Saturday, May 21, 2016
Wednesday, 7th Week in Ordinary Time
18 May 2016
Wednesday, 7th Week in Ordinary Time
St. John I, Pope and Martyr
Green.
Jas 4:1–17 / Mk 9:38– 40
St. John I (d 526), elected Pope in 523, was the first Pontiff to visit Constantinople; he worked to restore unity in the Church after the Acacian Schism (482 – 519).
From the 1st Reading: Jas 4: 11
Brothers and sisters, do not criticize one another, anyone who speaks against or condemns another, speaks against the Law and condemns the Law. If, however, you condemn the Law, you are no longer an observer of the Law but a judge of it. There is only one lawgiver and one judge: he has the power to save or condemn. So you, who are you to judge your neighbor?
Gospel Reading: Mk 9: 38 – 40
John said to him, "Master, we saw someone who drove out demons by calling upon your name, and we tried to forbid him because he does not belong to our group." Jesus answered, "Do not forbid him, for no one who works a miracle in my name can soon after speak evil of me. For whoever is not against us is for us."
Reflection
In the Gospel reading, Jesus confirms the power of our faith in his Name. Yes, even if there may be various standards and other ways to do it, in the end, our overall goal draws us toward Jesus and to honor his Name.
In some sense, like preparing for a marathon or a race, an athlete has many options available and can choose his specific training plan for the race. Today, athletes that are given this buffet of training plans must decide on a certain path. Whatever is chosen, the preparedness for that race must be pursued.
In whatever way we discern to follow in his Name, we need to also adhere to the training plan he has given to us so that we all can finish the race set before us. We need to be prepared by his grace. Others may have their own way, but our common goal is that we all race to bring honor to his name.
Jesus, we thank you for the abundance of blessings and teachings we receive each day and we are glad everything is for the glory of your Name. Keep us strong and help us finish the mission you have planned out for our lives. May we always run and live for your greater glory, O Lord.
WE PRAY FOR MTQ DAILY PRAYER DIARY INTENTIONS:
BIRTHDAY
Marian Araneta
IN MEMORIAM (+)
Dionisio Chua Kang Hay (May 15, 1928 – May 18, 2011)
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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