Wednesday, April 03, 2013
THURSDAY, OCTAVE OF EASTER - YEAR I
APRIL 4, 2013
MEMORIAL, SAINT ISIDORE, BISHOP AND DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH
THURSDAY, OCTAVE OF EASTER - YEAR I
Acts 3:11-26 / Ps 8: 2ab and 5. 6-7. 8-9 / Lk 24:35-48
ACTS 3:11-26
While he clung to Peter and John, all the people, struck with astonishment, came running to them in Solomon's Porch, as it was called. When Peter saw the people, he said to them, "Fellow Israelites, why are you amazed at this? Why do you stare at us as if it was by some power or holiness of our own that we made this man walk? The God of Abraham, of Isaac and of Jacob, the God of our ancestors has glorified his servant Jesus whom you handed over to death and denied before Pilate, when even Pilate had decided to release him. You rejected the Holy and Just One, and you insisted that a murderer be released to you. You killed the Master of life, but God raised him from the dead and we are witnesses to this. It is his Name, and faith in his Name, that has healed this man whom you see and recognize. The faith that comes through Jesus has given him wholeness in the presence of all of you. Yet I know that you acted out of ignorance, as did your leaders. God has fulfilled in this way what he had foretold through all the prophets, that his Messiah would suffer. Repent, then, and turn to God so that your sins may be wiped out and the time of refreshment may come by the mercy of God, when he nds the Messiah appointed for you, Jesus. For he must remain in heaven until the time of the universal restoration which God spoke of long ago through his holy prophets. Moses foretold this when he said: The Lord God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own people; you shall listen to him in all that he says to you. Whoever does not listen to that prophet is to be cut off from among his people. In fact, all the prophets who have spoken, from Samuel onward, have announced the events of these days. You are the children of the prophets and heirs of the covenant that God gave to your ancestors when he said to Abraham: All the families of the earth will be blessed through your descendant. It is to you first that God sends his Servant; he raised him to life to bless you by turning each of you from your wicked ways."
LUKE 24:35-48
Then the two told what had happened on the road to Emmaus, and how Jesus had made himself known, when he broke bread with them. While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood in their midst. (He said to them, "Peace to you.") In their panic and fright they thought they were seeing a ghost, but he said to them, "Why are you upset, and how does such an idea cross your minds? Look at my hands and feet, and see that it is I myself! Touch me, and see for yourselves, for a ghost has no flesh and bones as I have!" (As he said this, he showed his hands and feet.) In their joy they didn't dare believe, and were still astonished; so he said to them, "Have you anything to eat?" And they gave him a piece of broiled fish. He took it, and ate it before them. Then Jesus said to them, "Remember the words I spoke to you when I was still with you: Everything written about me in the Law of Moses, in the Prophets and in the Psalms, must be fulfilled." Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. And he said, "So it was written: the Messiah had to suffer, and on the third day rise from the dead. Then repentance and forgiveness in his name would be proclaimed to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem. And you are witnesses to these things.
REFLECTION
"Now you shall be witness to this." What a challenge! When Jesus said that we shall be witness, he is not merely asking us to furnish evidence but to BE the evidence ourselves. He is not asking us to talk about his love and mercy to others, to speak of the miracles he has done, to discuss his teachings. He is asking us to let others experience his love and mercy by being compassionate and forgiving. He is asking us to surprise people with kindness and generosity, simplicity and honesty – the experience of which may be considered as miracles in today's cynical and materialistic world. He is also asking us to embody his teachings and through our actions, make him alive in this world. Let us remind the world, as Jesus reminded his disciples, that he is present, and he is amongst us, walking with us and even sharing our meals!
PRAYER REQUESTS
We pray …
… for a deep and profound respect for life, especially for the unborn.
… for the speedy recovery and healing of
- Elizabeth Lim
- Buddy
- Ditas dela Paz, Toots Monfort, Andy Lecaros, Virginia Hernandez, Mon Torres, and Fleur Torres
… for the personal intentions of Beny Chua
…In Thanksgiving: Joseph and Joshua Chua
… for the eternal repose of the soul of Ms. Wilhelmina V. Panelo. 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: Josie O. Gagui
- Birthday: Fiel Reyes
- Birthday: Boggy De Jesus
- Presbyterial Ordination: Fr. Jason K Dy, S.J.
- In Memoriam (+): Jorge S. Ochoa, Sr.
… 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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MEMORIAL, SAINT ISIDORE, BISHOP AND DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH
THURSDAY, OCTAVE OF EASTER - YEAR I
Acts 3:11-26 / Ps 8: 2ab and 5. 6-7. 8-9 / Lk 24:35-48
ACTS 3:11-26
While he clung to Peter and John, all the people, struck with astonishment, came running to them in Solomon's Porch, as it was called. When Peter saw the people, he said to them, "Fellow Israelites, why are you amazed at this? Why do you stare at us as if it was by some power or holiness of our own that we made this man walk? The God of Abraham, of Isaac and of Jacob, the God of our ancestors has glorified his servant Jesus whom you handed over to death and denied before Pilate, when even Pilate had decided to release him. You rejected the Holy and Just One, and you insisted that a murderer be released to you. You killed the Master of life, but God raised him from the dead and we are witnesses to this. It is his Name, and faith in his Name, that has healed this man whom you see and recognize. The faith that comes through Jesus has given him wholeness in the presence of all of you. Yet I know that you acted out of ignorance, as did your leaders. God has fulfilled in this way what he had foretold through all the prophets, that his Messiah would suffer. Repent, then, and turn to God so that your sins may be wiped out and the time of refreshment may come by the mercy of God, when he nds the Messiah appointed for you, Jesus. For he must remain in heaven until the time of the universal restoration which God spoke of long ago through his holy prophets. Moses foretold this when he said: The Lord God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own people; you shall listen to him in all that he says to you. Whoever does not listen to that prophet is to be cut off from among his people. In fact, all the prophets who have spoken, from Samuel onward, have announced the events of these days. You are the children of the prophets and heirs of the covenant that God gave to your ancestors when he said to Abraham: All the families of the earth will be blessed through your descendant. It is to you first that God sends his Servant; he raised him to life to bless you by turning each of you from your wicked ways."
LUKE 24:35-48
Then the two told what had happened on the road to Emmaus, and how Jesus had made himself known, when he broke bread with them. While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood in their midst. (He said to them, "Peace to you.") In their panic and fright they thought they were seeing a ghost, but he said to them, "Why are you upset, and how does such an idea cross your minds? Look at my hands and feet, and see that it is I myself! Touch me, and see for yourselves, for a ghost has no flesh and bones as I have!" (As he said this, he showed his hands and feet.) In their joy they didn't dare believe, and were still astonished; so he said to them, "Have you anything to eat?" And they gave him a piece of broiled fish. He took it, and ate it before them. Then Jesus said to them, "Remember the words I spoke to you when I was still with you: Everything written about me in the Law of Moses, in the Prophets and in the Psalms, must be fulfilled." Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. And he said, "So it was written: the Messiah had to suffer, and on the third day rise from the dead. Then repentance and forgiveness in his name would be proclaimed to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem. And you are witnesses to these things.
REFLECTION
"Now you shall be witness to this." What a challenge! When Jesus said that we shall be witness, he is not merely asking us to furnish evidence but to BE the evidence ourselves. He is not asking us to talk about his love and mercy to others, to speak of the miracles he has done, to discuss his teachings. He is asking us to let others experience his love and mercy by being compassionate and forgiving. He is asking us to surprise people with kindness and generosity, simplicity and honesty – the experience of which may be considered as miracles in today's cynical and materialistic world. He is also asking us to embody his teachings and through our actions, make him alive in this world. Let us remind the world, as Jesus reminded his disciples, that he is present, and he is amongst us, walking with us and even sharing our meals!
PRAYER REQUESTS
We pray …
… for a deep and profound respect for life, especially for the unborn.
… for the speedy recovery and healing of
- Elizabeth Lim
- Buddy
- Ditas dela Paz, Toots Monfort, Andy Lecaros, Virginia Hernandez, Mon Torres, and Fleur Torres
… for the personal intentions of Beny Chua
…In Thanksgiving: Joseph and Joshua Chua
… for the eternal repose of the soul of Ms. Wilhelmina V. Panelo. 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: Josie O. Gagui
- Birthday: Fiel Reyes
- Birthday: Boggy De Jesus
- Presbyterial Ordination: Fr. Jason K Dy, S.J.
- In Memoriam (+): Jorge S. Ochoa, Sr.
… 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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