sept 19 2006
1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a Brothers and sisters: As a body is one though it has many parts, and all the parts of the body, though many, are one body, so also Christ. For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one Body,whether Jews or Greeks, slaves or free persons, and we were all given to drink of one Spirit. Now the body is not a single part, but many. Now you are Christ’s Body, and individually parts of it. Some people God has designated in the Church to be, first, Apostles; second, prophets; third, teachers; then, mighty deeds; then gifts of healing, assistance, administration,and varieties of tongues. Are all Apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work mighty deeds? Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret? Strive eagerly for the greatest spiritual gifts.
Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 4, 5 R. (3) We are his people: the sheep of his flock
Sing joyfully to the LORD, all you lands; serve the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful song.
R. We are his people: the sheep of his flock.
Know that the LORD is God;he made us, his we are; his people, the flock he tends.
R. We are his people: the sheep of his flock.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving,his courts with praise;Give thanks to him; bless his name.
R. We are his people: the sheep of his flock.
For he is good, the LORD, whose kindness endures forever,and his faithfulness, to all generations.
R. We are his people: the sheep of his flock.
Lk 7:11-17 Jesus journeyed to a city called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd accompanied him. As he drew near to the gate of the city, a man who had died was being carried out,the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. A large crowd from the city was with her. When the Lord saw her, he was moved with pity for her and said to her,“Do not weep.” He stepped forward and touched the coffin; at this the bearers halted,and he said, “Young man, I tell you, arise!” The dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother. Fear seized them all, and they glorified God, exclaiming,“A great prophet has arisen in our midst,”and “God has visited his people.” This report about him spread through the whole of Judea and in all the surrounding region.
Jesus has performed a miracle. A dead young man has been brought back to life. The miracles of Jesus are a sign to the people of the divinity of Christ. The people say "God has visited his people." The name "Emmanuel" or God with us seems to fit this reading. It is fitting that Jesus calls the young man to "arise" it is a foretelling of the rising again of Jesus from the dead. My thoughts this morning are with the God that is with us in others. The miracles that are daily that somehow in my daily rush I overlook. I pray that this day I will see and greet the God in others and be open to and a part of the miracles that occur this day.
Jesus has compassion on me and mercy. The divine love and compassion of Jesus flows every day. I pray that my eyes and ears and heart are open to the love of Christ this day. The first reading calls me to look for my spiritual gifts eagerly as a member of the one Body, the Church.
Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 4, 5 R. (3) We are his people: the sheep of his flock
Sing joyfully to the LORD, all you lands; serve the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful song.
R. We are his people: the sheep of his flock.
Know that the LORD is God;he made us, his we are; his people, the flock he tends.
R. We are his people: the sheep of his flock.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving,his courts with praise;Give thanks to him; bless his name.
R. We are his people: the sheep of his flock.
For he is good, the LORD, whose kindness endures forever,and his faithfulness, to all generations.
R. We are his people: the sheep of his flock.
Lk 7:11-17 Jesus journeyed to a city called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd accompanied him. As he drew near to the gate of the city, a man who had died was being carried out,the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. A large crowd from the city was with her. When the Lord saw her, he was moved with pity for her and said to her,“Do not weep.” He stepped forward and touched the coffin; at this the bearers halted,and he said, “Young man, I tell you, arise!” The dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother. Fear seized them all, and they glorified God, exclaiming,“A great prophet has arisen in our midst,”and “God has visited his people.” This report about him spread through the whole of Judea and in all the surrounding region.
Jesus has performed a miracle. A dead young man has been brought back to life. The miracles of Jesus are a sign to the people of the divinity of Christ. The people say "God has visited his people." The name "Emmanuel" or God with us seems to fit this reading. It is fitting that Jesus calls the young man to "arise" it is a foretelling of the rising again of Jesus from the dead. My thoughts this morning are with the God that is with us in others. The miracles that are daily that somehow in my daily rush I overlook. I pray that this day I will see and greet the God in others and be open to and a part of the miracles that occur this day.
Jesus has compassion on me and mercy. The divine love and compassion of Jesus flows every day. I pray that my eyes and ears and heart are open to the love of Christ this day. The first reading calls me to look for my spiritual gifts eagerly as a member of the one Body, the Church.
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