Wednesday, June 08, 2016
Thursday, 10th Week in Ordinary Time
09 June 2016
Thursday, 10th Week in Ordinary Time
St. Jose de Anchieta, Priest
St. Ephrem of Syria, Deacon and Doctor of the Church
Memorial. White.
1 Kgs 18: 41 – 46 / Mt 5: 20 – 26
St. Jose de Anchieta (1534 – 1597), a Jesuit priest from the Canary Islands, spent his life in the missions of Brazil. A key figure in the history of Brazil, he was one of the founders of Sao Paulo (1554) and of Rio de Janeiro (1565) and is the Father of Brazilian Literature. He was declared a saint by Pope Francis on 03 April 2014.
Born in Mesopotamia, St. Ephrem (306 – 373), vigorously fought against the heresies of his time. A poet, orator and holy monk, he had great devotion to our Lady.
From the Gospel Reading: Mt 5: 21 - 24
Jesus said to his listeners, "You have heard that it was said to our people in the past: Do not commit murder; anyone who does kill will have to face trial. But now I tell you: whoever gets angry with a brother or sister will have to face trial. Whoever insults a brother or sister deserves to be brought before the council; whoever humiliates a brother or sister deserves to be thrown into the fire of hell. So, if you are about to offer your gift at the altar and you remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar, go at once and make peace with him, and then come back and offer your gift to God."
Reflection
The Gospel reading today tells us about the consequences of our actions in a given situation. It teaches us to be always on guard with our emotions, especially with our anger. We know that, when angry, we can do embarrassing and unimaginable things. We can inflict harm and could even cause death to others. Studies have shown that too much anger in our hearts could make us bitter and could even cause us physical illness.
Our Gospel reading today exhorts us to be mindful of our words and actions, to be aware of our power to build or to destroy. Our words and actions have power over others, especially those considered more vulnerable in our society such as house helpers and drivers, street beggars and vendors, and the poor. These could be rather sensitive to comments or side comments about their plight and status in life. Words of affirmation and appreciation could make a great difference to a yaya or helper, to a driver or gardener, who devote their day to making a family more comfortable. Gestures of acceptance could mean the world to a new student or employee in a new environment.
It is a challenge for us to live our Christian lives a notch higher and with greater generosity. We are encouraged to be reconciled soonest to those with whom we have had difficulties or grudges. We have to approach the Lord with clean hearts.
WE PRAY FOR MTQ DAILY PRAYER DIARY INTENTIONS:
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Ted & Elisa Sta. Ana
IN MEMORIAM (+)
Amada Deseo (Dec 2, 1908 – Jun 9, 1985)
Miguel C. Uy (Aug 4, 1931 – Jun 9, 2003)
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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