Sunday, May 24, 2015
MONDAY, 8th Week in Ordinary Time
May 25, 2015 MONDAY, 8th Week in Ordinary Time
Venerable Bede, Priest and Doctor of the Church;
St. Gregory VII, Pope;
and St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi, Virgin
White
Sir 17: 20 – 24 / Mk 10: 17 - 27
[Venerable Bede (672 – 735), a Benedictine monk, is considered the Father of English History.]
[Pope St. Gregory VII (d. 1085) fought against the abuse of lay investiture.]
[St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi (1566 – 1607), a Carmelite nun from age 19, practiced great mortification and worked for the renewal of the Church.]
Reading: Sir 17: 20 – 24
Their misdeeds cannot be hidden from him, all their sins are before the Lord. He holds a man's almsgiving dear as a priceless signet ring; he cherishes a good deed like the apple of his eye. One day he will rise and reward them; he will place their prize on their heads. He allows those who repent to return; he comforts those whose hopes are fading.
Gospel: Mk 10: 17 - 27
Just as Jesus was setting out on his journey again, a man ran up, knelt before him and asked, "Good Master, what must I do to have eternal life?"
Jesus answered, "Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. You know the commandments: Do not kill, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not bear false witness, do not cheat, honor your father and mother." The man replied, "I have obeyed all these commandments since my childhood."
Then Jesus looked steadily at him and loved him and he said, "For you, one thing is lacking. Go, sell what you have and give the money to the poor, and you will have riches in heaven. Then come and follow me." On hearing these words, his face fell and he went away sorrowful for he was a man of great wealth.
Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, "How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God!" The disciples were shocked at these words, but Jesus insisted, "Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of God."
They were more astonished than ever and wondered, "Who, then, can be saved?" Jesus looked steadily at them and said, "For humans it is impossible, but not for God; all things are possible with God."
Reflection:
Today's gospel story is one we are all familiar with. It raises the question, "How much do we trust God?" Whether we consider ourselves rich or poor, we all "have" people, possessions, names, titles, etc., which we consider important to our very being. "What we have" define us. They make us who we think we are.
The challenge for us who struggle to love God a little more each day is to learn how to use what we have only in so far as they help us find God. The challenge is to live yet another day trusting that God will take care of us and give us the strength to do his will.
To trust God is to constantly be reminded of his great love for us. "Lord, teach us everyday to trust you."
WE PRAY FOR MTQ DAILY PRAYER DIARY INTENTIONS:
BIRTHDAY
SUZANNE GO KAW
IN MEMORIAM (+)
CELERINO DY BASILIO
OTHER INTENTIONS:
For the health, safety, encouragement, energy and courage of R
For the repose of the soul of Benjie Sumayao
For the repose of the soul of Lucille Cuasay
For the repose of the soul of the father of Tess Lejano
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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