Thursday, August 16, 2012
THURSDAY 19TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR II
AUGUST 16, 2012
THURSDAY 19TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR II
MEMORIAL, ST STEPHEN OF HUNGARY
Ez 12:1-12 / Mt 18:21- 19:1
EZEKIEL 12:1-12
This word of Yahweh came to me, "Son of man, you live in the midst of a house of rebels: they have eyes for seeing but do not see; they have ears for hearing but do not hear, for they are a house of rebels. Because of this, son of man, prepare for yourself an exile's baggage in their sight as an exile does; and go as an exile to another place in their sight. Would that they may understand, because they are a house of rebels. You will gather your things, an exile's baggage, by day to be seen by them, and you will leave in the evening as for a departure of deportees. While they look on, dig a hole in the wall and leave from there. As they look on, shoulder your baggage and leave in the dark. Veil your face and do not look at the land for I have made you a sign for Israel." I did as I was ordered, gathering my things by day, an exile's baggage, and in the evening I made a hole in the wall with my hand. I left in the dark, in their presence, shouldering my baggage. In the morning the word of Yahweh came to me: "Son of man, did not the Israelites, these rebels, ask you, `What are you doing there?' Answer them on behalf of Yahweh: This oracle concerns the prince in Jerusalem and all the Israelites remaining in the city. Say, `I am a sign for you,' for what I have done will happen to them: They will be deported, exiled. The prince among them shall shoulder his baggage in the dark and depart. They will dig a hole in the wall to let him leave by it. He will cover his face because he must not see the land with his eyes.
MATTHEW 18:21- 19:1
Then Peter asked him, "Lord, how many times must I forgive the offenses of my brother or sister? Seven times?" Jesus answered, "No, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. This story throws light on the kingdom of Heaven: A king decided to settle the accounts of his servants. Among the first was one who owed him ten thousand pieces of gold. As the man could not repay the debt, the king commanded that he be sold as a slave with his wife, his children and all his goods, as repayment. The servant threw himself at the feet of the king and said, `Give me time, and I will pay you back everything.' The king took pity on him, and not only set him free, but even canceled his debt. When this servant left the king's presence, he met one of his companions, who owed him a hundred pieces of silver. He grabbed him by the neck and almost choked him, shouting, `Pay me what you owe!' His companion threw himself at his feet and begged him, `Give me time, and I will pay everything.' The other did not agree, but sent him to prison until he had paid all his debt. Now his fellow servants saw what had happened. They were extremely upset, and so they went and reported everything to their lord. Then the lord summoned his servant and said, `Wicked servant, I forgave you all that you owed when you begged me to do so. Weren't you bound to have pity on your companion, as I had pity on you?' The lord was now angry, so he handed his servant over to be punished, until he had paid his whole debt." Jesus added, "So will my heavenly Father do with you, unless you sincerely forgive your brothers and sisters." When Jesus had finished this teaching, he left Galilee and arrived at the border of Judea, on the other side of the Jordan River.
REFLECTION
Jesus tells us to forgive from the heart: "I forgave you so much. It cost me my life. I paid the debt you owed the Father for all your sins and failures with my very own life, with my very own blood. I died for you so that the Father would forgive all your sins and failures."
Our God knows us personally and intimately. He knows all our secrets, our thoughts, and our sins. Today, He wants us to forgive those who hurt us seventy times seven times. With God there is no counting of time. He gives us a new day each day regardless of what we did yesterday.
The Lord wants us to realize that we will be judged according to His Word and not according to our feelings. If we go against His Word, there will be no escape until we have paid the last of our debt. Life will not be easy for us because in our hearts, we cannot forgive.
Today, let us ask the Lord to help us to forgive.
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
- Mon Torres
- Ditas dela Paz
- Tito Oreta
- Margie Rojas, Rj Sombrero, Tita Tipin
- Flor
- Derek & Tina (WA), Denise (TX), Kristen (MS), Jack, Bob, Tom B, Linda O (TN), Mary Ann M (OH), Cheryl, Delores, Mary Ann, Luke, Ben & Nancy
… for the personal intentions of
- Beny Chua
- Veronica Yap
- Rita & Pam, Gene L & Eugene R
THURSDAY 19TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR II
MEMORIAL, ST STEPHEN OF HUNGARY
Ez 12:1-12 / Mt 18:21- 19:1
EZEKIEL 12:1-12
This word of Yahweh came to me, "Son of man, you live in the midst of a house of rebels: they have eyes for seeing but do not see; they have ears for hearing but do not hear, for they are a house of rebels. Because of this, son of man, prepare for yourself an exile's baggage in their sight as an exile does; and go as an exile to another place in their sight. Would that they may understand, because they are a house of rebels. You will gather your things, an exile's baggage, by day to be seen by them, and you will leave in the evening as for a departure of deportees. While they look on, dig a hole in the wall and leave from there. As they look on, shoulder your baggage and leave in the dark. Veil your face and do not look at the land for I have made you a sign for Israel." I did as I was ordered, gathering my things by day, an exile's baggage, and in the evening I made a hole in the wall with my hand. I left in the dark, in their presence, shouldering my baggage. In the morning the word of Yahweh came to me: "Son of man, did not the Israelites, these rebels, ask you, `What are you doing there?' Answer them on behalf of Yahweh: This oracle concerns the prince in Jerusalem and all the Israelites remaining in the city. Say, `I am a sign for you,' for what I have done will happen to them: They will be deported, exiled. The prince among them shall shoulder his baggage in the dark and depart. They will dig a hole in the wall to let him leave by it. He will cover his face because he must not see the land with his eyes.
MATTHEW 18:21- 19:1
Then Peter asked him, "Lord, how many times must I forgive the offenses of my brother or sister? Seven times?" Jesus answered, "No, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. This story throws light on the kingdom of Heaven: A king decided to settle the accounts of his servants. Among the first was one who owed him ten thousand pieces of gold. As the man could not repay the debt, the king commanded that he be sold as a slave with his wife, his children and all his goods, as repayment. The servant threw himself at the feet of the king and said, `Give me time, and I will pay you back everything.' The king took pity on him, and not only set him free, but even canceled his debt. When this servant left the king's presence, he met one of his companions, who owed him a hundred pieces of silver. He grabbed him by the neck and almost choked him, shouting, `Pay me what you owe!' His companion threw himself at his feet and begged him, `Give me time, and I will pay everything.' The other did not agree, but sent him to prison until he had paid all his debt. Now his fellow servants saw what had happened. They were extremely upset, and so they went and reported everything to their lord. Then the lord summoned his servant and said, `Wicked servant, I forgave you all that you owed when you begged me to do so. Weren't you bound to have pity on your companion, as I had pity on you?' The lord was now angry, so he handed his servant over to be punished, until he had paid his whole debt." Jesus added, "So will my heavenly Father do with you, unless you sincerely forgive your brothers and sisters." When Jesus had finished this teaching, he left Galilee and arrived at the border of Judea, on the other side of the Jordan River.
REFLECTION
Jesus tells us to forgive from the heart: "I forgave you so much. It cost me my life. I paid the debt you owed the Father for all your sins and failures with my very own life, with my very own blood. I died for you so that the Father would forgive all your sins and failures."
Our God knows us personally and intimately. He knows all our secrets, our thoughts, and our sins. Today, He wants us to forgive those who hurt us seventy times seven times. With God there is no counting of time. He gives us a new day each day regardless of what we did yesterday.
The Lord wants us to realize that we will be judged according to His Word and not according to our feelings. If we go against His Word, there will be no escape until we have paid the last of our debt. Life will not be easy for us because in our hearts, we cannot forgive.
Today, let us ask the Lord to help us to forgive.
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
- Mon Torres
- Ditas dela Paz
- Tito Oreta
- Margie Rojas, Rj Sombrero, Tita Tipin
- Flor
- Derek & Tina (WA), Denise (TX), Kristen (MS), Jack, Bob, Tom B, Linda O (TN), Mary Ann M (OH), Cheryl, Delores, Mary Ann, Luke, Ben & Nancy
… for the personal intentions of
- Beny Chua
- Veronica Yap
- Rita & Pam, Gene L & Eugene R
... Birthday:
- Ma. Celna Ager
- Alexander Rafa
… for the eternal repose of the souls of
- Jayson Ortile
- Rowena Lacida Yap
- Bong Lacida
- Jess Garces
- Papa Nelo
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: David S. Lim
- Birthday: Norma B. Villegas
- Birthday: Aurelio Montinola
- Birthday: Kristine Anne Villanueva
- Wedding Anniversary: Stewart & Susan Chongson
- In Memoriam (+): Vicente C. Aquino
… 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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-- - Ma. Celna Ager
- Alexander Rafa
… for the eternal repose of the souls of
- Jayson Ortile
- Rowena Lacida Yap
- Bong Lacida
- Jess Garces
- Papa Nelo
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: David S. Lim
- Birthday: Norma B. Villegas
- Birthday: Aurelio Montinola
- Birthday: Kristine Anne Villanueva
- Wedding Anniversary: Stewart & Susan Chongson
- In Memoriam (+): Vicente C. Aquino
… 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!
**************************************************
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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| The Daily Prayer, a service and an apostolate of the
| priests, laity and friends of Mary the Queen Parish
| http://www.marythequeen.org
| Distributed free and for personal use only.
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