Tuesday, January 01, 2013
SOLEMNITY, MARY, MOTHER OF GOD
JANUARY 1, 2013
SOLEMNITY, MARY, MOTHER OF GOD
Nm 6:22-27 / Ps 67: 2-3. 5. 6. 8 (2a) / Gal 4:4-7 / Lk 2:16-21
NUMBERS 6:22-27
Then Yahweh spoke to Moses saying, "Speak to Aaron and his sons and say to them: This is how you shall bless the people of Israel; you shall say: May Yahweh bless you and keep you! May Yahweh let his face shine on you, and be gracious to you! May Yahweh look kindly on you, and give you his peace! In that way shall they put my name on the people of Israel and I will bless them."
GALATIANS 4:4-7
But when the fullness of time came, God sent his Son. He came born of woman and subject to the Law, in order to redeem the subjects of the Law, that we might receive adoption as children of God. And because you are children, God has sent into your hearts the Spirit of his Son which cries out: Abba! that is, Father! You yourself are no longer a slave but a son or daughter, and yours is the inheritance by God's grace.
LUKE 2:16-21
So they came hurriedly, and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in the manger. On seeing him they related what they had been told about the child, and all were astonished on hearing the shepherds. As for Mary, she treasured all these words, and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds then returned, giving glory and praise to God for all they had heard and seen, just as the angels had told them. On the eighth day the circumcision of the baby had to be performed; he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he was conceived.
REFLECTION
"As for Mary, she treasured all these words, and pondered them in her heart."
Mary must have been fourteen, maybe sixteen years old at the most when she accepted the biggest job of her life – to be the mother of our Christ. The next time this was written about her in the bible was when she and St. Joseph lost and later found the teen Jesus in the temple. When we remember how we were at sixteen, reflective and pondering may not likely be the words to describe us. More likely it would be, rebellious and strong minded; or raring to assert independence.
But even now, as an adult, having this reflective trait may not come so quickly. How often do we immediately react to situations and to people and later find ourselves regretting some action we took or the hurtful words that we let out? It takes a certain maturity and trust in the Lord that all things happen for a reason and play out according to God's plan and at His prescribed time.
Let us ask Mama Mary to help us be like her; to help us grow in our relationship with Jesus and our Father; to have the ability to absorb and reflect before reacting and to pray for an increased awareness of who we are – our strengths and weaknesses. When we are self-aware, we act rather than react. Mama Mary modeled prudence to us. That is, the ability to do what is needed from us at the right time and place. Even Mama Mary spoke out as she did during the wedding at Cana. If we learn to ponder over things, God's plan eventually unfolds. When we act after such reflection, we slowly see ourselves as part of God's plan unfolding.
PRAYER REQUESTS
We pray …
… for a deep and profound respect for life, especially for the unborn.
… for the speedy recovery and healing of
- Chief Sam Rose Anyaugo
- Mon Torres
- Fleur Torres
- Ditas dela Paz
- Andy Lecaros
… for the personal intentions of
- Dr Ugo Anyaugo; Mr Ogechi Anyaugo; Barr (Mrs) Barbara Ada Okoronkwo;Engr. Ifeanyi Matt Anyaugo; Mr. Chuba Anyaugo and Mrs Cordelia Anyaugo
… Birthday: Carol O. Lucena
… for the eternal repose of the souls of
- Fr. James Reuter, S.J.
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: Patrick Jan Lim
- Birthday: Belen A. Sim
- Thanksgiving: Castillo Family
- Thanksgiving: Mr. & Mrs. Jobert John Posadas
- Thanksgiving: Mr. & Mrs. Antonio Lim
- Thanksgiving: Lanie Uy
- Thanksgiving: Po Yee & Juliet Go & Family
- Prayer Intention: Joseph Lim Sinche
- Prayer Intention: Glenwood Commercial Inc. & Egghead System
- In Memoriam (+): Generosa Oreta Dizon, MD
… 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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SOLEMNITY, MARY, MOTHER OF GOD
Nm 6:22-27 / Ps 67: 2-3. 5. 6. 8 (2a) / Gal 4:4-7 / Lk 2:16-21
NUMBERS 6:22-27
Then Yahweh spoke to Moses saying, "Speak to Aaron and his sons and say to them: This is how you shall bless the people of Israel; you shall say: May Yahweh bless you and keep you! May Yahweh let his face shine on you, and be gracious to you! May Yahweh look kindly on you, and give you his peace! In that way shall they put my name on the people of Israel and I will bless them."
GALATIANS 4:4-7
But when the fullness of time came, God sent his Son. He came born of woman and subject to the Law, in order to redeem the subjects of the Law, that we might receive adoption as children of God. And because you are children, God has sent into your hearts the Spirit of his Son which cries out: Abba! that is, Father! You yourself are no longer a slave but a son or daughter, and yours is the inheritance by God's grace.
LUKE 2:16-21
So they came hurriedly, and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in the manger. On seeing him they related what they had been told about the child, and all were astonished on hearing the shepherds. As for Mary, she treasured all these words, and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds then returned, giving glory and praise to God for all they had heard and seen, just as the angels had told them. On the eighth day the circumcision of the baby had to be performed; he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he was conceived.
REFLECTION
"As for Mary, she treasured all these words, and pondered them in her heart."
Mary must have been fourteen, maybe sixteen years old at the most when she accepted the biggest job of her life – to be the mother of our Christ. The next time this was written about her in the bible was when she and St. Joseph lost and later found the teen Jesus in the temple. When we remember how we were at sixteen, reflective and pondering may not likely be the words to describe us. More likely it would be, rebellious and strong minded; or raring to assert independence.
But even now, as an adult, having this reflective trait may not come so quickly. How often do we immediately react to situations and to people and later find ourselves regretting some action we took or the hurtful words that we let out? It takes a certain maturity and trust in the Lord that all things happen for a reason and play out according to God's plan and at His prescribed time.
Let us ask Mama Mary to help us be like her; to help us grow in our relationship with Jesus and our Father; to have the ability to absorb and reflect before reacting and to pray for an increased awareness of who we are – our strengths and weaknesses. When we are self-aware, we act rather than react. Mama Mary modeled prudence to us. That is, the ability to do what is needed from us at the right time and place. Even Mama Mary spoke out as she did during the wedding at Cana. If we learn to ponder over things, God's plan eventually unfolds. When we act after such reflection, we slowly see ourselves as part of God's plan unfolding.
PRAYER REQUESTS
We pray …
… for a deep and profound respect for life, especially for the unborn.
… for the speedy recovery and healing of
- Chief Sam Rose Anyaugo
- Mon Torres
- Fleur Torres
- Ditas dela Paz
- Andy Lecaros
… for the personal intentions of
- Dr Ugo Anyaugo; Mr Ogechi Anyaugo; Barr (Mrs) Barbara Ada Okoronkwo;Engr. Ifeanyi Matt Anyaugo; Mr. Chuba Anyaugo and Mrs Cordelia Anyaugo
… Birthday: Carol O. Lucena
… for the eternal repose of the souls of
- Fr. James Reuter, S.J.
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: Patrick Jan Lim
- Birthday: Belen A. Sim
- Thanksgiving: Castillo Family
- Thanksgiving: Mr. & Mrs. Jobert John Posadas
- Thanksgiving: Mr. & Mrs. Antonio Lim
- Thanksgiving: Lanie Uy
- Thanksgiving: Po Yee & Juliet Go & Family
- Prayer Intention: Joseph Lim Sinche
- Prayer Intention: Glenwood Commercial Inc. & Egghead System
- In Memoriam (+): Generosa Oreta Dizon, MD
… 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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