July 5, 2022Tuesday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time

2022년 7월 5일 연중 제14주간 화요일 

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제1독서

호세아 예언서. 8,4-7.11-13
주님께서 이렇게 말씀하신다.
“이스라엘이 4 임금들을 세웠지만 나와는 상관없고
대신들을 뽑았지만 나는 모르는 일이다.
그들은 은과 금으로 신상들을 만들었지만 그것은 망하려고 한 짓일 뿐이다.
5 사마리아야, 네 송아지를 내던져 버려라.
내 분노가 그들을 향해 타오른다.
그들이 언제면 죄를 벗을 수 있을까?
6 송아지 신상은 이스라엘에서 나온 것
대장장이가 만든 것일 뿐 결코 하느님이 아니다.
정녕 사마리아의 송아지는 산산조각이 나리라.
7 그들이 바람을 심었으니 회오리바람을 거두리라.
줄기에 이삭이 패지 못하니 알곡이 생길 리 없다.
알곡이 생긴다 하여도 낯선 자들이 그것을 집어삼켜 버리리라.
11 에프라임이 제단들을 많이도 만들었지만
그것은 죄를 짓는 일이요 그 제단들은 죄짓는 제단일 뿐이다.
12 내가 그들에게 나의 가르침을 많이 써 주었지만
그들은 그것을 낯선 것으로만 여겼다.
13 그들은 희생 제물을 좋아하여 그것을 바치고 그 고기를 먹지만
주님은 그들을 받아들이지 않는다.
이제 주님은 그들의 잘못을 기억하고 그들의 죄를 벌하리니
그들은 이집트로 돌아가야 하리라.”

복음

마태오 9,32-38
그때에 32 사람들이 마귀 들려 말못하는 사람 하나를 예수님께 데려왔다.
33 마귀가 쫓겨나자 말못하는 이가 말을 하였다.
그러자 군중은 놀라워하며,
“이런 일은 이스라엘에서 한 번도 본 적이 없다.” 하고 말하였다.
34 그러나 바리사이들은,
“저 사람은 마귀 우두머리의 힘을 빌려 마귀들을 쫓아낸다.” 하였다.
35 예수님께서는 모든 고을과 마을을 두루 다니시면서,
회당에서 가르치시고 하늘 나라의 복음을 선포하시며,
병자와 허약한 이들을 모두 고쳐 주셨다.
36 그분은 군중을 보시고 가엾은 마음이 드셨다.
그들이 목자 없는 양들처럼 시달리며 기가 꺾여 있었기 때문이다.
37 그래서 제자들에게 말씀하셨다.
“수확할 것은 많은데 일꾼은 적다.
38 그러니 수확할 밭의 주인님께 일꾼들을 보내 주십사고 청하여라.”

July 5, 2022
Tuesday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time 

Daily Readings — Audio

Daily Reflections — Video

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Reading 1

Hos 8:4-7, 11-13

Thus says the LORD:
They made kings in Israel, but not by my authority;
they established princes, but without my approval.
With their silver and gold they made
idols for themselves, to their own destruction.
Cast away your calf, O Samaria!
my wrath is kindled against them;
How long will they be unable to attain
innocence in Israel?
The work of an artisan,
no god at all,
Destined for the flames—
such is the calf of Samaria!

When they sow the wind, 
they shall reap the whirlwind;
The stalk of grain that forms no ear
can yield no flour;
Even if it could,
strangers would swallow it.

When Ephraim made many altars to expiate sin,
his altars became occasions of sin.
Though I write for him my many ordinances,
they are considered as a stranger's.
Though they offer sacrifice,
immolate flesh and eat it,
the LORD is not pleased with them.
He shall still remember their guilt
and punish their sins;
they shall return to Egypt.

Responsorial Psalm
Ps 115:3-4, 5-6, 7ab-8, 9-10 

R. (9a) The house of Israel trusts in the Lord.
or:
R. Alleluia.
Our God is in heaven;
whatever he wills, he does.
Their idols are silver and gold,
the handiwork of men.
R. The house of Israel trusts in the Lord.
or:
R. Alleluia.
They have mouths but speak not;
they have eyes but see not;
They have ears but hear not;
they have noses but smell not.
R. The house of Israel trusts in the Lord.
or:
R. Alleluia.
They have hands but feel not;
they have feet but walk not.
Their makers shall be like them,
everyone that trusts in them.
R. The house of Israel trusts in the Lord.
or:
R. Alleluia.

Gospel

Mt 9:32-38

A demoniac who could not speak was brought to Jesus, 

and when the demon was driven out the mute man spoke.
The crowds were amazed and said,
"Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel."
But the Pharisees said,
"He drives out demons by the prince of demons."

Jesus went around to all the towns and villages,
teaching in their synagogues,
proclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom,
and curing every disease and illness.
At the sight of the crowds, his heart was moved with pity for them
because they were troubled and abandoned,
like sheep without a shepherd.
Then he said to his disciples,
"The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few;
so ask the master of the harvest 

 

 

to send out laborers for his harvest."

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 Today’s gospel Matthew 9:32-38 continues its focus on the ministry and mission of Jesus in Galilee.

Jesus continues to proclaim the Gospel of the Kingdom while performing multiple miracles and in today’s gospel Jesus was able to ‘drive the demon out of a mute man so he could speak’. Ultimately, Jesus says to his disciples “The harvest is abundant, but the laborers are few; ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.”

God needs each of us. He needs us individually and as part of our communities (work, church, family, neighborhood, volunteer) to care for each other, to forgive, to put God first and foremost in our lives so we can put others first and foremost in our lives.  Our spirits need each other, we need to be present with each other, in this moment, because if not ‘now’ when?  

In my own reflection I ask the following questions. How often am I “present” in each moment?  Am I attentive, focused, providing utmost attention to the conversation? Do I notice the non-verbal behaviors/communications?  What am I preoccupied with….watching T.V., searching the cell phone, flipping through email, rustling papers?  How often are the words “did you hear what I said” stated? What have I missed during these absent times?  What miscommunication has this evoked? What have I failed to witness?  This brings me to the next message in today’s Gospel.  

“At the sight of the crowds, his heart was moved with pity for them because they were troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd.”

I pray to always place God first.  

God first. Recognize the harvest and the laborers within my communities and be present.
God first. Spend time in silence listening to God’s call and nudges.
God first. Feel God’s love and reverence for me.
God first. Rest in God’s loving gaze.
God first. Know God honors my contributions to work, family, and community.
God first. Breathe and reverent God’s beauty that surrounds me.  
Amen 

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“BLOWING IN THE WIND”

“When they sow the wind, they shall reap the whirlwind.” —Hosea 8:7

If we sow the wind, we will reap the whirlwind. We reap tornadoes, which bring destruction and chaos. Sowing the wind means blowing where we will (cf Jn 3:8), doing our own thing. If we act by our own authority and without God’s approval, we will destroy ourselves (Hos 8:4). If we try to save our lives by taking charge of them and controlling them, we lose them (Lk 9:24-25) and destroy ourselves. If we give up doing our own thing and lose our lives to doing God’s will, then we will save our lives.

Where have spiritual tornadoes wrecked your life? Is your marriage in ruins and your family in shambles? Is your parish in a state of confusion? Is your neighborhood marked by “disorderly conduct”? Tornadoes are repeatedly hitting our educational, political, and economic systems.

Spiritual tornadoes don’t just “come out of thin air.” They were caused, initiated, sown (Hos 8:7). We chased after the wind and wandered after our desires (Eccl 6:9). Repent of the wind of sin, rebellion, and self-centeredness. When the wind changes, the whirlwinds subside. The old song was right: “The answer, my friend, is blowing in the wind.”

Prayer:  Father, replace the wind of rebellion with the wind of the Spirit (see Acts 2:2, 4).

Promise:  “The harvest is good, but laborers are scarce. Beg the harvest Master to send out laborers to gather His harvest.” —Mt 9:37-38

Praise:  St. Elizabeth of Portugal became Queen of Portugal at an early age. Her royal status didn’t stop her from serving the poor.

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 What help and hope can we give to someone who experiences chronic distress or some incurable disease of mind and body? Spiritual, emotional, and physical suffering often go hand in hand. Jesus was well acquainted with individuals who suffered intolerable affliction - whether physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual. A "dumb demoniac" was brought to Jesus by his friends with the hope that Jesus would set the troubled man free. These neighbors, no doubt, took pity on this man who had a double impediment. He had not only lost his ability to speak, but was also greatly disturbed in mind and spirit. This was no doubt due to the influence of evil spirits who tormented him day and night with thoughts of despair and hopeless abandonment by God.

Jesus brings freedom and healing
Jesus immediately set him free from the demon who tormented him and restored his ability to speak at the same time. This double miracle brought wonder to the crowds who watched in amazement. "Nothing like this had ever been done before in the land of Israel!" Whenever people approached Jesus with expectant faith, he set them free from whatever afflicted them - whether it be a disease of mind and body, a crippling burden of guilt and sin, a tormenting spirit or uncontrollable fear of harm.

How could Jesus' miracles cause both scorn and wonder at the same time from those who professed faith in God? Don't we often encounter the same reaction today, even in ourselves! The crowds looked with awe at the wonderful works which Jesus did, but the religious leaders attributed this same work to the power of the devil. They disbelieved because they refused to recognize Jesus as the Messiah. Their idea of religion was too narrow and closed to accept Jesus as the Anointed One sent by the Father "to set the captives free" (Isaiah 61:1; Matthew 11:5). They were too set in their own ways to change and they were too proud to submit to Jesus. They held too rigidly to the observances of their ritual laws while neglecting the more important duties of love of God and love of neighbor. The people, as a result, were spiritually adrift and hungry for God. Jesus met their need and gave them new faith and hope in God's saving help.

The Gospel brings new life and freedom
Whenever the Gospel is proclaimed God's kingdom is made manifest and new life and freedom is given to those who respond with faith. The Lord grants freedom to all who turn to him with trust. Do you bring your troubles to the Lord with expectant faith that he can set you free? The Lord invites us to pray that the work of the Gospel may spread throughout the world, so that all may find true joy and freedom in Jesus Christ.

Lord Jesus, may your kingdom come to all who are oppressed and in darkness. Fill my heart with compassion for all who suffer mentally and physically. Use me to bring the good news of your saving grace and mercy to those around me who need your healing love and forgiveness.

Psalm 115:3-10

3 Our God is in the heavens; he does whatever he pleases.
4 Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men's hands.
5 They have mouths, but do not speak; eyes, but do not see.
6 They have ears, but do not hear; noses, but do not smell.
7 They have hands, but do not feel; feet, but do not walk; and they do not make a sound in their throat.
8 Those who make them are like them; so are all who trust in them.
9 O Israel, trust in the LORD! He is their help and their shield.
10 O house of Aaron, put your trust in the LORD! He is their help and their shield.

Daily Quote from the Early Church Fathers: Freedom and healing in Christ, by Hilary of Poitiers (315-367 AD)

"In the deaf and dumb and demoniac appear the need of the Gentiles for a complete healing. Beleaguered on all sides by misfortune, they were associated with all types of the body's infirmities. And in this regard a proper order of things is observed. For the devil is first cast out; then the other bodily benefits follow suit. With the folly of all superstitions put to flight by the knowledge of God, sight and hearing and words of healing are introduced. The declaration of the onlookers followed their admiration over what took place: 'Never has the like been seen in Israel.' Indeed, he whom the law could not help was made well by the power of the Word, and the deaf and dumb man spoke the praises of God. Deliverance has been given to the Gentiles. All the towns and all the villages are enlightened by the power and presence of Christ, and the people are freed from every impairment of the timeless malady. (excerpt from ON MATTHEW 9.10)

  

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