Friday, May 22, 2015
SATURDAY, 7th Week of Easter
May 23, 2015 SATURDAY, 7th Week of Easter
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Acts 28:16 – 20 / Jn 21:20 - 25
Reading: Acts 28:16 – 20
Upon our arrival in Rome, the captain turned the prisoners over to the military governor but permitted Paul to lodge in a private house with the soldier who guarded him.
After three days, Paul called together the leaders of the Jews. When they had gathered, he said to them: "Brothers, though I have not done anything against our people or against the traditions of our fathers, I was arrested in Jerusalem and handed over to the Romans. They examined me and wanted to set me free, for they saw nothing in my case that deserved death. But the Jews objected, so I was forced to appeal to Caesar without the least intention of bringing any case against my own people. Therefore, I have asked to see you and speak with you, since it is because of the hope of Israel that I bear these chains."
Gospel: Jn 21:20 - 25
Peter looked back and saw that the disciple Jesus loved was following as well, the one who had reclined close to Jesus at the supper and had asked him, "Lord, who is to betray you?" On seeing him Peter asked Jesus, "Lord, what about him?" Jesus answered, "If I want him to remain until I come, does that concern you? Follow me." Because of this the rumor spread in the community that this disciple would not die. Yet Jesus had not said to Peter, "He will not die," but "suppose I want him to remain until I come."
It is this disciple who testifies about the things he has recorded here and we know that his testimony is true. But Jesus did many other things; if all were written down, the world itself would not hold the books recording them.
Reflection:
"Follow me" the Lord says to Peter. Peter asked about John as well. Our Lord tells Peter to mind his own business on how to follow and do his commands.
Like Peter or John and the rest of the apostles, we are called to follow the Lord. In his time and way, he calls each one to play different roles in doing service in his name. We discover our ministry or apostolate in the church or community to help enrich our service. In our individuality, we recognize our strengths. We also have our own trials, problems or challenges. But we do not compare with others our works done in Jesus' name nor do we question the Lord about our differences albeit our weaknesses. We continue to move on instead in playing well our roles, developing our gifts and talents to the fullest. Thus, it is not only obedience but also knowledge and understanding of each one's role as we follow the Lord.
Kanya-kanyang gawa at galing para sa ikabubuti ng kapwa at mundo at higit sa lahat, para sa kaluwalhatian ng ating Diyos. "Thank you, Lord for the gift of one another, for unity in diversity as we enrich your kingdom here on earth."
WE PRAY FOR MTQ DAILY PRAYER DIARY INTENTIONS:
BIRTHDAY
CYNTHIA C. SALUD
JERALDINE K. CHING
IN MEMORIAM (+)
JOSE NG TAN
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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FRIDAY, 7th Week of Easter
May 22, 2015 FRIDAY, 7th Week of Easter
St. Rita of Cascia, Religious
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Acts 25:13b – 21 / Jn 21: 15 - 19
[Having been widowed, St. Rita of Cascia (1381 – 1457) spent long years in penance, prayer and service to the poor and sick.]
Reading: Acts 25: 13b – 21
Some days later King Agrippa and his sister Bernice arrived in Caesarea to greet Festus. As they were to stay there several days, Festus told the king about Paul's case and said to him,
"We have here a man whom Felix left as a prisoner. When I was in Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews accused him and asked me to sentence him. I told them that it is not the custom of the Romans to hand over a man without giving him an opportunity to defend himself in front of his accusers. So they came and I took my seat without delay on the tribunal and sent for the man.
When the accusers had the floor, they did not accuse him of any of the crimes that I was led to think he had committed; instead they quarreled with him about religion and about a certain Jesus who has died but whom Paul asserted to be alive. I did not know what to do about this case, so I asked Paul if he wanted to go to Jerusalem to be tried there. But Paul appealed to be judged by the emperor. So I ordered that he be kept in custody until I send him to Caesar."
Gospel: Jn 21: 15 - 19
After they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" He answered, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." And Jesus said, "Feed my lambs."
A second time Jesus said to him, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" And Peter answered, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." Jesus said to him, "Look after my sheep." And a third time he said to him, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?"
Peter was saddened because Jesus asked him a third time, "Do you love me?" and he said, "Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you."
Jesus then said, "Feed my sheep. Truly, I say to you, when you were young you put on your belt and walked where you liked. But when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands and another will put a belt around you and lead you where you do not wish to go."
Jesus said this to make known the kind of death by which Peter was to glorify God. And he added, "Follow me."
Reflection:
Simon Peter was so enthusiastic and loyal to Jesus at his arrest that cut off the right ear of the high priest's servant. However, before maid servants Peter denied him three times. This was the same Peter who had insisted, "Though I have to die with you, I will never deny you." (Mk 14: 31)
Christ asks Peter three times if he loves him: three times, not to be assured of Peter's love but rather to remind Peter of his weakness and betrayal of Jesus. Christ gave Peter, the weak one who denied him, the leadership of his Church. Christ trusted Peter despite his weakness because Peter knew how to repent. Peter knew himself very well, that he was a sinner.
If we are to follow Christ, we must first abandon our way of thinking, the direction we are taking. Oftentimes the will of God may be against our own will. The path the Lord for us may be the one we do not like. But inspired by the Holy Spirit, we eventually follow him and allow God to lead us to where he wills.
Peter the coward was chosen by the Lord to become the first leader of the Church and to die with loyalty and faith. If God can give this privilege to Peter, he can certainly give this gift to anyone. God clothes our imperfections and gives us love for him and a newfound zeal for evangelization. This is what it means to feed the sheep. It is to announce the Good News and bring salvation to the people of God unrelentlessly and unceasingly.
WE PRAY FOR MTQ DAILY PRAYER DIARY INTENTIONS:
BIRTHDAY
GEMMA RITA R. MARIN
JING REMO
LESLEY CASTILLO-MEOLI
RONA RIZZA G. MARFA
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
LUIS & SUSANA
IN MEMORIAM (+)
RAMON NG TONG (SEP 21, 1916 – MAY 22, 2001)
OTHER INTENTIONS:
For the eternal repose of the soul of Bernardo Santiago.
For the healing & speedy recovery of Ely Ymbang who is gravely ill.
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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