Monday, December 10, 2012
MONDAY 2ND WEEK OF ADVENT – YEAR II
DECEMBER 10, 2012
MONDAY 2ND WEEK OF ADVENT – YEAR II
Is 35:1-10 / Lk 5:17-26
ISAIAH 35:1-10
Let the wilderness and the arid land rejoice, the desert be glad and blossom. Covered with flowers, it sings and shouts with joy, adorned with the splendor of Lebanon, the magnificence of Carmel and Sharon. They, my people, see the glory of Yahweh, the majesty of our God. Give vigor to weary hands and strength to enfeebled knees. Say to those who are afraid: "Have courage, do not fear. See, your God comes, demanding justice. He is the God who rewards, the God who comes to save you." Then will the eyes of the blind be opened and the ears of the deaf unsealed. Then will the lame leap as a hart and the tongue of the dumb sing and shout. For water will break out in the wilderness and streams gush forth from the desert. The thirsty ground will become a pool, the arid land springs of water. In the haunts where once reptiles lay, grass will grow with reeds and rushes. There will be a highway which will be called The Way of Holiness; no one unclean will pass over it nor any wicked fool stray there. No lion will be found there nor any beast of prey. Only the redeemed will walk there. For the ransomed of Yahweh will return: with everlasting joy upon their heads, they will come to Zion singing, gladness and joy marching with them, while sorrow and sighing flee away.
LUKE 5:17-26
One day Jesus was teaching, and many Pharisees and teachers of the Law had come from every part of Galilee and Judea, and even from Jerusalem. They were sitting there, while the power of the Lord was at work to heal the sick. Then some men brought a paralyzed man who lay on his mat. They tried to enter the house to place him before Jesus, but they couldn't find a way through the crowd. So they went up on the roof, and removing the tiles, they lowered him on his mat into the middle of the crowd, in front of Jesus. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the man, "My friend, your sins are forgiven." At once the teachers of the Law and the Pharisees began to wonder, "This man insults God! Who can forgive sins, but God alone?" But Jesus knew their thoughts and asked them, "Why are you reacting like this? Which is easier to say: `Your sins are forgiven' or `Get up and walk'? Now you shall know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins." And Jesus said to the paralyzed man, "Get up, take your mat and go home." At once the man stood before them. He took up the mat he had been lying on, and went home praising God. Amazement seized the people and they praised God. They were filled with a holy fear, and said, "What wonderful things we have seen today!"
REFLECTION
How many times have we given up on God? God never gives up on us even if we have often given up on Him. Why is God so patient with us and so forgiving to us even if we have repeatedly taken Him for granted? We all know the answer and because we know that He loves us so much, we do not take Him seriously.
We, too, have our own paralysis that needs healing. We know deep in our hearts that we are wounded and broken. We are paralyzed by our selfishness, by our worldliness and, most of all, by our sins. We feel alone and depressed. We wallow in self-pity and hopelessness, but many times, God works through people to bring us out of despair. These people of faith help us get out of our entanglement in sin and will do all their best to bring us back to God. These people may be our parents, loved ones or friends who never get tired trying to bring us back to the fold. We cannot thank God enough for them paving the way to reconcile us with Him. As long as we do not get tired following Him, and as long as we do not stop believing, we will always be strengthened and fortified by our faith in God who has the power to heal us. But do we have to witness miracles and incredible things before we can fully trust God?
PRAYER REQUESTS
We pray …
… for a deep and profound respect for life, especially for the unborn.
… for the speedy recovery and healing of Mommy Carmen
… for those affected by Typhoon Pablo
… for the eternal repose of the souls of
- Dolores Tan
- Chhaya Nandi
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: Paula O'Gorman
- Birthday: Loreto T. Reyes
- Birthday: Most Rev. Fr. Deogracias Iniguez Jr.
- Birthday: Jimmy O. Tee
- Birthday: Santino B. Sevilla
- Wedding Anniversary: Manny & Dory Gutierrez
… 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 2ND WEEK OF ADVENT – YEAR II
Is 35:1-10 / Lk 5:17-26
ISAIAH 35:1-10
Let the wilderness and the arid land rejoice, the desert be glad and blossom. Covered with flowers, it sings and shouts with joy, adorned with the splendor of Lebanon, the magnificence of Carmel and Sharon. They, my people, see the glory of Yahweh, the majesty of our God. Give vigor to weary hands and strength to enfeebled knees. Say to those who are afraid: "Have courage, do not fear. See, your God comes, demanding justice. He is the God who rewards, the God who comes to save you." Then will the eyes of the blind be opened and the ears of the deaf unsealed. Then will the lame leap as a hart and the tongue of the dumb sing and shout. For water will break out in the wilderness and streams gush forth from the desert. The thirsty ground will become a pool, the arid land springs of water. In the haunts where once reptiles lay, grass will grow with reeds and rushes. There will be a highway which will be called The Way of Holiness; no one unclean will pass over it nor any wicked fool stray there. No lion will be found there nor any beast of prey. Only the redeemed will walk there. For the ransomed of Yahweh will return: with everlasting joy upon their heads, they will come to Zion singing, gladness and joy marching with them, while sorrow and sighing flee away.
LUKE 5:17-26
One day Jesus was teaching, and many Pharisees and teachers of the Law had come from every part of Galilee and Judea, and even from Jerusalem. They were sitting there, while the power of the Lord was at work to heal the sick. Then some men brought a paralyzed man who lay on his mat. They tried to enter the house to place him before Jesus, but they couldn't find a way through the crowd. So they went up on the roof, and removing the tiles, they lowered him on his mat into the middle of the crowd, in front of Jesus. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the man, "My friend, your sins are forgiven." At once the teachers of the Law and the Pharisees began to wonder, "This man insults God! Who can forgive sins, but God alone?" But Jesus knew their thoughts and asked them, "Why are you reacting like this? Which is easier to say: `Your sins are forgiven' or `Get up and walk'? Now you shall know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins." And Jesus said to the paralyzed man, "Get up, take your mat and go home." At once the man stood before them. He took up the mat he had been lying on, and went home praising God. Amazement seized the people and they praised God. They were filled with a holy fear, and said, "What wonderful things we have seen today!"
REFLECTION
How many times have we given up on God? God never gives up on us even if we have often given up on Him. Why is God so patient with us and so forgiving to us even if we have repeatedly taken Him for granted? We all know the answer and because we know that He loves us so much, we do not take Him seriously.
We, too, have our own paralysis that needs healing. We know deep in our hearts that we are wounded and broken. We are paralyzed by our selfishness, by our worldliness and, most of all, by our sins. We feel alone and depressed. We wallow in self-pity and hopelessness, but many times, God works through people to bring us out of despair. These people of faith help us get out of our entanglement in sin and will do all their best to bring us back to God. These people may be our parents, loved ones or friends who never get tired trying to bring us back to the fold. We cannot thank God enough for them paving the way to reconcile us with Him. As long as we do not get tired following Him, and as long as we do not stop believing, we will always be strengthened and fortified by our faith in God who has the power to heal us. But do we have to witness miracles and incredible things before we can fully trust God?
PRAYER REQUESTS
We pray …
… for a deep and profound respect for life, especially for the unborn.
… for the speedy recovery and healing of Mommy Carmen
… for those affected by Typhoon Pablo
… for the eternal repose of the souls of
- Dolores Tan
- Chhaya Nandi
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: Paula O'Gorman
- Birthday: Loreto T. Reyes
- Birthday: Most Rev. Fr. Deogracias Iniguez Jr.
- Birthday: Jimmy O. Tee
- Birthday: Santino B. Sevilla
- Wedding Anniversary: Manny & Dory Gutierrez
… 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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| priests, laity and friends of Mary the Queen Parish
| http://www.marythequeen.org
| Distributed free and for personal use only.
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