2021년 9월 15일고통의 성모 마리아 기념일
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제1독서
<예수님께서는 순종을 배우셨고, 영원한 구원의 근원이 되셨습니다.>
히브리서. 5,7-9
7 예수님께서는 이 세상에 계실 때,
당신을 죽음에서 구하실 수 있는 분께
큰 소리로 부르짖고 눈물을 흘리며 기도와 탄원을 올리셨고,
하느님께서는 그 경외심 때문에 들어 주셨습니다.
8 예수님께서는 아드님이시지만
고난을 겪으심으로써 순종을 배우셨습니다.
9 그리고 완전하게 되신 뒤에는
당신께 순종하는 모든 이에게 영원한 구원의 근원이 되셨습니다.
복음
<당신의 영혼이 칼에 꿰찔릴 것입니다.>
루카 2,33-35
그때에 예수님의 33 아버지와 어머니는 아기를 두고 하는 말에 놀라워하였다.
34 시메온은 그들을 축복하고 나서
아기 어머니 마리아에게 말하였다.
“보십시오, 이 아기는 이스라엘에서 많은 사람을
쓰러지게도 하고 일어나게도 하며,
또 반대를 받는 표징이 되도록 정해졌습니다.
35 그리하여 당신의 영혼이 칼에 꿰찔리는 가운데,
많은 사람의 마음속 생각이 드러날 것입니다.”
<또는 요한.19,25-27>
<아들 수난 보는 성모 맘 저미는 아픔 속에 하염없이 우시네
25 예수님의 십자가 곁에는 그분의 어머니와 이모, 클로파스의 아내 마리아와 마리아 막달레나가 서 있었다.
26 예수님께서는 당신의 어머니와 그 곁에 선 사랑하시는 제자를 보시고, 어머니에게 말씀하셨다. “여인이시여, 이 사람이 어머니의 아들입니다.” 27 이어서 그 제자에게 “이분이 네 어머니시다.” 하고 말씀하셨다. 그때부터 그 제자가 그분을 자기 집에 모셨다.
September 15, 2021
Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows
Daily Mass : http://www.catholictv.com/shows/daily-mass
Reading 1
1 Cor 15:1-11
of the Gospel I preached to you,
which you indeed received and in which you also stand.
Through it you are also being saved,
if you hold fast to the word I preached to you,
unless you believed in vain.
For I handed on to you as of first importance what I also received:
that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures;
that he was buried;
that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures;
that he appeared to Cephas, then to the Twelve.
After that, he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at once,
most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep.
After that he appeared to James,
then to all the Apostles.
Last of all, as to one born abnormally,
he appeared to me.
For I am the least of the Apostles,
not fit to be called an Apostle,
because I persecuted the Church of God.
But by the grace of God I am what I am,
and his grace to me has not been ineffective.
Indeed, I have toiled harder than all of them;
not I, however, but the grace of God that is with me.
Therefore, whether it be I or they,
so we preach and so you believed.
Responsorial Psalm
Ps 118:1b-2, 16ab-17, 28
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good,
for his mercy endures forever.
Let the house of Israel say,
“His mercy endures forever.”
R. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good.
“The right hand of the LORD is exalted;
the right hand of the LORD has struck with power.”
I shall not die, but live,
and declare the works of the LORD.
R. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good.
You are my God, and I give thanks to you;
O my God, I extol you.
R. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good.
Sequence (Optional) -
Stabat Mater
Stood the mournful Mother weeping,
Close to Jesus to the last.
Through her heart, his sorrow sharing,
All his bitter anguish bearing,
Now at length the sword had passed.
Oh, how sad and sore distressed
Was that Mother highly blessed
Of the sole begotten One!
Christ above in torment hangs,
She beneath beholds the pangs
Of her dying, glorious Son.
Is there one who would not weep,
‘Whelmed in miseries so deep,
Christ’s dear Mother to behold?
Can the human heart refrain
From partaking in her pain,
In that mother’s pain untold?
Bruised, derided, cursed, defiled,
She beheld her tender Child,
All with bloody scourges rent.
For the sins of his own nation
Saw him hang in desolation
Till his spirit forth he sent.
O sweet Mother! font of love,
Touch my spirit from above,
Make my heart with yours accord.
Make me feel as you have felt;
Make my soul to glow and melt
With the love of Christ, my Lord.
Holy Mother, pierce me through,
In my heart each wound renew
Of my Savior crucified.
Let me share with you his pain,
Who for all our sins was slain,
Who for me in torments died.
Let me mingle tears with you,
Mourning him who mourned for me,
All the days that I may live.
By the cross with you to stay,
There with you to weep and pray,
Is all I ask of you to give.
Virgin of all virgins blest!
Listen to my fond request:
Let me share your grief divine.
Let me to my latest breath,
In my body bear the death
Of that dying Son of yours.
Wounded with his every wound,
Steep my soul till it has swooned
In his very Blood away.
Be to me, O Virgin, nigh,
Lest in flames I burn and die,
In his awful judgment day.
Christ, when you shall call me hence,
Be your Mother my defense,
Be your cross my victory.
While my body here decays,
May my soul your goodness praise,
Safe in heaven eternally.
Amen. (Alleluia)
Alleluia
R. Alleluia, alleluia.Blessed are you, O Virgin Mary;
without dying you won the martyr’s crown
beneath the Cross of the Lord.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
Gospel
Jn 19:25-27
Standing by the cross of Jesus were his motherand his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas,
and Mary Magdalene.
When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved
he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son.”
Then he said to the disciple,
“Behold, your mother.”
And from that hour the disciple took her into his home.
Gospel
Lk 2:33-35
Jesus’ father and mother were amazed at what was said about him;and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother,
“Behold, this child is destined
for the fall and rise of many in Israel,
and to be a sign that will be contradicted
and you yourself a sword will pierce
so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”
http://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/daily.html
The devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows dates back to the Middle Ages and was fixed to be always celebrated on Sept. 15 in more modern times by St. Pius X. The Gospel reading for today, while of course inspiring an image of a sorrowful mother looking on as her dear son dies a horrible, unjust death, does not dwell on Mary and what she might be feeling, or not feeling because she is numb from the onslaught. Rather, it dwells on Jesus’ words and actions as he looks upon her.
Still, my mind and heart go to what she must have been feeling, the intense pain and suffering that she endured, despite her immensely strong faith. And at this time, in this place in history, as images of the pain and suffering that thousands of people endured 20 years ago on Sept. 11, 2001, flood our televisions, radios, newspapers and online news outlets once again, and also in some ways anew, we see modern-day mothers and other family members awash in anguish. The mothers of the first responders who perished; the wives, husbands and children of the airline passengers; the friends, brothers, sisters, fathers, mothers, and more, of those who had gone to work in the Twin Towers that fateful day – they knew, they still know, the excruciating pain of losing loved ones and the deep sorrow of injustice.
Our God – Jesus, the Christ – knew unspeakable horror, and He conquered it. His Blessed Mother knew soul-crushing sorrow, and she survived through the grace of God. Their love and care for us knows no limits and shows us that nothing can fully console and heal us except faith, hope and love. And the greatest of these is love.
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MAMA’S BOYS & GIRLS
“And when perfected, He became the Source of eternal salvation for all who obey Him.” ––Hebrews 5:9
Numerous well-meaning Christians don’t consider the Blessed Virgin Mary their mother. They may assume paying attention to Mary detracts from following Jesus. Often a verse from today’s Gospel of John is referenced to show the Blessed Mother is, in fact, our mother: “Seeing His mother there with the disciple whom He loved, Jesus said to His mother, ‘Woman, there is your son.’ In turn He said to the disciple, ‘There is your mother.’ From that hour onward, the disciple took her into his care” (Jn 19:26-27).
We Christians are personified by the beloved disciple. How is this so? Mary is a symbol of the Church (Catechism, 967, 972). The Church is also the Body of Christ. Through Baptism we truly become members of that Body (see 1 Cor 12:13). Hence, Mary’s maternal care applies to all those baptized into her Son (Catechism, 974). Everyone has seen a baby resting contentedly in its mother’s arms. In a similar way, we are secure in the bosom of the Church.
Are you still uncertain Mary is your mother? Don’t let the devil steal your family privilege. He is the “father of lies” (Jn 8:44). Satan is angry. “Enraged at her escape, the dragon went off to make war on the rest of her offspring, on those who keep God’s commandments and give witness to Jesus” (Rv 12:17).
Your mother isn’t intimidated — learn from her example.
Prayer: Father, through the intercession of Mary, help me to accept my cross.
Promise: “And you yourself shall be pierced with a sword –– so that the thoughts of many hearts may be laid bare.” ––Lk 2:35
Praise: Mary was not shielded from parental stress. “Son, why have You done this to us? You see that Your father and I have been searching for You in sorrow” (Lk 2:48). Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us.
http://dailyscripture.servantsoftheword.org/readings/
Luke 7:31-35
What do childrens' games have to do with the kingdom of God? Games are the favorite pastime of children who play until their energy is spent. The more interaction the merrier the game. The children in Jesus' parable react with disappointment because they cannot convince others to join in their musical play. They complain that when they make merry music such as played at weddings, no one dances or sings along - and when they play mournful tunes for sad occasions such as funerals, it is the same dead response. This refrain echoes the words of Ecclesiastes 3:4, there is a time to weep and a time to laugh; a time to mourn and a time to dance. Both joyful and sad occasions - such as the birth of a child and the homecoming of a hero or the loss of a loved one or the destruction of a community or nation - demand a response. To show indifference, lack of support, or disdain is unfitting and unkind.
Spiritual indifference and deaf ears can block God's word for us
Jesus' message of the kingdom of God is a proclamation of good news that produces great joy and hope for those who will listen - but it is also a warning of disaster for those who refuse to accept God's gracious offer. Why did the message of John the Baptist and the message of Jesus meet with resistance and deaf ears? It was out of jealously and spiritual blindness that the scribes and Pharisees attributed John the Baptist's austerities to the devil and they attributed Jesus' table fellowship as evidence for pretending to be the Messiah. They succeeded in frustrating God's plan for their lives because they had closed their hearts to the message of John the Baptist and now they close their ears to Jesus, God's anointed Son sent to redeem us from bondage to sin and death.
Those who hunger for God will be satisfied
What can make us spiritually dull and slow to hear God's voice? Like the generation of Jesus' time, our age is marked by indifference and contempt, especially in regards to the message of God's kingdom. Indifference dulls our ears to God's voice and to the good news of the Gospel. Only the humble of heart who are hungry for God can find true joy and happiness. Do you listen to God's word with expectant faith and the willingness to trust and obey?
Lord Jesus, open my ears to hear the good news of your kingdom and set my heart free to love and serve you joyfully. May nothing keep me from following you with all my heart, mind, and strength.
Psalm 111:1-6
1 Prasie the LORD. I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation.
2 Great are the works of the LORD, studied by all who have pleasure in them.
3 Full of honor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures for ever.
4 He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and merciful.
5 He provides food for those who fear him; he is ever mindful of his covenant.
6 He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the heritage of the nations.
Daily Quote from the Early Church Fathers: The song and dances of the prophets, by Ambrose of Milan, 339-397 A.D.
"'Therefore, wisdom is justified by all her children.' He fittingly says 'by all,' because justice is preserved around all. In order that an acceptance of the faithful may happen, a rejection of the unbelieving must occur. Very many Greeks say this, "Wisdom is justified by all her works," because the duty of justice is to preserve the measure around the merit of each. It aptly says, "We have piped to you, and you have not danced." Moses sang a song when he stopped the flow in the Red Sea for the crossing of the Jews (Exodus 15:1-18), and the same waves encircled the horses of the Egyptians and, falling back, drowned their riders. Isaiah sang a song of his beloved's vineyard (Isaiah 5:1-7), signifying that the people who before had been fruitful with abundant virtues would be desolate through shameful acts. The Hebrews sang a song when the soles of their feet grew moist at the touch of the bedewing flame, and while all burned within and without, the harmless fire caressed them alone and did not scorch (Daniel 3:19-25). Habakkuk also learned to assuage universal grief with a song and prophesied that the sweet passion of the Lord would happen for the faithful (Habakkuk 3:13). The prophets sang songs with spiritual measures, resounding with prophecies of universal salvation. The prophets wept, softening the hard hearts of the Jews with sorrowful lamentations" (Isaiah 46:12). (excerpt from EXPOSITION OF THE GOSPEL OF LUKE 6.6-7)
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