2021년 12월 8일 한국 교회의 수호자 원죄 없이 잉태되신 동정 마리아 대축일
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제1독서
<나는 네 후손과 그 여자의 후손 사이에 적개심을 일으키리라.>
창세기. 3,9-15.20
사람이 나무 열매를 먹은 뒤, 주 하느님께서 그를 9 부르시며,
“너 어디 있느냐?” 하고 물으셨다.
10 그가 대답하였다.
“동산에서 당신의 소리를 듣고 제가 알몸이기 때문에 두려워 숨었습니다.”
11 그분께서 “네가 알몸이라고 누가 일러 주더냐?
내가 너에게 따 먹지 말라고 명령한 그 나무 열매를
네가 따 먹었느냐?” 하고 물으시자,
12 사람이 대답하였다. “당신께서 저와 함께 살라고 주신 여자가
그 나무 열매를 저에게 주기에 제가 먹었습니다.”
13 주 하느님께서 여자에게 “너는 어찌하여 이런 일을 저질렀느냐?” 하고 물으시자,
여자가 대답하였다.
“뱀이 저를 꾀어서 제가 따 먹었습니다.”
14 주 하느님께서 뱀에게 말씀하셨다. “네가 이런 일을 저질렀으니
너는 모든 집짐승과 들짐승 가운데에서 저주를 받아
네가 사는 동안 줄곧 배로 기어 다니며 먼지를 먹으리라.
15 나는 너와 그 여자 사이에,
네 후손과 그 여자의 후손 사이에 적개심을 일으키리니
여자의 후손은 너의 머리에 상처를 입히고
너는 그의 발꿈치에 상처를 입히리라.”
20 사람은 자기 아내의 이름을 하와라 하였다.
그가 살아 있는 모든 것의 어머니가 되었기 때문이다.
제2독서
<하느님께서는 세상 창조 이전에 그리스도 안에서 우리를 선택하셨습니다.>
에페소서. 1,3-6.11-12
3 우리 주 예수 그리스도의 아버지 하느님께서 찬미받으시기를 빕니다.
하느님께서는 그리스도 안에서
하늘의 온갖 영적인 복을 우리에게 내리셨습니다.
4 세상 창조 이전에 그리스도 안에서 우리를 선택하시어,
우리가 당신 앞에서 거룩하고 흠 없는 사람이 되게 해 주셨습니다.
사랑으로 5 예수 그리스도를 통하여
우리를 당신의 자녀로 삼으시기로 미리 정하셨습니다.
이는 하느님의 그 좋으신 뜻에 따라 이루어진 것입니다.
6 그리하여 사랑하시는 아드님 안에서
우리에게 베푸신 그 은총의 영광을 찬양하게 하셨습니다.
11 만물을 당신의 결정과 뜻대로 이루시는 분의 의향에 따라 미리 정해진 우리도
그리스도 안에서 한몫을 얻게 되었습니다.
12 그리하여 하느님께서는 이미 그리스도께 희망을 둔 우리가
당신의 영광을 찬양하는 사람이 되게 하셨습니다.
복음
<은총이 가득한 이여, 기뻐하여라. 주님께서 너와 함께 계시다.>
루카. 1,26-38
그때에 26 하느님께서는
가브리엘 천사를 갈릴래아 지방 나자렛이라는 고을로 보내시어,
27 다윗 집안의 요셉이라는 사람과 약혼한 처녀를 찾아가게 하셨다.
그 처녀의 이름은 마리아였다.
28 천사가 마리아의 집으로 들어가 말하였다.
“은총이 가득한 이여, 기뻐하여라. 주님께서 너와 함께 계시다.”
29 이 말에 마리아는 몹시 놀랐다.
그리고 이 인사말이 무슨 뜻인가 하고 곰곰이 생각하였다.
30 천사가 다시 마리아에게 말하였다.
“두려워하지 마라, 마리아야. 너는 하느님의 총애를 받았다.
31 보라, 이제 네가 잉태하여 아들을 낳을 터이니 그 이름을 예수라 하여라.
32 그분께서는 큰 인물이 되시고 지극히 높으신 분의 아드님이라 불리실 것이다.
주 하느님께서 그분의 조상 다윗의 왕좌를 그분께 주시어,
33 그분께서 야곱 집안을 영원히 다스리시리니
그분의 나라는 끝이 없을 것이다.”
34 마리아가 천사에게, “저는 남자를 알지 못하는데,
어떻게 그런 일이 있을 수 있겠습니까?” 하고 말하자,
35 천사가 마리아에게 대답하였다.
“성령께서 너에게 내려오시고 지극히 높으신 분의 힘이 너를 덮을 것이다.
그러므로 태어날 아기는 거룩하신 분, 하느님의 아드님이라고 불릴 것이다.
36 네 친척 엘리사벳을 보아라. 그 늙은 나이에도 아들을 잉태하였다.
아이를 못낳는 여자라고 불리던 그가 임신한 지 여섯 달이 되었다.
37 하느님께는 불가능한 일이 없다.”
38 마리아가 말하였다.
“보십시오, 저는 주님의 종입니다.
말씀하신 대로 저에게 이루어지기를 바랍니다.”
그러자 천사는 마리아에게서 떠나갔다.
December 8 2021
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Daily Mass : http://www.catholictv.com/shows/daily-mass
Reading 1
Gn 3:9-15, 20
After the man, Adam, had eaten of the tree,
the LORD God called to the man and asked him, “Where are you?”
He answered, “I heard you in the garden;
but I was afraid, because I was naked,
so I hid myself.”
Then he asked, “Who told you that you were naked?
You have eaten, then,
from the tree of which I had forbidden you to eat!”
The man replied, “The woman whom you put here with me
she gave me fruit from the tree, and so I ate it.”
The LORD God then asked the woman,
“Why did you do such a thing?”
The woman answered, “The serpent tricked me into it, so I ate it.”
Then the LORD God said to the serpent:
“Because you have done this, you shall be banned
from all the animals
and from all the wild creatures;
on your belly shall you crawl,
and dirt shall you eat
all the days of your life.
I will put enmity between you and the woman,
and between your offspring and hers;
he will strike at your head,
while you strike at his heel.”
The man called his wife Eve,
because she became the mother of all the living.
Responsorial Psalm
Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4
R. (1) Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous deeds.
Sing to the LORD a new song,
for he has done wondrous deeds;
His right hand has won victory for him,
his holy arm.
R. Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous deeds.
The LORD has made his salvation known:
in the sight of the nations he has revealed his justice.
He has remembered his kindness and his faithfulness
toward the house of <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Israel</st1:place></st1:country-region>.
R. Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous deeds.
All the ends of the earth have seen
the salvation by our God.
Sing joyfully to the LORD, all you lands;
break into song; sing praise.
R. Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous deeds.
Brothers and sisters:
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
who has blessed us in Christ
with every spiritual blessing in the heavens,
as he chose us in him, before the foundation of the world,
to be holy and without blemish before him.
In love he destined us for adoption to himself through Jesus Christ,
in accord with the favor of his will,
for the praise of the glory of his grace
that he granted us in the beloved.
In him we were also chosen,
destined in accord with the purpose of the One
who accomplishes all things according to the intention of his will,
so that we might exist for the praise of his glory,
we who first hoped in Christ.
Gospel
Lk 1:26-38
The angel Gabriel was sent from God
to a town of Galilee called Nazareth,
to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph,
of the house of David,
and the virgin’s name was Mary.
And coming to her, he said,
“Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you.”
But she was greatly troubled at what was said
and pondered what sort of greeting this might be.
Then the angel said to her,
“Do not be afraid, Mary,
for you have found favor with God.
Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son,
and you shall name him Jesus.
He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High,
and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father,
and he will rule over the house of Jacob forever,
and of his Kingdom there will be no end.”
But Mary said to the angel,
“How can this be,
since I have no relations with a man?”
And the angel said to her in reply,
“The Holy Spirit will come upon you,
and the power of the Most High will overshadow you.
Therefore the child to be born
will be called holy, the Son of God.
And behold, Elizabeth, your relative,
has also conceived a son in her old age,
and this is the sixth month for her who was called barren;
for nothing will be impossible for God.”
Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord.
May it be done to me according to your word.”
Then the angel departed from her
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I love the question the Lord God asked Adam, “who told you that you were naked?” As if he won’t realize he had no clothes on. I think anyone of us would be aware if we were completely naked---in a garden or anywhere else. Jokes apart -- we were born to feel comfortable in our nakedness. We were born to sit peacefully with trust in our vulnerability because we know we are chosen as one of the beloved at the moment of our birth. We are cared for, and we have faith that our needs will be met. We have purpose….we are full of grace. However, at some point, we get distracted from the path, we lose focus, we get lured away from the garden God has placed us in for our delight and protection. We find ourselves to be Adams and Eves hiding from the light that exposes all our disobedience, our ungraceful moments, and all our distrust in God's plan. The garden of God has all we need, yet we find ourselves unsatisfied….needing more…..needing that which is not good for us…..needing stuff and more stuff. When we get lost in our detour from God’s work, we might blame others and say, “Lord, it is not my fault someone else made me do it," or "Lord, I would have done what you asked, but I was afraid,” or even, “Lord, why me?”
What happens when we say yes to an opportunity, a person, a transition, or a request? For Adam and Eve, their response of yes to the trickster serpent led them astray, and by disobeying God, they said no to God. When we say yes to God, we are left with the same vulnerability and feeling of nakedness as Adam and Eve, but so much more is gifted to us at the end of it.
At the risk of sounding like a coward, one of my fears during prayer is to actually hear God asking me to do something difficult. So I spend a lot of time talking rather than listening in prayer. What if God should ask me to give of myself in a way I am not courageous enough to give? What happens if I am unable to give the request a good Mary yes? Would God be disappointed? Would God ask me again?
To some, Blessed Mother Mary might seem to be a distant figure, maybe even someone we have trouble identifying with or sitting with daily. However, Mary came into the world just like us in many ways -- born from a mother who loved her the moment she laid eyes on her. Mary lived like many of us, with struggles and in perilous times. She can identify with those living in poverty and identify with those who feel a little different. The Blessed Mother is just like us; she has loved and lost. She already knows how we feel when we are uncertain, afraid, and longing for purpose. She is us, and we are her. We are also God bearers, bearers of the Word. That is what we were all born to do. Have you given God's call a good Mary Yes? Do you trust God with your life path? Are you still afraid to say yes to God?
On this day, we not only celebrate the conception of our Blessed Mother, but we also celebrate her courage, her faith, and her part in our salvation. As Mary's life had a Holy purpose, we also have a Holy purpose born from our longing to participate in God's message of love. May we have the courage to say yes to God.
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I love the question the Lord God asked Adam, “who told you that you were naked?” As if he won’t realize he had no clothes on. I think anyone of us would be aware if we were completely naked---in a garden or anywhere else. Jokes apart -- we were born to feel comfortable in our nakedness. We were born to sit peacefully with trust in our vulnerability because we know we are chosen as one of the beloved at the moment of our birth. We are cared for, and we have faith that our needs will be met. We have purpose….we are full of grace. However, at some point, we get distracted from the path, we lose focus, we get lured away from the garden God has placed us in for our delight and protection. We find ourselves to be Adams and Eves hiding from the light that exposes all our disobedience, our ungraceful moments, and all our distrust in God's plan. The garden of God has all we need, yet we find ourselves unsatisfied….needing more…..needing that which is not good for us…..needing stuff and more stuff. When we get lost in our detour from God’s work, we might blame others and say, “Lord, it is not my fault someone else made me do it," or "Lord, I would have done what you asked, but I was afraid,” or even, “Lord, why me?”
What happens when we say yes to an opportunity, a person, a transition, or a request? For Adam and Eve, their response of yes to the trickster serpent led them astray, and by disobeying God, they said no to God. When we say yes to God, we are left with the same vulnerability and feeling of nakedness as Adam and Eve, but so much more is gifted to us at the end of it.
At the risk of sounding like a coward, one of my fears during prayer is to actually hear God asking me to do something difficult. So I spend a lot of time talking rather than listening in prayer. What if God should ask me to give of myself in a way I am not courageous enough to give? What happens if I am unable to give the request a good Mary yes? Would God be disappointed? Would God ask me again?
To some, Blessed Mother Mary might seem to be a distant figure, maybe even someone we have trouble identifying with or sitting with daily. However, Mary came into the world just like us in many ways -- born from a mother who loved her the moment she laid eyes on her. Mary lived like many of us, with struggles and in perilous times. She can identify with those living in poverty and identify with those who feel a little different. The Blessed Mother is just like us; she has loved and lost. She already knows how we feel when we are uncertain, afraid, and longing for purpose. She is us, and we are her. We are also God bearers, bearers of the Word. That is what we were all born to do. Have you given God's call a good Mary Yes? Do you trust God with your life path? Are you still afraid to say yes to God?
On this day, we not only celebrate the conception of our Blessed Mother, but we also celebrate her courage, her faith, and her part in our salvation. As Mary's life had a Holy purpose, we also have a Holy purpose born from our longing to participate in God's message of love. May we have the courage to say yes to God.
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What kind of yoke does the Lord Jesus have in mind for each one of us? And how can it be good for us? The Jewish people used the image of a yoke to express their submission to God. They spoke of the yoke of the law, the yoke of the commandments, the yoke of the kingdom, the yoke of God. Jesus says his yoke is "easy". The Greek word for "easy" can also mean "well-fitting". Yokes were tailor-made to fit the oxen well for labor. We are commanded to put on the "sweet yoke of Jesus" and to live the "heavenly way of life and happiness". Oxen were yoked two by two. Jesus invites each one of us to be yoked with him, to unite our life with him, our will with his will, our heart with his heart.
Jesus carries our burdens with us
Jesus also says his "burden is light". There's a story of a man who once met a boy carrying a smaller crippled lad on his back. "That's a heavy load you are carrying there," exclaimed the man. "He ain't heavy; he's my brother!" responded the boy. No burden is too heavy when it's given in love and carried in love. When we yoke our lives with Jesus, he also carries our burdens with us and gives us his strength to follow in his way of love. Do you know the joy of resting in Jesus' presence and walking daily with him along the path he has for you?
In the Advent season we celebrate the coming of the Messiah King who ushers in the reign of God. The prophets foretold that the Messiah would establish God's kingdom of righteousness, peace, and joy. Those who put their trust in God and in the coming of his kingdom receive the blessings of that kingdom - peace with God and strength for living his way of love, truth, and holiness (Isaiah 40). Jesus fulfills all the Messianic hopes and promises of God's kingdom. That is why he taught his disciples to pray, "thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven" (Matthew 6:10). In his kingdom sins are not only forgiven but removed, and eternal life is poured out for all its citizens. This is not a political kingdom, but a spiritual one.
Freed from the burden of sin and guilt
The yoke of Christ's kingdom, his kingly rule and way of life, liberates us from the burden of guilt and disobedience. Only the Lord Jesus can lift the burden of sin and the weight of hopelessness from us. Jesus used the analogy of a yoke to explain how we can exchange the burden of sin and despair for a yoke of glory, freedom, and joy with him. The yoke which the Lord Jesus invites us to embrace is his way of power and freedom to live in love, peace, and joy as God's sons and daughters. Do you trust in God's love and truth and submit to his will for your life?
Lord Jesus, inflame my heart with love for you and for your ways and help me to exchange the yoke of rebellion for the sweet yoke of submission to your holy and loving word. Set me free from the folly of my own sinful ignorance and rebellious pride that I may wholly desire what is good and in accord with your will.
Psalm 103:1-4, 8-10
1 Bless the LORD, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless his holy name!
2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits,
3 who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases,
4 who redeems your life from the Pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,
5 who satisfies you with good as long as you live so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.
6 The LORD works vindication and justice for all who are oppressed.
7 He made known his ways to Moses, his acts to the people of Israel.
8 The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
9 He will not always chide, nor will he keep his anger for ever.
10 He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor requite us according to our iniquities.
Daily Quote from the Early Church Fathers: Grace bear us, by an anonymous early author from the Greek church
"'My yoke is easy and my burden light.' ... The prophet says this about the burden of sinners: 'Because my iniquities lie on top of my head, so they have also placed a heavy burden on me' (Psalm 38:4)' ...'Place my yoke upon you, and learn from me that I am gentle and humble of heart.' Oh, what a very pleasing weight that strengthens even more those who carry it! For the weight of earthly masters gradually destroys the strength of their servants, but the weight of Christ rather helps the one who bears it, because we do not bear grace; grace bears us. It is not for us to help grace, but rather grace has been given to aid us.' (excerpt from INCOMPLETE WORK ON MATTHEW, HOMILY, the Greek fathers).
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