Tuesday, June 19, 2012
TUESDAY 11TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR II
JUNE 19, 2012
TUESDAY 11TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR II
MEMORIAL, SAINT ROMUALD
1 Kgs 21:17-29 / Mt 5:43-48
1 KINGS 21:17-29
Then Yahweh spoke to Elijah of Tishbe, "Go down to meet Ahab, king of Israel, in Samaria. He is taking possession of the vineyard of Naboth. Say to him: `Have you killed and have taken possession at the same time?' Then give him this word of mine: `Dogs shall lick your blood in the very place where the dogs licked the blood of Naboth.'" Ahab then said to Elijah, "Who, better than my enemy, could find me here and now!" Elijah answered, "I have come to you because you have done what Yahweh abhors. This is Yahweh's word: I will bring disgrace on you. I will sweep you away and cut off every male of your family, from the lowliest to the greatest. Your family will disappear like the families of Jeroboam and Baasa, because you have offended me and have dragged Israel into sin. There is another word of Yahweh to Jezebel: `The dogs shall devour Jezebel within the territory of Jezreel.' If anyone of Ahab's line dies in the city, he shall be devoured by dogs; if in the green country, the birds of the air shall feed on him." There was no one like Ahab, urged by his wife Jezebel, in doing what Yahweh abhorred. He did horrible things and ran after unclean idols just as the Amorites had done, from whom Yahweh had taken the land to give it to Israel. On hearing these words, Ahab tore his clothes and put on sackcloth. He fasted as he lay in sackcloth and moved around despondently. Then Yahweh said to Elijah the Tishbite, "Have you seen how Ahab has humbled himself? Because of this I will not bring about the disaster during his reign; during his son's reign disgrace will fall on his family."
MATTHEW 5:43-48
You have heard that it was said: Love your neighbor and do not do good to your enemy. But this I tell you: love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be children of your Father in Heaven. For he makes his sun rise on both the wicked and the good, and he gives rain to both the just and the unjust. If you love those who love you, what is special about that? Do not even tax collectors do as much? And if you are friendly only to your friends, what is so exceptional about that? Do not even the pagans do as much? As for you, be righteous and perfect in the way your heavenly Father is righteous and perfect.
REFLECTION
How many times have we had to control our temper after someone opposed or hurt us? How many times did we react by forgiving our enemy and praying for him? Centuries ago, a man was whipped to the point of death, dragged through the streets, nailed to a cross, and displayed so that everyone could see his humiliation. On the same fateful day, that man looked at his persecutors, prayed for them, forgave them, and died.
When someone has hurt us, would forgiving them be the most difficult thing to do? If we remember how our Lord suffered for us but forgave those who caused his suffering, this should give us the inspiration and enough strength and compassion to pray for our enemies and forgive them for what they have done.
No one is perfect. We all make mistakes. But we can strive to become better Christians by following the Lord's example. Today, let us recall who may have hurt us. Let us strive to take the initiative for reconciliation, making the Lord proud of what he has created in his own image.
PRAYER REQUESTS
We pray …
… for a deep and profound respect for life, especially for the unborn.
… for the speedy recovery and healing of
- Tom B, Jack, Brian, Michael, Gene L, Linda O, Mary Ann, Delores & Fr Larry
- Chief Samrose Anyaugo
- Fr. Ismael Zuloaga, SJ
… for the personal intentions of
- Dana, Rita & Pam, Ben, Eugene R
- the men and women of Solar News & Current Affairs
- Pauline
- Dr Ugonna Anyaugo,Mr.Ogechi Anyaugo,Barr & Barr (Mrs) Obinna Okoronkwo, Engr Ifeanyi Matt Anyaugo,Mr.Chuba Anyaugo and Cordelia Anyaugo
… for the eternal repose of the souls of
- Gabriel Gaskell
- Mr. John Lim Chin
- Mr. Franciso Maramag
- Elena Lao Lo
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: Aung San Suu Kyi
- Wedding Anniversary: Freddie & Rita Atienza
- Prayer Intention: Emelinda Teck Yu
TUESDAY 11TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR II
MEMORIAL, SAINT ROMUALD
1 Kgs 21:17-29 / Mt 5:43-48
1 KINGS 21:17-29
Then Yahweh spoke to Elijah of Tishbe, "Go down to meet Ahab, king of Israel, in Samaria. He is taking possession of the vineyard of Naboth. Say to him: `Have you killed and have taken possession at the same time?' Then give him this word of mine: `Dogs shall lick your blood in the very place where the dogs licked the blood of Naboth.'" Ahab then said to Elijah, "Who, better than my enemy, could find me here and now!" Elijah answered, "I have come to you because you have done what Yahweh abhors. This is Yahweh's word: I will bring disgrace on you. I will sweep you away and cut off every male of your family, from the lowliest to the greatest. Your family will disappear like the families of Jeroboam and Baasa, because you have offended me and have dragged Israel into sin. There is another word of Yahweh to Jezebel: `The dogs shall devour Jezebel within the territory of Jezreel.' If anyone of Ahab's line dies in the city, he shall be devoured by dogs; if in the green country, the birds of the air shall feed on him." There was no one like Ahab, urged by his wife Jezebel, in doing what Yahweh abhorred. He did horrible things and ran after unclean idols just as the Amorites had done, from whom Yahweh had taken the land to give it to Israel. On hearing these words, Ahab tore his clothes and put on sackcloth. He fasted as he lay in sackcloth and moved around despondently. Then Yahweh said to Elijah the Tishbite, "Have you seen how Ahab has humbled himself? Because of this I will not bring about the disaster during his reign; during his son's reign disgrace will fall on his family."
MATTHEW 5:43-48
You have heard that it was said: Love your neighbor and do not do good to your enemy. But this I tell you: love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be children of your Father in Heaven. For he makes his sun rise on both the wicked and the good, and he gives rain to both the just and the unjust. If you love those who love you, what is special about that? Do not even tax collectors do as much? And if you are friendly only to your friends, what is so exceptional about that? Do not even the pagans do as much? As for you, be righteous and perfect in the way your heavenly Father is righteous and perfect.
REFLECTION
How many times have we had to control our temper after someone opposed or hurt us? How many times did we react by forgiving our enemy and praying for him? Centuries ago, a man was whipped to the point of death, dragged through the streets, nailed to a cross, and displayed so that everyone could see his humiliation. On the same fateful day, that man looked at his persecutors, prayed for them, forgave them, and died.
When someone has hurt us, would forgiving them be the most difficult thing to do? If we remember how our Lord suffered for us but forgave those who caused his suffering, this should give us the inspiration and enough strength and compassion to pray for our enemies and forgive them for what they have done.
No one is perfect. We all make mistakes. But we can strive to become better Christians by following the Lord's example. Today, let us recall who may have hurt us. Let us strive to take the initiative for reconciliation, making the Lord proud of what he has created in his own image.
PRAYER REQUESTS
We pray …
… for a deep and profound respect for life, especially for the unborn.
… for the speedy recovery and healing of
- Tom B, Jack, Brian, Michael, Gene L, Linda O, Mary Ann, Delores & Fr Larry
- Chief Samrose Anyaugo
- Fr. Ismael Zuloaga, SJ
… for the personal intentions of
- Dana, Rita & Pam, Ben, Eugene R
- the men and women of Solar News & Current Affairs
- Pauline
- Dr Ugonna Anyaugo,Mr.Ogechi Anyaugo,Barr & Barr (Mrs) Obinna Okoronkwo, Engr Ifeanyi Matt Anyaugo,Mr.Chuba Anyaugo and Cordelia Anyaugo
… for the eternal repose of the souls of
- Gabriel Gaskell
- Mr. John Lim Chin
- Mr. Franciso Maramag
- Elena Lao Lo
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: Aung San Suu Kyi
- Wedding Anniversary: Freddie & Rita Atienza
- Prayer Intention: Emelinda Teck Yu
… 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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-- … 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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These reflections are distributed free and are for personal use only. Feel free to send the Daily Prayer reflections to your friends, colleagues and relatives; however, if you do, please include the following:
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| priests, laity and friends of Mary the Queen Parish
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| Distributed free and for personal use only.
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