DAILY- HOMILY

JUNE 1, 2012
FRIDAY 8TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR II
MEMORIAL, ST. JUSTIN

1 Pt 4:7-13 / Mk 11:11-26

1 PETER 4:7-13
The end of all things is near; keep your minds calm and sober for
prayer. Above all, let your love for one another be sincere, for love
covers a multitude of sins. Welcome one another into your houses
without complaining. Serve one another with the gifts each of you
received, thus becoming good managers of the varied graces of God. If
you speak, deliver the word of God; if you have a special ministry,
let it be seen as God's power so that, in everything, God may be
glorified in Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and power forever and
ever. Amen. My dear people, do not be surprised at the testing by fire
which is taking place among you, as though something strange were
happening to you. Instead, you should be glad to share in the
sufferings of Christ because, on the day his Glory is revealed, you
will also fully rejoice.

MARK 11:11-26
So Jesus entered Jerusalem and went into the Temple. And after he had
looked all around, as it was already late, he went out to Bethany with
the Twelve. The next day, when they were leaving Bethany, he felt
hungry. In the distance he noticed a fig tree covered with leaves, so
he went to see if he could find anything on it. When he reached it, he
found nothing but leaves, for it was not the season for figs. Then
Jesus said to the fig tree, "May no one ever eat your fruit!" And his
disciples heard these words. When they reached Jerusalem, Jesus went
to the Temple, and began to drive away all the people he saw buying
and selling there. He overturned the tables of the moneychangers and
the stools of those who sold pigeons. And he would not let anyone
carry anything through the Temple area. Jesus then taught the people,
"Does not God say in the Scriptures: My house will be called a House
of Prayer for all the nations? But you have turned it into a den of
thieves." The chief priests and the teachers of the Law heard of this,
and they tried to find a way to destroy him. They were afraid of him,
because all the people were astonished by his teaching. When evening
came, Jesus left the city. Early next morning, as they walked along
the road, the disciples saw the fig tree withered to its roots. Peter
then said to him, "Master, look! The fig tree you cursed has
withered." And Jesus replied, "Have faith in God. Truly, I say to you,
if you say to this mountain, `Be taken up and cast into the sea,' and
have no doubt in your heart, but believe that what you say will
happen, it will be done for you. Therefore, I tell you, whatever you
ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it shall be done
for you. And when you stand to pray, if you have anything against
anyone, forgive, so that your heavenly Father may also forgive your
sins."

REFLECTION
When Jesus expelled the people doing business in the Temple area, he
was very angry because the Jewish authorities had made religious
worship dependent on offerings bought by the people. Religion had
become a business venture. In our present society, we often put more
importance on our careers and on earning money rather than on
worshipping God. We attend Mass on Sundays, we donate money, and we
think we have already fulfilled our obligations as Christians. We tell
God we will follow Him as long as He lets us achieve our goals. In
short, we are doing business with Him since we are practically asking
God to do our will and to fulfill our ambitions.

But God wants us to have a real, loving, and joyful relationship with
Him. He wants us to find joy in simply conversing with Him as a friend
or as a loving Father. Man's life comes from God. Without God we are
nothing. So if we live in accordance with His wishes, we will find
true happiness and true wealth. Talking to God regularly will reveal
to us His plans for us. He wants us to be more other-oriented, and
less self-oriented and money-oriented. If we have been remiss in our
obligations to God, do not worry. Just trust in Him and pray for
guidance. God will speak to us if we truly want to hear His voice.

PRAYER REQUESTS
We pray …
… for a deep and profound respect for life, especially for the
unborn.
… for the speedy recovery and healing of
- Mon Torres
- Ditas dela Paz
- Tito Oreta
… for the personal intentions of
- Beny and Soraya Chua
- Pauline
- Veronica Yap
- Josheil Dapo
…In Thanksgiving: Renan Lacida
… for the eternal repose of the souls of
- Olga, Salvadora
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.
- Wedding Anniversary: Isabel & Engr. Joseph Limchutick
- In Memoriam (+): Paulino Lim Yu (Jun 17, 1968-Jun 1,1991)+
- In Memoriam (+): Chua Tam+
- In Memoriam (+): Juanita S. Bate
… 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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