KEEP THE FAITH III

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

7/16/11 cblog WE R ALL CALLED TO EVANGELIZE, GENTLY;

7/16/11 cblog WE R ALL CALLED TO EVANGELIZE, GENTLY; St. Finbar "...hard to hear ..pharisees plotting way to kill him, but Jesus ..people followed him...he cures them all..matt says fulfillment of isaiah..servant of god ..filled w/ spirit..help those treated unjustly ..be gentle..not break a bruised reed or quench a smoldering..click tongue..we.r all called to evangelize..maybe we should be..not be on street on soapbox trying to force people to believe what we believe but gently ..

Ex 12:37-42 "The children of Israel set out from Rameses for Succoth, about six hundred thousand men on foot, not counting the little ones. A crowd of mixed ancestry also went up with them, besides their livestock, very numerous flocks and herds Since the dough they had brought out of Egypt was not leavened they baked it into unleavened loaves. They had rushed out of Egypt and had no opportunity even to prepare food for the journey. The time the children of Israel had stayed in Egypt was four hundred and thirty years At the end of four hundred and thirty years all the hosts of the LORD left the land of Egypt on this very date. This was a night of vigil for the LORD, as he led them out of the land of Egypt; so on this same night all the children of Israel must keep a vigil for the LORD throughout their generations

R. His mercy endures forever. or R. Alleluia.

Matt 12.14-21 "The Pharisees went out and took counsel against Jesus to put him to death. When Jesus realized this, he withdrew from that place Many people followed him, and he cured them all but he warned them not to make him known. This was to fulfill what had been spoken through Isaiah the prophet: Behold, my servant whom I have chosen my beloved in whom I delight; I shall place my Spirit upon him and he will proclaim justice to the Gentiles. He will not contend or cry out nor will anyone hear his voice in the streets. A bruised reed he will not break a smoldering wick he will not quench until he brings justice to victory And in his name the Gentiles will hope."

7/24/11 cblog FOR THOSE WHO LOVE GOD, ALL THINGS WORK FOR GOOD

7/24/11 cblog FOR THOSE WHO LOVE GOD, ALL THINGS WORK FOR GOOD polycarp, m: "[this asian priest often begins with a biography of a famous person, often who went from being an unbeliever to believer ] "Jeremy Levin (?)..Bureau chief in beirut for cnn..kidnapped by shiite muslims..was chained to wall ..6 weeks..tried to keep spirits up thru pos thinking. But couldn't take away his loneliness..longed to talk to somebody ....he started thinking about god ..he had been an avowed atheist..but the thoughts didn't go away ...then one day..could I talk to god he wonderd..he could never talk to god he thought..that's the world of make believe ..loss of reality ...but the thoughts continued..soon jeremy became preoccupied..later..even tiny things he had read in bible came back to him ..cursing man opening mouth to raindrops... this from april 10 1984 he awoke.12 days bf easter...did somthing he dreamed he never would ..made act of faith to god..spoke 1st words "oh father, please take care of my wife & fam, please re-unite us ." Then he forgave his captors..asked god to forgive them..1st time I felt whole he said ..months ahead..he was moved around.guards b/c more friendly..christmas eve .what do u want 4 christmas they asked..he said "a bible"..2 days later he received a small red bound new testament..he was especially moved by Jesus words.."all that u ask for.." Believe u shall receive it & it will be yours..." ..1985 feb 13.. months after capture..chance to escape..guard careless...barefoot down frozen mount to safety. Jeremy levin is cnn bureau chief in wash dc ..now..shares w audience his faith...in 2nd reading..all things work for good who love god ..many exprnce tragedy in our lives..asked why did this happen to us ..jeremy levin asked same..never became angry or bitter ..god eventually answered jeremys question..found faith ..how respond to trial tragedy? Anger? Blame god? Or keep open mind.heart, as jeremy did .so message in 2nd reading..one of most imp in entire bible.."for those who love god..all things work for good.." revelation sometimes hard to believe..but we see it verified in the lives of those who have kept their hearts open to god ..don't let tragedy destroy..but let god turn it into blessing..."

1 Kgs 3:5, 7-12 The LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream at night. God said, “Ask something of me and I will give it to you.” Solomon answered:“O LORD, my God, you have made me, your servant, king to succeed my father David; but I am a mere youth, not knowing at all how to act. I serve you in the midst of the people whom you have chosen, a people so vast that it cannot be numbered or counted. Give your servant, therefore, an understanding heart to judge your people and to distinguish right from wrong. For who is able to govern this vast people of yours?” The LORD was pleased that Solomon made this request. So God said to him:“Because you have asked for this— not for a long life for yourself, nor for riches, nor for the life of your enemies but for understanding so that you may know what is right— I do as you requested I give you a heart so wise and understanding that there has never been anyone like you up to now, and after you there will come no one to equal you.” Responsorial Psalm

em. The revelation of your wojjrds sheds light giving understanding to the simple.

R. Lord, I love your commands. Brothers and sisters: We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose For those he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, so that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. And those he predestined he also called; and those he called he also justified and those he justified he also glorified.

Matt 13
Jesus said to his disciples“The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field, which a person finds and hides again, and out of joy goes and sells all that he has and buys that field Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls. When he finds a pearl of great price, he goes and sells all that he has and buys it. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net thrown into the sea, which collects fish of every kind When it is full they haul it ashore and sit down to put what is good into buckets. What is bad they throw away. Thus it will be at the end of the age. The angels will go out and separate the wicked from the righteous and throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth.“Do you understand all these things?” They answered, “Yes.” And he replied,“Then every scribe who has been instructed in the kingdom of heaven is like the head of a household who brings from his storeroom both the new and the old.”

7/16/11 cblog JESUS BRINGS US to the NEW COVENANT

7/16/11 cblog JESUS BRINGS US to the NEW COVENANT ; incarn, fr eugene m: "..children of israel must keep a vigil ..egypt..centuries..by gods plan ..song ..from moses to christ approx 1200 years..celebrated passover ...memorial of being led out of slavery thru the waters of the red sea..imagery..remember where we came from ..roots ..slavery..symbolizes captivity to sin..saved by blood of lamb..saved by red sea ..saved by eucharist..promised land of canaan..heaven..they celeb every year..jesus mary joseph went ... for the big feast of passover .. had 4 cups of wine, 4 tastes of wine..scholars felt the third cup would be the cup he blessed ..body ^ blood ..prob 3rd cup ..then Jesus brings us to new covt times..new & everlasting covt ..psalm goes thru some of it..give thanks..his mercy endures forever..he freed us from our foes ..his mercy endures foreve. Split red sea in 2 ..swept army of pharaoh..all remembered and told at sacred passover"

R. His mercy endures forever. or R. Alleluia.

7/17/11 cblog GOD WANTS TO USE OUR PRESENCE to CONVERT OTHERS;

7/17/11 cblog GOD WANTS TO USE OUR PRESENCE to CONVERT OTHERS; ho fam glendale "one day a bishop sailing to europe ..on board ..share cabin w another bIshop ..inquired he wanted to leave valuables in safe of shop..wasn't trustful of other person..so he stored bishop's stuff..other occupant did the same..didn't trust ..purser kept his valuables ..your cabin mate left his valuables too..said the same thing ..live in world of good & evil..should not judge others ..both of these people were good but potential evil..in everyone ..lord u r good & forgiving ..today's readings..tells about compassionate god .. should not be in hurry to ..live in world lot of goodness ...live a perfect life says god ..god wants to use our presence..to convert others..also understand message ..why god allows us to live.when somebody dies .people die w/o any reason ..not sure abt tomorrow ..next moment in hands of god..ask god why merciful to me ..some reason for allowing to stay..today's gospel ..tells us clearly god allows..even failures...god allows us all to grow together..because of this or that..others will be converted..reminds us of our mission..great vocation..called to be here as good messenger of god ..we need patience, tolerance ..we cannot live in world w/o mixture of..why god allows evil people..read news tv..why bad...say if god exists why allow evil people...today's gospel gives us a reason ..judgment is the job of god .we need to be healthy ..immune system, spiritually ..so not get sick ..live w..so many sick people around us ..will not allow them to conquer us if we have healthy spiritual immune system ..listen to the son, jesus..listen..read scrip .when we pray ..spiritual well being.sppsd to live w sick people..but our responsib is to make ourselves strong ..give gift of patience..be compassionate.. and .gift to lead others to conversion ..one more day..beautiful to lead others to u..make life healthier..strong..I will be always faithful ..never hesitate ..strong to lve for u

Wis 12:13, 16-19 There is no god besides you who have the care of all that you need show you have not unjustly condemned. For your might is the source of justice; your mastery over all things makes you lenient to all For you show your might when the perfection of your power is disbelieved and in those who know you, you rebuke temerity. But though you are master of might, you judge with clemency and with much lenience you govern us; for power, whenever you will, attends you. And you taught your people, by these deeds, that those who are just must be kind and you gave your children good ground for hope that you would permit repentance for their sins.

R. (5a) Lord, you are good and forgiving. You, O LORD, are good and forgivin

nd forgiving. You, O LORD, are a God merciful and gracious slow to anger, abounding in kindness and fidelity. Turn toward me, and have pity on me; give your strength to your servant. R. Lord, you are good and forgiving.

Rom 8.26-27 "Brothers and sisters: The Spirit comes to the aid of our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes with inexpressible groanings. And the one who searches hearts knows what is the intention of the Spirit, because he intercedes for the holy ones according to God’s will ."

Matt 13.24-33 "Jesus proposed another parable to the crowds, saying:“The kingdom of heaven may be likened to a man who sowed good seed in his field While everyone was asleep his enemy came and sowed weeds all through the wheat, and then went off When the crop grew and bore fruit, the weeds appeared as well The slaves of the householder came to him and said‘Master, did you not sow good seed in your field? Where have the weeds come from? He answered, ‘An enemy has done this.’ His slaves said to him,‘Do you want us to go and pull them up?’ He replied, ‘No, if you pull up the weeds you might uproot the wheat along with them. Let them grow together until harvest; then at harvest time I will say to the harvesters,“First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles for burning; but gather the wheat into my barn.”’” He proposed another parable to them.“The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that a person took and sowed in a field It is the smallest of all the seeds yet when full-grown it is the largest of plants It becomes a large bush, and the ‘birds of the sky come and dwell in its branches.’” He spoke to them another parable.“The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed with three measures of wheat flour until the whole batch was leavened.” All these things Jesus spoke to the crowds in parables. He spoke to them only in parables, to fulfill what had been said through through the prophet: I will open my mouth in parables I will announce what has lain hidden from the foundation of the world Then, dismissing the crowds, he went into the house. His disciples approached him and said“Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field.” He said in reply, “He who sows good seed is the Son of Man, the field is the world, the good seed the children of the kingdom. The weeds are the children of the evil one, and the enemy who sows them is the devil The harvest is the end of the age, and the harvesters are angels. Just as weeds are collected and burned up with fire, so will it be at the end of the age. The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will collect out of his kingdom all who cause others to sin and all evildoers They will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth. Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Whoever has ears ought to hear.”

7/22/11 cblog HOW FAITHFUL WAS MARY MAGDALENE? fr asian Olqa "...mary mag one of the blvd disciples ..luke says 7 demons cast out of her ..gospel today tells us she was there again in early morn when tomb discovered empty ..we can see the way she ans

7/22/11 cblog HOW FAITHFUL WAS MARY MAGDALENE? fr asian Olqa "...mary mag one of the blvd disciples ..luke says 7 demons cast out of her ..gospel today tells us she was there again in early morn when tomb discovered empty ..we can see the way she answered..how much she loves jesus..also the 1st person to whom the risen lord reveals himself ..place unique in gospel story ..story of mary mag..faithful disciple.recognize..jesus always remembers those who devote to him..example of mary mag devotion to lord

Ex 20:1-17 In those days God delivered all these commandments:“I, the LORD, am your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, that place of slavery. You shall not have other gods besides me You shall not carve idols for yourselves in the shape of anything in the sky above or on the earth below or in the waters beneath the earth; you shall not bow down before them or worship them For I, the LORD, your God, am a jealous God, inflicting punishment for their fathers’ wickedness on the children of those who hate me, down to the third and fourth generation but bestowing mercy down to the thousandth generation on the children of those who love me and keep my commandments.“You shall not take the name of the LORD, your God, in vain For the LORD will not leave unpunished him who takes his name in vain“Remember to keep holy the sabbath day. Six days you may labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD. No work may be done then either by you, or your son or daughter, or your male or female slave, or your beast or by the alien who lives with you. In six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, the sea and all that is in them but on the seventh day he rested. That is why the LORD has blessed the sabbath day and made it holy.“Honor your father and your mother, which the LORD, your God, is giving you.“You shall not kill.“You shall not commit adultery.“You shall not steal“You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor“You shall not covet your neighbor’s house You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, nor his male or female slave, nor his ox or ass, nor anything else that belongs to him.”

19:8, 9, 10, 11 Responsorial Psalm R. (John 6:68c) Lord, you have the words of everlasting life. The law of the LORD is perfect, refreshing the soul; The decree of the LORD is trustworth

rest gold; Sweeter also than syrup or honey from the comb. R. Lord, you have the words of everlasting life.

John 20.1-2, 11-18
"On the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early in the morning while it was still dark and saw the stone removed from the tomb. So she ran and went to Simon Peter and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and told them,“They have taken the Lord from the tomb, and we don’t know where they put him.” Mary stayed outside the tomb weeping. And as she wept, she bent over into the tomb and saw two angels in white sitting there, one at the head and one at the feet where the Body of Jesus had been And they said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “They have taken my Lord, and I don’t know where they laid him.” When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus there, but did not know it was Jesus Whom are you looking for?” She thought it was the gardener and said to him,“Sir, if you carried him away, tell me where you laid him, and I will take him.” She turned and said to him in Hebrew“Rabbouni,” which means Teacher.“Stop holding on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go to my brothers and tell them,‘I am going to my Father and your Father to my God and your God.’” Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples,“I have seen the Lord,” and then reported what he told her.

7/21/11 cblog PRAY 4 HEARTS ATTUNE to the MASTERS COURSE; Columban, fr young asian m: " parables were a way 4 Jesus to teach..why speak in parables ..his teaching for disciples alone, not the crowds ..when crowds not privileged..isaiah's prophesy ful

7/21/11 cblog PRAY 4 HEARTS ATTUNE to the MASTERS COURSE; Columban, fr young asian m: " parables were a way 4 Jesus to teach..why speak in parables ..his teaching for disciples alone, not the crowds ..when crowds not privileged..isaiah's prophesy fulfilled..look but never see..deafness & blindness caused by their hearts..Jesus re isaiah prophesy..these peoples hearts dull ..coarse ..heart dull gross dull coarse ..cannt hear see or undrstand..cannot be converted all seems to go back to the heart ..pray 4 hearts attune to the masters voice ..then we will be mr ..and Jesus will continue to heal us ..matter of hearts ...

Ex 19:1-2, 9-11, 16-20b In the third month after their departure from the land of Egypt, on its first day, the children of Israel came to the desert of Sinai. After the journey from Rephidim to the desert of Sinai, they pitched camp. While Israel was encamped here in front of the mountain, the LORD told Moses,“I am coming to you in a dense cloud, so that when the people hear me speaking with you, they may always have faith in you also.” When Moses, then, had reported to the LORD the response of the people, the LORD added, “Go to the people and have them sanctify themselves today and tomorrow. Make them wash their garments and be ready for the third day for on the third day the LORD will come down on Mount Sinai before the eyes of all the people.” On the morning of the third day there were peals of thunder and lightning, and a heavy cloud over the mountain, and a very loud trumpet blast, so that all the people in the camp trembled But Moses led the people out of
The camp to meet God, and they stationed themselves at the foot of the mountain. Mount Sinai was all wrapped in smoke, for the LORD came down upon it in fire. The smoke rose from it as though from a furnace, and the whole mountain trembled violently. The trumpet blast grew louder and louder, while Moses was speaking and God answering him with thunder When the LORD came down to the top of Mount Sinai, he summoned Moses to the top of the mountain. R. (52b) Glory and praise for ever!“Blessed are you, O Lord, the God of our fathers, praiseworthy and exalted above all forever; And blessed is your holy and glorious name, praiseworthy and exalted above a

e for ever!“Blessed are you in the firmament of heaven, praiseworthy and glorious forever.” R. Glory and praise for ever!

The disciples approached Jesus and said“Why do you speak to the crowd in parables?” He said to them in reply,“Because knowledge of the mysteries of the Kingdom of heaven has been granted to you, but to them it has not been granted. To anyone who has, more will be given and he will grow rich; from anyone who has not, even what he has will be taken away. This is why I speak to them in parables, because they look but do not see and hear but do not listen or understand Isaiah’s prophecy is fulfilled in them, which says You shall indeed hear but not understand Gross is the heart of this people they will hardly hear with their ears they have closed their eyes lest they see with their eyes and hear with their ears and understand with their hearts and be converted and I heal them“But blessed are your eyes, because they see, and your ears, because they hear.

7/22/11 cblog REMEMBERING ST. MARY MAGDALENE; st. Jbap 630a " ...st mary mag who we celeb today ..an example in several respects..she was a repentant sinner like all of us....heard commandments this morn..a gift to us..a joy & blessing..smtms we fail

7/22/11 cblog REMEMBERING ST. MARY MAGDALENE; st. Jbap 630a " ...st mary mag who we celeb today ..an example in several respects..she was a repentant sinner like all of us....heard commandments this morn..a gift to us..a joy & blessing..smtms we fail..mary too..she was repentant tho..& should we be..he loves us b/c we r sinners..bestow mercy on us..encounter w st m mag ..many lives changed bc of her..her infl on others cnsdrbl..even on the apostles..was also the 1st to witness lord after ressurection..persevering in longing to see jesus ..altho she wept ..she remained..she rcvd blessing bc of her perseverance..the first to see the lord ..truly arisen..grace of repentant & convrsion..longing to see & b w risen lord..for all the challenges we face..mercy of god in his benevolence..transform our lives ..may the gifts that god bestowed on her, same gifts on us..know &see lord for all eternity ..

19:8, 9, 10, 11 Responsorial Psalm R. (John 6:68c) Lord, you have the words of everlasting life. The law of the LORD is perfect, refreshing the soul; The decree of the LORD is trustworth

rest gold; Sweeter also than syrup or honey from the comb. R. Lord, you have the words of everlasting life.

5/17/11 cblog WHEN BELIEVERS were FIRST CALLED CHRISTIANS;

5/17/11 cblog WHEN BELIEVERS were FIRST CALLED CHRISTIANS; Incarn fr pat "so we see the followers of christ leave jerusalem..bc of persecution..apostles moving out into diff areas..peter the rock..to west of jrslm..up to joppaa ..caesarea ...eventually antioch..where followers first called christians..little christ..become that thru baptism..barnabas.reaches out..keeps peace..paul of tarsus has left antioch....barnabas goes up and sees that jews as well as some greeks are being converted..he goes on journey to get paul..then sent on miss journey ..see begin of church guided by spirit..jesus told them .first 12 tribes then the rest..see under guidance of spirit..church spreading..

6/19/11 cblog IF U WANT 2 UNDERSTAND TRINITY, BE AS LOVING AS U CAN BE;

6/19/11 cblog IF U WANT 2 UNDERSTAND TRINITY, BE AS LOVING AS U CAN BE; st columban "..I always dread holy trinity..older I get the less I understand the trinity..I've read books,..but still understand less now than as a child..jews worshpped one god . ..coming of jesus was scandalous..then the spirit..pentecost.. now 3 gods..other religions had many gods..greek myths..when young one job is to b/c an individual..kids love to play hide n seek ..psychs say this is where they r realizing their separate indiv ..from their mother..older..bike surf..enjoy power of being who u r..when I was a kid..allowed to stay out until streer lights come on..but that's not the same independence as the trinity ..become an individual so that. Can give yourself..father give to son..to father..& both share w spirit..when comes to god..wht we know isn't a speck..we know god as a paradox..1 god 3 persons ...by giving the power of the spirit..this is the great love of the father..the love..of the father..if u want to understand trinity be as loving as u can b"

1 Ex 34:4b-6, 8-9 Early in the morning Moses went up Mount Sinai as the LORD had commanded him, taking along the two stone tablets. Having come down in a cloud, the LORD stood with Moses there and proclaimed his name, "LORD." Thus the LORD passed before him and cried out,"The LORD, the LORD, a merciful and gracious God, slow to anger and rich in kindness and fidelity." Moses at once bowed down to the ground in worship. Then he said, "If I find favor with you, O Lord, do come along in our company. This is indeed a stiff-necked people; yet pardon our wickedness and sins, and receive us as your own." R. (52b) Glory and praise for ever! Blessed are you, O Lord, the God of our fathers, praiseworthy and exalted above all forever; And blessed is your holy and glorious name, praiseworthy and exalted above all for all ages

d above all forever R. Glory and praise for ever! Brothers and sisters, rejoice. Mend your ways, encourage one another, agree with one another, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you. Greet one another with a holy kiss All the holy ones greet you. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you. God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him. Whoever believes in him will not be condemned, but whoever does not believe has already been condemned, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son

6/20/11 cblog BEWARE of the BEAM in YOUR OWN EYE b/f SPLINTER in OTHERS;

6/20/11 cblog BEWARE of the BEAM in YOUR OWN EYE b/f SPLINTER in OTHERS; Cornelius "...sometimes we notice the splinter..but not our own beam...when road is ..precisely time when we feel cornered, not to tear e/o asunder..notice beam in own eye b/f splinter ..

Gn 12:1-9 The LORD said to Abram:“Go forth from the land of your kinsfolk and from your father’s house to a land that I will show you.“I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you. All the communities of the earth shall find blessing in you.” Abram went as the LORD directed him, and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he left Haran. Abram took his wife, Sarai, his brother’s son Lot, all the possessions that they had accumulated, and the persons they had acquired in Haran, and they set out for the land of Canaan. When they came to the land of Canaan, Abram passed through the land as far as the sacred place at Shechem by the terebinth of Moreh.(The Canaanites were then in the land.) The LORD appeared to Abram and said“To your descendants I will give this land.” So Abram built an altar there to the LORD who had appeared to him. From there he moved on to the hill country east of Bethel, pitching his tent with Bethel to the west and Ai to the east. He built an altar there to the LORD and invoked the LORD by name. Then Abram journeyed on by stages to the Negeb

R. (12) Blessed the people the Lord has chosen to be his own Blessed the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he has chosen for his own inheritance

s chosen to be his own Our soul waits for the LORD, who is our help and our shield May your kindness, O LORD, be upon us who have put our hope in you. R. Blessed the people the Lord has chosen to be his own

Matt 7.1-5 "Jesus said to his disciples“Stop judging, that you may not be judged. For as you judge, so will you be judged, and the measure with which you measure will be measured out to you. Why do you notice the splinter in your brother’s eye, but do not perceive the wooden beam in your own eye? How can you say to your brother,‘Let me remove that splinter from your eye, while the wooden beam is in your eye? You hypocrite, remove the wooden beam from your eye first; then you will see clearly to remove the splinter from your brother’s eye.”

6/17/11 cblog re RICH PEOPLE WHO BECOME POOR SO OTHERS CAN BECOME RICH;

6/17/11 cblog re RICH PEOPLE WHO BECOME POOR SO OTHERS CAN BECOME RICH; augustine 530p m: "..interp of scr..so many ways it is interp ..u find it intrsting w paul ..some people call selves texans cause they're proud of being texas citzens ..thaddeus also judas but not iscariot .patron ..how many of us betrayed christ ..judaizers ..paul tells his background..can't top paul's background..tells his credentials in telling good news..my sister listens to radio ..hears evangelicals ..she gets upset when she hears preachers suggest tough times mean you've done bad ..faith ..messiah hanging fr cross .. ..gospel matthew do not set heart on this world ..can be rich powerful..day jfk died..in a moment he's gone..most powerful man ..100 years fr now will young people have a clue who is the richest right now ...hear scr..sometimes church criticized for taking wealth..covered w gold .."set my people free" ..diff ways of looking at it..how look at people and times ..sometimes depends how want to look at it..poor downtrodden ..saving message..some great saints..paul says he did a lot out of love..live in christ..can't say he didn't care for poor,..did...also cared for rich ..but told them to change their ways ...,many great people rich who b/c poor for others to become rich ..is god asking us to be true christians .? Difficult times..world...say "too much for me; ..but people have done a lot at their own detriment for others.."treasure in heaven" ..where's your treasure ? Where's your heart beating ? What do I truly value ?

2 Cor 11:18, 21-30 "Brothers and sisters: Since many boast according to the flesh, I too will boast. To my shame I say that we were too weak But what anyone dares to boast of(I am speaking in foolishness) I also dare. Are they Hebrews? So am I. Are they children of Israel? So am I. Are they descendants of Abraham? So am I. Are they ministers of Christ?(I am talking like an insane person). I am still more, with far greater labors, far more imprisonments, far worse beatings, and numerous brushes with death. Five times at the hands of the Jews I received forty lashes minus one. Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three times I was shipwrecked, I passed a night and a day on the deep on frequent journeys, in dangers from rivers, dangers from robbers, dangers from my own race, dangers from Gentiles, dangers in the city, dangers in the wilderness, dangers at sea, dangers among false brothers in toil and hardship, through many sleepless nights, through hunger and thirst, through frequent fastings through cold and exposure. And apart from these things, there is the daily pressure upon me of my anxiety for all the churches. Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is led to sin, and I am not indignant? If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness

. R. (see 18b) From all their distress God rescues the just. I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise shall be ever in my mouth Let my soul glory in the LORD; the lowly will hear me and be glad R. From all their distress God rescues the just.

Matt 6.19-23 "Jesus said to his disciples“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and decay destroy, and thieves break in and steal. But store up treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor decay destroys, nor thieves break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.“The lamp of the body is the eye. If your eye is sound, your whole body will be filled with light but if your eye is bad, your whole body will be in darkness And if the light in you is darkness, how great will the darkness be.

6/17/11 cblog WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT 2 U ? st joan arc

6/17/11 cblog WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT 2 U ? st joan arc, fr african m: 'At the childrens hospital..I work..I run a group..question we've been discussing.."what's most imp to u " ..totally absent is material things ..some have found faith..for some family..some difficulties b/c of addictions ..our lord is asking same question..where is your heart?..what is most important..wisdom of what your life is..store up things of heaven..spiritual soul..things bring closer to god ..end of day most desirable..when all said and done that's all that's left..end of journey..go meet maker.."

2 Cor 11:18, 21-30 Brothers and sisters: Since many boast according to the flesh, I too will boast. To my shame I say that we were too weak But what anyone dares to boast of(I am speaking in foolishness) I also dare. Are they Hebrews? So am I. Are they children of Israel? So am I. Are they descendants of Abraham? So am I. Are they ministers of Christ?(I am talking like an insane person). I am still more, with far greater labors, far more imprisonments, far worse beatings, and numerous brushes with death. Five times at the hands of the Jews I received forty lashes minus one. Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three times I was shipwrecked, I passed a night and a day on the deep on frequent journeys, in dangers from rivers, dangers from robbers, dangers from my own race, dangers from Gentiles, dangers in the city, dangers in the wilderness, dangers at sea, dangers among false brothers in toil and hardship, through many sleepless nights, through hunger and thirst, through frequent fastings through cold and exposure. And apart from these things, there is the daily pressure upon me of my anxiety for all the churches. Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is led to sin, and I am not indignant? If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness

6/17/11 cblog STORE UP YOUR TREASURE IN HEAVEN ;

6/17/11 cblog STORE UP YOUR TREASURE IN HEAVEN ;

st monic 12p m: "...st paul was a pharisee..they were richest..powerful ..intelligent..paul was roman citizen..hear him speak of his difficulties ..for what , he has all power & glory..he had no need to do what he did..for paul..his whole life was heaven..everything else meant nothing..just heaven..put treasure in heaven..what is your main concern..to be popular famous ?..achievement?..if eye is bad, cannot undrstand..need spiritual eye..or your vision will be blurred..things of world will seem attractive to u ..Jesus said "eye of ..is "..paul considers all nothing but glory of christ ..vision..ask Christ..our desire should be to be w him in heaven ...'

cblog,IF WE LOVE 1 ANOTHER AS SELVES WE UNDERSTAND TRINITY;

cblog,IF WE LOVE 1 ANOTHER AS SELVES WE UNDERSTAND TRINITY; undated, olqa, summer '11 m: "Today we celebrate holy trinity..we always make sign of cross..& believe we will be blessed in His name..father almighty creator of heaven & earth..Jesus..spirit giver of life ..we know ho tri is core value of faith..how explain..challenge..we believe one god in tri ..incl fa son spi...in gospel today..jesus didn't come to world by self but thru god who sent him ..jesus mentions god & spirit ..as 3 persons..also affirms all in one being equal ..like triangle ..confusing.it is a mystery of god..cannot undrstand your reasoning..if u don't understand me..its ok b/c I don't understand wht I am talking abt ..[laughter] ..see god thru his creation..thru jc thru love ..cannot imagine how deny ..if cant explain billions of stars, planets..cannot have answer if dont allow self to see truth..gift of faith..free choice..affirm god creator..or deny..today & morrow we also remember apprec earthly father..fathers day ..if we think abt ..of human life..all of us can be son father grandfather but still same person...fr conception to death don't know why brought into world don't know when die..but we know its a mystery, can't undrstnd everything ..let us cont to ask god to bless fams..esp fathers ..if love one another as selves will undrstnd trinity..."

6/16/11 cblog WHAT DO WE MEAN WHEN WE SAY 'THY WILL BE DONE'

6/16/11 cblog WHAT DO WE MEAN WHEN WE SAY 'THY WILL BE DONE' st paul westwood 530p m: "...thy will be done..do we really reflect on it..last week at ucla hospital..talked to catholic wife & hsuband..she had terminal cancer..docs asking for papers to be signed re ending life support..[but her family resisted ?] ..even tho she she had indicted she didn't want life Extended ......so what do we mean when we say "thy will be done"

cblog, SOMETIMES WE NEGLECT IMPORTANT SILENCE

cblog, SOMETIMES WE NEGLECT IMPORTANT SILENCE undated , n/a m: "We beleve holy spirit is essential..connecting ..some people have hard time connecting..spirit...remember Jesus said to pay attention to silence..sometimes we neglect silence..but silence is the...of connection..let god come into heart & mind..action of the spirit..." ..

6/16/11 cblog, DECEPTIVE SIMPLICITY of the LORD's PRAYER;

6/16/11 cblog, DECEPTIVE SIMPLICITY of the LORD's PRAYER; vibiana"So many ways we pray..novenas. etc..but how simple the lord's prayer..deceptively simple..rAttle it off..don't think abt the depth & profundity..prayer for forgiveness of transgression& sin..all the elements..praise adoration petition ..important to say it sometimes slowly..meditating..deepening our own understanding..rship of gratitude ..god is the source of ..Jesus adds ..no matter how many prayers novenas masses..key is to forgive others ...if u forgive others..father will forgive u..lack of forgiveness causes anger resentment depression..spirit of generosity..lord help me to forgive as u forgive me"

6/15/11 cblog PUT YOUR HAND OUT TO OTHERS, GIVE & GET AS NEEDED;

6/15/11 cblog PUT YOUR HAND OUT TO OTHERS, GIVE & GET AS NEEDED; Borromeo "Today's readings reminds of ash Wednesday..readings..to give cheerfully..no grudge..no murmuring..whatver we give..whatever charity..btw us & god ..not like hypocrites..when they give..they want all to see. Pray for all to see. Fast for all to see..but we should do it in secret..be cheerful..thank god for gift of gospel..he is ready to be with us ..he is with us..he sees what we do..nothing too small ..I told story in nigeria ..if u need ..rice..put out arm..rice falls into hand..rice is there..put out hand to others..give & get as needed.."

6/15/11 cblog DO WHAT U DO 4 the LOVE of GOD, CHEERFULLY;

6/15/11 cblog DO WHAT U DO 4 the LOVE of GOD, CHEERFULLY; (location n/a) " so much good work by you in the congreg..so much truth ..re attitude when we work w others..attitude effects others. ....if stingy..weary..draws down others.. paul says when give of yourself try to be positive..time talent treasure..reinforcement of...we know when we forgive..do it for the love of god..not attention from others..human awards.. ..affirmation..doing what we do for the love of god ..

2 Cor 9:6-11 "Brothers and sisters, consider this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each must do as already determined, without sadness or compulsion for God loves a cheerful giver Moreover, God is able to make every grace abundant for you, so that in all things, always having all you need, you may have an abundance for every good work As it is written He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor; his righteousness endures forever The one who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed and increase the harvest of your righteousness You are being enriched in every way for all generosity, which through us produces thanksgiving to G

. Jesus said to his disciples“Take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may see them; otherwise, you will have no recompense from your heavenly Father. When you give alms, do not blow a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets to win the praise of others. Amen, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right is doing, so that your almsgiving may be secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you.“When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites who love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on street corners so that others may see them. Amen, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you pray, go to your inner room, close the door and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you.“When you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites They neglect their appearance, so that they may appear to others to be fasting. Amen, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face so that you may not appear to others to b

cblog, GRACE OF GOD CAN SOMEHOW RESULT IN A POSITIVE ATTITUDE TOWARD SELF & OTHERS;

cblog, GRACE OF GOD CAN SOMEHOW RESULT IN A POSITIVE ATTITUDE TOWARD SELF & OTHERS; undated, summer '11, st. victor m:" Actions louder than words..grace of god ..can somehow result in a positive attitude toward self and others in life..powerful grace..when Jesus speaks of eye for eye..not speaking of ot ..not of jewish law..jewish was hi above it..but also christianity is above it..but even chr sometimes have a basic insinct..do not demand strict justice"

6/13/11 cblog R WE HOLDING ON TO MATERIAL THINGS that R KEEPING A VEIL BETWEEN US & GOD ?

6/13/11 cblog R WE HOLDING ON TO MATERIAL THINGS that R KEEPING A VEIL BETWEEN US & GOD ? St. Dominic"..couldn't find my keys...to st. Dominic in san francisco ..would cost 1000's to re-key the whole church..prayed to st. Anthony ..promised $20 if find it..and found it..well ..more than good fortune st. Anthony..spiritual journey ..joined franciscans..about to send out to missions ..became ill ..instead sent to italy..work w friars..menial labor.tasks..studied scr & theol ..went to ordination of franciscans ..couldn't preach...ordain ..but nobody to preach? ..but they decided to ask st. Anthony..when he opened his mouth..they were amazed..holy spirit..all years of study..franciscans assigned him to teach theology..the franciscans weren't known for teaching ..anthony indeed heard this passage & followed it..carry no moneybag, ..sack..sandals..just Christ ..we r called too maybe not give up all but r we holding on to material things that r keeping a veil btw us & god..anthony lived to become as close to god as posible..we r called likewise to put god first..and inherit the kingdom.."

2 Cor 6:1-10 "Brothers and sisters: As your fellow workers, we appeal to you not to receive the grace of God in vain. For he says In an acceptable time I heard you and on the day of salvation I helped you Behold, now is a very acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation. We cause no one to stumble in anything, in order that no fault may be found with our ministry; on the contrary, in everything we commend ourselves as ministers of God, through much endurance, in afflictions, hardships, constraints, beatings, imprisonments, riots labors, vigils, fasts; by purity, knowledge, patience, kindness in the Holy Spirit, in unfeigned love, in truthful speech, in the power of God; with weapons of righteousness at the right and at the left; through glory and dishonor, insult and praise. We are treated as deceivers and yet are truthful as unrecognized and yet acknowledged; as dying and behold we live as chastised and yet not put to death; as sorrowful yet always rejoicing; as poor yet enriching many as having nothing and yet possessing

LORD, all you lands break into song; sing praise. R. The Lord has made known his salvation.

Matt 5.38-42 " Jesus said to his disciples“You have heard that it was said An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. But I say to you, offer no resistance to one who is evil When someone strikes you on your right cheek turn the other one to him as well If anyone wants to go to law with you over your tunic hand him your cloak as well Should anyone press you into service for one mile, go with him for two miles. Give to the one who asks of you, and do not turn your back on one who wants to borrow.”

6/13/11cblog MICRO v MACRO: AHA ! ANOTHER PRIEST GIVES ANOTHER TAKE ON "OFFER NO RESISTANCE TO EVIL"

6/13/11cblog MICRO v MACRO: AHA ! ANOTHER PRIEST GIVES ANOTHER TAKE ON "OFFER NO RESISTANCE TO EVIL" indicating MICRO versus MACRO ISSUES [this is why I go to multiple catholic mass services to compare notes, as well as support the body of Christ and engage in thanksgiving at the Eucharist] "..perhaps precious graces..st. hilary thought so..suffer injustly..can be used in our favor in future judgment..law used to hold unfaithful israel ..eye for eye..faith does not permit resentment for injuries nor revenge ..gospels drive out latent desire for revenge ..offer other cheek ..lord offers cheek to ... whips ..there is consolation...yet line troubling challenging.."offer no resistance to one who is evil..'..how are we to fight evil ? what about wwII ? Shouldn't we have stepped forward ..I think so ..maybe Jesus is referring to micro rather than macro issues..yet we still have to grapple w bigger decisions and step forward courageously ..maybe more that Jesus is speaking of eye for eye revenge ..

LORD, all you lands break into song; sing praise. R. The Lord has made known his salvation.

6/13/11 cblog JESUS SAYS 'OFFER NO RESISTANCE to EVIL'

6/13/11 cblog JESUS SAYS 'OFFER NO RESISTANCE to EVIL' (?) good shep "what would, in fact, happen if we did...first we would be crucified..2nd..world would be transformed ..Jesus tells us to take up the cross ..world operates acc to justice..even the score..wrong must be paid for..and Jesus answers in quiet voice..he says "offer no resistance to evil ' [comment: I'm not sure this is applicable in every situation; what about 'just war' ?; what about defending the orphans & widows? by the way, please remember I do NOT always agree 100% with the priests interpretation of the gospel, I am just recording their words...mostly it is generally inspirational , but each one of us is called to be thinking as we listen to the words...and if able to critique in an informed, civil manner, should do so (without interrupting a worship service of course), but also should be willing to show support as well] ..don't try to play god..try to learn...what u r doing in attitudes..to neighbor world events..anybody..fear or who hates u ..ask wwjd....

LORD, all you lands break into song; sing praise. R. The Lord has made known his salvation.

cblog WE MUST FORGIVE THOSE WHO SINNED AGAINST US IN ORDER TO BE FORGIVEN OURSELVES;

cblog WE MUST FORGIVE THOSE WHO SINNED AGAINST US IN ORDER TO BE FORGIVEN OURSELVES; undated, summer '11 St. Marg & Mary "..think of your 1 greatest sin..still bothers your conscience..weighs down..what us your addiction..struggle..can't stop..won't go away ..we cannot do it by human will ..outside of the power of the spirit..peter said he wouldn't deny Jesus..but did so x3 ..w/ great solemnity of coming of holy spirit..forgiveness of sins..mission entrusted to us ..Jesus. first words were of forgiveness to peter ..didn't accuse or blame..but "peace b w u" ..we too must forgive those who sinned against us ..2nd ..mission .... peter. To rome..thomas to india..we cannot be renewed w/o spirit .we know work but do we know mission ....Jesus completed his mission ..but handed it on to us ..

cblog THE HOLY SPIRIT DESCENDS LIKE ROSE PETALS FALLING from the SKY

cblog THE HOLY SPIRIT DESCENDS LIKE ROSE PETALS FALLING from the SKY undated, summer '11 St. Columban 8a pentecost "If u ever been to rome..seen the pantheon ..almost as big as the coliseum..dome largest until michaelangelo did ..it was built as a place of sacrifice..in mid..big round hole ..for smoke to go ..sacrifice..now for Chrstians.diff..friend said we should go to pantheon for mass ..we got in but had to have tickets to sit ..italian..at end of mass ..last hymn..thru the dome came 100 of red rose petals..gently floating down ..silent..beautiful..perfect image of insp of holy spirit ..how holy spirit comes floating down...hard to tell when spirit is inspiring u..b/c its quiet like this..real inspir. Of spirit is like love..draws u out of yourself ..apostles rcvd spirit not for themselves ..to speak all languages..to tell good news..as when fall in love..draw out of self ..like new parents..how do this ?..in gospel..today re forgiving..gentle breeze..floating rose petal ..

cblog, WE R WHO WE R BECAUSE JESUS CAME

cblog, WE R WHO WE R BECAUSE JESUS CAME undated, july 2011 (St. Patrick, san diego ) "Ask me is my mother still living..say she's gone home to god..not left me ..it was time raise fam.. immig ..good ed..work marry..parents sacrifice so much..celeb Jesus going home to god..he knew what he had to do ..and he did it..we r who we r b/c Jesus came....ending...it was time..how feel when mother died..altogether diff..not ready to go..had never seen her sick excpt the last year ..had been long gone fr home base ..parents house..she had operation ..didn't save her..took a long time to give her back to god .....apostles ..feeling same way...not ready to let jesus go..they had sacrificed much..to follow...but it was time..sometimes info not enough...shared something unique..fire excitement..make this a better world ..we know at crucifixion..they ran hid..fearful ....he was leader..they were followers..had to take next challenge. after 40 days ....spent 40 also in desert .. was prince of peace..light ..I'm just a fisherman..tax collectr ...go to jrslm..have surprise for u ..we too have felt..been baptized..confirmed formally or informally ..some on larger stage..some supporting cast ..Jesus was preparing the apostles..each of us.journey ..

cblog CHRISTIAN VALUES ARE REJECTED ESPECIALLY IN CALIFORNIA

cblog CHRISTIAN VALUES ARE REJECTED ESPECIALLY IN CALIFORNIA cblog (undated, July 2011 ) Sacred Heart San Diego (?) Day 2" First reading..price we pay for being christian..we will be ridiculed..values of christ not accepted by all..yet paul is faithful as an apostle..we r caled to be faithful to our baptism..regardless of how treated..in mod world..christian values ridiculed..st rejected esp in california..like disciples..still trying to figure. Out message of Jesus..not always clear what gospel means..just when think figured out ..new questions..church always ongoing refl on mesage of gosp..come to more love and apprec of that message..meanwhile..grief ..but Jesus assures us t will become joy ..maybe persecutd or riduculed..always hope.. in fulfillment in ressurection ..in promise of eternal life..assured .."..

THEY DID NOT USE THIS READING:

See instead Acts 18.1-8, john 16.26-20 (because they moved the ascension readingts to Sunday)

Acts 1:1-11 In the first book, Theophilus, I dealt with all that Jesus did and taught until the day he was taken up, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen He presented himself alive to them by many proofs after he had suffered, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God. While meeting with the them, he enjoined them not to depart from Jerusalem but to wait for “the promise of the Father about which you have heard me speak; for John baptized with water but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” When they had gathered together they asked him,“Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” He answered them, “It is not for you to know the times or seasons that the Father has established by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem throughout Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the earth.” When he had said this, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him from their sight While they were looking intently at the sky as he was going, suddenly two men dressed in white garments stood beside them. They said, “Men of Galilee, why are you standing there looking at the sky? This Jesus who has been taken up from you into heaven will return in the same way as you have seen him going into heaven.”

R. (6) God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for t

May the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, give you a Spirit of wisdom and revelation resulting in knowledge of him. May the eyes of your hearts be enlightened, that you may know what is the hope that belongs to his call what are the riches of glory in his inheritance among the holy ones, and what is the surpassing greatness of his power for us who believe, in accord with the exercise of his great might which he worked in Christ, raising him from the dead and seating him at his right hand in the heavens, far above every principality, authority, power, and dominion, and every name that is named not only in this age but also in the one to come. And he put all things beneath his feet and gave him as head over all things to the church, which is his body the fullness of the one who fills all things in every way. The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had ordered them. When they saw him, they worshiped, but they doubted. Then Jesus approached and said to them,“All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.”

POEM READ BY RONALD REAGAN TO GUY DOWD (TEACHER OF YEAR, 1986)

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