Saturday, May 21, 2016
Thursday, 7th Week in Ordinary Time
19 May 2016
Thursday, 7th Week in Ordinary Time
White.
Jas 5:1 – 6 / Mk 9: 41 – 50
From the Gospel Reading: Mk 9:41- 49
Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone gives you a drink of water because you belong to Christ and bear his name, truly, I say to you, he will not go without reward.
"If anyone should cause one of these little ones who believe in me to stumble and sin, it would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a great millstone around his neck. If our hand makes you fall into sin, cut it off! It is better for you to enter life without a hand than with two hands to go to hell, to the fire that never goes out. And if your foot makes you fall into sin, cut if off! It is better for you to enter life without a foot than with both feet to be thrown into hell. And if your eye makes you fall into sin, tear it out! It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than, keeping both eyes, to be thrown into hell, where the worms that eat them ever die, and the fire never goes out. The fire itself will preserve them."
Reflection
In today's modern and busy world, few people have time to sit down, be quiet and reflect. In today's Gospel reading the Lord reminds us to reflect on our lives: which aspects of my life truly contribute to my being a good Christian, a good follower of Christ? What are my habits and hobbies? Do these make me a better neighbor to others and, in doing so, do they make me a better Christian?
Jesus says, "If your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off." Of course, we know that Jesus does not wish us to take his words literally. His goal is to stress his point and emphasize the importance of living lives free of sin. His saying tells us, whatever it is in your life which causes you to sin, cut it off; get rid of it.
This is also a reflection on the true meaning of our life. We busy ourselves with many things and at times (often?) fail to realize that many or most of our concerns do not really matter. We are reminded that our life is be lived not only for ourselves but also for others. And in living lives for others, we effectively live lives for God, lives filled with generosity, kindness and genuine care for others.
WE PRAY FOR MTQ DAILY PRAYER DIARY INTENTIONS:
BIRTHDAY
Gregorio A. Kaw
IN MEMORIAM (+)
Bob Artadi
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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