Tuesday, August 14, 2012
MONDAY 19TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR II
AUGUST 13, 2012
MONDAY 19TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR II
MEMORIAL, ST PONTIAN & ST HIPPOLYTUS
Ez 1:2-5, 24- 28c / Mt 17:22-27
EZEKIEL 1:2-5, 24- 28C
On the fifth of the month (it was the fifth year of the exile of king Jehoiakin) the word of Yahweh came to Ezekiel, son of Buzi, the priest, in the land of the Chaldeans by the banks of the Kebar. There the hand of Yahweh was upon me. I looked: a windstorm came from the north bringing a great cloud. A fiery light inside it lit up all around it, while at the center there was something like a glowing metal. In the center were what appeared to be four creatures with the same form; I heard the noise of their wings when they moved, similar to the roar of many waters, similar to the voice of the Most High, the noise of a multitude or of a camp. When they were not moving they lowered their wings. I heard a noise above the platform over their heads. Above it was a throne resembling a sapphire and high on this throne was a figure similar to that of a man. Then I saw a light as of glowing bronze as if fire enveloped him from his waist upwards. And from his waist downwards it was as if fire gave radiance around him. The surrounding light was like a rainbow in the clouds after a day of rain. This vision was the likeness of Yahweh's Glory. On seeing it I fell on my face and then I heard a voice speaking.
MATTHEW 17:22-27
While Jesus was in Galilee with the Twelve, he said to them, "The Son of Man will be delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill him. But he will rise on the third day." The Twelve were deeply grieved. When they returned to Capernaum, the Temple tax collectors came to Peter and asked him, "Does your master pay the Temple tax?" He answered, "Certainly." Peter then entered the house, and immediately Jesus asked him, "What do you think, Simon? Who pay taxes or tribute to the kings of the earth: their sons or the other people?" Peter replied, "The other people." And Jesus told him, "The sons, then, are tax-free. But so as not to offend these people, go to the sea, throw in a hook, and open the mouth of the first fish you catch. You will find a coin in it. Take the coin and let it pay for you and for me."
REFLECTION
The Jews misunderstood the purpose for which the Messiah is to come. They believed that the Messiah would come to free them from the yoke of the Roman conquerors, and in turn, lead them to conquer all their enemies and recover the land promised to them by God. So, when they saw Jesus, meek and humble of heart, a friend of the weak, poor, and marginalized, and of sinners, the Jews could not accept him as their Messiah. Instead, they charged him of blasphemy because he declared that he is the son of God who has come to redeem the world.
The Jews believed that the Messiah would relieve them of all their earthly pains and suffering; give them wealth and leadership over other nations; an easy life to enjoy while on earth. To their disappointment, Jesus made it clear that he was more interested in saving souls. Jesus showed that he did not intend his followers to obey the just laws of the earthly rulers. He was willing to pay the half shilling tax and showed Peter how easy it was to earn the money from earthly sources to pay the earthly tax.
Do we misunderstand the primary purpose of Jesus becoming man and coming down to Earth? Do we expect him to provide us with everything we need to have an easy and pleasurable life on earth? Do we interpret the teachings of the Church to our own advantage?
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
- Kathy
- Ananias
- Eric John Paul Benitez and Robert Joseph Benitez
- Mon Torres
- Ditas dela Paz
- Tito Oreta
- Margie Rojas, Rj Sombrero, Tita Tipin
.. Birthday: Kristine Dee Villanueva, Sheldon A.Villanueva Jr
… for those affected by the recent floods in the Philippines. May the Lord continue to give them strength to persevere.
… for the eternal repose of the souls of
- Jayson Ortile
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.
- Prayer Intention: Joyce Lim Gotamco
- In Memoriam (+): Sotero 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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MONDAY 19TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR II
MEMORIAL, ST PONTIAN & ST HIPPOLYTUS
Ez 1:2-5, 24- 28c / Mt 17:22-27
EZEKIEL 1:2-5, 24- 28C
On the fifth of the month (it was the fifth year of the exile of king Jehoiakin) the word of Yahweh came to Ezekiel, son of Buzi, the priest, in the land of the Chaldeans by the banks of the Kebar. There the hand of Yahweh was upon me. I looked: a windstorm came from the north bringing a great cloud. A fiery light inside it lit up all around it, while at the center there was something like a glowing metal. In the center were what appeared to be four creatures with the same form; I heard the noise of their wings when they moved, similar to the roar of many waters, similar to the voice of the Most High, the noise of a multitude or of a camp. When they were not moving they lowered their wings. I heard a noise above the platform over their heads. Above it was a throne resembling a sapphire and high on this throne was a figure similar to that of a man. Then I saw a light as of glowing bronze as if fire enveloped him from his waist upwards. And from his waist downwards it was as if fire gave radiance around him. The surrounding light was like a rainbow in the clouds after a day of rain. This vision was the likeness of Yahweh's Glory. On seeing it I fell on my face and then I heard a voice speaking.
MATTHEW 17:22-27
While Jesus was in Galilee with the Twelve, he said to them, "The Son of Man will be delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill him. But he will rise on the third day." The Twelve were deeply grieved. When they returned to Capernaum, the Temple tax collectors came to Peter and asked him, "Does your master pay the Temple tax?" He answered, "Certainly." Peter then entered the house, and immediately Jesus asked him, "What do you think, Simon? Who pay taxes or tribute to the kings of the earth: their sons or the other people?" Peter replied, "The other people." And Jesus told him, "The sons, then, are tax-free. But so as not to offend these people, go to the sea, throw in a hook, and open the mouth of the first fish you catch. You will find a coin in it. Take the coin and let it pay for you and for me."
REFLECTION
The Jews misunderstood the purpose for which the Messiah is to come. They believed that the Messiah would come to free them from the yoke of the Roman conquerors, and in turn, lead them to conquer all their enemies and recover the land promised to them by God. So, when they saw Jesus, meek and humble of heart, a friend of the weak, poor, and marginalized, and of sinners, the Jews could not accept him as their Messiah. Instead, they charged him of blasphemy because he declared that he is the son of God who has come to redeem the world.
The Jews believed that the Messiah would relieve them of all their earthly pains and suffering; give them wealth and leadership over other nations; an easy life to enjoy while on earth. To their disappointment, Jesus made it clear that he was more interested in saving souls. Jesus showed that he did not intend his followers to obey the just laws of the earthly rulers. He was willing to pay the half shilling tax and showed Peter how easy it was to earn the money from earthly sources to pay the earthly tax.
Do we misunderstand the primary purpose of Jesus becoming man and coming down to Earth? Do we expect him to provide us with everything we need to have an easy and pleasurable life on earth? Do we interpret the teachings of the Church to our own advantage?
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
- Kathy
- Ananias
- Eric John Paul Benitez and Robert Joseph Benitez
- Mon Torres
- Ditas dela Paz
- Tito Oreta
- Margie Rojas, Rj Sombrero, Tita Tipin
.. Birthday: Kristine Dee Villanueva, Sheldon A.Villanueva Jr
… for those affected by the recent floods in the Philippines. May the Lord continue to give them strength to persevere.
… for the eternal repose of the souls of
- Jayson Ortile
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.
- Prayer Intention: Joyce Lim Gotamco
- In Memoriam (+): Sotero 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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