DAILY- HOMILY: 02/25/11

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Friday, February 25, 2011

SATURDAY 7TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR I

FEBRUARY 26, 2011
SATURDAY 7TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR I

Sir 17:1-15 / Ps 103:13-14, 15-16, 17-18 / Mk 10:13-16

SIRACH 17:1-15
The Lord created man from the earth and let him return to earth. He
settled a fixed time for them and a set number of days, giving them
power over everything on earth. He endowed them with a strength like
his own, making them in his own image. He put the fear of them in all
living things, thus they had mastery over the animals and birds. He
endowed them with knowledge; he gave them tongue and eyes, ears and a
mind to think with. He filled them with wisdom and knowledge; he
taught them good and evil. He put his own eye in their hearts so they
would understand the greatness of his works. They will praise his holy
Name and relate the magnificence of his creation. He gave them
revealed knowledge as well and handed over to them the Law of life. He
established an everlasting covenant with them and let them know his
judgments. Human eyes saw the splendor of the Glory of God; their ears
heard the grandeur of his voice. He said to them, "Keep yourselves
from all wrongdoing," and to each of them he gave commands regarding
his neighbor. Their conduct is always before the Lord; they cannot
escape his sight.

MARK 10:13-16
People were bringing their little children to him to have him touch
them, and the disciples rebuked them for this. When Jesus noticed it,
he was very angry and said, "Let the children come to me and don't
stop them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly, I
say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child
will not enter it." Then he took the children in his arms and laying
his hands on them, blessed them.

REFLECTION
As adults, whenever we are burdened with problems, haven't we, at some
point, wished we were children again? Children are so loved by Jesus,
he says that the kingdom of God belongs to them. Children know how to
love unconditionally, whereas adults find it difficult to do so.
Children are appreciative of God's creations, whereas adults have
become jaded and can't appreciate the beautiful things around them. We
were all created in the image of God and yet as we grow older, we
credit ourselves for all our successes. We become so attached to what
we have acquired, to our positions, to our physical appearance, etc.

We need to humble ourselves and acknowledge that without God we are
nothing. Let us ask Him to give us the grace to be like a child again
so that we may enter God's kingdom.

PRAYER REQUESTS
We pray …
… for a deep and profound respect for life, especially for the
unborn.
.. healings for: Marge, Gene, Frank, KDTX, Kristen MS, Maria PA, Alex
& Mrs T
… for the speedy recovery and healing of
- Jo Marcelo
- Jun Lee
… for the personal intentions of
- Josheil Dapo
- Cherie Torres
… for all the prayer intentions in the MTQ Dailyprayer Diary.
- Birthday: Jerome Roderick L. Diokno
- Wedding Anniversary: Vincent & Maget Fabella
… 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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# posted by F O O D F O R T H O U G H T @ 3:59 AM 1 comments

FRIDAY 7TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR I

FEBRUARY 25, 2011
FRIDAY 7TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR I

SIRACH 6:5-17
A gentle word makes many friends, an agreeable tongue calls forth
gracious replies. Let your friends be many; but your counselors, one
in a thousand! If you would gain a friend, begin by testing him and do
not put your confidence in him too quickly. For there is the friend
who is such when it suits him but he does not remain faithful in the
time of your adversity. There is the friend who becomes an enemy and,
to your confusion, makes known why you quarreled. There is the friend
who shares your table but does not remain faithful when things go
against you. In times of prosperity he will be like your shadow and he
will speak freely to those of your household. But if you are
humiliated, he will turn against you and will avoid meeting you.
Distance yourself from your enemies and be careful about your friends.
The faithful friend is a secure refuge; whoever has found one has
found a treasure. A faithful friend is beyond all price; hold him as
priceless. A faithful friend is a life-saving remedy, and those who
fear the Lord will find one. Whoever fears the Lord will make true
friends for, as a man is, such will his friend be.

MARK 10:1-12
Jesus went to the province of Judea, beyond the Jordan River. Once
more crowds gathered around him and once more he taught them, as he
always did. Some (Pharisees came and) put him to the test with this
question, "Is it right for a husband to divorce his wife?" He replied,
"What law did Moses give you?" They answered, "Moses allowed us to
write a certificate of dismissal in order to divorce." Then Jesus said
to them, "Moses wrote this law for you, because you are stubborn. But
in the beginning of creation God made them male and female, and
because of this, man has to leave father and mother and be joined to
his wife, and the two shall become one body. So they are no longer two
but one body. Therefore let no one separate what God has joined." When
they were indoors at home, the disciples again asked him about this
and he told them, "Whoever divorces his wife and marries another
commits adultery against his wife, and the woman who divorces her
husband and marries another also commits adultery."

REFLECTION
The institution of the sacrament of marriage is not conceived by man;
it is a divine conception. The reply of Christ to this controversial
issue on divorce shows us why it is divine. He mentions the words
"from the beginning" which means that it was included in God's
creation. Man was created in the image of God. That is why he is
different from the animals.

Human beings share in the divine nature by virtue of grace. We are
given intellect, will and authority. Man, being superior, cannot find
a helper among all animals. It has to be one who is "flesh of his
flesh and bone of his bone." God created one for him. Gen. 2: 24 says,
"That is why man leaves his father and mother and becomes attached to
his wife and they become one flesh." Yet this spousal relationship is
not just a physical one because it is still a reflection of another
reality, that is, the relationship of God with man.

The prophets, especially in the Song of Songs, show us how God loves
Israel as a bridegroom loves his bride, but this bride is an
unfaithful one because of her idolatry. Yet God remains faithful.
Untiringly, He would call her to Him. Christian marriage is not merely
a human contract that can be nullified. While affection between
spouses can fade, God's love creates a new relationship. God
introduces a mature love that goes beyond the frailties of the couple.
God's love is so faithful that even when we sin, He continues to love
us. Nothing can separate us from the love of God.

PRAYER REQUESTS
We pray …
… for a deep and profound respect for life, especially for the
unborn.
.. healings for: Marge, Gene, Frank, KDTX, Kristen MS, Maria PA, Alex
& Mrs T
… for the speedy recovery and healing of
- Jo Marcelo
- Jun Lee
… for the personal intentions of
- Josheil Dapo
- Cherie Torres
… for all the prayer intentions in the MTQ Dailyprayer Diary.
- Birthday: Camille Victoria G. Sison
- Birthday: Peter Siam Lim III
- Birthday: Cathie & Careen Jao
- In Memoriam (+): Alfredo Ong+
- In Memoriam (+): Joseph Chamsay (June 26, 1929 - Feb 25, 1995)+
… for world peace and reconciliation.