Wednesday, August 28, 2013
WEDNESDAY 21ST WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR I
AUGUST 28, 2013
MEMORIAL, SAINT AUGUSTINE OF HIPPO, BISHOP AND DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH
WEDNESDAY 21ST WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR I
1 Thes 2:9-13 / Ps 139: 7-8. 9-10. 11-12ab / Mt 23:27-32
READINGS
1 Thessalonians 2:9-13
Remember our labor and toil; when we preached the Gospel, we worked day and night so as not to be a burden to you. You are witnesses with God that we were holy, just and blameless toward all of you who now believe. We warned each of you as a father warns his children; we encouraged you and urged you to adopt a way of life worthy of God who calls you to share his own glory and kingdom. This is why we never cease giving thanks to God for, on receiving our message, you accepted it, not as human teaching, but as the word of God. That is what it really is, and as such it is at work in you who believe.
Matthew 23:27-32
Woe to you, teachers of the Law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, beautiful in appearance, but inside there are only dead bones and uncleanness. In the same way, you appear religious to others, but you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness within. Woe to you, teachers of the Law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You build tombs for the prophets, and decorate the monuments of the righteous. You say: Had we lived in the time of our ancestors, we would not have joined them in shedding the blood of the prophets. So, you yourselves confess to be the descendants of those who murdered the prophets. And now, finish off what your ancestors began!
REFLECTION
Today is the feast day of St. Augustine, bishop and doctor of the Church. St. Augustine was born in Tagaste in Africa. He received a Christian education, although he was not baptized until he was 33 years of age. He was ordained priest at 37 and became bishop of Hippo at 42. He was a great spiritual writer and pastor. For 34 years he guided his flock, instructing them with sermons and many writings. He fought bravely against the errors of his time and explained the faith carefully and cogently. He died at age 76.
Even though Augustine lived from 354-430 A.D., his writings continue to guide us. Christians nowadays are thirsty for serious religious teachings because there are so many pagan influences in our lives now. Some priests do not seriously teach God's Word. Their sermons and homilies are intended just to entertain or amuse the people. But what we need is solid doctrine because that will counteract all the false teachings we receive from family, society and sometimes, the government. The writings and teachings of the Fathers of the Church, including St. Augustine, are a treasure that we must receive from Church leaders. God's Word must be seriously and cogently explained to us so we can discern gospel truth from human falsehoods.
PRAYER REQUESTS
We pray …
… for a deep and profound respect for life, especially for the unborn.
… for the speedy recovery and healing of
- Ditas dela Paz, Toots Monfort, Virginia Hernandez, and Fleur Torres
- Nick (MD), Ed, Denise, Debbie (AZ),Randy, Bob M, Benny, Herb & Mrs D
- Joy Droke
… for the personal intentions of
- Beny Chua
- Soraya Reyes
- Rhona
- Chuck, Ben, Nancy, Netta, Rita P, Mary Ann M, Joann's son & Fr Larry
… Birthday: Joy Droke
… In Thanksgiving for the birthday of Mary Joy Billanes
… In Memoriam: Eriberta Calvario
… for all the prayer intentions in the MTQ Dailyprayer Diary.
- Birthday: Patrick Chin
- In Memoriam (+): Eligio R. Reyes
- In Memoriam (+): Juanito Uy
… 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 AUGUSTINE OF HIPPO, BISHOP AND DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH
WEDNESDAY 21ST WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR I
1 Thes 2:9-13 / Ps 139: 7-8. 9-10. 11-12ab / Mt 23:27-32
READINGS
1 Thessalonians 2:9-13
Remember our labor and toil; when we preached the Gospel, we worked day and night so as not to be a burden to you. You are witnesses with God that we were holy, just and blameless toward all of you who now believe. We warned each of you as a father warns his children; we encouraged you and urged you to adopt a way of life worthy of God who calls you to share his own glory and kingdom. This is why we never cease giving thanks to God for, on receiving our message, you accepted it, not as human teaching, but as the word of God. That is what it really is, and as such it is at work in you who believe.
Matthew 23:27-32
Woe to you, teachers of the Law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, beautiful in appearance, but inside there are only dead bones and uncleanness. In the same way, you appear religious to others, but you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness within. Woe to you, teachers of the Law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You build tombs for the prophets, and decorate the monuments of the righteous. You say: Had we lived in the time of our ancestors, we would not have joined them in shedding the blood of the prophets. So, you yourselves confess to be the descendants of those who murdered the prophets. And now, finish off what your ancestors began!
REFLECTION
Today is the feast day of St. Augustine, bishop and doctor of the Church. St. Augustine was born in Tagaste in Africa. He received a Christian education, although he was not baptized until he was 33 years of age. He was ordained priest at 37 and became bishop of Hippo at 42. He was a great spiritual writer and pastor. For 34 years he guided his flock, instructing them with sermons and many writings. He fought bravely against the errors of his time and explained the faith carefully and cogently. He died at age 76.
Even though Augustine lived from 354-430 A.D., his writings continue to guide us. Christians nowadays are thirsty for serious religious teachings because there are so many pagan influences in our lives now. Some priests do not seriously teach God's Word. Their sermons and homilies are intended just to entertain or amuse the people. But what we need is solid doctrine because that will counteract all the false teachings we receive from family, society and sometimes, the government. The writings and teachings of the Fathers of the Church, including St. Augustine, are a treasure that we must receive from Church leaders. God's Word must be seriously and cogently explained to us so we can discern gospel truth from human falsehoods.
PRAYER REQUESTS
We pray …
… for a deep and profound respect for life, especially for the unborn.
… for the speedy recovery and healing of
- Ditas dela Paz, Toots Monfort, Virginia Hernandez, and Fleur Torres
- Nick (MD), Ed, Denise, Debbie (AZ),Randy, Bob M, Benny, Herb & Mrs D
- Joy Droke
… for the personal intentions of
- Beny Chua
- Soraya Reyes
- Rhona
- Chuck, Ben, Nancy, Netta, Rita P, Mary Ann M, Joann's son & Fr Larry
… Birthday: Joy Droke
… In Thanksgiving for the birthday of Mary Joy Billanes
… In Memoriam: Eriberta Calvario
… for all the prayer intentions in the MTQ Dailyprayer Diary.
- Birthday: Patrick Chin
- In Memoriam (+): Eligio R. Reyes
- In Memoriam (+): Juanito Uy
… 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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| The Daily Prayer, a service and an apostolate of the
| priests, laity and friends of Mary the Queen Parish
| http://www.marythequeen.org
| Distributed free and for personal use only.
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