2022년 11월 16일 연중 제33주간 수요일
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제1독서
요한 묵시록. 4,1-11
나 요한이 1 보니 하늘에 문이 하나 열려 있었습니다.
그리고 처음에 들었던 그 목소리,
곧 나팔 소리같이 울리며 나에게 말하던 그 목소리가, “이리 올라오너라.
이다음에 일어나야 할 일들을 너에게 보여 주겠다.” 하고 말하였습니다.
2 나는 곧바로 성령께 사로잡히게 되었습니다.
하늘에는 또 어좌 하나가 놓여 있고 그 어좌에는 어떤 분이 앉아 계셨습니다.
3 거기에 앉아 계신 분은 벽옥과 홍옥같이 보이셨고,
어좌 둘레에는 취옥같이 보이는 무지개가 있었습니다.
4 그 어좌 둘레에는 또 다른 어좌 스물네 개가 있는데,
거기에는 흰옷을 입고 머리에 금관을 쓴 원로 스물네 명이 앉아 있었습니다.
5 그 어좌에서는 번개와 요란한 소리와 천둥이 터져 나왔습니다.
그리고 어좌 앞에서는 일곱 횃불이 타고 있었습니다.
그것은 하느님의 일곱 영이십니다.
6 또 그 어좌 앞에는 수정처럼 보이는 유리 바다 같은 것이 있었습니다.
그리고 어좌 한가운데와 그 둘레에는
앞뒤로 눈이 가득 달린 네 생물이 있었습니다.
7 첫째 생물은 사자 같고 둘째 생물은 황소 같았으며,
셋째 생물은 얼굴이 사람 같고 넷째 생물은 날아가는 독수리 같았습니다.
8 그 네 생물은 저마다 날개를 여섯 개씩 가졌는데,
사방으로 또 안으로 눈이 가득 달려 있었습니다.
그리고 밤낮 쉬지 않고 외치고 있었습니다.
“거룩하시다, 거룩하시다, 거룩하시다, 전능하신 주 하느님
전에도 계셨고 지금도 계시며 또 앞으로 오실 분!”
9 어좌에 앉아 계시며 영원무궁토록 살아 계신 그분께
생물들이 영광과 영예와 감사를 드릴 때마다,
10 스물네 원로는 어좌에 앉아 계신 분 앞에 엎드려,
영원무궁토록 살아 계신 그분께 경배하였습니다.
그리고 자기들의 금관을 어좌 앞에 던지며 외쳤습니다.
11 “주님, 저희의 하느님, 주님은 영광과 영예와 권능을 받기에 합당한 분이십니다.
주님께서는 만물을 창조하셨고
주님의 뜻에 따라 만물이 생겨나고 창조되었습니다.”
복음
루카. 19,11-28
그때에 11 예수님께서는 비유 하나를 말씀하셨다.
예수님께서 예루살렘에 가까이 이르신 데다,
사람들이 하느님의 나라가 당장 나타나는 줄로 생각하고 있었기 때문이다.
12 그리하여 예수님께서 이르셨다.
“어떤 귀족이 왕권을 받아 오려고 먼 고장으로 떠나게 되었다.
13 그래서 그는 종 열 사람을 불러 열 미나를 나누어 주며,
‘내가 올 때까지 벌이를 하여라.’ 하고 그들에게 일렀다.
14 그런데 그 나라 백성은 그를 미워하고 있었으므로 사절을 뒤따라 보내어,
‘저희는 이 사람이 저희 임금이 되는 것을 바라지 않습니다.’
하고 말하게 하였다.
15 그러나 그는 왕권을 받고 돌아와,
자기가 돈을 준 종들이 벌이를 얼마나 하였는지 알아볼 생각으로
그들을 불러오라고 분부하였다.
16 첫째 종이 들어와서,
‘주인님, 주인님의 한 미나로 열 미나를 벌어들였습니다.’ 하고 말하였다.
17 그러자 주인이 그에게 일렀다.
‘잘하였다, 착한 종아! 네가 아주 작은 일에 성실하였으니
열 고을을 다스리는 권한을 가져라.’
18 그다음에 둘째 종이 와서,
‘주인님, 주인님의 한 미나로 다섯 미나를 만들었습니다.’ 하고 말하였다.
19 주인은 그에게도 일렀다. ‘너도 다섯 고을을 다스려라.’
20 그런데 다른 종은 와서 이렇게 말하였다.
‘주인님, 주인님의 한 미나가 여기에 있습니다.
저는 이것을 수건에 싸서 보관해 두었습니다.
21 주인님께서 냉혹하신 분이어서
가져다 놓지 않은 것을 가져가시고 뿌리지 않은 것을 거두어 가시기에,
저는 주인님이 두려웠습니다.’
22 그러자 주인이 그에게 말하였다.
‘이 악한 종아, 나는 네 입에서 나온 말로 너를 심판한다.
내가 냉혹한 사람이어서 가져다 놓지 않은 것을 가져가고
뿌리지 않은 것을 거두어 가는 줄로 알고 있었다는 말이냐?
23 그렇다면 어찌하여 내 돈을 은행에 넣지 않았더냐?
그리하였으면 내가 돌아왔을 때 내 돈에 이자를 붙여 되찾았을 것이다.’
24 그러고 나서 곁에 있는 이들에게 일렀다.
‘저자에게서 그 한 미나를 빼앗아 열 미나를 가진 이에게 주어라.’
25 ─ 그러자 그들이 주인에게 말하였다.
‘주인님, 저이는 열 미나나 가지고 있습니다.’─
26 ‘내가 너희에게 말한다. 누구든지 가진 자는 더 받고,
가진 것이 없는 자는 가진 것마저 빼앗길 것이다.
27 그리고 내가 저희들의 임금이 되는 것을 바라지 않은 그 원수들을
이리 끌어다가, 내 앞에서 처형하여라.’”
28 예수님께서는 이 말씀을 하시고 앞장서서 예루살렘으로 오르는 길을 걸어가셨다.
November 16, 2022
Wednesday of the Thirty third Week in Ordinary time
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Reading 1
and I heard the trumpetlike voice
that had spoken to me before, saying,
“Come up here and I will show you what must happen afterwards.”
At once I was caught up in spirit.
A throne was there in heaven, and on the throne sat one
whose appearance sparkled like jasper and carnelian.
Around the throne was a halo as brilliant as an emerald.
Surrounding the throne I saw twenty-four other thrones
on which twenty-four elders sat,
dressed in white garments and with gold crowns on their heads.
From the throne came flashes of lightning,
rumblings, and peals of thunder.
Seven flaming torches burned in front of the throne,
which are the seven spirits of God.
In front of the throne was something that resembled
a sea of glass like crystal.
In the center and around the throne,
there were four living creatures
covered with eyes in front and in back.
The first creature resembled a lion, the second was like a calf,
the third had a face like that of a man,
and the fourth looked like an eagle in flight.
The four living creatures, each of them with six wings,
were covered with eyes inside and out.
Day and night they do not stop exclaiming:
“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God almighty,
who was, and who is, and who is to come.”
Whenever the living creatures give glory and honor and thanks
to the one who sits on the throne, who lives forever and ever,
the twenty-four elders fall down
before the one who sits on the throne
and worship him, who lives forever and ever.
They throw down their crowns before the throne, exclaiming:
“Worthy are you, Lord our God,
to receive glory and honor and power,
for you created all things;
because of your will they came to be and were created.”
Responsorial Psalm
Praise the LORD in his sanctuary,
praise him in the firmament of his strength.
Praise him for his mighty deeds,
praise him for his sovereign majesty.
R. Holy, holy, holy Lord, mighty God!
Praise him with the blast of the trumpet,
praise him with lyre and harp,
Praise him with timbrel and dance,
praise him with strings and pipe.
R. Holy, holy, holy Lord, mighty God!
Praise him with sounding cymbals,
praise him with clanging cymbals.
Let everything that has breath
praise the LORD! Alleluia.
R. Holy, holy, holy Lord, mighty God!
Gospel
he proceeded to tell a parable because he was near Jerusalem
and they thought that the Kingdom of God
would appear there immediately.
So he said,
“A nobleman went off to a distant country
to obtain the kingship for himself and then to return.
He called ten of his servants and gave them ten gold coins
and told them, ‘Engage in trade with these until I return.’
His fellow citizens, however, despised him
and sent a delegation after him to announce,
‘We do not want this man to be our king.’
But when he returned after obtaining the kingship,
he had the servants called, to whom he had given the money,
to learn what they had gained by trading.
The first came forward and said,
‘Sir, your gold coin has earned ten additional ones.’
He replied, ‘Well done, good servant!
You have been faithful in this very small matter;
take charge of ten cities.’
Then the second came and reported,
‘Your gold coin, sir, has earned five more.’
And to this servant too he said,
‘You, take charge of five cities.’
Then the other servant came and said,
‘Sir, here is your gold coin;
I kept it stored away in a handkerchief,
for I was afraid of you, because you are a demanding man;
you take up what you did not lay down
and you harvest what you did not plant.’
He said to him,
‘With your own words I shall condemn you,
you wicked servant.
You knew I was a demanding man,
taking up what I did not lay down
and harvesting what I did not plant;
why did you not put my money in a bank?
Then on my return I would have collected it with interest.’
And to those standing by he said,
‘Take the gold coin from him
and give it to the servant who has ten.’
But they said to him,
‘Sir, he has ten gold coins.’
He replied, ‘I tell you,
to everyone who has, more will be given,
but from the one who has not,
even what he has will be taken away.
Now as for those enemies of mine who did not want me as their king,
bring them here and slay them before me.’”
After he had said this,
he proceeded on his journey up to Jerusalem.
God is Love
God has given each one of us unique and special talents and gifts. Are we using and investing in our gifts from God to grow deeper in relationship with him and to love our neighbors more deeply? Inactivity is a choice and can be a sin of omission where we fail to act or take a stand on behalf of our underserved sisters and brothers.
Jesus is asking us to do more and to invest more in our faith in him so that we may love more deeply in this life.
God is love.
—Dr. Sajit U. Kabadi is the Assistant Principal for Mission, Ministry, and Diversity at Regis Jesuit High School in Colorado.
Prayer
Jesus, God of love,
Please give me the moral courage to act boldly, utilizing the gifts and talents you have blessed me with to seek more fully to do your will.
When doubt or fear prevents me from acting boldly, please, Holy Spirit, come upon me and breathe within me. Through your gifts of wisdom, understanding, piety, fear of the Lord, fortitude, knowledge, and counsel, help me to grow in faith, hope, and love in you and with all those around me.
Be with me always, I humbly pray. Amen.
—Sajit Kabadi
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The Gospel of Luke is an interesting one indeed. Imagine in today’s volatile stock market if we were each given 10 gold coins to invest. And more importantly, when the nobleman returned and we shared the results with him – “Sire, the market is down 30 percent and only seven gold coins remain”— it probably would have been met with an “Off with their heads!” command.
But let’s change this up a bit. Instead of a nobleman giving us 10 gold coins each, let’s talk about the unlimited gifts we receive each day from God through the Holy Spirit. What are we doing with these gifts? Are we the good and faithful servant, multiplying these gifts by how we lead our lives; or, are we squandering these precious gifts, and soon they will disappear and be beyond our grasp?
The Catholic Church identifies 12 such gifts from the Holy Spirit: charity, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, generosity, gentleness, faithfulness, modesty, self-control, and chastity. Consider how much better the world would be, if we would remind ourselves each day of these precious gifts and work to grow them through the way in which we live our lives and interact with others.
If we were to exhibit more patience, kindness and gentleness to others, would not our example instill in the beneficiaries of our actions a like response, and in essence, grow our gift?
If we would be more generous with our time, talent and treasure, would not these charitable acts show others the joy and goodness that come from helping those in need?
If we tempered our conversation and listened more than we spoke on the hot-button issues of our times, would this modesty and self-control lead to a better understanding of one another?
So, as we go about our all too hectic lives, let’s remember not to waste our gifts, but to put our God-given gifts to good use, to grow these wonderful gifts by the example we provide to our family, co-workers, and friends. Through us, they might realize they, too, have these same wonderful gifts to benefit not only themselves but all with whom they come into contact.
More importantly, let our actions demonstrate to God that we are mindful of his endless generosity toward us and that we are not keeping his gifts hidden in a handkerchief, but rather, we are using them every day to show our gratitude and give him the honor and praise he so richly deserves.
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SERVE THE KING OF KINGS
“We will not have this man rule over us.” —Luke 19:14
The evil in the world is so massively powerful and well-funded that despair and discouragement are natural reactions. Worldly people hate the Lord and will not accept His kingdom in secular society (Jn 15:18ff). They oppose the Kingdom of God with all their strength.
In today’s Gospel parable, Jesus proclaims that He understands this worldly opposition, prophesied by Simeon while He was just a Baby (Lk 2:34). This coming Sunday is the Feast of “Christ the King, Lord of the Universe.” If King Jesus chose, He could crush evil underfoot in a moment. Yet when Jesus had that chance, He did not crush evil in worldly strength (Jn 18:36). Rather, Jesus crushed evil in the ultimate spiritual war; He destroyed the devil’s works (1 Jn 3:8).
Jesus said: “It is much better for you that I go” (Jn 16:7). Mysteriously, where sin abounds, grace abounds all the more (see Rm 5:20). Allow King Jesus to reign over you as He sees fit. Serve King Jesus faithfully and with confidence.
Prayer: King Jesus, we do want You to rule over us. “Your Kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven” (Mt 6:10).
Promise: “O Lord our God, You are worthy to receive glory and honor and power! For You have created all things; by Your will they came to be and were made!” —Rv 4:11
Praise: “She was an exceptional woman, endowed with special natural talents and extraordinary gifts of grace” (Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, commenting on St. Gertrude the Great, October 6, 2010).
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How does God establish his kingdom here on the earth? The Jews in Jesus' time had a heightened sense that the Messiah would appear soon to usher in the kingdom of God's justice, love, and peace on the earth (Isaiah 11:1-9). Jesus, in fact, spoke in messianic terms of the coming reign of God. Perhaps his entry into Jerusalem would bring about such a change and overthrow of Roman domination.
Parable of the talents
Jesus speaks to their longing for a new kingdom in the parable of a nobleman who went away to receive a kingdom. The parable reveals something important about how God works his plan and purpose with his people. The parable speaks first of the king's trust in his subjects. While he goes away he leaves them with his money to use as they think best. While there were no strings attached, this was obviously a test to see if the Master's workers would be industrious and reliable in their use of the money entrusted to them. The master rewards those who are industrious and faithful and he punishes those who sit by idly and who do nothing with his money.
The essence of the parable seems to lie in the servants' conception of responsibility. Each servant entrusted with the master's money was faithful up to a certain point. The servant who buried the master's money was irresponsible. One can bury seeds in the ground and expect them to become productive because they obey natural laws. Coins, however, do not obey natural laws. They obey economic laws and become productive in circulation. The master expected his servants to be productive in the use of his money.
The Lord rewards those who faithfully use their gifts and talents for doing good by giving them more
What do coins and the law of economics have to do with the kingdom of God? The Lord entrusts the subjects of his kingdom with gifts and graces and he gives his subjects the freedom to use them as they think best. With each gift and talent, God gives sufficient means (grace and wisdom) for using them in a fitting way. As the parable of the talents shows, God abhors indifference and an attitude that says it's not worth trying. God honors those who use their talents and gifts for doing good. Those who are faithful with even a little are entrusted with more! But those who neglect or squander what God has entrusted to them will lose what they have.
The Lord expects us to be good stewards of the gifts and graces he gives us
There is an important lesson here for us. No one can stand still for long in the Christian life. We either get more or we lose what we have. We either advance towards God or we slip back. Do you seek to serve God with the gifts, talents, and graces he has given to you?
The Lord Jesus offers us a kingdom of justice, love, and peace and he calls us to live as citizens of this kingdom where he rules as Lord and Master. Through his atoning death on the cross and through his resurrection victory, Jesus frees us from a kingdom of darkness where sin and Satan reign. Through the power of the Holy Spirit the Lord gives us freedom to live as his servants and to lay down our lives in loving service of our neighbors (Galatians 5:1,13). Do you trust in God's grace to make good use of the gifts and talents he has given you?
Lord Jesus, be the ruler of my heart and mind and the master of my home and goods. Fill me with a generous and wise spirit that I may use the gifts, talents, time, and resources you give me for your glory and your kingdom.
Psalm 17:5-8,15
1 Hear a just cause, O LORD; attend to my cry! Give ear to my prayer from lips free of deceit!
5 My steps have held fast to your paths, my feet have not slipped.
6 I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God; incline your ear to me, hear my words.
7 Wondrously show your steadfast love, O savior of those who seek refuge from their adversaries at your right hand.
8 Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings.
15 As for me, I shall behold your face in righteousness; when I awake, I shall be satisfied with beholding your form.
Daily Quote from the Early Church Fathers: Talents are divine gifts given to the faithful, by Cyril of Alexandria (376-444 AD)
"To those who believe in him, the Savior distributes a variety of divine gifts. We affirm that this is the meaning of the talent. Truly great is the difference between those who receive the talents and those who have even completely denied his kingdom. They are rebels that throw off the yoke of his scepter, while the others are endowed with the glory of serving him. As faithful servants, therefore, they are entrusted with their Lord's wealth. They gain something by doing business. They earn the praises due to faithful service, and they are considered worthy of eternal honors." (excerpt from COMMENTARY ON LUKE, HOMILY 129)
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