Monday, June 10, 2013
MEMORIAL, SAINT BARNABAS THE APOSTLE
JUNE 11, 2013
MEMORIAL, SAINT BARNABAS THE APOSTLE
TUESDAY 10TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME – YR I
2 Cor 1:18-22 / Ps 98: 1. 2-3ab. 3cd-4. 5-6 / Mt 5:13-16
2 Corinthians 1:18-22
God knows that our dealing with you is not Yes and No, just as the Son of God, Christ Jesus, whom we—Silvanus, Timothy and I— preach to you, was not Yes and No; with him it was simply Yes. In him all the promises of God have come to be a Yes, and we also say in his name: Amen! Giving thanks to God. God himself has anointed us and strengthens us with you to serve Christ; he has marked us with his own seal in a first outpouring of the Spirit in our hearts.
Matthew 5:13-16
You are the salt of the earth. But if salt has lost its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It has become useless. It can only be thrown away and people will trample on it. You are the light of the world. A city built on a mountain cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and covers it; instead it is put on a lamp stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way your light must shine before others, so that they may see the good you do and praise your Father in heaven.
REFLECTION
The world was made for Jesus and our mission is to draw people to him. The best way to communicate Jesus to others is by the way we live our lives. Through us, others can savor the Word of God as pleasant and palatable. Our Christian doctrine is connected with a devout and upright life. When salt becomes tasteless because of impurities, it loses its value and is useless for its intended purpose. Thus, when a disciple of Christ leads a corrupt and immoral life, he becomes detestable, losing his "saltiness" and proving himself worthless for the work of the Kingdom. A true disciple should be as obvious as a city on a hill, lighting the neighborhood.
Light enables us to see where we are going so we do not stumble and fall. Jesus says that he is the light, the truth and the life. So, "light" means "truth." Therefore, what Jesus is saying is that the "light" should shine through us so that, through us, others may find their way. We should be witnesses of God's goodness, His beauty, His love. And we can only be that by the way we live. Through our good works, we give glory to the Father in heaven and motivate others to do the same.
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
- Pilar David, Ditas dela Paz, Toots Monfort, Virginia Hernandez, and Fleur Torres
- Nick Lucena
- Fr.German Miller, Gloria Dorsey, Baby Marhieka Hope Dorsey
… for the personal intentions of
- Pauline
- Beny Chua
… for the eternal repose of the souls of
- Lilia Yang
- Serafina Falcon
- Amparo Suntay
- Don Vickaryous
- Mon Torres
- Alfonso and Gloria Orbin
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: Alexander Nathaniel Y. Lu
- Birthday: Anne Louise Onglatco
- Wedding Anniversary: Domingo & Cecilia Lim Yu
… 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 BARNABAS THE APOSTLE
TUESDAY 10TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME – YR I
2 Cor 1:18-22 / Ps 98: 1. 2-3ab. 3cd-4. 5-6 / Mt 5:13-16
2 Corinthians 1:18-22
God knows that our dealing with you is not Yes and No, just as the Son of God, Christ Jesus, whom we—Silvanus, Timothy and I— preach to you, was not Yes and No; with him it was simply Yes. In him all the promises of God have come to be a Yes, and we also say in his name: Amen! Giving thanks to God. God himself has anointed us and strengthens us with you to serve Christ; he has marked us with his own seal in a first outpouring of the Spirit in our hearts.
Matthew 5:13-16
You are the salt of the earth. But if salt has lost its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It has become useless. It can only be thrown away and people will trample on it. You are the light of the world. A city built on a mountain cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and covers it; instead it is put on a lamp stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way your light must shine before others, so that they may see the good you do and praise your Father in heaven.
REFLECTION
The world was made for Jesus and our mission is to draw people to him. The best way to communicate Jesus to others is by the way we live our lives. Through us, others can savor the Word of God as pleasant and palatable. Our Christian doctrine is connected with a devout and upright life. When salt becomes tasteless because of impurities, it loses its value and is useless for its intended purpose. Thus, when a disciple of Christ leads a corrupt and immoral life, he becomes detestable, losing his "saltiness" and proving himself worthless for the work of the Kingdom. A true disciple should be as obvious as a city on a hill, lighting the neighborhood.
Light enables us to see where we are going so we do not stumble and fall. Jesus says that he is the light, the truth and the life. So, "light" means "truth." Therefore, what Jesus is saying is that the "light" should shine through us so that, through us, others may find their way. We should be witnesses of God's goodness, His beauty, His love. And we can only be that by the way we live. Through our good works, we give glory to the Father in heaven and motivate others to do the same.
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
- Pilar David, Ditas dela Paz, Toots Monfort, Virginia Hernandez, and Fleur Torres
- Nick Lucena
- Fr.German Miller, Gloria Dorsey, Baby Marhieka Hope Dorsey
… for the personal intentions of
- Pauline
- Beny Chua
… for the eternal repose of the souls of
- Lilia Yang
- Serafina Falcon
- Amparo Suntay
- Don Vickaryous
- Mon Torres
- Alfonso and Gloria Orbin
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: Alexander Nathaniel Y. Lu
- Birthday: Anne Louise Onglatco
- Wedding Anniversary: Domingo & Cecilia Lim Yu
… 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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