July 12, 2019 Friday 14th in Ordinary Time
2019년 7월 12일 연중 제14주간 금요일
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제1독서
창세기. 46,1-7.28-30
그 무렵 1 이스라엘은 자기에게 딸린 모든 것을 거느리고 길을 떠났다. 그는 브에르 세바에 이르러 자기 아버지 이사악의 하느님께 제사를 드렸다. 2 하느님께서 밤의 환시 중에 이스라엘에게 말씀하셨다. 하느님께서 “야곱아, 야곱아!” 하고 부르시자, “예, 여기 있습니다.” 하고 그가 대답하였다. 3 그러자 하느님께서 말씀하셨다.
“나는 하느님, 네 아버지의 하느님이다. 이집트로 내려가는 것을 두려워하지 마라. 내가 그곳에서 너를 큰 민족으로 만들어 주겠다. 4 나도 너와 함께 이집트로 내려가겠다. 그리고 내가 그곳에서 너를 다시 데리고 올라오겠다. 요셉의 손이 네 눈을 감겨 줄 것이다.”
5 그리하여 야곱은 브에르 세바를 떠났다. 이스라엘의 아들들은 아버지를 태워 오라고 파라오가 보낸 수레들에 아버지 야곱과 아이들과 아내들을 태웠다. 6 그들은 가나안 땅에서 얻은 가축과 재산을 가지고 이집트로 들어갔다. 야곱과 그의 모든 자손이 함께 들어갔다. 7 야곱은 아들과 손자, 딸과 손녀, 곧 그의 모든 자손을 거느리고 이집트로 들어갔다.
28 이스라엘은 자기보다 앞서 유다를 요셉에게 보내어, 고센으로 오게 하였다. 그런 다음 그들은 고센 지방에 이르렀다.
29 요셉은 자기 병거를 준비시켜, 아버지 이스라엘을 만나러 고센으로 올라갔다. 요셉은 그를 보자 목을 껴안았다. 목을 껴안은 채 한참 울었다. 30 이스라엘이 요셉에게 말하였다. “내가 이렇게 너의 얼굴을 보고 네가 살아 있는 것을 알았으니, 이제는 기꺼이 죽을 수 있겠구나.”
복음
마태오. 10,16-23
그때에 예수님께서 사도들에게 말씀하셨다.
16 “나는 이제 양들을 이리 떼 가운데로 보내는 것처럼 너희를 보낸다. 그러므로 뱀처럼 슬기롭고 비둘기처럼 순박하게 되어라.
17 사람들을 조심하여라. 그들이 너희를 의회에 넘기고 회당에서 채찍질할 것이다. 18 또 너희는 나 때문에 총독들과 임금들 앞에 끌려가, 그들과 다른 민족들에게 증언할 것이다.
19 사람들이 너희를 넘길 때, 어떻게 말할까, 무엇을 말할까 걱정하지 마라. 너희가 무엇을 말해야 할지, 그때에 너희에게 일러 주실 것이다. 20 사실 말하는 이는 너희가 아니라 너희 안에서 말씀하시는 아버지의 영이시다.
21 형제가 형제를 넘겨 죽게 하고 아버지가 자식을 그렇게 하며, 자식들도 부모를 거슬러 일어나 죽게 할 것이다. 22 그리고 너희는 내 이름 때문에 모든 사람에게 미움을 받을 것이다. 그러나 끝까지 견디는 이는 구원을 받을 것이다.
23 어떤 고을에서 너희를 박해하거든 다른 고을로 피하여라. 내가 진실로 너희에게 말한다. 너희가 이스라엘의 고을들을 다 돌기 전에 사람의 아들이 올 것이다.”
July 12, 2019
Friday 14th in Ordinary Time
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Reading 1
Gn 46:1-7, 28-30
Israel set out with all that was his.
When he arrived at Beer-sheba,
he offered sacrifices to the God of his father Isaac.
There God, speaking to Israel in a vision by night, called,
“Jacob! Jacob!”
He answered, “Here I am.”
Then he said: “I am God, the God of your father.
Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt,
for there I will make you a great nation.
Not only will I go down to Egypt with you;
I will also bring you back here, after Joseph has closed your eyes.”
So Jacob departed from Beer-sheba,
and the sons of Israel
put their father and their wives and children
on the wagons that Pharaoh had sent for his transport.
They took with them their livestock
and the possessions they had acquired in the land of Canaan.
Thus Jacob and all his descendants migrated to Egypt.
His sons and his grandsons, his daughters and his granddaughters—
all his descendants—he took with him to Egypt.
Israel had sent Judah ahead to Joseph,
so that he might meet him in Goshen.
On his arrival in the region of Goshen,
Joseph hitched the horses to his chariot
and rode to meet his father Israel in Goshen.
As soon as Joseph saw him, he flung himself on his neck
and wept a long time in his arms.
And Israel said to Joseph, “At last I can die,
now that I have seen for myself that Joseph is still alive.”
Responsorial Psalm
R. (39a) The salvation of the just comes from the Lord.
Trust in the LORD and do good,
that you may dwell in the land and be fed in security.
Take delight in the LORD,
and he will grant you your heart’s requests.
R. The salvation of the just comes from the Lord.
The LORD watches over the lives of the wholehearted;
their inheritance lasts forever.
They are not put to shame in an evil time;
in days of famine they have plenty.
R. The salvation of the just comes from the Lord.
Turn from evil and do good,
that you may abide forever;
For the LORD loves what is right,
and forsakes not his faithful ones.
R. The salvation of the just comes from the Lord.
The salvation of the just is from the LORD;
he is their refuge in time of distress.
And the LORD helps them and delivers them;
he delivers them from the wicked and saves them,
because they take refuge in him.
R. The salvation of the just comes from the Lord.
Gospel
Jesus said to his Apostles:
“Behold, I am sending you like sheep in the midst of wolves;
so be shrewd as serpents and simple as doves.
But beware of men,
for they will hand you over to courts
and scourge you in their synagogues,
and you will be led before governors and kings for my sake
as a witness before them and the pagans.
When they hand you over,
do not worry about how you are to speak
or what you are to say.
You will be given at that moment what you are to say.
For it will not be you who speak
but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.
Brother will hand over brother to death,
and the father his child;
children will rise up against parents and have them put to death.
You will be hated by all because of my name,
but whoever endures to the end will be saved.
When they persecute you in one town, flee to another.
Amen, I say to you, you will not finish the towns of Israel
before the Son of Man comes.”
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«Everyone will hate you because of me»
Fr. Josep LAPLANA OSB Monk of Montserrat
(Montserrat, Barcelona, Spain)
Today, the Gospel emphasizes the troubles and contradictions we Christians have to suffer because of Christ and his Gospel, and how we must stand firm and persevere to the end. Jesus promised us: «I am with you always, until the end of the age» (Mt 28:20); but He did not promise his disciples an easy journey; on the contrary, He told them: «Everyone will hate you because of me» (Mt 10:22).
The Church and the world are two difficult to coexist realities. Church is bound to convert the world to Jesus Christ, but our world is not a neutral reality, as if of virgin wax waiting for the mould to shape it. This is what it would have been like, had there not been a history of sin between the creation of man and his redemption. But, as an isolated from God structure, the world obeys another lord, that St. John's Gospel names as “the lord of this world”, the soul's foe, whom —when baptized— the Christian has promised to disobey to, to stand up to him, so as to only belong to Jesus Christ and to the Mother Church, which begot him in Jesus Christ.
However, though christened, we still live in this world and not somewhere else; we do not give up our earthly citizenship nor do we deny our honest contribution to sustain and improve our world; our civic duties are also Christian duties; to pay taxes is a duty of fairness for Christians. Jesus said that his followers are in the world, but do not belong to the world (cf. Jn 17:14-15). We do not unconditionally belong to the world, we only belong to Jesus Christ and to the Church, our true spiritual fatherland, that is down here in our earth and goes through space and time barriers to finally disembark us in our definite destination, Heaven.
This double citizenship necessarily stumbles upon the forces of sin and its influence that powers the worldly mechanisms. When reviewing the history of Church, Newman said that «Church's brand is persecution and, perhaps, a longer-lasting one».
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Early summer mornings are my favorite days of the year. Sitting on my deck, in my suburban neighborhood, there always seems to be a few magical moments when all “human” noise is absent. No garage doors opening/closing, no one is calling their dog, and no lawnmowers break the silence. In these few minutes, I become more aware of God’s creation. Like the birds, stopping by our feeder. They perch on the edge of the tray, look at me as if wondering if I pose a threat. A Pink Lady butterfly visits the flowers. This space is my home, my refuge. This gift is a place where I feel a deep connection with God, especially in the silence.
The question rises slowly within my consciousness. I ignore it. It persists. “What if this is the last time I will be in this space?” I push back, “No. I do not want to leave, not yet.” Today’s readings offer two stories related to leaving and venturing into unknown and even hostile territory. The wisdom within the stories is timeless.
In the first reading, Israel (Jacob), out of desperation brought on by famine, was ready to leave the land that God had promised him. Before venturing into Egypt, he stopped at Beer-sheba. It was in this place, years before, that Jacob, while dreaming heard God promise him and his descendants “the land on which you lie (GN 28:13).” Jacob returned to Beer-sheba, seeking God’s approval before leaving. God reassured Jacob by telling him He would accompany Jacob to Egypt. God also renewed His promise by telling Jacob his descendants would return to the land. I wonder how Jacob felt in that moment of revelation? What did he do on the last morning in Beer-sheba? Did Jacob feel sad when stepping into the morning air, knowing this was the last time? Did he experience profound consolation because God would accompany him? Based on his actions, Jacob had faith in God’s love and trusted God would bring his prodigy back home.
This Gospel reading follows the commissioning of the twelve to go forth, spreading God’s message of salvation. Jesus is preparing them for what to expect during their post-resurrection ministry. Jesus assured them if they were handed over to the authorities, they would have what they needed. God’s Spirit would speak through them. He also warned that the message they proclaimed would not bring peace but rather stir divisions within families (MT.10:21). What thoughts might the Apostles have had upon hearing this message? Was the excitement of their commissioning overshadowed by concerns for their future? They had previously left home to follow Jesus, but had they expected the journey to take such a difficult path? Did the Apostles contemplate the possibility of never seeing family and friends (home) again? Like God’s promise to Jacob, Jesus’ message included reassurances. God would be with them in their ministry and, in the end, those that remained faithful would see Jesus again (MT 10:42).
How do these readings help me answer my question? These texts offer reassurance that God accompanies me, no matter where I go. My home is a gift from God, but it is only temporary. Ignatius counsels that a gift should not become a distraction to my relationship with God. Said another way, to be a disciple of Christ, I should use every blessing (gift) to help further the realization of God’s Kingdom. If my home is a distraction, then I should let it go. Even if what I own is not a distraction, eventually I will leave this place. I will either go to another temporary (earthly) home or my permanent home with God. I have faith that God will accompany me on the journey and is already waiting to welcome me into my next space. I only need to have faith, use my gifts to be a disciple of Christ and, “Trust in the Lord and do good (Ps 37:3).”
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A SURE THING AND AN UNSURE THING | ||
| "You will be hated by all on account of Me. But whoever holds out till the end will escape death." �Matthew 10:22 | ||
"Anyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus can expect to be persecuted" (2 Tm 3:12). The Lord has clearly revealed that we will be persecuted if we are trying to live the Christian life (see Mt 5:11). For us, being persecuted is not a possibility but a certainty. The Lord has sent us as sheep among wolves (Mt 10:16), and, no matter how clever and innocent we may be, we will be persecuted. We do not know whether we will be persecuted by religious groups, governments, our families, or all of the above (see Mt 10:17ff), but we will definitely be given the privilege of being persecuted if we faithfully follow Jesus. Although persecution is certain, our faithfulness is uncertain. At the end of the world, the apostasy will become so bad (2 Thes 2:3) that we would all deny Christ if the Lord had not shortened the final days (Mk 13:20). We do not know whether we will stand up to persecution or fold under the pressure. All we know is that, if we are living for the Lord with all our hearts right now, we are doing the best we can to strengthen ourselves for even the most difficult future. Live in utter abandonment to God's will now. The future persecution will take care of itself (Mt 6:34). | ||
| Prayer: Father, may I love You so much that I desire to be martyred. | ||
| Promise: "Trust in the Lord and do good, that you may dwell in the land and enjoy security. Take delight in the Lord, and He will grant you your heart's requests." —Ps 37:3-4 | ||
| Praise: As things seem to get worse, Robert and Mary pray all the more fervently. |
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Sheep in the midst of wolves - wise and innocent
What does Jesus mean when he says his disciples must be sheep in the midst of wolves (Matthew 10:16)? The prophet Isaiah foretold a time when wolves and lambs will dwell in peace (Isaiah 11:6 and 65:25). This Old Testament prophecy certainly refers to the second coming of Christ when all will be united under the Lordship of Jesus after he has put down his enemies and established the reign of God over the heavens and the earth (Ephesians 1:10 and Revelation 11:15). In the meantime, the disciples must expect opposition and persecution from those who oppose the Gospel and the coming of God's kingdom.
The readiness to serve and face hardship for Christ and his kingdom
Jesus never hesitated to tell his disciples what they might expect if they chose to follow him. Here Jesus says to his disciples: This is my task for you at its grimmest and worst - do you accept it? This is not the world's way of recruitment for service and toil with promise of honor and reward. After the British defeat at Dunkirk (June 1940), Churchill offered his country blood, toil, sweat, and tears.
This is not the message we prefer to hear when the Lord Jesus commissions us in his service for the advancement of God's kingdom and the battle against Satan's kingdom of darkness and death. Nonetheless, our privilege is to follow in the footsteps of the Lord and Master who willingly laid down his life for us in order to bring us victory over Satan, sin, and death. Are you willing to accept hardship and suffering in serving the Lord Jesus Christ?
"Lord Jesus, help me to patiently and joyfully accept the hardships, adversities, and persecution which come my way in serving you and your kingdom of love, truth,and goodness. Strengthen my faith and give me courage that I may not shrink back from doing your will."
Psalm 37:3-5,18-19,27-28,39-40
3 Trust in the LORD, and do good; so you will dwell in the land, and enjoy security.
4 Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
5 Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him, and he will act.
18 The LORD knows the days of the blameless, and their heritage will abide for ever;
19 they are not put to shame in evil times, in the days of famine they have abundance.
27 Depart from evil, and do good; so shall you abide for ever.
28 For the LORD loves justice; he will not forsake his saints. The righteous shall be preserved for ever, but the children of the wicked shall be cut off.
39 The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; he is their refuge in the time of trouble.
40 The LORD helps them and delivers them; he delivers them from the wicked, and saves them, because they take refuge in him.
Daily Quote from the early church fathers: The Spirit of your heavenly Father speaks through you in every age, by Augustine of Hippo (354-430 AD)
"To be sure, we heard in that reading, 'But when they deliver you up, do not be anxious how or what you are to speak... for it is not you who are speaking but the Spirit of your Father who speaks through you.' And he says in another place: 'Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the world' (Matthew 28:20). Does this mean that the people who heard those words of the Lord would be here until the end of the world? The Lord was referring, rather, not only to those about to depart from this life but also to the others, including us and those who would come after us in this life. He saw everyone in his single body, and the words he spoke, 'I am with you even to the end of the world,' were heard by them and by us too. And if we did not hear them then in our knowledge, we heard them in his foreknowledge. Therefore, safe as sheep among the wolves, let us keep the commandments of him who directs us. And let us be 'innocent as doves but cautious as snakes' (Matthew 10:16). Innocent as doves that we may not harm anyone; cautious as snakes that we may be careful of letting anyone harm us." (excerpt from the Sermon 44a.2)
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