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Gospel & Reflection 12.27.2020Click December 27 to review Gospel text
Reflection: The presentation of Jesus in the Temple is more than the simple fulfillment of a prescription of the Law. Rather it shows how Jesus, from the time of his childhood, lived like all his people, in a humble family that was submissive to the religion of its ancestors. Mary and Joseph, demonstrate how to achieve holiness by placing God first with docile and obedient hearts, fulfilling the gift of His holy law in all their thoughts, words and deeds. -
GOSPEL & REFLECTION 1.03.2021Click January 3 to review Gospel text
Reflection: St. Gregory the Great spoke of the three gifts of the magi as symbols of the gifts we need for our journey of faith. Gold is wisdom; incense, prayer; and myrrh, self-denial.
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Questions for actionQuestions for Reflection:
- Do I desire to model the humble obedience of the Holy Family by submitting to the holy laws of God in my own life—in my thoughts, my words and my deeds?
- Can I understand the doctrines of Christ proclaimed by the Church as a holy path to peace and fulfillment and not a restriction of my personal freedoms? “How I love your law, Lord! I study it all day long (Ps 119: 97).”
- Do I see how the example of Mary and Joseph’s full participation in the rituals of the Covenant invite me and my family to engage more fully in the the sacramental life of the Church?
Questions were adapted from the reflection on the Presentation of the Child Jesus in the Temple in Sacred Story, An Ignatian Way to Pray the Mysteries, William Watson, SJ -
questions for action--gifts we can offer our king
- Gold: Can we pray this week for the wisdom to see where God is at work in our lives – to see our circumstances from His point of view?
- Frankincense: How will we commit to being faithful in our prayer this week?
- Myrrh: What might we "give up" that we might be freer 'to give" this week? (For example, a little less screen time and more conversation with those who may be lonely or neglected.)
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GOSPEL & meditation 1.10.2021Click January 10 music for prelude
Click January 10 to review Gospel text
Meditation [1]: What does this text say to me, today, and to my life?
You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased. When have I felt most beloved by God?- What word or words in this passage caught my attention?
- What in this passage comforted me?
- What in this passage challenged me?
[1] Meditation Questions are from Lectio Divina of the Gospels for the Liturgical Year 2020-2021. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. 2020, p.45 -
Prayer and contemplationPrayer: What can I say to the Lord in response to His word? I bring to the Lord the praise, petition, or thanksgiving that the Word inspires in me.Contemplation [2] : What conversion of the mind, heart, or life is the Lord asking of me? I spend quiet time in God’s presence.
- You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased. How can I make my life a more pleasing sacrifice to God?
[2] Contemplation focus is chosen from Lectio Divina of the Gospels for the Liturgical Year 2020-2021. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. 2020, p.45
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actionAction: How can I make my life a gift for others in charity?
How do I celebrate my Baptism day or the Baptism day(s) of my child(ren)?
This week I (we) will recall my (our) baptism promises, while praying the Apostle’s creed.
The Apostle’s Creed
I believe in God,
the Father Almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth,
and in Jesus Christ,
His only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died
and was buried;
He descended into hell;
on the third day He rose again from the dead;
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated
at the right hand of God
the Father Almighty;
from there He will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the Holy Catholic Church,
the communion of Saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and life everlasting.
Amen.
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