2021년 9월 8일 복되신 동정 마리아 탄신 축일
오늘의 복음 : http://info.catholic.or.kr/missa/default.asp
제1독서
<해산하는 여인이 아이를 낳을 때까지>
미카 예언서. 5,1-4ㄱ<또는 로마 8,28-30>
주님께서 이렇게 말씀하신다.
1 “너 에프라타의 베들레헴아, 너는 유다 부족들 가운데에서 보잘것없지만
나를 위하여 이스라엘을 다스릴 이가 너에게서 나오리라.
그의 뿌리는 옛날로, 아득한 시절로 거슬러 올라간다.
2 그러므로 해산하는 여인이 아이를 낳을 때까지
주님은 그들을 내버려 두리라.
그 뒤에 그의 형제들 가운데 남은 자들이 이스라엘 자손들에게 돌아오리라.
3 그는 주님의 능력에 힘입어
주 그의 하느님 이름의 위엄에 힘입어 목자로 나서리라.
그러면 그들은 안전하게 살리니
이제 그가 땅끝까지 위대해질 것이기 때문이다.
4 그리고 그 자신이 평화가 되리라.”
복음
<그 몸에 잉태된 아기는 성령으로 말미암은 것이다.>
마태오. 1,1-16.18-23<또는 1,18-23>
.1 다윗의 자손이시며 아브라함의 자손이신 예수 그리스도의 족보.
2 아브라함은 이사악을 낳고 이사악은 야곱을 낳았으며
야곱은 유다와 그 형제들을 낳았다.
3 유다는 타마르에게서 페레츠와 제라를 낳고
페레츠는 헤츠론을 낳았으며 헤츠론은 람을 낳았다.
4 람은 암미나답을 낳고
암미나답은 나흐손을 낳았으며 나흐손은 살몬을 낳았다.
5 살몬은 라합에게서 보아즈를 낳고 보아즈는 룻에게서 오벳을 낳았다.
오벳은 이사이를 낳고 6 이사이는 다윗 임금을 낳았다.
다윗은 우리야의 아내에게서 솔로몬을 낳고,
7 솔로몬은 르하브암을 낳았으며 르하브암은 아비야를 낳고
아비야는 아삽을 낳았다.
8 아삽은 여호사팟을 낳고 여호사팟은 여호람을 낳았으며
여호람은 우찌야를 낳았다.
9 우찌야는 요탐을 낳고 요탐은 아하즈를 낳았으며
아하즈는 히즈키야를 낳았다.
10 히즈키야는 므나쎄를 낳고 므나쎄는 아몬을 낳았으며
아몬은 요시야를 낳았다.
11 요시야는 바빌론 유배 때에 여호야킨과 그 동생들을 낳았다.
12 바빌론 유배 뒤에 여호야킨은 스알티엘을 낳고
스알티엘은 즈루빠벨을 낳았다.
13 즈루빠벨은 아비훗을 낳고 아비훗은 엘야킴을 낳았으며
엘야킴은 아조르를 낳았다.
14 아조르는 차독을 낳고 차독은 아킴을 낳았으며
아킴은 엘리웃을 낳았다.
15 엘리웃은 엘아자르를 낳고
엘아자르는 마탄을 낳았으며 마탄은 야곱을 낳았다.
16 야곱은 마리아의 남편 요셉을 낳았는데,
마리아에게서 그리스도라고 불리는 예수님께서 태어나셨다.
18 예수 그리스도께서는 이렇게 탄생하셨다.
그분의 어머니 마리아가 요셉과 약혼하였는데,
그들이 같이 살기 전에
마리아가 성령으로 말미암아 잉태한 사실이 드러났다.
19 마리아의 남편 요셉은 의로운 사람이었고
또 마리아의 일을 세상에 드러내고 싶지 않았으므로,
남모르게 마리아와 파혼하기로 작정하였다.
20 요셉이 그렇게 하기로 생각을 굳혔을 때,
꿈에 주님의 천사가 나타나 말하였다.
“다윗의 자손 요셉아, 두려워하지 말고 마리아를 아내로 맞아들여라.
그 몸에 잉태된 아기는 성령으로 말미암은 것이다.
21 마리아가 아들을 낳으리니 그 이름을 예수라고 하여라.
그분께서 당신 백성을 죄에서 구원하실 것이다.”
22 주님께서 예언자를 통하여 하신 말씀이 이루어지려고 이 모든 일이 일어났다.
곧 23 “보아라, 동정녀가 잉태하여 아들을 낳으리니
그 이름을 임마누엘이라고 하리라.” 하신 말씀이다.
임마누엘은 번역하면 ‘하느님께서 우리와 함께 계시다.’는 뜻이다.
September 8, 2021
Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Daily Mass : http://www.catholictv.com/shows/daily-mass
Reading 1
Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30
The LORD says:
You, Bethlehem-Ephrathah,
too small to be among the clans of Judah,
From you shall come forth for me
one who is to be ruler in Israel;
Whose origin is from of old,
from ancient times.
(Therefore the Lord will give them up, until the time
when she who is to give birth has borne,
And the rest of his brethren shall return
to the children of Israel.)
He shall stand firm and shepherd his flock
by the strength of the LORD,
in the majestic name of the LORD, his God;
And they shall remain, for now his greatness
shall reach to the ends of the earth;
he shall be peace.
or
Brothers and sisters:
We know that all things work for good for those who love God,
who are called according to his purpose.
For those he foreknew he also predestined
to be conformed to the image of his Son,
so that he might be the firstborn
among many brothers.
And those he predestined he also called;
and those he called he also justified;
and those he justified he also glorified.
Responsorial Psalm
Ps 13:6ab, 6c
R. (Isaiah 61:10) With delight I rejoice in the Lord.
Though I trusted in your mercy,
let my heart rejoice in your salvation.
R. With delight I rejoice in the Lord.
Let me sing of the LORD, “He has been good to me.”
R. With delight I rejoice in the Lord.
Gospel
Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 or 1:18-23
The Book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ,
the son of David, the son of Abraham.
Abraham became the father of Isaac,
Isaac the father of Jacob,
Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers.
Judah became the father of Perez and Zerah,
whose mother was Tamar.
Perez became the father of Hezron,
Hezron the father of Ram,
Ram the father of Amminadab.
Amminadab became the father of Nahshon,
Nahshon the father of Salmon,
Salmon the father of Boaz,
whose mother was Rahab.
Boaz became the father of Obed,
whose mother was Ruth.
Obed became the father of Jesse,
Jesse the father of David the king.
David became the father of Solomon,
whose mother had been the wife of Uriah.
Solomon became the father of Rehoboam,
Rehoboam the father of Abijah,
Abijah the father of Asaph.
Asaph became the father of Jehoshaphat,
Jehoshaphat the father of Joram,
Joram the father of Uzziah.
Uzziah became the father of Jotham,
Jotham the father of Ahaz,
Ahaz the father of Hezekiah.
Hezekiah became the father of Manasseh,
Manasseh the father of Amos,
Amos the father of Josiah.
Josiah became the father of Jechoniah and his brothers
at the time of the Babylonian exile.
After the Babylonian exile,
Jechoniah became the father of Shealtiel,
Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel,
Zerubbabel the father of Abiud.
Abiud became the father of Eliakim,
Eliakim the father of Azor,
Azor the father of Zadok.
Zadok became the father of Achim,
Achim the father of Eliud,
Eliud the father of Eleazar.
Eleazar became the father of Matthan,
Matthan the father of Jacob,
Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary.
Of her was born Jesus who is called the Christ.
Now this is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about.
When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph,
but before they lived together,
she was found with child through the Holy Spirit.
Joseph her husband, since he was a righteous man,
yet unwilling to expose her to shame,
decided to divorce her quietly.
Such was his intention when, behold,
the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said,
“Joseph, son of David,
do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home.
For it is through the Holy Spirit
that this child has been conceived in her.
She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus,
because he will save his people from their sins.”
All this took place to fulfill
what the Lord had said through the prophet:
Behold, the virgin shall be with child and bear a son,
and they shall name him Emmanuel,
which means “God is with us.”
http://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/daily.html
Today we honor the birth of Mary. From Franciscan media we read: If Jesus is the perfect expression of God’s love, Mary is the foreshadowing of that love. If Jesus has brought the fullness of salvation, Mary is its dawning… Each time we celebrate her birth, we can confidently hope for an increase of peace in our hearts and in the world at large.
Today’s Gospel highlights Mary’s role in the Incarnation and how her “yes” changed the world. Reading about Mary and Joseph brought about a personal memory for me in my own parenting journey. I will never forget the moment that our attorney and his wife stepped out of their car. She was carrying the beautiful, crocheted blanket that my sister had given to us for our first baby. Tucked inside the blanket was our baby boy. My husband and I along with most of my siblings were standing at the picture window as we watched them walk toward my parents’ home gently cradling him. We held our breath. She walked into the house straight toward me. She carefully and lovingly placed the blanket and its precious cargo into my arms. I immediately felt the warmth and the movement of our son who we were about to meet for the first time. As tears of joy streamed down, I uncovered his beautiful, tiny, baby face. Our call from God and our journey as adoptive parents had begun.
As I re-read the gospel several times, I realized that in addition to Mary’s “yes,” Joseph’s willingness to adopt Jesus and co-parent with Mary was another paramount part of their witness. The Women’s Bible Commentary writes: Joseph’s “…accepting Mary and naming the child socially legitimates both mother and son; Joseph is Jesus’ legal father by means of adoption.” (The Women’s Bible Commentary; Carol A. Newsom and Sharon H. Ringe, Editors. Westminster/John Knox Press Louisville, Kentucky)
Life rarely goes the way we imagine it will go. Growing up as the oldest of eight children, I assumed that I too would have many children. It never occurred to me that I would become a parent any other way than what I had experienced through the births of my own siblings and countless cousins. Pregnancy however did not occur easily despite countless fertility tests and major surgery.
When an opportunity to adopt a baby (born on Valentine’s Day no less) came unexpectedly our way with only two days’ notice, we were both euphoric and shaken by the responsibility. We wondered if we would be good parents, know what to do and/or give him what he needed. I imagine that Mary and Joseph experienced the same type of emotions and asked the same exact questions after the angel appeared to her and then to him instructing Joseph not to be “…afraid to take Mary your wife into your home.” As they stepped into parenthood in a way that they could never have imagined…they too must have experienced great joy/euphoria and a strong sense of uncertainty.
Adoption has been an incredible gift. We continually pray for the women who gave birth to our two adopted sons and entrusted them to us. We will be forever grateful and humbled. Those women are always in our hearts as we have loved, encouraged, and been inspired by these amazing young men as they have grown into adulthood. They were eventually joined by our third son who was another improbable surprise — God’s call also included a biological baby that we never thought would happen.
Today as we celebrate the birth of Mary, it’s an opportunity to remember that we are all called by God in ways that we may not have imagined. We won’t know how our next call may come but I hear God whispering, trust in me.
http://www.presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp
BIRTHDAY PRESENTS
“Therefore the Lord will give them up, until the time when she who is to give birth has borne.” —Micah 5:2
Even though it’s Mother Mary’s birthday and not yours, the Lord wants to give you a birthday present. He will bring to birth in your life something you have given up on (Mi 5:2), something you can’t even imagine working together for the good (Rm 8:28). This miraculous birthday gift will come in a small package. Look at the “little town of Bethlehem” (see Mi 5:1), the teenage virgin mother from Nazareth (Mt 1:23), and the Baby born in the stable (Lk 2:7). The Lord delights in putting His most precious presents in small packages.
Your birthday present will be opened by the power of the Spirit, or more precisely, you will be opened to the gift. Like Joseph, you will need to resist the temptation to divorce yourself from the gift of the Spirit (Mt 1:19). Like Mary, you must overcome fear by faith and “let it be done to you according to God’s Word” (see Lk 1:38). Will you receive the birth-present of new birth and new life, even in impossible circumstances? Like Mary, will you believe that “nothing is impossible with God”? (Lk 1:37)
Prayer: Father, give me the faith to expect and receive a miracle.
Promise: “He shall stand firm and shepherd His flock by the strength of the Lord, in the majestic name of the Lord, His God; and they shall remain, for now His greatness shall reach to the ends of the earth; He shall be Peace.” —Mi 5:3-4
Praise: “My being proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit finds joy in God my Savior” (Lk 1:46-47).
http://dailyscripture.servantsoftheword.org/readings/
When you encounter misfortune, grief, or tragic loss, how do you respond? With fear or faith? With passive resignation or with patient hope and trust in God? We know from experience that no one can escape all of the inevitable trials of life - pain, suffering, sickness, and death. When Jesus began to teach his disciples he gave them a "way of happiness" that transcends every difficulty and trouble that can weigh us down with grief and despair. Jesus began his sermon on the mount by addressing the issue of where true happiness can be found. The word beatitude literally means happiness or blessedness. Jesus' way of happiness, however, demands a transformation from within - a conversion of heart and mind which can only come about through the gift and working of the Holy Spirit.
True happiness can only be fulfilled in God
How can one possibly find happiness in poverty, hunger, mourning, and persecution? If we want to be filled with the joy and happiness of heaven, then we must empty ourselves of all that would shut God out of our hearts. Poverty of spirit finds ample room and joy in possessing God alone as the greatest treasure possible. Hunger of the spirit seeks nourishment and strength in God's word and Spirit. Sorrow and mourning over wasted life and sin leads to joyful freedom from the burden of guilt and oppression.
The beatitudes strengthen us in virtue and excellence
Ambrose (339-397 A.D), an early church father and bishop of Milan, links the beatitudes with the four cardinal virtues which strengthen us in living a life of moral excellence. He writes: "Let us see how St. Luke encompassed the eight blessings in the four. We know that there are four cardinal virtues: temperance, justice, prudence and fortitude. One who is poor in spirit is not greedy. One who weeps is not proud but is submissive and tranquil. One who mourns is humble. One who is just does not deny what he knows is given jointly to all for us. One who is merciful gives away his own goods. One who bestows his own goods does not seek another's, nor does he contrive a trap for his neighbor. These virtues are interwoven and interlinked, so that one who has one may be seen to have several, and a single virtue befits the saints. Where virtue abounds, the reward too abounds... Thus temperance has purity of heart and spirit, justice has compassion, patience has peace, and endurance has gentleness." (EXPOSITION OF THE GOSPEL OF LUKE 5.62-63, 68).
No one can live without joy
God reveals to the humble of heart the true source of abundant life and happiness. Jesus promises his disciples that the joys of heaven will more than compensate for the troubles and hardships they can expect in this world. Thomas Aquinas said: "No person can live without joy. That is why someone deprived of spiritual joy goes after carnal pleasures." Do you know the joy and happiness of hungering and thirsting for God alone?
Lord Jesus, increase my hunger for you and show me the way that leads to everlasting happiness and peace. May I desire you above all else and find perfect joy in doing your will.
Psalm 145:2-3,10-13a
2 Every day I will bless you, and praise your name for ever and ever.
3 Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable.
10 All your works shall give thanks to you, O LORD, and all your saints shall bless you!
11 They shall speak of the glory of your kingdom, and tell of your power,
12 to make known to the sons of men your mighty deeds, and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.
13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures throughout all generations.
Daily Quote from the Early Church Fathers: Jesus, though rich, became poor for us, by Ambrose of Milan, 339-397 A.D.
"'Blessed,' it says, 'are the poor.' Not all the poor are blessed, for poverty is neutral. The poor can be either good or evil, unless, perhaps, the blessed pauper is to be understood as he whom the prophet described, saying, 'A righteous poor man is better than a rich liar' (Proverbs 19:22). Blessed is the poor man who cried and whom the Lord heard (Psalm 34:6). Blessed is the man poor in offense. Blessed is the man poor in vices. Blessed is the poor man in whom the prince of this world (John 14:30) finds nothing. Blessed is the poor man who is like that poor Man who, although he was rich, became poor for our sake (2 Corinthians 8:9). Matthew fully revealed this when he said, 'Blessed are the poor in spirit' (Matthew 5:3). One poor in spirit is not puffed up, is not exalted in the mind of his own flesh. This beatitude is first, when I have laid aside every sin, and I have taken off all malice, and I am content with simplicity, destitute of evils. All that remains is that I regulate my conduct. For what good does it do me to lack worldly goods, unless I am meek and gentle?" (excerpt from EXPOSITION OF THE GOSPEL OF LUKE 5.53-54)
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