June 12, 2021 Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary
2021년 6월 12일 티 없이 깨끗하신 성모 성심 기념일
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제1독서
<나는 주님 안에서 크게 기뻐하리라.>
이사야서. 61,9-11
내 백성의 9 후손은 민족들 사이에,
내 백성의 자손은 겨레들 가운데에 널리 알려져
그들을 보는 자들은 모두 그들이 주님께 복 받은 종족임을 알게 되리라.
10 나는 주님 안에서 크게 기뻐하고 내 영혼은 나의 하느님 안에서 즐거워하리니
신랑이 관을 쓰듯 신부가 패물로 단장하듯
그분께서 나에게 구원의 옷을 입히시고
의로움의 겉옷을 둘러 주셨기 때문이다.
11 땅이 새순을 돋아나게 하고 정원이 싹을 솟아나게 하듯
주 하느님께서는 모든 민족들 앞에 의로움과 찬미가 솟아나게 하시리라.
복음
<마리아는 이 모든 일을 마음속에 간직하였다.>
루카. 2,41-51
41 예수님의 부모는 해마다 파스카 축제 때면 예루살렘으로 가곤 하였다.
42 예수님이 열두 살 되던 해에도 이 축제 관습에 따라 그리로 올라갔다.
43 그런데 축제 기간이 끝나고 돌아갈 때에
소년 예수님은 예루살렘에 그대로 남았다.
그의 부모는 그것도 모르고,
44 일행 가운데에 있으려니 여기며 하룻길을 갔다.
그런 다음에야 친척들과 친지들 사이에서 찾아보았지만,
45 찾아내지 못하였다.
그래서 예루살렘으로 돌아가 그를 찾아다녔다.
46 사흘 뒤에야 성전에서 그를 찾아냈는데,
그는 율법 교사들 가운데에 앉아 그들의 말을 듣기도 하고
그들에게 묻기도 하고 있었다.
47 그의 말을 듣는 이들은 모두 그의 슬기로운 답변에 경탄하였다.
48 예수님의 부모는 그를 보고 무척 놀랐다.
예수님의 어머니가 “얘야, 우리에게 왜 이렇게 하였느냐?
네 아버지와 내가 너를 애타게 찾았단다.” 하자,
49 그가 부모에게 말하였다. “왜 저를 찾으셨습니까?
저는 제 아버지의 집에 있어야 하는 줄을 모르셨습니까?”
50 그러나 그들은 예수님이 한 말을 알아듣지 못하였다.
51 예수님은 부모와 함께 나자렛으로 내려가, 그들에게 순종하며 지냈다.
그의 어머니는 이 모든 일을 마음속에 간직하였다.
June 12, 2021
Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Reading 1
2 Cor 5:14-21
Brothers and sisters:
The love of Christ impels us,
once we have come to the conviction that one died for all;
therefore, all have died.
He indeed died for all,
so that those who live might no longer live for themselves
but for him who for their sake died and was raised.
Consequently, from now on we regard no one according to the flesh;
even if we once knew Christ according to the flesh,
yet now we know him so no longer.
So whoever is in Christ is a new creation:
the old things have passed away;
behold, new things have come.
And all this is from God,
who has reconciled us to himself through Christ
and given us the ministry of reconciliation,
namely, God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ,
not counting their trespasses against them
and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation.
So we are ambassadors for Christ,
as if God were appealing through us.
We implore you on behalf of Christ,
be reconciled to God.
For our sake he made him to be sin who did not know sin,
so that we might become the righteousness of God in him.
Brothers and sisters:
The love of Christ impels us,
once we have come to the conviction that one died for all;
therefore, all have died.
He indeed died for all,
so that those who live might no longer live for themselves
but for him who for their sake died and was raised.
Consequently, from now on we regard no one according to the flesh;
even if we once knew Christ according to the flesh,
yet now we know him so no longer.
So whoever is in Christ is a new creation:
the old things have passed away;
behold, new things have come.
And all this is from God,
who has reconciled us to himself through Christ
and given us the ministry of reconciliation,
namely, God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ,
not counting their trespasses against them
and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation.
So we are ambassadors for Christ,
as if God were appealing through us.
We implore you on behalf of Christ,
be reconciled to God.
For our sake he made him to be sin who did not know sin,
so that we might become the righteousness of God in him.
Responsorial Psalm
103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12
R. (8a) The Lord is kind and merciful.
Bless the LORD, O my soul;
and all my being, bless his holy name.
Bless the LORD, O my soul,
and forget not all his benefits.
R. The Lord is kind and merciful.
He pardons all your iniquities,
he heals all your ills.
He redeems your life from destruction,
he crowns you with kindness and compassion.
R. The Lord is kind and merciful.
He will not always chide,
nor does he keep his wrath forever.
Not according to our sins does he deal with us,
nor does he requite us according to our crimes.
R. The Lord is kind and merciful.
For as the heavens are high above the earth,
so surpassing is his kindness toward those who fear him.
As far as the east is from the west,
so far has he put our transgressions from us.
R. The Lord is kind and merciful.
R. (8a) The Lord is kind and merciful.
Bless the LORD, O my soul;
and all my being, bless his holy name.
Bless the LORD, O my soul,
and forget not all his benefits.
R. The Lord is kind and merciful.
He pardons all your iniquities,
he heals all your ills.
He redeems your life from destruction,
he crowns you with kindness and compassion.
R. The Lord is kind and merciful.
He will not always chide,
nor does he keep his wrath forever.
Not according to our sins does he deal with us,
nor does he requite us according to our crimes.
R. The Lord is kind and merciful.
For as the heavens are high above the earth,
so surpassing is his kindness toward those who fear him.
As far as the east is from the west,
so far has he put our transgressions from us.
R. The Lord is kind and merciful.
Alleluia
See Lk 2:19
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
Blessed is the Virgin Mary who kept the word of God
and pondered it in her heart.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
Blessed is the Virgin Mary who kept the word of God
and pondered it in her heart.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
Gospel
Lk 2:41-51
Each year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the feast of Passover,
and when he was twelve years old,
they went up according to festival custom.
After they had completed its days, as they were returning,
the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem,
but his parents did not know it.
Thinking that he was in the caravan,
they journeyed for a day
and looked for him among their relatives and acquaintances,
but not finding him,
they returned to Jerusalem to look for him.
After three days they found him in the temple,
sitting in the midst of the teachers,
listening to them and asking them questions,
and all who heard him were astounded
at his understanding and his answers.
When his parents saw him,
they were astonished,
and his mother said to him,
“Son, why have you done this to us?
Your father and I have been looking for you with great anxiety.”
And he said to them,
“Why were you looking for me?
Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?”
But they did not understand what he said to them.
He went down with them and came to Nazareth,
and was obedient to them;
and his mother kept all these things in her heart.
Each year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the feast of Passover,
and when he was twelve years old,
they went up according to festival custom.
After they had completed its days, as they were returning,
the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem,
but his parents did not know it.
Thinking that he was in the caravan,
they journeyed for a day
and looked for him among their relatives and acquaintances,
but not finding him,
they returned to Jerusalem to look for him.
After three days they found him in the temple,
sitting in the midst of the teachers,
listening to them and asking them questions,
and all who heard him were astounded
at his understanding and his answers.
When his parents saw him,
they were astonished,
and his mother said to him,
“Son, why have you done this to us?
Your father and I have been looking for you with great anxiety.”
And he said to them,
“Why were you looking for me?
Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?”
But they did not understand what he said to them.
He went down with them and came to Nazareth,
and was obedient to them;
and his mother kept all these things in her heart.
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Today we remember the Immaculate Heart of Mary. We celebrate the immense love that Mary has for God the Father, Jesus Christ, and others. Mary had a joyful heart, but also experienced heartbreak.
Today’s gospel tells the story of both Mary’s heart break and her joyful heart. We learn that during travel after celebrating Passover, Jesus was lost. He was not with the group as they returned from Jerusalem. As a mother, I can only imagine the pain, worry, and fear that she experienced. I remember briefly losing one of my children at a store — my mind went all over the place.
After THREE DAYS, Jesus was found in the temple—teaching. Imagine the joy that Mary felt in her heart when she was reunited with her only son. Of course, there was a bit of a scolding “Son, why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been looking for you with great anxiety.” But, how does a mother respond when her son replies seemingly without fear that he was essentially doing his Father’s work — and his Father is God???
Luke tells us that they returned to Nazareth, Jesus was obedient (thanks to the scolding from Mom?) and Mary kept all these things in her heart.
Today’s gospel describes just one of many times Mary’s heart was either filled with joy or broken.
Spend some time reflecting on the incredible love Mary has for all of us as her children. Consider disappointment, or heartbreak we may have caused as a result of how we may treat each other. Think about the grace we are given through the extreme love our Mother Mary has for all of us.
As I write this, my community in Omaha is a week into a search for an 11- year old autistic boy. The entire community, along with multiple law enforcement agencies, have been searching since he left his school a week ago. Please take a moment and offer a prayer for his safe return and peace for his family.
“To save the souls of poor sinners, God wishes to establish the devotion to my Immaculate Heart throughout the world.” —Our Lady of Fatima
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DIS-LOCATED?
“If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.” —2 Corinthians 5:17
An old maxim used by realtors says the worth of a piece of property can be evaluated by the three L’s: location, location, and location. It’s where the property is located that counts. The “three L’s” apply even more fully to Christianity: it’s where you are located that makes the eternal difference. To be Christians, we must be in Christ.
The New Testament refers to being in Christ over ninety times. This expression is not merely Christian jargon: it proclaims the Good News that being located in Jesus makes all the difference. “There is no condemnation now for those who are in Christ Jesus” (Rm 8:1). In Jesus, we have redemption (Rm 3:24), sanctification (1 Cor 1:2), freedom (Gal 2:4), and triumph (2 Cor 2:14). Nothing can “separate us from the love of God that comes to us in Christ Jesus” (Rm 8:39). God “has bestowed on us in Christ every spiritual blessing in the heavens!” (Eph 1:3)
If we are not located in Christ, then we are still in the “old order” (2 Cor 5:17). We stand outside of reconciliation with God, and look at everyone “in terms of mere human judgment” (2 Cor 5:16). When we are located in Christ, our whole existence is centered on what He is doing. We gain such a radiant identity in Him that we are made wholly new (2 Cor 5:17).
“In Him we live and move and have our being” (Acts 17:28). Choose “life on high in Christ Jesus” (Phil 3:14).
Prayer: Jesus, may I live no longer for myself but for You (see 2 Cor 5:15).
Promise: “He pardons all your iniquities, He heals all your ills.” —Ps 103:3
Praise: “And you yourself shall be pierced with a sword — so that the thoughts of many hearts may be laid bare” (Lk 2:35). Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us!
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How forceful are honest words! (Job 6:25) Jesus addressed the issue of honesty and truthfulness in one's conduct and speech. What does it mean to be true to one's word? To be true to oneself and to others requires character. Unfortunately many people today miserably fail here. No wonder we don't trust many in positions of leadership and influence. God is the source of all truth and there is nothing false or deceitful in him. His word is truth and his law is truth. His truth liberates us from illusion, deceit, and hypocrisy. Jesus told his disciples that the truth will make you free (John 8:32).
We can count on God's word because he is faithful and true to his word and promises
Why is it so hard to be true and to speak the truth? Truth demands commitment - that we live our lives according to it and be faithful witnesses of the truth. Jesus teaches his disciples the unconditional love of truth. He speaks against bearing false witness and all forms of untruthfulness and swearing unnecessary oaths to God. A disciple's word should be capable of being trusted without verbal rituals to give it validity. Christ's disciple must speak truthfully without "stretching" the truth by adding to it or by compromising the truth by speaking untruth or by leaving out what is necessary to convey what is truthful.
Do you allow God's word of truth to rule your mind and heart?
Thomas Aquinas said: People could not live with one another if there were not mutual confidence that they were being truthful to one another... (In justice) as a matter of honor, one person owes it to another to manifest the truth. Are you true to God, to yourself, and to others? And do you allow God's word of truth to penetrate your mind and heart and to form your conscience - the way you think, judge, act, and speak?
Set a watch, Lord, upon my tongue, that I may never speak the cruel word which is not true; or being true, is not the whole truth; or being wholly true, is merciless; for the love of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Psalm 103:1-5, 8-13
1 Bless the LORD, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless his holy name!
2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits,
3 who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases,
4 who redeems your life from the Pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,
5 who satisfies you with good as long as you live so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.
8 The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
9 He will not always chide, nor will he keep his anger for ever.
10 He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor requite us according to our iniquities.
11 For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him;
12 as far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions
Daily Quote from the Early Church Fathers: The Light of Truth, by Chromatius (died 406 AD)
"By the grace of gospel teaching, the law given by Moses acquired an advantage. The law prescribes that one must not swear falsely; but according to the gospel one must not swear at all. The Holy Spirit had seen fit to order this through Solomon when he said, 'Do not accustom your mouth to oaths' (Sirach 23:9). And again: 'Even as a well-chastised servant is not deterred from envy, whoever swears and does business will not be purged from sin' (Sirach 23:11). Therefore it is absolutely inappropriate for us to swear. What need is there for us to swear when we are not allowed to lie at all and our words must always be true and trustworthy, so much so that they may be taken as an oath? On this, the Lord not only forbids us to swear falsely but even to swear, lest we appear to tell the truth only when we swear and lest (while we should be truthful in our every word) we think it is all right to lie when we do not take an oath. For this is the purpose of an oath: Everyone who swears, swears to the fact what he is saying is true. Therefore the Lord does not want a gap between our oath and our ordinary speech. Even as there must be no faithlessness in an oath, in our words there must be no lie. For both false swearing and lying are punished with divine judgment, as the Scripture says: 'The mouth that lies kills the soul' (Wisdom 1:11). So whoever speaks the truth swears, for it is written: 'A faithful witness will not lie' (Proverbs 14:5). (excerpt from TRACTATE ON MATTHEW 24.2.2-4)
[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 describead him as a "most learned and most holy man."]
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