2021년 9월 20일 연중 제 25주간 월요일
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제1독서
<주님의 백성에 속한 이들이 예루살렘으로 올라가서, 주님의 집을 짓게 하여라.>
에즈라기. 1,1-6
1 페르시아 임금 키루스 제일년이었다.
주님께서는 예레미야의 입을 통하여 하신 말씀을 이루시려고,
페르시아 임금 키루스의 마음을 움직이셨다.
그리하여 키루스는 온 나라에 어명을 내리고 칙서도 반포하였다.
2 “페르시아 임금 키루스는 이렇게 선포한다.
주 하늘의 하느님께서 세상의 모든 나라를 나에게 주셨다.
그리고 유다의 예루살렘에 당신을 위한 집을 지을 임무를 나에게 맡기셨다.
3 나는 너희 가운데 그분 백성에 속한 이들에게는
누구나 그들의 하느님께서 함께 계시기를 빈다.
이제 그들이 유다의 예루살렘으로 올라가서,
주 이스라엘의 하느님 집을 짓게 하여라.
그분은 예루살렘에 계시는 하느님이시다.
4 이 백성의 남은 자들이 머무르고 있는 모든 지방의 사람들은,
예루살렘에 계시는 하느님의 집을 위한 자원 예물과 함께,
은과 금과 물품과 짐승으로 그들 모두를 후원하여라.”
5 그리하여 유다와 벤야민의 각 가문의 우두머리들과 사제들과 레위인들,
곧 예루살렘에 올라가서 그곳에 계신 주님의 집을 짓도록
하느님께서 마음을 움직여 주신 이들이 모두 떠날 채비를 하였다.
6 그러자 이웃 사람들은 저마다 온갖 자원 예물 외에도,
은 기물과 금과 물품과 짐승,
그리고 값진 선물로 그들을 도와주었다.
복음
<등불은 등경 위에 놓아 들어오는 이들이 빛을 보게 한다.>
루카 8,16-18
그때에 예수님께서 군중에게 말씀하셨다.
16 “아무도 등불을 켜서 그릇으로 덮거나 침상 밑에 놓지 않는다.
등경 위에 놓아 들어오는 이들이 빛을 보게 한다.
17 숨겨진 것은 드러나고 감추어진 것은 알려져 훤히 나타나기 마련이다.
18 그러므로 너희는 어떻게 들어야 하는지 잘 헤아려라.
정녕 가진 자는 더 받고,
가진 것이 없는 자는 가진 줄로 여기는 것마저 빼앗길 것이다.”
September 20, 2021
Memorial of Saints Andrew Kim Tae-g?n, Priest, and Paul Ch?ng Ha-sang, and Companions, Martyrs
Daily Mass : http://www.catholictv.com/shows/daily-mass
Reading 1
Ez 1:1-6
in order to fulfill the word of the LORD spoken by Jeremiah,
the LORD inspired King Cyrus of Persia
to issue this proclamation throughout his kingdom,
both by word of mouth and in writing:
"Thus says Cyrus, king of Persia:
'All the kingdoms of the earth
the LORD, the God of heaven, has given to me,
and he has also charged me to build him a house in Jerusalem,
which is in Judah.
Therefore, whoever among you belongs to any part of his people,
let him go up, and may his God be with him!
Let everyone who has survived, in whatever place he may have dwelt,
be assisted by the people of that place
with silver, gold, goods, and cattle,
together with free-will offerings
for the house of God in Jerusalem.'"
Then the family heads of Judah and Benjamin
and the priests and Levites-
everyone, that is, whom God had inspired to do so-
prepared to go up to build the house of the LORD in Jerusalem.
All their neighbors gave them help in every way,
with silver, gold, goods, and cattle,
and with many precious gifts
besides all their free-will offerings.
Responsorial Psalm
Ps 126:1b-2ab, 2cd-3, 4-5, 6
When the LORD brought back the captives of Zion,
we were like men dreaming.
Then our mouth was filled with laughter,
and our tongue with rejoicing.
R. The Lord has done marvels for us.
Then they said among the nations,
"The LORD has done great things for them."
The LORD has done great things for us;
we are glad indeed.
R. The Lord has done marvels for us.
Restore our fortunes, O LORD,
like the torrents in the southern desert.
Those that sow in tears
shall reap rejoicing.
R. The Lord has done marvels for us.
Although they go forth weeping,
carrying the seed to be sown,
They shall come back rejoicing,
carrying their sheaves.
R. The Lord has done marvels for us.
Gospel
Lk 8:16-18
"No one who lights a lamp conceals it with a vessel
or sets it under a bed;
rather, he places it on a lampstand
so that those who enter may see the light.
For there is nothing hidden that will not become visible,
and nothing secret that will not be known and come to light.
Take care, then, how you hear.
To anyone who has, more will be given,
and from the one who has not,
even what he seems to have will be taken away."
http://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/daily.html
There are two opposite extremes on the spectrum of human attitudes regarding the seeking of publicity. At one end are those, who crave the lime light: the show-offs. At the other end are those, who crave anonymity: the hyper-shy. There are also those, who, not because they are hyper-shy, but because of a misguided sense of humility, hide their achievements and their talents.
Jesus addresses this type of pseudo-humility in today’s gospel reading. We are children of light, gifted with a variety of talents and with the light of faith vision, talents that are given to us in stewardship, and we cannot go and dig a hole to hide our talents and light. Allowing our good works to be seen is not against humility, but parading them for applause would be against humility and this is the show-off attitude at one end of the spectrum. Instead of hiding our light, the Lord urges us to let your good works appear, but he adds: so they can see your good works and praise your heavenly Father, not so they can praise you.
In the process some will praise us. Let it be, as long as we do not manipulate them into praising us. No matter how brilliant or mediocre we may be, we all have our “fan club” trying to put us on a pedestal. That is their problem, not ours. Trying to climb on a pedestal would be our problem, not theirs, but being placed on a pedestal by others is their problem, not ours. That some people think highly of us is collateral damage of our way of living.
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GOING HOME FOR THE FIRST TIME
“Whoever, therefore, among you belongs to any part of His people, let him go up, and may his God be with him!” —Ezra 1:3
The return of the Jews from exile in Babylon is considered a work of God on par with the miracle of the Exodus of the Israelites from brutal slavery in Egypt (see Jer 16:14-15; 23:7-8). Yet this freedom from exile did not mean instant bliss. The Israelites had to learn how to live in God’s freedom. They faced hardships, labor, and suffering in their new homeland, along with much risk and ever-present danger.
Yet it is more risky to hide in a false security. As Jesus proclaims in today’s Gospel passage, by not stepping out in faith, we might lose even the little we think we are holding onto (Lk 8:18). The dangers of moving into the Kingdom-lifestyle are far outweighed by the grace poured out by God on those who obey Him; those who step out will be given more (Lk 8:18).
We are called to freedom (Gal 5:1). We are also called to trust God. “Fear is useless; what is needed is trust” (Mk 5:36). Be courageous and follow the Lord wherever He leads you. “Do not, then, surrender your confidence; it will have great reward” (Heb 10:35).
Prayer: Father, wherever You lead me, I will be at rest, for You are my eternal home.
Promise: “The Lord has done great things for us; we are glad indeed.” —Ps 126:3
Praise: The Korean martyrs included priests, bishops, nearly a hundred lay people, single and married men, women and children.
http://dailyscripture.servantsoftheword.org/readings/
What does the image of light and a lamp tell us about God's kingdom? Lamps in the ancient world served a vital function, much like they do today. They enable people to see and work in the dark and to avoid stumbling. The Jews also understood "light" as an expression of the inner beauty, truth, and goodness of God. In his light we see light ( Psalm 36:9). His word is a lamp that guides our steps (Psalm 119:105).
God's light frees us from the blindness of sin so we can walk in truth and goodness
God's grace not only illumines the darkness in our lives, it also fills us with spiritual light, joy, and peace. Jesus used the image of a lamp to describe how his disciples are to live in the light of his truth and love. Just as natural light illumines the darkness and enables one to see visually, so the light of Christ shines in the hearts of believers and enables us to see the heavenly reality of God's kingdom. In fact, our mission is to be light-bearers of Christ so that others may see the truth of the Gospel - the good news of Jesus Christ - and be freed from the blindness of sin, ignorance, and deception.
Live in the light of God's truth, beauty, and goodness
Jesus remarks that nothing can remain hidden or secret (Luke 8:17). We can try to hide things from others, from ourselves, and from God. How tempting to shut our eyes from the consequences of our sinful ways and bad habits, even when we know what those consequences are. And how tempting to hide them from others and even from God. But, nonetheless, everything is known to God who sees all. There is great freedom and joy for those who live in God's light and who seek his truth. Those who listen to God and heed his voice will receive more from him - abundance of wisdom, guidance, peace, and blessing. Do you know the joy and freedom of living in God's light?
Lord Jesus, you guide me by the light of your saving truth. Fill my heart and mind with your light and truth and free me from the blindness of sin and deception that I may see your ways clearly and understand your will for my life. May I radiate your light and truth in word and deed to those around me.
Psalm 126:1-6
1 When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream.
2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then they said among the nations, "The LORD has done great things for them."
3 The LORD has done great things for us; we are glad.
4 Restore our fortunes, O LORD, like the watercourses in the Negeb!
5 May those who sow in tears reap with shouts of joy!
6 He that goes forth weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, bringing his sheaves with him.
Daily Quote from the Early Church Fathers: The Word of God is like a lamp to guide us, by Origen of Alexandria (185-254 AD)
"Scripture does not say this about a tangible lamp but about a comprehensible one. One does not 'light' the lamp and conceal it 'with a vessel' or put it 'under a bed, but on the lamp stand' within himself. The vessels of the house are the powers of the soul. The bed is the body. 'Those who go in' are those who hear the teacher... He calls the holy church a 'lamp stand.' By its proclamation, the Word of God gives light to all who are in this world and illuminates those in the house with the rays of the truth, filling the minds of all with divine knowledge. (excerpt from FRAGMENTS ON LUKE 120, 122)
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