Thursday, November 15, 2012

 

THURSDAY 32ND WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR II

NOVEMBER 15, 2012
MEMORIAL, SAINT ALBERT THE GREAT
THURSDAY 32ND WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR II

Phlm 7-20 / Lk 17:20-25

PHILEMON 7-20
I had great satisfaction and comfort on hearing of your charity, because the hearts of the saints have been cheered by you, brother. Because of this, although in Christ I have the freedom to command what you should do, yet I prefer to request you in love. The one talking is Paul, the old man, now prisoner for Christ. And my re quest is on behalf of Onesimus, whose father I have become while I was in prison. This Onesimus has not been helpful to you, but now he will be helpful both to you and to me. In re turning him to you, I am sending you my own heart. I would have liked to keep him at my side, to serve me on your behalf while I am in prison for the Gospel, but I did not want to do anything without your agreement, nor impose a good deed upon you without your free consent. Perhaps Onesimus has been parted from you for a while so that you may have him back forever, no longer as a slave, but better than a slave. For he is a very dear brother to me, and he will be even dearer to you. And so, because of our friendship, receive him as if he were I myself. And if he has caused any harm, or owes you anything, charge it to me. I, Paul, write this and sign it with my own hand: I will pay it… without further mention of your debt to me, which is you yourself. So, my brother, please do me this favor for the Lord's sake. Give me this comfort in Christ.

LUKE 17:20-25
The Pharisees asked Jesus when the kingdom of God was to come. He answered, "The kingdom of God is not like something you can observe, and say of it, `Look, here it is!' or `See, there it is!' for the kingdom of God is within you." And Jesus said to his disciples, "The time is at hand, when you will long to see one of the glorious days of the Son of Man, but you will not see it. Then people will tell you, `Look there! Look here!' Do not go with them, do not follow them. As lightning flashes from one end of the sky to the other, so will it be with the Son of Man; but first he must suffer many things and be rejected by this generation.

REFLECTION
Every day we long to see and touch God. Do we seek God only in extraordinary events? Do we see God present in our families, workplace, moments of solitude and silence, moments of joy with our loved ones? Do we see God in sparks of enlightenment and movements in grace-filled days; in the smile of a child, in the blossoming of a rosebud, in the forgiving gesture of a pained relationship?

Let us ask the Lord for the grace to be sensitive to his presence in and around us. Indeed, the Kingdom of God is among us, if we but see with the eyes of faith.

PRAYER REQUESTS
We pray …
… for a deep and profound respect for life, especially for the unborn.
… for the speedy recovery and healing of
- Ma. Theresa O. Bernardo and Alfonso L. Orbin
- Mon Torres
- Fleur Torres
- Ditas dela Paz
- Micole Guingon
- Lianne, Jeanella Mae and Jazmine
… for the personal intentions of
- Timea
- Diane, Kristen, Denese, Mary Ann M, Delores, Ed D, Gene & Donna L, Euegene R & Fr Larry
- Pauline
- Jacinta, Daniella, Precious, Francesca, Emmanuel, Christopher, Mercedes
- BB Magcamit
- Emma
… In Memoriam: Maximino, Luciana and Rosita Ilagan. Hermogenes and Natividad Diangkinay, Clarita and Baby Quicho
… for all the prayer intentions in the MTQ Dailyprayer Diary.
- In Memoriam (+): Paciano L. Tangco (Feb 2, 1942 - Nov 15, 2007)+
- In Memoriam (+): Carmen F. 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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