Wednesday, September 04, 2013
Thursday 22nd Week in Ordinary
September 5, 2013
Thursday 22nd Week in Ordinary
Time – Year I
Col 1:9-14 / Ps 98: 2-3ab. 3cd-4. 5-6 / Lk 5:1-11
Colossians 1:9-14
Because of this, from the day we received
news of you, we have not ceased praying to God for you, that you may attain the
full knowledge of his will through all the gifts of wisdom and spiritual
understanding. May your lifestyle be worthy of the Lord and completely pleasing
to him. May you bear fruit in every good work and grow in the knowledge of God.
May you become strong in everything by a sharing of the Glory of God, so that
you may have great endurance and persevere in joy. Constantly give thanks to
the Father who has empowered us to receive our share in the in heritance of the
saints in his kingdom of light. He rescued us from the power of darkness and
transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son. In him we are redeemed and
forgiven.
Luke 5:1-11
One day, as Jesus stood by the Lake of
Gennesaret, with a crowd gathered around him listening to the word of God, he
caught sight of two boats, left at the water's edge by fishermen, now washing
their nets. He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked
him to pull out a little from the shore. There he sat and continued to teach
the crowd. When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, "Put out into deep
water and lower your nets for a catch." Simon replied, "Master, we worked hard
all night and caught nothing. But if you say so, I will lower the nets." This
they did, and caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to
break. They signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them.
They came, and they filled both boats almost to the point of sinking. Upon
seeing this, Simon Peter fell at Jesus' knees, saying, "Leave me, Lord, for I
am a sinful man!" For he and his companions were amazed at the catch they had
made, and so were Simon's partners, James and John, Zebedee's sons. Jesus said
to Simon, "Do not be afraid. You will catch people from now on." So they
brought their boats to land and followed him, leaving everything.
Reflection
In this account of the call,
we see Jesus making the initiative. His choice is not accidental. He invites himself
to the boat of Peter - the Peter who has faith, who is willing to follow him and
serve him. But more than that, his choice is among the many listeners who are ready
to surrender themselves totally to his mission. And then we see the effect. When
Jesus told Peter and his friends to lower their nets for a catch, they obeyed without
resistance in spite of their experience just a while ago of catching nothing in
the same spot. Peter was overwhelmed by the result of his obedient action that made
him realize the holiness and power of God and his own unworthiness as a sinful man.
But then Jesus assured Peter by saying: "Do not be afraid. From now on, you will
catch men." And they brought their boats ashore, and followed him, leaving everything.
We read of several vocation
stories of saints, priests, sisters and lay men and women that reflect in many ways
Peter's story. What about ours? What is our personal call from God? Do we believe
in this call and respond to it in a way that make us experience peace and joy after
having plunged into the deep in total abandon? Let us then listen attentively to
God's Word so that we may understand better His teachings and His will for us, and
like Peter, respond to God's call without fear.
Prayer Requests
We pray … … for a deep and profound respect for life,
especially for the unborn.
…
for the speedy recovery and healing of Marilou S. Venegas Ditas
dela Paz, Toots Monfort, Virginia Hernandez, and Fleur Torres
Denise, Debbie (AZ), Benny, Herb, Nick (MD, Ed, Bob M, & Randy
… for the personal intentions of
Beny Chua Pauline Ben,
Nancy, Netta, Rita, Mary Ann M, Mrs D & Fr Larry
…In Thanksgiving: Marcelino Billanes
…
In Memoriam: Cipriano P Maribojoc
… for all the prayer intentions in the MTQ
Dailyprayer Diary.
Birthday: Rena Mendoza Birthday: Nancy Alicbusan
Birthday: Carissa P. Marin
Birthday: Philip Yiu Jr.
Wedding Anniversary: Elpidio &
Teresa Enojo
In Memoriam (+): Jose Copayco 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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Thursday 22nd Week in Ordinary
Time – Year I
Col 1:9-14 / Ps 98: 2-3ab. 3cd-4. 5-6 / Lk 5:1-11
Colossians 1:9-14
Because of this, from the day we received
news of you, we have not ceased praying to God for you, that you may attain the
full knowledge of his will through all the gifts of wisdom and spiritual
understanding. May your lifestyle be worthy of the Lord and completely pleasing
to him. May you bear fruit in every good work and grow in the knowledge of God.
May you become strong in everything by a sharing of the Glory of God, so that
you may have great endurance and persevere in joy. Constantly give thanks to
the Father who has empowered us to receive our share in the in heritance of the
saints in his kingdom of light. He rescued us from the power of darkness and
transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son. In him we are redeemed and
forgiven.
Luke 5:1-11
One day, as Jesus stood by the Lake of
Gennesaret, with a crowd gathered around him listening to the word of God, he
caught sight of two boats, left at the water's edge by fishermen, now washing
their nets. He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked
him to pull out a little from the shore. There he sat and continued to teach
the crowd. When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, "Put out into deep
water and lower your nets for a catch." Simon replied, "Master, we worked hard
all night and caught nothing. But if you say so, I will lower the nets." This
they did, and caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to
break. They signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them.
They came, and they filled both boats almost to the point of sinking. Upon
seeing this, Simon Peter fell at Jesus' knees, saying, "Leave me, Lord, for I
am a sinful man!" For he and his companions were amazed at the catch they had
made, and so were Simon's partners, James and John, Zebedee's sons. Jesus said
to Simon, "Do not be afraid. You will catch people from now on." So they
brought their boats to land and followed him, leaving everything.
Reflection
In this account of the call,
we see Jesus making the initiative. His choice is not accidental. He invites himself
to the boat of Peter - the Peter who has faith, who is willing to follow him and
serve him. But more than that, his choice is among the many listeners who are ready
to surrender themselves totally to his mission. And then we see the effect. When
Jesus told Peter and his friends to lower their nets for a catch, they obeyed without
resistance in spite of their experience just a while ago of catching nothing in
the same spot. Peter was overwhelmed by the result of his obedient action that made
him realize the holiness and power of God and his own unworthiness as a sinful man.
But then Jesus assured Peter by saying: "Do not be afraid. From now on, you will
catch men." And they brought their boats ashore, and followed him, leaving everything.
We read of several vocation
stories of saints, priests, sisters and lay men and women that reflect in many ways
Peter's story. What about ours? What is our personal call from God? Do we believe
in this call and respond to it in a way that make us experience peace and joy after
having plunged into the deep in total abandon? Let us then listen attentively to
God's Word so that we may understand better His teachings and His will for us, and
like Peter, respond to God's call without fear.
Prayer Requests
We pray … … for a deep and profound respect for life,
especially for the unborn.
…
for the speedy recovery and healing of Marilou S. Venegas Ditas
dela Paz, Toots Monfort, Virginia Hernandez, and Fleur Torres
Denise, Debbie (AZ), Benny, Herb, Nick (MD, Ed, Bob M, & Randy
… for the personal intentions of
Beny Chua Pauline Ben,
Nancy, Netta, Rita, Mary Ann M, Mrs D & Fr Larry
…In Thanksgiving: Marcelino Billanes
…
In Memoriam: Cipriano P Maribojoc
… for all the prayer intentions in the MTQ
Dailyprayer Diary.
Birthday: Rena Mendoza Birthday: Nancy Alicbusan
Birthday: Carissa P. Marin
Birthday: Philip Yiu Jr.
Wedding Anniversary: Elpidio &
Teresa Enojo
In Memoriam (+): Jose Copayco 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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