2021년 10월 20일 연중 제29주간 수요일
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제1독서
<죽은 이들 가운데에서 살아난 사람으로서 자신을 하느님께 바치십시오.>
로마서. 6,12-18
형제 여러분, 12 죄가 여러분의 죽을 몸을 지배하여
여러분이 그 욕망에 순종하는 일이 없도록 하십시오.
13 그리고 여러분의 지체를 불의의 도구로 죄에 넘기지 마십시오.
오히려 죽은 이들 가운데에서 살아난 사람으로서 자신을 하느님께 바치고,
자기 지체를 의로움의 도구로 하느님께 바치십시오.
14 죄가 여러분 위에 군림할 수는 없습니다.
여러분은 율법 아래 있지 않고 은총 아래 있습니다.
15 그렇다면 우리가 무엇이라고 말해야 합니까?
우리가 율법 아래 있지 않고 은총 아래 있으니 죄를 지어도 좋습니까?
결코 그렇지 않습니다.
16 여러분이 어떤 사람에게 자신을 종으로 넘겨 순종하면
여러분이 순종하는 그 사람의 종이라는 사실을 모릅니까?
여러분은 죽음으로 이끄는 죄의 종이 되거나
의로움으로 이끄는 순종의 종이 되거나 하는 것입니다.
17 그러나 하느님께 감사하게도, 여러분이 전에는 죄의 종이었지만,
이제는 여러분이 전해 받은 표준 가르침에 마음으로부터 순종하게 되었습니다.
18 여러분은 죄에서 해방되어 의로움의 종이 되었습니다.
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<많이 주신 사람에게는 많이 요구하신다.>
루카. 12,39-48
그때에 예수님께서 제자들에게 말씀하셨다.
39 “이것을 명심하여라. 도둑이 몇 시에 올지 집주인이 알면,
자기 집을 뚫고 들어오도록 내버려 두지 않을 것이다.
40 너희도 준비하고 있어라.
너희가 생각하지도 않은 때에 사람의 아들이 올 것이다.”
41 베드로가, “주님, 이 비유를 저희에게 말씀하시는 것입니까?
아니면 다른 모든 사람에게도 말씀하시는 것입니까?” 하고 물었다.
42 그러자 주님께서 이르셨다. “주인이 자기 집 종들을 맡겨 제때에 정해진 양식을
내주게 할 충실하고 슬기로운 집사는 어떻게 하는 사람이겠느냐?
43 행복하여라, 주인이 돌아와서 볼 때에 그렇게 일하고 있는 종!
44 내가 참으로 너희에게 말한다. 주인은 자기의 모든 재산을 그에게 맡길 것이다.
45 그러나 만일 그 종이 마음속으로 ‘주인이 늦게 오는구나.’ 하고 생각하며,
하인들과 하녀들을 때리고 또 먹고 마시며 술에 취하기 시작하면,
46 예상하지 못한 날, 짐작하지 못한 시간에 그 종의 주인이 와서,
그를 처단하여 불충실한 자들과 같은 운명을 겪게 할 것이다.
47 주인의 뜻을 알고도 아무런 준비를 하지 않았거나
주인의 뜻대로 하지 않은 그 종은 매를 많이 맞을 것이다.
48 그러나 주인의 뜻을 모르고서 매 맞을 짓을 한 종은 적게 맞을 것이다.
많이 주신 사람에게는 많이 요구하시고,
많이 맡기신 사람에게는 그만큼 더 청구하신다.”
October 20, 2021
Wednesday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time
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Reading 1
Rom 6:12-18
Sin must not reign over your mortal bodies
so that you obey their desires.
And do not present the parts of your bodies to sin
as weapons for wickedness,
but present yourselves to God as raised from the dead to life
and the parts of your bodies to God
as weapons for righteousness.
For sin is not to have any power over you,
since you are not under the law but under grace.
What then? Shall we sin because we are not under the law
but under grace?
Of course not!
Do you not know that if you present yourselves
to someone as obedient slaves,
you are slaves of the one you obey,
either of sin, which leads to death,
or of obedience, which leads to righteousness?
But thanks be to God that, although you were once slaves of sin,
you have become obedient from the heart
to the pattern of teaching to which you were entrusted.
Freed from sin, you have become slaves of righteousness.
Responsorial Psalm
Ps 124:1b-3, 4-6, 7-8
Had not the LORD been with us,
let Israel say, had not the LORD been with us?
When men rose up against us,
then would they have swallowed us alive;
When their fury was inflamed against us.
R. Our help is in the name of the Lord.
Then would the waters have overwhelmed us;
The torrent would have swept over us;
over us then would have swept the raging waters.
Blessed be the LORD, who did not leave us
a prey to their teeth.
R. Our help is in the name of the Lord.
We were rescued like a bird
from the fowlers' snare;
Broken was the snare,
and we were freed.
Our help is in the name of the LORD,
who made heaven and earth.
R. Our help is in the name of the Lord.
Gospel
Lk 12:39-48
"Be sure of this:
if the master of the house had known the hour
when the thief was coming,
he would not have let his house be broken into.
You also must be prepared,
for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come."
Then Peter said,
"Lord, is this parable meant for us or for everyone?"
And the Lord replied,
"Who, then, is the faithful and prudent steward
whom the master will put in charge of his servants
to distribute the food allowance at the proper time?
Blessed is that servant whom his master on arrival finds doing so.
Truly, I say to you, he will put him
in charge of all his property.
But if that servant says to himself,
"My master is delayed in coming,"
and begins to beat the menservants and the maidservants,
to eat and drink and get drunk,
then that servant's master will come
on an unexpected day and at an unknown hour
and will punish the servant severely
and assign him a place with the unfaithful.
That servant who knew his master's will
but did not make preparations nor act in accord with his will
shall be beaten severely;
and the servant who was ignorant of his master's will
but acted in a way deserving of a severe beating
shall be beaten only lightly.
Much will be required of the person entrusted with much,
and still more will be demanded of the person entrusted with more."
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A couple of weeks ago, inspired by beautiful autumn weather, I went to my local plant nursery to purchase some fall plants for my porch and garden. As I was taking in all of the beautiful flowers and piles of pumpkins, I saw a big sign announcing the nursery would be celebrating the opening of the Christmas season on October 14th. The contrast of both autumn and Christmas happening at the same time created a sense of a time warp.
That feeling of dissonance came back to me as I read today’s Gospel from Luke in which Jesus is teaching his disciples to always be ready for his return. Jesus tells the disciples just as the master of a house would not allow his house to be broken into, you must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come.
Jesus is teaching us to be mindful of the challenges inherent in being prepared for an uncertain future while also being fully grounded in the present. Particularly when we find ourselves in challenging times, we can try to escape the stressors by planning for the future. We can be seeking comfort by trying to feel a sense of control by striving to prepare for many futures such as a natural disaster, job loss, move to a new city, welcoming a new family member, saving money for retirement. Being so focused on the future can pull our attention away from the present. Careful planning is a responsible choice, but there must be a sense of balance. An obsession with the future does not allow us to be available to carefully listen to one another, to offer support to those in need, to show gratitude for the many gifts we receive from God.
As I pray with today’s scripture readings, I am struck by how much Jesus trusts me to both stay grounded in the present and be prepared for the future. I pray with these questions: How do I find myself preparing for the coming of the Son of Man? When does the sinfulness of my obsessing about wishing to control the future interfere with my relationship with people in my life and with God? How does a practice of daily gratitude orient my life to the coming of Jesus?
It is only a matter of time.
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REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS
“When much has been given a man, much will be required of him.” —Luke 12:48
Many of you reading this book have accepted Jesus as Lord of your lives and have been filled with the Holy Spirit. You are children of God. Many of you know, love, and live God’s Word. Many also celebrate Mass and receive Holy Communion daily, or as often as possible. You are greatly blessed (Mt 13:16). God became a man to die for you. You share in His Resurrection. The Trinity lives within you. You are a member of Christ’s Body. Because of your faith, you can do greater by far than even Jesus did (Jn 14:12).
We are not only privileged but also responsible. “More will be asked of a man to whom more has been entrusted” (Lk 12:48). Because of what the Lord has revealed to us and done in our lives, we deserve a severe punishment if we fail to give as a gift what He has given to us (Lk 12:47-48; Mt 10:8). We are rightly held to a stricter account (see Jas 3:1).
The Lord must demand much more from us than non-Christians because we are His mouth, hands and feet — members of His Body. Because He wants all to be saved (1 Tm 2:4), He must insist on our spreading the Good News of His death and Resurrection. The Lord must make strict demands on those being saved because He greatly desires to save the lost.
Prayer: Father, by Your grace may I meet Your expectations.
Promise: “Thanks be to God, though once you were slaves of sin, you sincerely obeyed that rule of teaching which was imparted to you; freed from your sin, you became slaves of justice.” —Rm 6:17-18
Praise: St. Paul of the Cross founded the Congregation of the Passion (the Passionists). In addition to vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, they spread the memory of Christ’s passion among the faithful.
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What lesson can we draw from Jesus' parable about a thief in the night and the parable of the rich master who returns unexpectedly to reward or dismiss his servants for how they have served his estate while he was away? Both parables confront us with the possibility of losing everything we possess and treasure now as well as the future inheritance that is saved up for us.
The thief in the night
Jesus' story (parable) of the thief in the night brings home the necessity for careful watchfulness and staying alert to avert the danger of plunder and loss of livelhood (all that we need to sustain us now and in the future). The thief comes uninvited, especially under the cover of darkness and secrecy! While no thief would announce his intention in advance, nor the time when he would strike, lack of vigilance invites serious loss for those who have not kept their home and treasure secure at all times! The intruder strikes when he is least expected!
Don't lose the treasure of God's kingdom
What kind of treasure does the Lord Jesus expect us to vigilantly guard and protect in this present life? It is the treasure of his kingdom and the gifts and graces he has won for us - the gift of salvation purchased by the blood of Christ who died for us on the cross to free us from slavery to sin and Satan, and the gift of abundant new life which Christ won for us through his resurection victory over death, and the gift of the Holy Spirit who comes to live in us and empower us with supernatural faith, hope, and love that endure forever. The Father and the Son come to dwell in us through the gift of the Holy Spirit who makes his home with us. But we can lose the treasure and gifts of God if we do not guard our hearts and minds and hold to the truth of God's word and live according to his wise precepts, teaching, and just laws. Whose voice and counsel do you trust and follow?
Satan comes like a thief in the night to rob us of our faith and to draw us away from God's will for our lives. Satan works in the "world" (that society of men and women who are opposed to God and his commandments) and with our own "flesh" (those sinful inclinations within us that tempt us to do what is wrong and evil). And Satan wispers to us false promises to make us believe that we can find happiness and joy apart from God and his will for us.
The prophet Jeremiah reminds us that our hearts apart from God are easily deceived (Jeremiah 17:9). How easily we put off for another day what God requires of us today - to walk humbly, repent sincerely, forgive quickly, and to trust in his merciful love and grace at all times. God offers us his mercy and abundant grace (his divine presence, power, and wise counsel) to turn away from sin, deception, and disobedience. But we must not presume that we can put off for another day what must be done today.
The Lord Jesus reminds us that the "Day of the Lord" will come unexpectedly like a thief in the night. Will we be ready to receive the Lord when he comes to speak to us today, and when he ushers us to stand before his throne and meet him face-to-face to hear his final verdict on the Day of Judgment. Which verdict do you wish to hear? In Matthew's Gospel account, Jesus opens the curtain of the heavenly court room and gives a glimpse of his verdict on that day:
34 Then the King will say to those at his right hand, `Come, O blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; 35 for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, 36 I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.' ...41 Then he will say to those at his left hand, `Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels; 42 for I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, 43 I was a stranger and you did not welcome me, naked and you did not clothe me, sick and in prison and you did not visit me.' - Matthew 25:34-36, 41-43
The Lord rewards those who are faithful and wise
Jesus ends his teaching on watchfulness and vigilance with another parable about a master and his servants (Matthew 24:.45-49). The storyline is similar. There is an element of surprise - the master suddenly returns home unexpectedly, probably from a long journey. He rewards one servant for his faithful loyalty and devoted service to his master. He has performed his service dutifully and has done all that the master required of him.
He punishes the other servant who was disloyal, disobedient, and acted shamefully. This servant was not only irresponsible - he was frequently absent from his work and misused his master's money for personal gain by throwing lavish parties (eating and drinking) for his friends. The disloyal servant also abused his fellow workers with physical force and violence - probably to make them do the work he was supposed to do for his master. When the master returns and discovers the unfaithful servant who has wasted his master's goods and mistreated his fellow servants, the master gives him what he deserves. He dismisses him from his service and throws him out of his house - and sends him to the worst of possible places - a prison of no return where there is nothing but torment and misery. Should we be surprised to see the master acting with such swift judgment? The master rewards his faithful servants with honor, blessing, and promotion in his service, and he gives to his disobedient and unfaithful servants the just punishment they deserve - the loss of honor, privilege, and joy of sharing in the master's good friendship forever.
Are you ready to meet the Lord?
The Lord Jesus calls us to be vigilant in watching for his return and to be ready to meet him when he calls us to himself. The Lord gives us his Holy Spirit so that we may have the wisdom, strength, and help we need to turn away from own sin and to embrace God's way of love, justice, and holiness. The Lord's warning of judgment causes dismay for those who are unprepared, but it brings joyful hope to those who eagerly wait for his return in glory. God's judgment is good news for those who are ready to meet him face to face when he returns. Their reward is God himself, the source of all truth, beauty, goodness, love and everlasting life. Are you ready to receive his grace and help today to walk in faithfulness and obedience, trust and hope, steadfast love and mercy?
Lord Jesus, you have captured my heart for you. Make me strong in faith, steadfast in hope, and generous in love that I may seek to please you in all things and bring you glory. May I always be watchful and ready to answer when you draw near.
Psalm 124:1-8
1 If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, let Israel now say --
2 if it had not been the LORD who was on our side, when men rose up against us,
3 then they would have swallowed us up alive, when their anger was kindled against us;
4 then the flood would have swept us away, the torrent would have gone over us;
5 then over us would have gone the raging waters. 6 Blessed be the LORD, who has not given us as prey to their teeth!
7 We have escaped as a bird from the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken, and we have escaped!
8 Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth.
Daily Quote from the Early Church Fathers: God's great promise for faithful and wise servants, by Origen of Alexandria (185-254 AD)
"'Blessed is the servant whom the Lord will find so doing when he comes. A great promise is extended to the Lord's faithful and wise stewards. It is like the promise he made to those to whom he said, 'Take authority over five cities' or 'take authority over ten cities' (Luke 19:17-19). For to be made the head 'over all his possessions' is nothing other than to be made an 'heir of God and coheir with Christ' (Romans 8:17) and to reign with Christ. The Father has given him everything he himself possesses, as Christ said, 'All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me' (Matthew 28:18). The Son of the good Father who is given authority over all his Father's possessions also shares this honor and glory with his faithful and wise stewards, so they also might be with Christ above every creature and authority. This is what he meant when he said, 'Truly I say to you, he will set him over all his possessions.'" (excerpt from the COMMENTARY ON MATTHEW 62)
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