨다.
10 그리고 그들에게 말씀하셨다.
“어디에서나 어떤 집에 들어가거든 그 고장을 떠날 때까지 그 집에 머물러라.
11 또한 어느 곳이든 너희를 받아들이지 않고 너희 말도 듣지 않으면,
그곳을 떠날 때에 그들에게 보이는 증거로
너희 발밑의 먼지를 털어 버려라.”
12 그리하여 제자들은 떠나가서, 회개하라고 선포하였다.
13 그리고 많은 마귀를 쫓아내고 많은 병자에게 기름을 부어 병을 고쳐 주었다.

July 11, 2021

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Daily Readings — Audio

Daily Reflections — Video

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Reading 1 

Am 7:12-15

Amaziah, priest of Bethel, said to Amos,
“Off with you, visionary, flee to the land of Judah! 
There earn your bread by prophesying,
but never again prophesy in Bethel;
for it is the king’s sanctuary and a royal temple.” 
Amos answered Amaziah, “I was no prophet,
nor have I belonged to a company of prophets;
I was a shepherd and a dresser of sycamores. 
The LORD took me from following the flock, and said to me,
Go, prophesy to my people Israel.”
 

Responsorial Psalm 

Ps 85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14

R. (8) Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation.
I will hear what God proclaims;
the LORD —for he proclaims peace.
Near indeed is his salvation to those who fear him,
glory dwelling in our land.
R. Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation.
Kindness and truth shall meet;
justice and peace shall kiss.
Truth shall spring out of the earth,
and justice shall look down from heaven.
R. Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation.
The LORD himself will give his benefits;
our land shall yield its increase.
Justice shall walk before him,
and prepare the way of his steps.
R. Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation.
 

Reading 2 

Eph 1:3-14

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
who has blessed us in Christ
with every spiritual blessing in the heavens,
as he chose us in him, before the foundation of the world,
to be holy and without blemish before him. 
In love he destined us for adoption to himself through Jesus Christ,
in accord with the favor of his will,
for the praise of the glory of his grace
that he granted us in the beloved.
In him we have redemption by his blood,
the forgiveness of transgressions,
in accord with the riches of his grace that he lavished upon us. 
In all wisdom and insight, he has made known to us
the mystery of his will in accord with his favor
that he set forth in him as a plan for the fullness of times,
to sum up all things in Christ, in heaven and on earth.

In him we were also chosen,
destined in accord with the purpose of the One
who accomplishes all things according to the intention of his will,
so that we might exist for the praise of his glory,
we who first hoped in Christ. 
In him you also, who have heard the word of truth,
the gospel of your salvation, and have believed in him,
were sealed with the promised holy Spirit,
which is the first installment of our inheritance
toward redemption as God’s possession, to the praise of his glory.

Or 

Eph 1:3-10

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
who has blessed us in Christ
with every spiritual blessing in the heavens,
as he chose us in him, before the foundation of the world,
to be holy and without blemish before him. 
In love he destined us for adoption to himself through Jesus Christ,
in accord with the favor of his will,
for the praise of the glory of God’s grace
that he granted us in the beloved.

In him we have redemption by his blood,
the forgiveness of transgressions,
in accord with the riches of his grace that he lavished upon us. 
In all wisdom and insight, he has made known to us
the mystery of his will in accord with his favor
that he set forth in him as a plan for the fullness of times,
to sum up all things in Christ, in heaven and on earth

Alleluia Cf. 

Eph 1:17-18

R. Alleluia, alleluia.
May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ
enlighten the eyes of our hearts,
that we may know what is the hope that
belongs to our call.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel 

Mk 6:7-13

Jesus summoned the Twelve and began to send them out two by two
and gave them authority over unclean spirits. 
He instructed them to take nothing for the journey
but a walking stick—
no food, no sack, no money in their belts. 
They were, however, to wear sandals
but not a second tunic. 
He said to them,
“Wherever you enter a house, stay there until you leave. 
Whatever place does not welcome you or listen to you,
leave there and shake the dust off your feet
in testimony against them.” 
So they went off and preached repentance. 
The Twelve drove out many demons,
and they anointed with oil many who were sick and cured them.

http://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/daily.html

 Today’s readings are about being called. Amos says he was a shepherd (and what we would today call an arborist) when the Lord called him away from his work and told him to go, to prophesy to God’s people. Paul in Ephesians talks in multiple ways about the followers of Christ being chosen, destined, etc.

In the Gospel, the 12 apostles are literally called, and sent, by Jesus. There’s no question what He is calling them to do. He summons them and then He sends them out, two by two. He gives them specific instructions about what they are to do and how to do it.

How often do we think about the fact that we are called? Each day when we open our eyes and a new day has dawned for us, we are called. We are called to rise, and then we are called to do something, often many things. Most days we have a to-do list a mile long and obligations that we take for granted, at work and/or at home.
If you click on these daily reflections, you are being called. You may think it is an act of your will, or habit, but you are responding to a call, an invitation. When my neighbor asks me to pick up her mail while she is on vacation, I am responding to God’s call to be of service. Likewise, when I resist the temptation to spread gossip or nurse a grudge, I am responding to a call. When we work together with a team to accomplish an improvement in our community, we are saying yes to a call. When you conserve energy and recycle, you are answering God’s call to care for our planet and our resources.

I think the Gospel acclamation tucked into today’s readings, also from Ephesians, holds a key for us as Christians. It prays that we “may know what is the hope that belongs to our call.” The call we receive each day, and at every turn, is not to merely accomplish a to-do list. When we begin our day by putting that list, those obligations, in God’s hands, we invite God to reveal the hope that belongs to that call. We are part of something greater that God is doing in our world and that gives us hope. We pray today that we WILL know the hope that is always available to us throughout our lives, the hope that guides us and sustains us, and enlightens the eyes of our hearts.

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LOW ENOUGH TO BE EXALTED? (SEE MT 23:12)

“The Lord took me from following the flock.” —Amos 7:15

Amos was a country boy, a shepherd, and a pruner of sycamore trees — a nobody chosen by God to prophesy to the nation of Israel (Am 7:14ff). Jesus likewise sent out His apostles as nobodies. He didn’t let them have the possessions and money by which many people try to command respect (see Mk 6:8-9). He didn’t even provide them with accommodations (see Mk 6:10). The apostles had about as much prestige as homeless people. Of course, without credentials, status, clout, or worldly power, they were almost certain to be rejected. So Jesus told them to be prepared to shake the dust from their feet if any place did not receive them (Mk 6:11).

Jesus is the same today as yesterday (Heb 13:8). He continues to insist on choosing “the world’s lowborn and despised, those who count for nothing, to reduce to nothing those who were something; so that mankind can do no boasting before God” (1 Cor 1:28-29). When Jesus sends us forth in weakness, His power reaches perfection (2 Cor 12:9). Jesus promised that the lowly will inherit the earth (Mt 5:5). Will you agree to become lowly? Will you let the Lord work through you?

Prayer:  Father, may I be lowly in the world’s eyes and great in Your eyes.

Promise:  “Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Who has bestowed on us in Christ every spiritual blessing in the heavens!” —Eph 1:3

Praise:  “Down I went to the roots of the mountains; the bars of the nether world were closing behind me forever, but You brought my life up from the pit, O Lord, my God” (Jon 2:7). Praise Jesus, our Protector!

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 What kind of authority and power does the Lord want you to exercise on his behalf? Jesus gave his apostles both the power and the authority to speak and to act in his name. He commanded them to do the works which he did - to heal the sick. to cast out evil spirits, and to speak the word of God - the good news of the gospel which they received from Jesus. When Jesus spoke of power and authority he did something unheard of. He wedded power and authority with self-sacrificing love and humility. The "world" and the "flesh" seek power for selfish gain. Jesus teaches us to use it for the good of our neighbor.

Why does Jesus tell the apostles to "travel light" with little or no provision? "Poverty of spirit" frees us from greed and preoccupation with our possessions and makes ample room for God's provision. The Lord wants his disciples to be dependent on him and not on themselves. He wills to work in and through each of us for his glory. Are you ready to use the spiritual authority and power which God wishes you to exercise on his behalf? The Lord entrusts us with his gifts and talents. Are you eager to place yourself at his service, to do whatever he bids you, and to witness his truth and saving power to whomever he sends you?

Lord Jesus, make me a channel of your healing power and merciful love that others may find abundant life and freedom in you. Free me from all other attachments that I may joyfully pursue the treasure of your heavenly kingdom. May I witness the joy of the Gospel both in word and deed.

Psalm 85:8-13

8 Let me hear what God the LORD will speak, for he will speak peace to his people, to his saints, to those who turn to him in their hearts.
9.Surely his salvation is at hand for those who fear him, that glory may dwell in our land.
10 Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will kiss each other.
11 Faithfulness will spring up from the ground, and righteousness will look down from the sky.
12 Yes, the LORD will give what is good, and our land will yield its increase.
13 Righteousness will go before him, and make his footsteps a way.

Daily Quote from the Early Church Fathers: Jesus gives them power to heal and cast out evil spirits, by Cyril of Alexandria (376-444 AD)

"The grace bestowed upon the holy apostles is worthy of all admiration. But the bountifulness of the Giver surpasses all praise and admiration. He gives them, as I said, his own glory. They receive authority over the evil spirits. They reduce to nothing the pride of the devil that was so highly exalted and arrogant. They render ineffectual the demon's wickedness. By the might and efficacy of the Holy Spirit, burning them as if they were on fire, they make the devil come forth with groans and weeping from those whom he had possessed...

"He glorified his disciples, therefore, by giving them authority and power over the evil spirits and over sicknesses. Did he honor them without reason and make them famous without any logical cause? How can this be true? It was necessary, most necessary, that they should be able to work miracles, having been publicly appointed ministers of sacred proclamations. By means of their works, they then could convince men that they were the ministers of God and mediators of all beneath the heaven. The apostles then could invite them all to reconciliation and justification by faith and point out the way of salvation and of life that is this justification." (excerpt from COMMENTARY ON LUKE, HOMILY 47)

 

 

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