July 23, 2021 Friday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time

2021년 7월 23일 제16주간 금요일  

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제1독서

<율법은 모세를 통하여 주어졌다(요한 1,17)

탈출기. 20,1-17
 그 무렵 주님께서 1 이 모든 말씀을 하셨다.

2 “나는 너를 이집트 땅, 종살이하던 집에서 이끌어 낸 주 너의 하느님이다.
3 너에게는 나 말고 다른 신이 있어서는 안 된다.
4 너는 위로 하늘에 있는 것이든, 아래로 땅 위에 있는 것이든,
땅 아래로 물속에 있는 것이든 그 모습을 본뜬 어떤 신상도 만들어서는 안 된다.
5 너는 그것들에게 경배하거나, 그것들을 섬기지 못한다.
주 너의 하느님인 나는 질투하는 하느님이다.
나를 미워하는 자들에게는 조상들의 죄악을 삼 대 사 대 자손들에게까지 갚는다.
6 그러나 나를 사랑하고 내 계명을 지키는 이들에게는
천대에 이르기까지 자애를 베푼다.
7 주 너의 하느님의 이름을 부당하게 불러서는 안 된다.
주님은 자기 이름을 부당하게 부르는 자를 벌하지 않은 채 내버려 두지 않는다.
8 안식일을 기억하여 거룩하게 지켜라.
9 엿새 동안 일하면서 네 할 일을 다 하여라.
10 그러나 이렛날은 주 너의 하느님을 위한 안식일이다.
그날 너와 너의 아들과 딸, 너의 남종과 여종,
그리고 너의 집짐승과 네 동네에 사는 이방인은 어떤 일도 해서는 안 된다.
11 이는 주님이 엿새 동안 하늘과 땅과 바다와 그 안에 있는 모든 것을 만들고,
이렛날에는 쉬었기 때문이다.
그러므로 주님이 안식일에 강복하고 그날을 거룩하게 한 것이다.
12 아버지와 어머니를 공경하여라.
그러면 너는 주 너의 하느님이 너에게 주는 땅에서 오래 살 것이다.
13 살인해서는 안 된다. 14 간음해서는 안 된다. 15 도둑질해서는 안 된다.
16 이웃에게 불리한 거짓 증언을 해서는 안 된다.
17 이웃의 집을 탐내서는 안 된다.
이웃의 아내나 남종이나 여종, 소나 나귀 할 것 없이
이웃의 소유는 무엇이든 탐내서는 안 된다.”

 

복음

<말씀을 듣고 깨닫는 사람은 열매를 맺는다.>

마태오. 13,18-23
그때에 예수님께서 제자들에게 말씀하셨다.
18 “너희는 씨 뿌리는 사람의 비유를 새겨들어라.
19 누구든지 하늘 나라에 관한 말을 듣고 깨닫지 못하면,
악한 자가 와서 그 마음에 뿌려진 것을 빼앗아 간다.
길에 뿌려진 씨는 바로 그러한 사람이다.
20 돌밭에 뿌려진 씨는 이러한 사람이다. 그는 말씀을 들으면 곧 기쁘게 받는다.
21 그러나 그 사람 안에 뿌리가 없어서 오래가지 못한다.
그래서 말씀 때문에 환난이나 박해가 일어나면 그는 곧 걸려 넘어지고 만다.
22 가시덤불 속에 뿌려진 씨는 이러한 사람이다.
그는 말씀을 듣기는 하지만,
세상 걱정과 재물의 유혹이 그 말씀의 숨을 막아 버려 열매를 맺지 못한다.
23 좋은 땅에 뿌려진 씨는 이러한 사람이다. 그는 말씀을 듣고 깨닫는다.
그런 사람은 열매를 맺는데,
어떤 사람은 백 배, 어떤 사람은 예순 배, 어떤 사람은 서른 배를 낸다.” 

July 23, 2021

Friday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time

Daily Readings — Audio

Daily Reflections — Video

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Reading 1
Ex 20:1-17
In those days:
God delivered all these commandments:

"I, the LORD, am your God, 
who brought you out of the land of Egypt, that place of slavery.
You shall not have other gods besides me.
You shall not carve idols for yourselves 
in the shape of anything in the sky above 
or on the earth below or in the waters beneath the earth; 
you shall not bow down before them or worship them.
For I, the LORD, your God, am a jealous God, 
inflicting punishment for their fathers' wickedness 
on the children of those who hate me, 
down to the third and fourth generation; 
but bestowing mercy down to the thousandth generation 
on the children of those who love me and keep my commandments.

"You shall not take the name of the LORD, your God, in vain.
For the LORD will not leave unpunished 
him who takes his name in vain.

"Remember to keep holy the sabbath day.
Six days you may labor and do all your work, 
but the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD, your God.
No work may be done then either by you, or your son or daughter, 
or your male or female slave, or your beast, 
or by the alien who lives with you.
In six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, 
the sea and all that is in them; 
but on the seventh day he rested.
That is why the LORD has blessed the sabbath day and made it holy.

"Honor your father and your mother, 
that you may have a long life in the land 
which the LORD, your God, is giving you.

"You shall not kill.

"You shall not commit adultery.

"You shall not steal.

"You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.

"You shall not covet your neighbor's house.
You shall not covet your neighbor's wife, 
nor his male or female slave, nor his ox or ass,
nor anything else that belongs to him."

Responsorial Psalm
Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11
R. (John 6:68c) Lord, you have the words of everlasting life.
The law of the LORD is perfect,
refreshing the soul;
The decree of the LORD is trustworthy,
giving wisdom to the simple.
R. Lord, you have the words of everlasting life.
The precepts of the LORD are right,
rejoicing the heart;
The command of the LORD is clear,
enlightening the eye.
R. Lord, you have the words of everlasting life.
The fear of the LORD is pure,
enduring forever;
The ordinances of the LORD are true,
all of them just.
R. Lord, you have the words of everlasting life.
They are more precious than gold,
than a heap of purest gold;
Sweeter also than syrup
or honey from the comb.
R. Lord, you have the words of everlasting life.

Gospel
Mt 13:18-23
Jesus said to his disciples:
"Hear the parable of the sower.
The seed sown on the path is the one who hears the word of the Kingdom
without understanding it,
and the Evil One comes and steals away
what was sown in his heart.
The seed sown on rocky ground
is the one who hears the word and receives it at once with joy.
But he has no root and lasts only for a time.
When some tribulation or persecution comes because of the word,
he immediately falls away.
The seed sown among thorns is the one who hears the word,
but then worldly anxiety and the lure of riches choke the word
and it bears no fruit.
But the seed sown on rich soil
is the one who hears the word and understands it,
who indeed bears fruit and yields a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold."

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 “The ordinances of the Lord…are more precious than gold…sweeter also than syrup or honey.” (Psalm 19: 10 – 11)

In song and dance the ancient people celebrated the law.  Refreshment for the soul, trusted wisdom, rejoicing the heart.  God’s word lives among us.  The commandments revealed to Moses on the mountain were the first of over 600 laws.  From their guidance daily life takes shape.

Every land has customs and rules.  Some gods rule by fear and harsh demands.  Yahweh delivers law in a personal way: I am your God.  We have been through so much together.  Keep me in your heart.  We work hard.  Let us rest together on the sabbath.  Teach your children well.  The path of holiness is within reach.  Respect others and live in peace.  Never forget my love for you. 

For some, laws are engraved in black and white.  They rule with a rod.  Don’t ask questions.  Don’t think.  Just obey.  Only the few with authority get to judge.  These views diminish our humanity.  If God wants robots, there is no need for law.

Law depends on freedom.  As reflection deepens, the law illumines diverse strands in the situations we face.  We ponder complexity, seek understanding, and detest hypocrisy.  The commandments we memorized as children continue to go deeper.  Young and old bring insights to the table.  The spirit speaks through this motley crowd.  We listen closely and stumble forward together.

Some are aware of their freedom and frailty.  Sinners, they are not immobilized by their defects.  The seed drops into their soul and erupts with energy.  The poor know the richness of God.

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ROBBED BLIND?

“The evil one approaches him to steal away what was sown in his mind.” —Matthew 13:19

How much of God’s Word have you heard over the years at home, in church and school, through reading and teaching? How much of God’s Word do you know and live? The difference in the answer to these two questions shows us how much of the Word the evil one has robbed from us. Many of us have been exposed to God’s Word for years but have little to show for it. The devil has literally robbed us blind. We don’t even report it to the authorities or call for help. We merely resign ourselves to Satan daily robbing us of the Word of life.

God’s Word tells us: “Submit to God; resist the devil and he will take flight” (Jas 4:7). We can rob the robber and retrieve all that the devil has stolen (see Lk 11:22). We do this by faith in Jesus Christ, expressed in prayer and obedience. The Holy Spirit will enable us to remember passages from God’s Word we haven’t recalled for years. We will apply the Word so as to be holy in every aspect of our lives (1 Pt 1:15).

Jesus knows how to prevent the devil’s thievery. Report any theft to Jesus, the Authority. We need Jesus to deliver us from the evil one (Mt 6:13). Jesus will not only sow the seed, but guard it.

Prayer:  Jesus, I’ve been robbed several thousand times. Please recover the stolen goods.

Promise:  “Honor your father and your mother, that you may have a long life in the land which the Lord, your God, is giving you.” —Ex 20:12

Praise:  St. Bridget of Sweden was courageous. In 1350, she bravely made a pilgrimage from Sweden to Rome. At the time, Europe was stricken by the plague and she never returned to Sweden. She was a mother of eight who had mystical apparitions from Jesus and was also a social activist.

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 How good are you at listening, especially for the word of God? God is ever ready to speak to each of us and to give us understanding of his word. This parable of Jesus is a warning to those who hear and who preach the word of God. What makes us ineffective and unresponsive to God's word? Preoccupation with other things can distract us from what is truly important and worthwhile. And letting our hearts and minds be consumed with material things can easily weigh us down and draw us away from the treasure that lasts for eternity.

Allowing God's word to take root in our heart
God's word can only take root in a receptive heart which is docile and ready to hear what God has to say. One lesson is clear: the harvest is sure.While some seed will fall by the wayside and some fall on shallow ground and never come to maturity, and some be choked to death by the thorns; nonetheless a harvest will come. The seed that falls on good soil, on the heart that is receptive, will reap abundant fruit. Are you teachable and eager to learn God's truth? And do you allow anything to keep you from submitting to God's word with joy and trusting obedience?

Lord Jesus, help me to guard the word you have planted in my heart that no doubt or temptation may keep me from believing and obeying you. May I be fruitful in your service and may I never fear to speak of you to others and to share with them the good news of the Gospel.

Psalm 19:8-11

8 the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes;
9 the fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever; the ordinances of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether.
10 More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb.
11 Moreover by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.

Daily Quote from the Early Church Fathers: God's word is like good seed sown in the heart, by Jerome (347-420 AD)

"'And the one sown upon good ground is he who hears the word, understands it and bears fruit.' Even as on bad ground there were three diverse situations (by the path, upon rocky ground and among thorns), so too on good ground the diversity is of three types: fruit of one hundredfold, sixtyfold and thirtyfold. Both in one and the other there is a change that takes place in the will, not in the nature itself. In both the unbelievers and believers it is the heart that receives the seed. 'The wicked one comes,' he says, 'and snatches away what has been sown in his heart.' In the second and third cases, he says, 'That is he who hears the word.' In the explanation of the good ground, he is the one who hears the word. First we must listen, then understand; after understanding, we must bear the fruits of good teaching and yield fruit either one hundredfold, sixtyfold or thirtyfold." (excerpt from COMMENTARY ON MATTHEW 2.13.23)

 

 

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