Tuesday, October 04, 2016
St. Francis of Assisi, Religious
04 October 2016
Tuesday, 27th Week in Ordinary Time
St. Francis of Assisi, Religious
Memorial. White.
Gal 1:13 – 24 / Lk 10:38 – 42
Born in Assisi, St. Francis (1182 – 1226) preached and lived poverty; he founded the Order of Friars Minor (Franciscans) in 1210 and, with St. Clare (1193 – 1253), the Order of Poor Clares. He also founded a third order (Order of Brothers and Sisters of Penance).
From the 1st Reading: Gal 1:13 – 14, 21 - 24
One day God called me out of his great love, he who had chosen me from my mother's womb; and he was pleased to reveal in me his Son, that I might make him known among the pagan nations. . . .
After that I went to Syria and Cilicia. The churches of Christ in Judea did not know me personally; they had only heard of me: "He who once persecuted us is now preaching the faith he tried to uproot." And they praised God because of me.
Gospel Reading: Lk 10: 38 - 42
As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he entered a village and a woman called Martha welcomed him to her house. She had a sister named Mary who sat down at the Lord's feet to listen to his words. Martha, meanwhile, was busy with all the serving and finally she said, "Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do all the serving?"
But the Lord answered, "Martha, Martha, you worry and are troubled about many things, whereas only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen the better part, and it will not be taken away from her."
Reflection
This well-known bible narrative shows us the kind of relationship Jesus wants to have with us. On the surface, Martha's actions seem to be the more commendable: she busies herself with serving all the guests. Mary, meanwhile, makes herself comfortable at Jesus' feet, listening to his words. However, Martha later reveals her true intention when she asks Jesus, "Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do all the serving?" Not only has she called attention to her acts of service, seeking approval, but she also judges her sister's actions, implying that Mary is being lazy and unhelpful.
Jesus responds by calling Mary's choice "the better part." That of quietly sitting, trusting and content to listen to God's word, without being anxious about the daily business of life. This is not to say that Martha's actions were wrong or unworthy. It was the self-absorption and pride reflected in her words that took away from the genuineness of her service. How often do we do good works if only for the intention of being thought of as kind and selfless? How difficult is it for us to quiet ourselves, tune out the cares of the world, and simply bask in the Lord's presence, listening for his voice?
WE PRAY FOR MTQ DAILY PRAYER DIARY INTENTIONS:
BIRTHDAY
Danny Cruz
Fr. Francis Xavier Mananzan Wongwarn, SJ
Paul Louie N. Sy
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Carlos & Brenda Dy Siy
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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