July 30, 2022 Saturday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time

2022년 7월30일 연중 제17주간 토요일 

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제1독서

예레미야서. 26,11-16.24
그 무렵 11 사제들과 예언자들이 대신들과 온 백성에게 말하였다.
“여러분의 귀로 들으신 것처럼 이 사람은 이 도성을 거슬러 예언하였으니
그를 사형에 처해야 합니다.”
12 이에 예레미야가 모든 대신들과 온 백성에게 말하였다.
“주님께서 나를 보내시어,
이 집과 도성에 대하여 여러분이 들으신 이것을 예언하게 하셨습니다.
13 그러니 이제 여러분의 길과 행실을 고치고,
주 여러분의 하느님 말씀을 들으십시오.
그러면 주님께서 여러분에게 내리겠다고 말씀하신 재앙을 거두실 것입니다.
14 이 내 몸이야 여러분 손에 있으니
여러분이 보기에 좋을 대로 바르게 나를 처리하십시오.
15 그러나 이것만은 분명히 알아 두십시오.
여러분이 나를 죽인다면, 여러분 자신과 이 도성과 그 주민들은
죄 없는 이의 피를 흘린 책임을 져야 할 것입니다.
참으로 주님께서는 나를 여러분에게 보내시어,
여러분의 귀에 대고 이 모든 말씀을 전하게 하셨던 것입니다.”
16 그러자 대신들과 온 백성이 사제들과 예언자들에게 말하였다.
“이 사람은 사형당할 만한 죄목이 없습니다.
그는 우리에게 주 우리 하느님의 이름으로 말하였습니다.”
24 예레미야는 사판의 아들 아히캄의 도움으로,
백성의 손에 넘겨져 죽임을 당하지는 않게 되었다.

복음

마태오. 14,1-12
1 그때에 헤로데 영주가 예수님의 소문을 듣고 2 시종들에게,
“그 사람은 세례자 요한이다.
그가 죽은 이들 가운데에서 되살아난 것이다.
그러니 그에게서 그런 기적의 힘이 일어나지.” 하고 말하였다.
3 헤로데는 자기 동생 필리포스의 아내 헤로디아의 일로,
요한을 붙잡아 묶어 감옥에 가둔 일이 있었다.
4 요한이 헤로데에게 “그 여자를 차지하는 것은 옳지 않습니다.” 하고
여러 차례 말하였기 때문이다.
5 헤로데는 요한을 죽이려고 하였으나 군중이 두려웠다.
그들이 요한을 예언자로 여기고 있었기 때문이다.
6 그런데 마침 헤로데가 생일을 맞이하자,
헤로디아의 딸이 손님들 앞에서 춤을 추어 그를 즐겁게 해 주었다.
7 그래서 헤로데는 그 소녀에게,
무엇이든 청하는 대로 주겠다고 맹세하며 약속하였다.
8 그러자 소녀는 자기 어머니가 부추기는 대로,
“세례자 요한의 머리를 쟁반에 담아 이리 가져다주십시오.” 하고 말하였다.
9 임금은 괴로웠지만, 맹세까지 하였고 또 손님들 앞이어서
그렇게 해 주라고 명령하고,
10 사람을 보내어 감옥에서 요한의 목을 베게 하였다.
11 그리고 그의 머리를 쟁반에 담아다가 소녀에게 주게 하자,
소녀는 그것을 자기 어머니에게 가져갔다.
12 요한의 제자들은 가서 그의 주검을 거두어 장사 지내고,
예수님께 가서 알렸다.

July 30, 2022 

Saturday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time

Memorial of Saint Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

Daily Readings — Audio

Daily Reflections — Video

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Reading 1

Jer 26:11-16, 24

The priests and prophets said to the princes and to all the people,
"This man deserves death;
he has prophesied against this city,
as you have heard with your own ears."
Jeremiah gave this answer to the princes and all the people:
"It was the LORD who sent me to prophesy against this house and city
all that you have heard.
Now, therefore, reform your ways and your deeds;
listen to the voice of the LORD your God,
so that the LORD will repent of the evil with which he threatens you.
As for me, I am in your hands; 
do with me what you think good and right.
But mark well: if you put me to death,
it is innocent blood you bring on yourselves,
on this city and its citizens.
For in truth it was the LORD who sent me to you,
to speak all these things for you to hear."

Thereupon the princes and all the people
said to the priests and the prophets,
"This man does not deserve death;
it is in the name of the LORD, our God, that he speaks to us."

So Ahikam, son of Shaphan, protected Jeremiah,
so that he was not handed over to the people to be put to death.

 

Responsorial Psalm

Ps 69:15-16, 30-31, 33-34

R. (14c)

Lord, in your great love, answer me.
Rescue me out of the mire; may I not sink!
may I be rescued from my foes,
and from the watery depths.
Let not the flood-waters overwhelm me,
nor the abyss swallow me up,
nor the pit close its mouth over me.
R. Lord, in your great love, answer me.
But I am afflicted and in pain;
let your saving help, O God, protect me.
I will praise the name of God in song,
and I will glorify him with thanksgiving.
R. Lord, in your great love, answer me.
"See, you lowly ones, and be glad;
you who seek God, may your hearts revive!
For the LORD hears the poor,
and his own who are in bonds he spurns not."
R. Lord, in your great love, answer me.

 

Gospel

Mt 14:1-12

Herod the tetrarch heard of the reputation of Jesus

and said to his servants, "This man is John the Baptist.
He has been raised from the dead;
that is why mighty powers are at work in him."

Now Herod had arrested John, bound him, and put him in prison
on account of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip,
for John had said to him,
"It is not lawful for you to have her."
Although he wanted to kill him, he feared the people,
for they regarded him as a prophet.
But at a birthday celebration for Herod,
the daughter of Herodias performed a dance before the guests
and delighted Herod so much
that he swore to give her whatever she might ask for.
Prompted by her mother, she said,
"Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist."
The king was distressed, 
but because of his oaths and the guests who were present,
he ordered that it be given, and he had John beheaded in the prison.
His head was brought in on a platter and given to the girl,
who took it to her mother.
His disciples came and took away the corpse 

and buried him; and they went and told Jesus. 

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 This reflection is coming soon. Until then, here is a reflection from Jeanne Schuler on these readings from 2012.

“Let not the flood-waters overwhelm me, nor the abyss swallow me up.”  Psalm 69:16.

Sometimes we can remember the exact day when we first understood words heard many times before.  Maybe it was fear that had turned us away.  Maybe the hubbub in our heads at last dialed down.  Like rays of light that cut through clouds, their meaning was suddenly clear.  Why are we often startled by what is real?  Perhaps because we thought things should be different.  The way forward is not easy but being closer to the truth does gladden our step.

The prophets, like scrawny street people, are easy to shun.  This is not how messengers from a great God are supposed to act.  Their words are disturbing and could dislodge a well-planned life.  Why not put the menace to death?  One king recognized truth in the words spoken by Jeremiah.  He and his people vowed to repent.  Herod took a different tack: he jailed John to silence his judgment.  But planting a prisoner’s head onto a platter does not smother truth.  Some leaders face their faults, get down on their knees, and seek to turn things around.  Others cover up crimes and call it caring for people.  When we know nothing greater than our own power, we are in trouble.

Living near a cliff spells danger.  We fear the abyss that looms before us.  Complacency is the abyss we don’t see.  Sometimes it’s goodness that blocks our view.  We settle into a life with family, friends, faith, jobs, health, freedom, and safety.  Being comfortable can hem us in, like a gated community.  Often we are grateful and give thanks.  Some days we feel guilt about our blessings; but what good is guilt?  Frustrated, we look out at an unjust world and neglect to build the bonds that cut across social lines so we can act together.  The distance from blessed to complacent can be short.  Seeing the abyss open up is not such a bad thing.  We, too, are in trouble and can’t make it on our own. 

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PROFILES IN COURAGE

“John had told him, ‘It is not right for you to live with her.’ ” —Matthew 14:4

Jeremiah courageously confronted his opponents: “It was the Lord Who sent me to prophesy” (Jer 26:12) and “Mark well: if you put me to death, it is innocent blood you bring on yourselves” (Jer 26:15). Uriah prophesied the same thing to the same people as Jeremiah did (Jer 26:20). However, instead of courageously confronting his enemies, he “fled in fear to Egypt” (Jer 26:21). King Jehoiakim had him hunted down and killed (Jer 26:22-23). Courage makes a difference how you live or die. Be another Jeremiah, not a Uriah.

St. John the Baptizer courageously confronted Herod regarding his adultery (Mt 14:4). Herod lacked courage, as he was manipulated by fear of public opinion (Mt 14:5), and of what others might say (Mt 14:9). John was a martyr; Herod, a killer. Courage can be the difference between love and sin or between salvation and damnation.

Be courageous, fearless, unable to be intimidated, and free.

Prayer:  Father, send the Holy Spirit to give me the courage of the first Christians and the martyrs.

Promise:  “Now, therefore, reform your ways and your deeds; listen to the voice of the Lord your God, so that the Lord will repent of the evil with which He threatens you.” —Jer 26:13

Praise:  St. Peter Chrysologus was named Bishop of Ravenna, Italy, in 433 AD. “Anyone who wishes to frolic with the devil,” St. Peter said, “cannot rejoice with Christ.”

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PROFILES IN COURAGE

“John had told him, ‘It is not right for you to live with her.’ ” —Matthew 14:4

Jeremiah courageously confronted his opponents: “It was the Lord Who sent me to prophesy” (Jer 26:12) and “Mark well: if you put me to death, it is innocent blood you bring on yourselves” (Jer 26:15). Uriah prophesied the same thing to the same people as Jeremiah did (Jer 26:20). However, instead of courageously confronting his enemies, he “fled in fear to Egypt” (Jer 26:21). King Jehoiakim had him hunted down and killed (Jer 26:22-23). Courage makes a difference how you live or die. Be another Jeremiah, not a Uriah.

St. John the Baptizer courageously confronted Herod regarding his adultery (Mt 14:4). Herod lacked courage, as he was manipulated by fear of public opinion (Mt 14:5), and of what others might say (Mt 14:9). John was a martyr; Herod, a killer. Courage can be the difference between love and sin or between salvation and damnation.

Be courageous, fearless, unable to be intimidated, and free.

Prayer:  Father, send the Holy Spirit to give me the courage of the first Christians and the martyrs.

Promise:  “Now, therefore, reform your ways and your deeds; listen to the voice of the Lord your God, so that the Lord will repent of the evil with which He threatens you.” —Jer 26:13

Praise:  St. Peter Chrysologus was named Bishop of Ravenna, Italy, in 433 AD. “Anyone who wishes to frolic with the devil,” St. Peter said, “cannot rejoice with Christ.”

  

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