DAILY- HOMILY

NOVEMBER 4, 2010
MEMORIAL, ST CHARLES BORROMEO, BISHOP
THURSDAY 31ST WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR II

PHILIPPIANS 3:3-8
We are the true people of the circumcision since we worship by the
Spirit of God and make Christ Jesus our only boast, not relying on
physical qualifications, although, I myself could rely on these too.
If anyone does claim to rely on them, my claim is better. Circumcised
on the eighth day of my life, I was born of the race of Israel, of the
tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew born of Hebrew parents. In the matter of
the Law, I was a Pharisee; as for religious fervour, I was a
persecutor of the Church; as for the uprightness embodied in the Law,
I was faultless. But what were once my assets I now through Christ
Jesus count as losses. Yes, I will go further: because of the supreme
advantage of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, I count everything else as
loss. For him I have accepted the loss of all other things, and look
on them all as filth if only I can gain Christ.

LUKE 15:1-10
The tax collectors and sinners, however, were all crowding round to
listen to him, and the Pharisees and scribes complained saying, 'This
man welcomes sinners and eats with them.' So he told them this
parable: 'Which one of you with a hundred sheep, if he lost one, would
fail to leave the ninety-nine in the desert and go after the missing
one till he found it? And when he found it, would he not joyfully take
it on his shoulders and then, when he got home, call together his
friends and neighbors, saying to them, "Rejoice with me, I have found
my sheep that was lost." In the same way, I tell you, there will be
more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner repenting than over ninety-
nine upright people who have no need of repentance. 'Or again, what
woman with ten drachmas would not, if she lost one, light a lamp and
sweep out the house and search thoroughly till she found it? And then,
when she had found it, call together her friends and neighbors, saying
to them, "Rejoice with me, I have found the drachma I lost." In the
same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing among the angels of God over
one repentant sinner.'

REFLECTION
The Pharisees and teachers of the law took great offense at Jesus
because he associated with tax collectors and sinners. Not only did he
associate with them and dine with them, he actually treated them
graciously. At a time when the Jews had strict and specific
regulations about how they were to keep away from people they
considered sinners, the Pharisees were shocked, to say the least, with
the way Jesus freely received them when they came to hear Him speak
about God.

In today's Gospel parable, Jesus teaches us that sinners must be
sought out, not merely mourned for. Just as the Shepherd grieves over
his lost sheep and rejoices once he is found, the Lord reminds us that
God does not rejoice in the loss of anyone, but desires that all be
saved and restored to fellowship with him. Do you pray for and seek
those you know who have drifted away from God? Do not judge people as
the Pharisees condemned the tax collectors, but instead be an
instrument of reconciliation between God and the lost.

PRAYER REQUESTS
We pray …
… for a deep and profound respect for life, especially for the
unborn.
… for the speedy recovery and healing of
- Ely Lara
- Josephine Gayona
- Rita P. Cuerva
- Gerry Bonoan
- Julie Manzon, John Dale Manzon, Dale Manzon
- Donna
- Jo Marcelo, Jun Lee, Mon Torres, Fleur Torres, Peping Torres
- Susan
… for the personal intentions of
- Titong V.
- Luis Torres
- Josheil Dapo
… for the special intentions and guidance of Emma Quicho
… In Thanksgiving: Manzon Family, Barayoga Family
… for the eternal repose of the souls of
- Leonida Sarmiento, Benjamin Sarmiento, Loreto Solis, Jenifer
Columna, Jesica Columna
- Olimpio Abelilla, Estrella Cepe
- Lourdes Barayog, Domingo Barayoga Sr., Charlie Castro
- Joel, Raul, Epifania
Eternal rest grant unto them and may perpetual light shine upon them.
May they and all the dearly departed rest in peace.
… for all the prayer intentions in the MTQ Dailyprayer Diary.
- Birthday: Marie Nighttingale Reyes
- Birthday: Dr. Miguel L. Noche, Jr.
… for world peace and reconciliation.

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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