2022년 6월 7일 연중 제10주간 화요일
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제1독서
열왕기 상.17,7-16
그 무렵 엘리야가 숨어 지내던 7 시내의 물이 말라 버렸다.
땅에 비가 내리지 않았기 때문이다.
8 주님의 말씀이 엘리야에게 내렸다.
9 “일어나 시돈에 있는 사렙타로 가서 그곳에 머물러라.
내가 그곳에 있는 한 과부에게 명령하여 너에게 먹을 것을 주도록 해 놓았다.”
10 그래서 엘리야는 일어나 사렙타로 갔다.
그가 성읍에 들어서는데 마침 한 과부가 땔감을 줍고 있었다.
엘리야가 그 여자를 부르고는,
“마실 물 한 그릇 좀 떠다 주시오.” 하고 청하였다.
11 그 여자가 물을 뜨러 가는데 엘리야가 다시 불러서 말하였다.
“빵도 한 조각 들고 오면 좋겠소.”
12 여자가 대답하였다.
“주 어르신의 하느님께서 살아 계시는 한, 구운 빵이라고는 한 조각도 없습니다.
다만 단지에 밀가루 한 줌과 병에 기름이 조금 있을 뿐입니다.
저는 지금 땔감을 두어 개 주워다가 음식을 만들어,
제 아들과 함께 그것이나 먹고 죽을 작정입니다.”
13 엘리야가 과부에게 말하였다.
“두려워하지 말고 가서 당신 말대로 음식을 만드시오.
그러나 먼저 나를 위해 작은 빵 과자 하나를 만들어 내오고,
그런 다음 당신과 당신 아들을 위하여 음식을 만드시오.
14 주 이스라엘의 하느님께서 이렇게 말씀하셨소.
‘이 주님이 땅에 비를 다시 내리는 날까지,
밀가루 단지는 비지 않고 기름병은 마르지 않을 것이다.’”
15 그러자 그 여인은 가서 엘리야의 말대로 하였다.
과연 그 여자와 엘리야와 그 여자의 집안은 오랫동안 먹을 것이 있었다.
16 주님께서 엘리야를 통하여 하신 말씀대로,
단지에는 밀가루가 떨어지지 않고 병에는 기름이 마르지 않았다.
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마태오.5,13-16
그때에 예수님께서 제자들에게 말씀하셨다.
13 “너희는 세상의 소금이다.
그러나 소금이 제맛을 잃으면 무엇으로 다시 짜게 할 수 있겠느냐?
아무 쓸모가 없으니 밖에 버려져 사람들에게 짓밟힐 따름이다.
14 너희는 세상의 빛이다.
산 위에 자리 잡은 고을은 감추어질 수 없다.
15 등불은 켜서 함지 속이 아니라 등경 위에 놓는다.
그렇게 하여 집 안에 있는 모든 사람을 비춘다.
16 이와 같이 너희의 빛이 사람들 앞을 비추어,
그들이 너희의 착한 행실을 보고
하늘에 계신 너희 아버지를 찬양하게 하여라.”
June 7, 2022
Tuesday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time
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Reading 1
The brook near where Elijah was hiding ran dry,
because no rain had fallen in the land.
So the LORD said to Elijah:
“Move on to Zarephath of Sidon and stay there.
I have designated a widow there to provide for you.”
He left and went to Zarephath.
As he arrived at the entrance of the city,
a widow was gathering sticks there; he called out to her,
“Please bring me a small cupful of water to drink.”
She left to get it, and he called out after her,
“Please bring along a bit of bread.”
She answered, “As the LORD, your God, lives,
I have nothing baked;
there is only a handful of flour in my jar
and a little oil in my jug.
Just now I was collecting a couple of sticks,
to go in and prepare something for myself and my son;
when we have eaten it, we shall die.”
Elijah said to her, “Do not be afraid.
Go and do as you propose.
But first make me a little cake and bring it to me.
Then you can prepare something for yourself and your son.
For the LORD, the God of Israel, says,
‘The jar of flour shall not go empty,
nor the jug of oil run dry,
until the day when the LORD sends rain upon the earth.’”
She left and did as Elijah had said.
She was able to eat for a year, and Elijah and her son as well;
the jar of flour did not go empty,
nor the jug of oil run dry,
as the LORD had foretold through Elijah.
R. (7a) Lord, let your face shine on us.
When I call, answer me, O my just God,
you who relieve me when I am in distress;
Have pity on me, and hear my prayer!
Men of rank, how long will you be dull of heart?
Why do you love what is vain and seek after falsehood?
R. Lord, let your face shine on us.
Know that the LORD does wonders for his faithful one;
the LORD will hear me when I call upon him.
Tremble, and sin not;
reflect, upon your beds, in silence.
R. Lord, let your face shine on us.
O LORD, let the light of your countenance shine upon us!
You put gladness into my heart,
more than when grain and wine abound.
R. Lord, let your face shine on us.
Jesus said to his disciples:
“You are the salt of the earth.
But if salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned?
It is no longer good for anything
but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.
You are the light of the world.
A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden.
Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket;
it is set on a lampstand,
where it gives light to all in the house.
Just so, your light must shine before others,
that they may see your good deeds
and glorify your heavenly Father.
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Have you ever been in a room full of people and wondered if your presence was significant? Have you ever been around even one other person who made you question the power of your internal beauty and your uniqueness? Have you worked somewhere or lived somewhere that made you question your relevance? Well, I have. At this moment, I am seating in the nave of the church on campus; the lights are dim, it is quiet, and there is just enough daylight outside that brings the images on the stained-glass windows to life. I looked towards the tabernacle and thought, “there is the head;” I looked at the main altar and thought, “there is the heart;” I then looked at the baptism font near the main doors and thought with a smile, “yes, there is her womb.”
All of a sudden I wondered, “Where do I belong? Is my presence in here of any relevance? Do I just warm the pews when I go to Mass or do I add something to the liturgy? Am I a flavorful presence in ministry? It is difficult to stand tall when one does not know one's worth. It is a struggle to shine when we are hiding under a bushel of hurts, disappointments, fears, and regrets.
The readings today are saying, You Matter! We Matter! We are the salt and light of the world. Now, although we are usually asked to cut back on salt, our bodies actually need a bit of salt for our health. There is even a special area on our tongues that enable us to taste salt fully. We are made that way. If we are salt, then just as salt can help transmit nerve impulses throughout our bodies and help with the contraction and relaxation of muscles in our heart, then yes, we do contribute to the health of the church in one way or another. We add flavor; we preserve; we enhance. When we live as children of God, we preserve goodness in the world; our very presence adds flavor to a world that can be a little tasteless sometimes; and when we don’t hide, we light the path of others, and are beacons of hope in the world.
For those who work in the church or serve in some type of ministry, it is not always easy to see oneself as a preserving agent or enhancing agent, and it is not always easy for others to see us as fellow beacons of light and preservers of love for the greater glory of God. Sometimes ministry loses its vigor; loses its flavor, and truth be told, it’s sometimes difficult to find enjoyment in the work of God, but Elijah and the widow in the first reading shows us that when we hear God’s voice, and do God’s will, all our needs will be met; our purpose is revealed. If we, like Elijah and the widow, can trust that our needs will be met, then we will never lose our flavor; we will never lose our zeal to preserve goodness and love.
So, let us come out from under the bushel, courageously walk out from the dark, sit up, stand up, let our good deeds be known — this world loses its flavor without us, children of God; it is dark without our light — our God given light. “You are the light of the world”, “you are the salt of the world”, “you are a city set on a mountain”, these should be our daily affirmations. Let us keep our heads up, straighten our shoulders, and make our voices heard. Let our light be seen by everyone for the greater glory of God.
This reflection from our arhcives was written by Vivian Amu in 2018.
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SAY WHAT?
“I have designated a widow there to provide for you.” —1 Kings 17:9
God told Elijah that He had provided a benefactor to care for him. Was this benefactor a rich man touched by Elijah’s life-changing prophecies or a wealthy relative with a large annuity in the bank? No, God told Elijah not to worry because He had designated a widow to provide for Him (1 Kgs 17:9). Moreover, this would not be a rich widow living from her husband’s estate. Instead, she would be a poor widow with less than one day of provisions. Nonetheless, Elijah had seen God provide miraculously. While Elijah was a refugee in the wilderness, God arranged for ravens to bring him daily bread and meat (1 Kgs 17:6).
When Elijah arrived in drought-ridden Zarephath, he was surely hungry and thirsty after a long journey. Then he learned that this widow chosen by God was penniless, lacking enough to prepare even one meal. Despite this bleak circumstance, Elijah still acted in confident faith, not in bitter spite. He trusted God, and saw Him multiply her oil and flour (1 Kgs 17:15-16).
When tough times come, do we Christians lose the freshness of our faith? Do we go flat (Mt 5:13) just because circumstances don’t break in our favor? Like Elijah, “trust in [God] at all times” (Ps 62:9). “Walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Cor 5:7).
Prayer: Father, “You put gladness into my heart, more than when grain and wine abound” (Ps 4:8). I prefer You to riches. Your love is better than life (see Ps 63:4).
Promise: “Your light must shine before men so that they may see goodness in your acts and give praise to your heavenly Father.” —Mt 5:16
Praise: Robert trusted in God’s provision and refused a promotion that would have required him to spend much more time away from his family.
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Jesus used ordinary images, such as salt and light, to convey extraordinary truths that transform our minds, hearts, and lives. What does salt and light have to teach us about God and the transforming power of his kingdom? Salt was a valuable commodity in the ancient world. People traded with it, like we trade with valuable goods, such as gold and stock. Salt also served a very useful purpose, especially in warmer climates before the invention of electricity and refrigeration. Salt not only gave rich flavor to food, it also preserved food from going bad and being spoiled.
God's power at work within us purifies and enriches our lives
Jesus used the image of salt to describe the transforming effect of God's work in our lives - and how the Holy Spirit wants to work in and through us to bring the power and blessing of God's kingdom to others. As salt purifies, preserves, and produces rich flavor for our daily food, we, too, as disciples of Jesus, are "salt" for the world of human society. The Lord wants to work in and through us to purify, preserve, and spread the rich flavor of God's kingdom everywhere - his "kingdom of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit" (Romans 14:17).
Don't lose your saltiness
What did Jesus mean by the expression "if salt has lost its taste... it is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trodden under foot" (Matthew 5:13)? Salt in the ancient world was often put into ovens to intensify the heat. When the salt was burned off and no longer useful it was thrown out on the ground where it would get stepped on and swept away (Matthew 5:13).
How can we lose our "saltiness" - the power of God's rich grace and strength at work in us? If we allow the world (which is opposed to God's truth and moral goodness), and sinful habits, and Satan's lies and deception to corrupt our minds and hearts, then we will lose the rich flavor and strength of God which preserves us from moral and spiritual corruption. The Lord wants us to preserve and enrich our "saltiness" - through Godly living and the rejection of sin - not only for our own sake but also for the sake of others who will be impacted by our witness and behavior.
Paul the Apostle reminds us that we are called to be "the aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing, to one a fragrance from death to death, to the other a fragrance from life to life" (2 Corinthians 2:15-16 ). Do you allow the fragrance of Christ's love, truth, and holiness to permeate every area of your life, your thoughts, words, actions, and relationships?
Let the light of Christ shine brightly in and through you for all to see
Jesus used the image of light and a lamp to further his illustration of God's transforming work in and through us. 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 symbol or 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 grace not only dispels the darkness in our lives, it also fills us with the light of Christ's truth, wisdom, 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 illuminates the darkness and enables one to see cleary, so the light of Christ shines in the hearts of believers and enables us to see the heavenly reality of God's kingdom (Ephesians 5:13-14). Our mission is to be light-bearers of Jesus Christ so that others may see the truth of the Gospel and be freed from the blindness of sin and deception.
There is great freedom and joy for those who live in the light of God's truth and goodness. 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 to others in word and deed
Psalm 98:1-6
1 O sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things! His right hand and his holy arm have gotten him victory.
2 The LORD has made known his victory, he has revealed his vindication in the sight of the nations.
3 He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God.
4 Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises!
5 Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, with the lyre and the sound of melody!
6 With trumpets and the sound of the horn make a joyful noise before the King, the LORD!
Daily Quote from the Early Church Fathers: The Light of Truth, by Chromatius (died 406 AD)
The Lord has already called his disciples the "salt of the earth" because they seasoned with divine wisdom the hearts of the human race which had been made tasteless by the devil. Now he also calls them the "light of the world." For, illumined by his very own self who is the true and eternal light, they too become light within the darkness. For since he himself is the sun of righteousness, he rightly also calls his disciples "light of the world." Through them, as if through shining rays, he poured the light of his knowledge on the entire world. For by showing the light of truth, the Lord's disciples made the darkness of error flee from people's hearts. (excerpt from TRACTATE ON MATTHEW 19.1.1-2)
[Note: Chromatius was an early Christian scholar and bishop of Aquileia, Italy. He was a close friend of John Chrysostom and Jerome. He died in 406 AD. Jerome described him as a "most learned and most holy man."]
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