DAILY- HOMILY

JUNE 5, 2009
MEMORIAL, ST BONIFACE, BISHOP
FRIDAY 9TH WEEK ORDINARY TIME – YEAR I

TOBIT 11:5-15
Meanwhile, Anna sat watching the road by which her son was to come.
When she saw him coming, she exclaimed to his father, "Tobit, your son
is coming, and the man who traveled with him!" Raphael said to Tobiah
before he reached his father: "I am certain that his eyes will be
opened. Smear the fish gall on them. This medicine will make the
cataracts shrink and peel off from his eyes; then your father will
again be able to see the light of day." Then Anna ran up to her son,
threw her arms around him, and said to him, "Now that I have seen you
again, son, I am ready to die!" And she sobbed aloud. Tobit got up and
stumbled out through the courtyard gate. Tobiah went up to him with
the fish gall in his hand, and holding him firmly, blew into his eyes.
"Courage, father," he said. Next he smeared the medicine on his eyes,
and it made them smart. Then, beginning at the corners of Tobit's
eyes, Tobiah used both hands to peel off the cataracts. When Tobit saw
his son, he threw his arms around him and wept. He exclaimed, "I can
see you, son, the light of my eyes!" Then he said: "Blessed be God,
and praised be his great name, and blessed be all his holy angels. May
his holy name be praised throughout all the ages, Because it was he
who scourged me, and it is he who has had mercy on me. Behold, I now
see my son Tobiah!" Then Tobit went back in, rejoicing and praising
God with full voice. Tobiah told his father that his journey had been
a success; that he had brought back the money; and that he had married
Raguel's daughter Sarah, who would arrive shortly, for she was
approaching the gate of Nineveh. '

MARK 12:35-37
As Jesus was teaching in the temple area he said, "How do the scribes
claim that the Christ is the son of David? David himself, inspired by
the Holy Spirit, said: The Lord said to my lord, `Sit at my right hand
until I place your enemies under your feet.' David himself calls him
`lord'; so how is he his son?" The great crowd heard this with
delight.

REFLECTION
St. Boniface was known for his Christian Orthodoxy and obedience to
the Pope. He spent his life converting pagans and reforming the
Catholic Church. To the resolute pagans, he was most likely seen as an
enemy; to the clergy, a devout advocate. On a mission for Christ's
glory, how can one have the image of a detractor and a defender at the
same time?

Remember an old maxim that goes, "the end justifies the means". An
example of this is the Christian wars that caused atrocities and
bloodshed. Were they justified? Today, it can be as simple as telling
white lies. In both cases, good is meant to come out of these: the
proliferation of the Catholic faith and the well-being of another.
Various moral theories contest this, but the only end we should really
give importance to is that of our relationship with Christ. We are
accountable for own actions to God. Before we decide to do anything
crucial, let us take the time to discern, pray, meditate and examine
our motives. The earthly rewards for our decisions may be in the form
of advancement, wealth or fame. However, our true reward will come
when we come face to face with God.

PRAYER REQUESTS
We pray …
… for a deep and profound respect for life, especially for the
unborn.
… for the healing and speedy recovery of:
- Francis Torres
- Mylene Lingad
- Ester Marcelo
- Shiappee
- Christy Chin
- Conchita T.
… for the special intentions: San Juan de Dios Hospital
… for the physical and spiritual well-being of Rocel
… for all the prayer intentions in the MTQ Dailyprayer Diary.
- Birthday: Adrian Colin Yao
- Birthday: Zenaida S. Entereso
- Birthday: Johannson Jimmy Tee Jr.
- Birthday: Susan L. Chung
- Birthday: Winnie V. Morabe
- Birthday: Boniface Htwai Aung
- Wedding Anniversary: Patrick & Christy Chin
- Wedding Anniversary: Wilson Lim & Estela Lim
- Wedding Anniversary: Eric and Cynthia Gale
… for the healing and peace of all families

Finally, we pray for one another, for those who have asked our prayers
and for those who need our prayers the most.

Have a good day!

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