DAILY- HOMILY

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011
MEMORIAL, ST. VINCENT DE PAUL, PRIEST
TUESDAY 26TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR I

Zech 8:20-23 / Ps 87:1-3, 4-5, 6-7 / Lk 9:51-56

ZECHARIAH 8:20-23
Yahweh, the God of hosts speaks, "People will come from other nations,
people from great cities. The inhabitants of one town will talk with
those of another and say: `Come, let us go and implore the favor of
Yahweh, and I, too, will seek Yahweh.' Many great peoples and powerful
nations will come seeking Yahweh, God of hosts, in Jerusalem and pray
to him." Yahweh, the God of hosts assures you, "In those days ten men
of different languages spoken in various lands, will take hold of a
Jew by the hem of his garment and say: We, too, want to go with you
for we have heard that God is with you."

LUKE 9:51-56
As the time drew near when Jesus would be taken up to heaven, he made
up his mind to go to Jerusalem. He had sent ahead of him some
messengers who entered a Samaritan village to prepare a lodging for
him. But the people would not receive him because he was on his way to
Jerusalem. Seeing this, James and John, his disciples said, "Lord, do
you want us to call down fire from heaven to reduce them to ashes?"
Jesus turned and rebuked them, and they went on to another village.

REFLECTION
Jesus and his disciples were headed for Jerusalem. This would be his
final destination where he would prepare himself as the "Lamb" for the
Passover Meal. Jesus' disciples were all witnesses to his great wisdom
and compassion. They also saw him perform great and spectacular
miracles of healing, expelling demons and raising people from the
dead. The disciples indeed had firsthand experience of Divine Power
realized in the person of Jesus.

Naturally though, because they were only human, their tendency was to
think in terms of human wisdom. Human weaknesses dictated impulsive
reactions, more like reflex actions to a given situation. The disciple
brothers James and John had been frustrated with their efforts to
preach the good news in the towns where they had been sent. They
impulsively asked Jesus to call down fire from heaven and burn up
these towns.

Indeed God's ways are not man's ways. God is constantly teaching us
this throughout our lifetime. Life daily asks us all sorts of
questions. Our response to these questions will measure our progress.

Great power comes with natural purity. This power describes the Good
News which Jesus wants us to hear. Although convinced by the great
power of God's word, we must not deal with it as though it were a
human word. Neither should we force others to believe and accept God's
word right away. The fruits of Love will lead people to recognize that
the message is authentic; by their own free will they will be
convinced to accept willingly and wholeheartedly the truth of God's
love, the Power that gives Life, Life to the fullest.

PRAYER REQUESTS
We pray …
… for a deep and profound respect for life, especially for the
unborn.
… for the speedy recovery and healing of:
- Melba Sison and Kurt Czyrell
- Rita P. Cuerva
- Eden Batuto
- Linda O, Mary Ann, Brian, Kristen, Maureen (OH), Delores, Nancy,
Debbie, Eugene R, Betty B, Frank, Gene & Nick A
- Monica
- Renan and Bong Lacida
- Normita Siaco
- Manuel V. Mosera
… for the personal intentions of
- Meghan & Dana
- Josheil Dapo
- Pauline
… for the eternal repose of the souls of
- Lamberto V. Villacorta Sr.
- Luningning Reyes de Quiros
- Danilo G. Francisco
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: Lorenzo V. Malvar
- Birthday: Olga S. Rodrigo
- Birthday: Emmanuel P. Cuevas
- Birthday: Charito Nañagas
- In Memoriam (+): Purita delos Angeles
… for families who are in need of healing
… 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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