Daily Retreat 09/19/09
2009 Sep 19 Sat:Ordinary Weekday/ BVM/ Januarius, bp, mt
1 Tm 6: 13-16/ Ps 99(100): 1b-2. 3. 4. 5/ Lk 8: 4-15
From today’s readings: “Keep the commandment without stain or reproach.... Come with joy into the presence of the Lord.... A sower went out to sow his seed....”
Summing it up
Today’s first reading basically is the conclusion of Paul’s first letter to Timothy (actually, the five final verses are omitted from the lectionary, but you can also read them, a final exhortation to the rich to be generous, and to Timothy himself). Perhaps you have found this letter easier to follow because it is a personal exhortation (rather than addressed to a whole community, as are most of Paul’s letters).
The solemn tone of the closing helps us to remember and consider the majesty of God. By sending His Son among us, God became Emmanuel (the name literally means “God is with us”). However, that doesn’t mean He ceased to be the life-giving God, all-powerful, all-knowing, “King of kings and Lord of lords.” There is an occasional danger for us to start to think of Jesus as just another one of our friends who constantly places demands on our precious time. When you and I remember who God is, then it’s easier to give His commandments the priority they deserve in our lives.
1 Tm 6: 13-16/ Ps 99(100): 1b-2. 3. 4. 5/ Lk 8: 4-15
From today’s readings: “Keep the commandment without stain or reproach.... Come with joy into the presence of the Lord.... A sower went out to sow his seed....”
Summing it up
Today’s first reading basically is the conclusion of Paul’s first letter to Timothy (actually, the five final verses are omitted from the lectionary, but you can also read them, a final exhortation to the rich to be generous, and to Timothy himself). Perhaps you have found this letter easier to follow because it is a personal exhortation (rather than addressed to a whole community, as are most of Paul’s letters).
The solemn tone of the closing helps us to remember and consider the majesty of God. By sending His Son among us, God became Emmanuel (the name literally means “God is with us”). However, that doesn’t mean He ceased to be the life-giving God, all-powerful, all-knowing, “King of kings and Lord of lords.” There is an occasional danger for us to start to think of Jesus as just another one of our friends who constantly places demands on our precious time. When you and I remember who God is, then it’s easier to give His commandments the priority they deserve in our lives.
posted by FrPitstick | 9/17/2009
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