Monday, June 25, 2012
MONDAY 12TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR II
JUNE 25, 2012
MONDAY 12TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR II
2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18 / Mt 7:1-5
2 KINGS 17:5-8, 13-15A, 18
The army of the king of Asshur subjected the whole of Israel, and they came to Samaria and laid siege to it for three years. In the ninth year of Hoshea, the king of Assyria captured Samaria, exiled the Israelites to Asshur and made them settle in Halah, at the banks of Habor, the river of Gozan, as well as in the cities of the Medes. This happened because the children of Israel had sinned against Yahweh, their God, who had brought them out of the land of Egypt, where they were subject to Pharaoh, but they had turned back to other gods. They followed the customs of the nations which Yahweh had driven out before them. Yahweh warned Israel and Judah through the mouth of every prophet and seer, saying: "Turn from your evil ways and keep my commandments and precepts according to the laws which I commanded your fathers and which I have sent to you by my servants, the prophets." But they did not listen and refused as did their fathers who did not believe in Yahweh, their God. They despised his statutes and the covenant he had made with their fathers, and the warnings he had given them. They went after worthless idols and they themselves became worthless, following the nations which surrounded them, in spite of what Yahweh had said, "Do not do as they do." So Yahweh became indignant with Israel and cast them far away from his presence, leaving only the tribe of Judah.
MATTHEW 7:1-5
Do not judge, and you will not be judged. In the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and the measure you use for others will be used for you. Why do you look at the speck in your brother's eye, and not see the plank in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, `Come, let me take the speck from your eye,' as long as that plank is in your own? Hypocrite, take first the plank out of your own eye, then you will see clearly enough to take the speck out of your brother's eye.
REFLECTION
Today's first reading relates about the Israelites who, while being delivered from slavery in Egypt, returned to their old ways – they followed other worship and false practices that the Lord had warned them against. The Lord kept sending them warnings, but they ignored these. Finally, the Lord put most of them away from his sight and left the tribe of Judah.
The reading reminds us to reflect on our lives. Have we perhaps been "worshiping false Gods"? Perhaps the Lord is reminding us to do something about it. Let us pray for a change of heart, and a change of way of life so that we can attune ourselves to what God has planned for us and that peace may truly reign in our hearts.
The Gospel today is a continuation of the beatitudes. It reveals and reminds us of the attitudes and actions the "Blessed" are to have. The Lord reminds us that before we find fault in others, we should first examine ourselves. Perhaps when we do so, we would "judge" less and see more clearly our own actions and the effects we have toward others.
PRAYER REQUESTS
We pray …
… for a deep and profound respect for life, especially for the unborn.
… for the speedy recovery and healing of
- Fr. Ismael Zuloaga, SJ
- Neil Nicholas
- Renan Lacida and Rowena Yap
- Mon Torres
- Ditas dela Paz
- Roberto Lecaros, Alejandro Lecaros, Deanne Montoya
… for the personal intentions of
- Earl James Gonzalez and family
- Beny Chua
- Pauline
… for the eternal repose of the soul of Pabling Sugay. Eternal rest grant unto him and may perpetual light shine upon him. May he and all the dearly departed rest in peace.
… for all the prayer intentions in the MTQ Dailyprayer Diary.
- Birthday: Estrella G. Co
- Birthday: Alois Mueller
- Wedding Anniversary: Eric & Eunice Roxas
- Wedding Anniversary: Carlos & Susana Co
- Wedding Anniversary: Resty & Linda Tiangco
- Thanksgiving: Castillo Family
- Thanksgiving: George & Anita Dy & W. R. A. & P. Dy
… 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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MONDAY 12TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR II
2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18 / Mt 7:1-5
2 KINGS 17:5-8, 13-15A, 18
The army of the king of Asshur subjected the whole of Israel, and they came to Samaria and laid siege to it for three years. In the ninth year of Hoshea, the king of Assyria captured Samaria, exiled the Israelites to Asshur and made them settle in Halah, at the banks of Habor, the river of Gozan, as well as in the cities of the Medes. This happened because the children of Israel had sinned against Yahweh, their God, who had brought them out of the land of Egypt, where they were subject to Pharaoh, but they had turned back to other gods. They followed the customs of the nations which Yahweh had driven out before them. Yahweh warned Israel and Judah through the mouth of every prophet and seer, saying: "Turn from your evil ways and keep my commandments and precepts according to the laws which I commanded your fathers and which I have sent to you by my servants, the prophets." But they did not listen and refused as did their fathers who did not believe in Yahweh, their God. They despised his statutes and the covenant he had made with their fathers, and the warnings he had given them. They went after worthless idols and they themselves became worthless, following the nations which surrounded them, in spite of what Yahweh had said, "Do not do as they do." So Yahweh became indignant with Israel and cast them far away from his presence, leaving only the tribe of Judah.
MATTHEW 7:1-5
Do not judge, and you will not be judged. In the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and the measure you use for others will be used for you. Why do you look at the speck in your brother's eye, and not see the plank in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, `Come, let me take the speck from your eye,' as long as that plank is in your own? Hypocrite, take first the plank out of your own eye, then you will see clearly enough to take the speck out of your brother's eye.
REFLECTION
Today's first reading relates about the Israelites who, while being delivered from slavery in Egypt, returned to their old ways – they followed other worship and false practices that the Lord had warned them against. The Lord kept sending them warnings, but they ignored these. Finally, the Lord put most of them away from his sight and left the tribe of Judah.
The reading reminds us to reflect on our lives. Have we perhaps been "worshiping false Gods"? Perhaps the Lord is reminding us to do something about it. Let us pray for a change of heart, and a change of way of life so that we can attune ourselves to what God has planned for us and that peace may truly reign in our hearts.
The Gospel today is a continuation of the beatitudes. It reveals and reminds us of the attitudes and actions the "Blessed" are to have. The Lord reminds us that before we find fault in others, we should first examine ourselves. Perhaps when we do so, we would "judge" less and see more clearly our own actions and the effects we have toward others.
PRAYER REQUESTS
We pray …
… for a deep and profound respect for life, especially for the unborn.
… for the speedy recovery and healing of
- Fr. Ismael Zuloaga, SJ
- Neil Nicholas
- Renan Lacida and Rowena Yap
- Mon Torres
- Ditas dela Paz
- Roberto Lecaros, Alejandro Lecaros, Deanne Montoya
… for the personal intentions of
- Earl James Gonzalez and family
- Beny Chua
- Pauline
… for the eternal repose of the soul of Pabling Sugay. Eternal rest grant unto him and may perpetual light shine upon him. May he and all the dearly departed rest in peace.
… for all the prayer intentions in the MTQ Dailyprayer Diary.
- Birthday: Estrella G. Co
- Birthday: Alois Mueller
- Wedding Anniversary: Eric & Eunice Roxas
- Wedding Anniversary: Carlos & Susana Co
- Wedding Anniversary: Resty & Linda Tiangco
- Thanksgiving: Castillo Family
- Thanksgiving: George & Anita Dy & W. R. A. & P. Dy
… 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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