Daily Retreat 09/17/09
2009 Sep 17 Thu:Ordinary Weekday/ Robert Bellarmine, bp, r, dr
1 Tm 4: 12-16/ Ps 110(111): 7-8. 9. 10/ Lk 7: 36-50
From today’s readings: “Set an example for those who believe, in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity. ... How great are the works of the Lord!... So I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven....”
An example in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity
Paul had great expectations of Timothy to be an exemplary Christian in all regards, and while admitting that some of his advice applies more specifically to those today, who like Timothy, hold weighty pastoral responsibilities, still, it’s plain that most of Paul’s words are meant to be an inspiration to all Christians (that’s why this letter is in the Bible, and not just tucked away in some “Bishop’s Handbook”).
Each one of us, for example, can simply ask, “Is my commitment to following Christ making an obvious difference in my speech AND conduct AND love AND faith AND purity?”
1 Tm 4: 12-16/ Ps 110(111): 7-8. 9. 10/ Lk 7: 36-50
From today’s readings: “Set an example for those who believe, in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity. ... How great are the works of the Lord!... So I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven....”
An example in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity
Paul had great expectations of Timothy to be an exemplary Christian in all regards, and while admitting that some of his advice applies more specifically to those today, who like Timothy, hold weighty pastoral responsibilities, still, it’s plain that most of Paul’s words are meant to be an inspiration to all Christians (that’s why this letter is in the Bible, and not just tucked away in some “Bishop’s Handbook”).
Each one of us, for example, can simply ask, “Is my commitment to following Christ making an obvious difference in my speech AND conduct AND love AND faith AND purity?”
posted by FrPitstick | 9/15/2009
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