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Lectio Divina – Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time (October 10th) – Cycle B

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PURPOSE OF THIS SCRIPTURE READING – Develop a personal relationship with Jesus through the Word of God with the understanding that the Holy Spirit will teach and remind us of all Jesus said and did. Psalm 32:8 tells us, “I will instruct you and show you the way you should walk, give you counsel and watch over you.”

  1. Say the opening prayer.
  2. Read the passage slowly three times as though Jesus were talking to you.
  3. Converse with Jesus, asking questions and listening to Him.

OPEN WITH THE FOLLOWING PRAYER:

Father, I can’t understand Your Word without Your grace, I acknowledge my weakness so Your power can reach perfection in me. Send Your Holy Spirit to remind, teach, and guide me to the Truth. May I share as soon as possible whatever You teach me. AMEN

READ, REFLECT AND WRITE

Mark 10:17-30 – As Jesus was setting out on a journey, a man ran up, knelt down before him, and asked him, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus answered him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. You know the commandments: ‘You shall not kill; you shall not commit adultery; you shall not steal; you shall not bear false witness; you shall not defraud; honor your father and your mother.’” He replied and said to him, “Teacher, all of these I have observed from my youth.” Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said to him, “You are lacking in one thing. Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.” At that statement his face fell, and he went away sad, for he had many possessions. Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How hard it is for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!” The disciples were amazed at his words. So Jesus again said to them in reply, “Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.” They were exceedingly astonished and said among themselves, “Then who can be saved?” Jesus looked at them and said, “For human beings it is impossible but not for God. All things are possible for God.” Peter began to say to him, “We have given up everything and followed you.” Jesus said, “Amen, I say to you, there is no one who has given up house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or lands for my sake and for the sake of the gospel who will not receive a hundred times more now in this present age: houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands, with persecutions, and eternal life in the age to come.”

What is the Lord personally saying to you?

 

 

 

What does the Lord personally want you to do?

 

 

Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time (October 10th) – Cycle B

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THE BREAD OF LIFE CATHOLIC BIBLE STUDY

By Deacon Ken and Marie Finn

BEFORE YOU BEGIN:

Pray and ask God to speak to you through His Holy Spirit.  “THE PARACLETE, THE HOLY SPIRIT WHOM THE FATHER WILL SEND IN MY NAME, WILL INSTRUCT YOU IN EVERYTHING, AND REMIND YOU OF ALL THAT I TOLD YOU.”  (JOHN 14:26)

FIRST DAY  Reread last week’s readings.

1. What was a helpful or new thought from the readings or from the homily you heard on Sunday?

 

2. From what you learned, what personal application did youchoose to apply to your life this week?

 

 

SECOND DAY READ WISDOM 7:7-11 FIRST READING

(“I pleaded and the spirit of wisdom came to me.”)

l. When Solomon prayed, what was given, and what spirit came to him? Wisdom 7:7

 

2. For what did Solomon ask the Lord, and what did the Lord give him? 1 Kings 3:9-12

 

3. If we ask for intelligence and understanding, what will we then understand and find; and who gives it to us? Proverbs 2:3-6

 

4. To what did Solomon prefer wisdom, and compare her? Wisdom 7:8-9

 

5. To what did he love her more than, and choose her? Wisdom 7:10

 

6. What comes to us in the company of wisdom? Wisdom 7:11

 

7. What happens to those who love wisdom? Proverbs 8:21

 

8. What does the man who finds wisdom win? Proverbs 8:35

 

9. What did Christ become for us? 1 Corinthians 1:30

 

10. Where are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge hidden? Colossians 2:2-3

 

Personal – How have you received God’s Wisdom in dealing with your relationships with others?  What is your attitude in regard to wisdom?  How can you use this gift and experience the good things that come from it?

 

 

THIRD DAY READ HEBREWS 4:12-13 SECOND READING

(“Indeed, the Word of God is living and effective.”)

1. If God’s Word is living and effective, what does it penetrate and divide? Hebrews 4:12

 

2. As we draw our strength from the Lord, what is part of the armor we are to put on in order to fight the tactics of the devil? Ephesians 6:10-11, 17

 

3. What does God’s Word discern or judge? Hebrews 4:12

 

4. What does God send forth his Word to do?  Psalm 107:20 and Psalm 147:18

 

5. What shall happen to God’s Word that goes forth from his mouth? Isaiah 55:11

 

6. How did Jesus cleanse the church? Ephesians 5:25-26

 

7. How did God will to give us birth? James 1:18, also 1 Peter 1:23

 

8. What is concealed from God’s sight? Hebrews 4:13

 

9. What is exposed to him, and to whom must we render an account? Hebrews 4:13

 

10. What does God know about all men, and from where does he observe this? Psalm 33:13-15

 

Personal – How does it make you feel to know that God knows everything about you? How has God cut away and divided some area in your life by something you read in his Word?  Share the Word that he gave you.

 

 

FOURTH DAY READ MARK 10:17-30 GOSPEL

(“For human beings it is impossible but not for God.”)

1. When the man asked Jesus what he must do to inherit eternal life, what did the man call Jesus, and what was Jesus’ response? Mark 10:17-18

 

2. What did Jesus say about the commandments, and what did the man say he has done with them? Mark 10:19-20

 

3. How did Jesus look at the man, what did he say he was lacking, and what did he tell him to do? Mark 10:21

 

4. What did those who believed and were baptized do with their property and possessions? Acts 2:44-45

 

5. What happened to the rich young man, and as Jesus looked around, what did he say to his disciples? Mark 10:22-23

 

6. How did the disciples react to Jesus’ words, and what did he say again? Mark 10:24-25

 

7. What does the lure of riches do to the word of God? Mark 4:19

 

8. What did the disciples say to themselves, and what did Jesus say was possible for God? Mark 10:26-27

 

9. What did Jesus tell his disciples that they will receive for giving up everything to follow him, and when would they receive it? Mark 10:28-30

 

10. What did he tell the disciples they would receive along with houses, brothers, sisters, mothers, children and lands? Mark  10:30

 

Personal – What can you give up in order to follow Jesus? Is there anything in your life holding you back, and how can you come to a point of trusting Jesus in this area? Before you purchase anything, ask yourself these questions: Is this a need or a want?  Is this going to be a benefit in my relationship with others?  Is this something Jesus, Mary, or Joseph would buy if it were available to them?

 

 

FIFTH DAY READ PSALM 90:12-17

(“Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain wisdom of heart.”)

Read and meditate on Psalm 90:12-17.

What is the Lord saying to you personally through the Psalm?

 

How can you apply this to your life?

 

 

SIXTH DAY READ ALL OF THE COMMENTARY

WISDOM 7:7-11

Today’s passage shows us very clearly that wisdom is a special gift from God.  Today the gift of wisdom or justice is desperately needed in so many areas of our world. In today’s reading, we see King Solomon has prayed to God for this incomparable gift. He does not try to pretend that he has the deep insight and great understanding.

We can get much hope from today’s reading because we too can ask God for the gift of wisdom, and like Solomon, we can expect to receive it.  The wisdom to master life’s challenges can be found only in one’s relationship with God. The Hebrew view is practical in focus. Wisdom is expressed in Godly living. For the Lord gives wisdom and out of his mouth come knowledge and understanding. This means that as we not only read and study God’s holy Word, but also live it out, we come to understand what is right and just. Wisdom will enter into our hearts and knowledge will be pleasant to our souls.  Wisdom will protect us from the ways of deceitful people. A person who is full of wisdom is a person who is sensitive to God and willingly subjects himself to him in everything. A wise person is one who is at peace with God, knows God, and spends a great deal of time with God.

You can be that person through the gift of discipline. The Holy Spirit will bring this wisdom to you through Jesus Christ. God’s wisdom to the world is Jesus Christ. Jesus is the Father’s wisdom applied to resolve the problems caused by human sin. Scripture tells us that the Word of Christ dwelling in us, alone enables us to teach and admonish each other in wisdom (Col. 3:16).  We can be sure that only when our life is oriented to God and his revealed viewpoint is applied to our daily experience can we become wise.

 

HEBREWS 4:12-13

The word of God is not merely words from God, a vehicle for communicating ideas.  It is living and life changing. The power of the word is dynamic as it works in us. Like a surgeon it cuts through the standard areas of infection and blockage. The Word does not allow us to be anything other than truthful. It gives us the gift to discern what is within us, both good and evil.

We must become more than just a hearer of the word, we must become a doer of the word also. God tells us in his Holy Word over and over again how much he loves us.  He tells us his plan for us and how we can spend eternity with him by following his Holy Word. Since nothing can be hidden from God, he sees all we do and knows all we think.  He is always present even when we are unaware of him and even when we try to hide from him. We can have no secrets from him, and yet, that is not a scary thing to behold. It brings a sense of comfort when we know that at any time or any place under any conditions, we know we will be welcome.

He loves you completely all of the time, no matter what you have done.  His love for you is revealed in his Holy Word, and his plan for you is to be his ambassador, messenger, bearer of the  “Good News.”  You must never forget that to share God’s Word is a great responsibility, which calls for a response from us.  The way we present God’s word and live it will encourage people to either accept it or reject it. Whether you speak from a pulpit, teach it in a classroom, or share it with friends, you are entrusted with accurately communicating and living out God’s Holy Word.

 

MARK 10:17-30

In today’s Gospel we see Jesus stop a young man in his tracks and tell him to not use flattery on him. Jesus did not let the young man continue to address him as “Good Teacher.” He was, in effect, saying to the rich young man to stop and think of what he was saying and doing. Jesus was telling him, even at the very outset, to count the cost and that becoming a Christian was not based on sentimental passion.

Jesus was the ultimate teacher, in that he knew that the teacher or preacher must never point to himself, but he must always point to God. The man’s statements were a testimony to the fact that responsibility is not enough. The man was saying that he never did anyone any harm in his whole life. The rich young man was missing the REAL question even today, what good have we done?  Jesus confronted him with a challenge, and he does that today to all of us. In effect, Jesus told him to get out of his moral respectability, stop looking at goodness as consisting in not doing this or that.

Jesus was really asking the man, “How much do you want REAL Christianity?”   Do you want it enough to give away all your  possessions? The man told Jesus that he wanted it, but not as much as all that. The man is really not very different from a lot of people in our society today who really want goodness in their lives, but not enough to pay the price. Jesus is looking at you today with the same appeal of love and with the challenge to live the Christian way.  God grant that he may never look at you with sorrow because of your refusal to be all that you can be through him.

 

Application

The first reading tells us that wisdom is a gift from God. The second reading shows us that God’s word is like a hammer that smashes the rocks in our life.  The Gospel reveals God calling us to be all that we can be.

This week, show your family your true wealth, not your worldly possessions, but the real treasure that is in your heart. Show them the power of God’s Holy Word by taking time to read Scripture each day to your children. Read Scripture with your spouse every day. Witness to your family that they are rich in being children of God. Remember, respectability is in not what you do not do, but in what you do.  Remember, to some people in your walk of life, the only Bible that they will read will be you!

Vigésimo Octavo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario (10 de Octubre) – Ciclo B

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El Pan de Vida Estudio de Biblia Católico

By Deacon Ken and Marie Finn

ANTES DE COMENZAR:

Ora y pidele a Dios que te hable a través de Su Espíritu Santo. “EL ESPIRITU SANTO INTERPRETE, QUE EL PADRE LES ENVIARA EN MI NOMBRE, LES VA A ENSEÑAR TODAS LAS COSAS Y LES RECORDARA TODAS MIS PALABRAS.”  (JUAN 14:26)

PRIMER DIA  Vuelve a leer las lecturas de la semana pasada.

1. ¿Cuál fue el mensaje qué recibiste de la homilia o de las lecturas que oiste en misa el domingo?

 

2. ¿De lo que aprendiste, qué escogiste para aplicar a tu vida esta semana?

 

 

SEGUNDO DIA LEE SABIDURIA 7:7-11 PRIMERA LECTURA

(“…, supliqué y me vino el espiritu de Sabiduria.”)

1. ¿Cuando Salomón oró, qué fue dado y cuál espíritu vino a él? Sabiduria 7:7

 

2. ¿Qué fue lo que le pidió Salomón al Señor y qué le dió el Señor? 1 Reyes 3:9-12

 

3. ¿Si tu le pides por inteligencia y comprensión, qué comprenderás y encontrarás; y quién te lo dá? Proverbios 2:3-6

 

4. ¿Sobre qué prefirio Salomón a la Sabiduria, y con qué la comparó? Sabiduria 7:8-9

 

5. ¿A qué amaba el mas y qué escojió? Sabiduria 7:10

 

6. ¿Qué les llega con la Sabiduria?  Sabiduria 7:11

 

7. ¿Qué les pasa a aquéllos que aman la Sabiduria? Proverbios 8:21

 

8. ¿Qué es lo que gana el hombre que ama la Sabiduria? Proverbios 8:35

 

9. ¿En qué se convirtió Cristo para nosotros? 1 Corintios 1:30

 

10. ¿Dónde estan encerrados los tesoros de la sabiduria y el conocimiento?   Colosenses 2:2-3

 

Personal – ¿Comó has recibido la sabiduria de Dios al tratar a los demas? ¿Cuál es tu actitud en relación con la Sabiduria? ¿Comó puedes usar este regalo y conocer las buenas cosas que vienen de el?

 

 

TERCER DIA LEE HEBREOS 4:12-13 SEGUNDA LECTURA

(“En efecto, la Palabra de Dios es viva y eficaz,…”)

1. ¿Si la Palabra de Dios es viviente y efectiva, que es lo que penetra y que es lo que divide? Hebreos 4:12

 

2. ¿Al tomar nuestra fuerza del Señor, qué es parte de nuestra armadura y qué debemos ponernos para pelear las tácticas del diablo? Efesios 6:10-11, 17

 

3. ¿Qué discierne o juzga la Palabra de Dios? Hebreos 4:12

 

4. ¿Qué es lo que Dios manda a Su Palabra ha hacer? Salmo 107:20 y Salmo 147:18

 

5. ¿Qué sucederá a la Palabra de Dios al salir de su boca? Isaias 55:11

 

6. ¿Cómo limpió Jesús a la iglesia?   Efesios 5:25-26

 

7. ¿Cómo quiso Dios darnos vida?  Santiago 1:18, tambien 1 Pedro 1:23

 

8. ¿Qué está oculto a la vista de Dios?   Hebreos 4:13

 

9. ¿Qué está expuesto a El, y a quién debemos darle cuenta? Hebreos 4:13

 

10. ¿Qué sabe Dios de todo hombre y de donde observa El esto? Salmo 33:13-15

 

Personal – ¿Cómo te hace sentir el saber que Dios sabe todo de ti? ¿Cómo ha dividido Dios alguna parte de tu vida por algo que leiste en Su Palabra? Comparte la Palabra que El te da.

 

 

CUARTO DIA LEE MARCOS 10:17-30  EVANGELIO

(“Para los hombres es imposible, pero no para Dios, porque para Dios todo es posible.”)

1. ¿Cuando el hombre le preguntó a Jesús que deberia hacer para heredar la vida eterna, cómo le llamo a Jesús y cuál fue la respuesta de Jesús? Marcos 10:17-18

 

2. ¿Qué dijo Jesús acerca de los mandamientos y qué dijo el hombre que habia hecho con ellos? Marcos 10:19-20

 

3. ¿Cómo miró Jesús al hombre, de qué le dijo Jesús que carecia, y qué le dijo que hiciera? Marcos 10:21

 

4. ¿Qué hicieron con sus propiedades y posesiones aquellos que creian y fueron bautizados? Hechos 2:44-45

 

5. ¿Qué le sucedió al joven rico y mientras que Jesús miraba a su alrededor, qué les dijo a Sus discípulos? Marcos 10:22-23

 

6. ¿Cómo reaccionaron los discípulos a las palabras de Jesús, y que les repitió? Marcos 10:24-25

 

7. ¿Qué hace la tentación de riquezas a la palabra de Dios? Marcos 4:19

 

8. ¿Qué se dijeron los discípulos a si mismos y qué dijo Jesús que era posible para Dios? Marcos 10:26-27

 

9. ¿Qué les dijo Jesús a Sus discípulos que recibirian si dejaban todos sus bienes y riquezas y lo seguian a El, y cuando lo recibirian? Marcos 10:28-30

 

10. ¿Qué les dijo Jesús que recibirian ademas de casas, hermanos, hermanas, madres, hijos y tierras? Marcos 10:30

 

Personal – ¿Qué puedes tu dejar para seguir a Jesús? ¿Hay algo en tu vida que te está deteniendo y cómo puedes llegar a punto de confiar en Jesús en esta area? Antes de comprar algo, haganse estas preguntas: ¿Esto es algo que necesito o algo que quiero? ¿Esto va a ser un benificio en mi relación con los demas? ¿Esto es algo que Jesús, Maria o José comprarian si fuera disponible para éllos?

 

 

QUINTO DIA LEE SALMO 90:12-17

(“Enseñanos a ver lo que es la vida, para que asi tengamos un corazón prudente.”)

Leé y medita el Salmo 90:12-17.

¿Qué te dice personalmente el Señor a través de este Salmo?

 

¿Cómo puedes aplicar esto a tu vida diaria?

 

 

SEXTO DIA LEE TODO EL COMENTARIO

SABIDURIA 7:7-11

El pasaje de hoy nos demuestra claramente que la sabiduria es un regalo especial de Dios. Hoy en dia el regalo de sabiduria o justicia se necesita desesperadamente en tantas areas de nuestro mundo. En la lectura de hoy, vemos que el Rey Salomón reza a Dios por este regalo incomparable. El no trata de pretender que tiene una comprensión profunda y que lo entiende todo.

Nosotros podemos recibir mucha esperanza de la lectura de hoy porque tambien nosotros podemos pedir a Dios el regalo de la sabiduria, y como Salomón, podemos esperar recibirla. La sabiduria para dominar los retos de la vida se encuentra en la relación de uno mismo con Dios. El modo de ver del Hebreo es práctico. La sabiduria se expresa viviendo como Dios manda. Dios da la sabiduria y de Sus labios vienen conocimiento y comprensión. Esto significa que al leer y estudiar la Palabra de Dios y al vivirla se llega a conocer lo que es derecho y justo. La sabiduria entrará a tu corazón y el conocimiento será placentero a tu alma. La sabiduria te protejerá de las personas falsas. Una persona que está llena de sabiduria es una persona que es sensible a Dios y voluntariamente se entrega a El en todo. Una persona sabia es una persona que esta en paz con Dios conoce a Dios, y está mucho tiempo con Dios.

Tu puedes ser esa persona por medio del regalo de la disciplina. El Espiritu Santo te dará esta sabiduria por medio de Jesucristo. La sabiduria de Dios al mundo es Jesucristo. Jesús es la sabiduria del Padre aplicada para resolver los problemas causados por el pecado humano. La escritura nos dice que la palabra de Cristo en nosotros nos permite enseñar y amonestarnos uno al otro con sabiduria (Col. 3:16). Pueden estar seguros que cuando sus vidas estén orientadas a Dios y su punto de vista se aplique a sus experiencias diarias, llegarán a ser sabios.

 

HEBREOS 4:12-13

La Palabra de Dios no es simplemente Palabra de Dios, es un vehiculo para comunicar ideas. Es vivir y cambiar de vida. El poder de la palabra es dinámica al trabajar en nosotros. Como un cirujano, corta por las areas de infección y bloquea, asi la palabra de Dios no nos permite ser algo que no sea ser veraces. El nos dá el regalo para descifrar lo que está dentro de nosotros, lo bueno y lo malo.

Debemos ser algo mas que oyentes, debemos vivir la palabra. Dios nos dice en Su palabra una y otra vez cuanto nos ama. Nos dice su plan para nosotros y como podremos vivir en la eternidad con El Siguiendo Su Palabra. A Dios no se le puede esconder nada, El vé todo lo que hacemos y sabe todo lo que pensamos. El siempre está presente aunque nosotros no estemos conscientes de ello y aunque tratemos de escondernos de El. No podemos tener secretos para El, pero esto no debe ser algo que nos dé miedo, al contrario debemos sentir el consuelo de que en cualquier momento y en cualquier lugar, bajo cualquier condición seremos bienvenidos.

El te ama completamente todo el tiempo, no importa lo que hayas hecho. Su amor por ti es revelado en Su Santa Palabra y Su plan para ti es que seas su embajador, mensajero, el que trae la Buena Nueva. Nunca olvides que el compartir la Palabra de Dios es una gran responsabilidad porque motivarás con élla a la gente a aceptarla o rechazarla. Ya sea que hables desde el púlpito, que enseñes en el salón de clases o que compartas con tus amigos a ti se te confia el comunicar de manera precisa y con tu modo de vivir la santa palabra de Dios.

 

MARCOS 10:17-30

En el Evangelio de hoy vemos a Jesús detener a un jóven en su camino y decirle que no sea adulador con El. Jesús no dejo al jóven tratarlo como un “Maestro bueno.” El estaba en efecto diciendo al jóven rico que pensara en lo que estaba diciendo y haciendo. Asi mismo le dice que se fije en el precio y que el hacerse Cristiano no se basa en una pasión sentimental.

Jesús fué el maestro por excelencia y bien sabia que el maestro o predicador nunca debe señalarse a si mismo sino a Dios. Las declaraciones del hombre daban a entender que la responsabilidad no es suficiente. El decia que nunca habia hecho daño a nadie. Lo que sucedia era que el joven rico no entendia la pregunta REAL, ¿que has hecho de bueno? Jesús lo confronta a él como a nosotros de la misma manera. Jesús le dice que se quite esa respetabilidad moral, que no vea mas a la bondad como algo que consiste en no hacer esto o lo otro.

Jesús le estaba preguntando realmente ¿”Qué tanto quieres un Cristianismo VERDADERO?” ¿Lo quieres tanto como para deshacerte de todas tus posesiones? El contestó que si lo quería pero no tanto como para eso. Este hombre no es tan diferente a tantos otros en nuestra sociedad actual que realmente quiere lo bueno en sus vidas, pero no tanto como para pagar el precio. Jesús te está mirando a ti ahora con el mismo amor y preguntándote si vivirás Cristianamente. Dios quiera que nunca tenga que verte con tristeza debido a tu rechazo de ser todo lo que puedes ser a traves de El.

 

Aplicación

La primera lectura nos dice que la sabiduria es un regalo de Dios. La segunda lectura nos muestra que la Palabra de Dios es como un martillo que quiebra las piedras en nuestra vida. El Evangelio nos revela que Dios nos llama a ser todo lo que podemos ser.

Esta semana, enseña a tu familia tu verdadera riqueza, no tus posesiones mundanas, pero el tesoro verdadero que está en tu corazón. Enseñales la fuerza de la Santa Palabra de Dios, tomando el tiempo para leer la Sagrada Escritura cada dia a tus niños. Lee la escritura con tu esposa cada dia. Sé testigo para tu familia de que éllos son ricos al ser hijos de Dios. Recuerda, que la respetabilidad  no es lo que no haces sino lo que haces. Recuerda, para algunas personas en el camino de tu vida la única biblia que leerán serás tú!

Vigésimo Septimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario (3 de Octubre) – Ciclo B

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El Pan de Vida Estudio de Biblia Católico

By Deacon Ken and Marie Finn

ANTES DE COMENZAR:

Ora y pidele a Dios que te hable a través de Su Espíritu Santo. “EL ESPIRITU SANTO INTERPRETE, QUE EL PADRE LES ENVIARA EN MI NOMBRE, LES VA A ENSEÑAR TODAS LAS COSAS Y LES RECORDARA TODAS MIS PALABRAS.”  (JUAN 14:26)

PRIMER DIA  Vuelve a leer las lecturas de la semana pasada.

1. ¿Cuál fue el mensaje qué recibiste de la homilia o de las lecturas que oiste en misa el domingo?

 

2. ¿De lo que aprendiste, qué escogiste para aplicar a tu vida esta semana?

 

 

SEGUNDO DIA LEE GENESIS 2:18-24 PRIMERA LECTURA

(“Este por fin, es hueso de mi hueso y carne de mi carne.”)

1. ¿Qué dijo el Señor Dios que no era bueno, y qué dijo que iba hacer? Génesis 2:18

 

2. ¿Qué formó Dios de la tierra, qué hizo con ellos y qué hizo el hombre? Génesis 2:19-20

 

3. ¿Quiénes no fueron buenos como compañeros para el hombre? Génesis 2:20

 

4. ¿Qué le hizo Dios al hombre? Génesis 2:21

 

5. ¿Cuántas veces habla Dios al hombre? Job 33:14-15

 

6. ¿Qué hizo Dios con la costilla del hombre? Génesis 2:22

 

7. ¿Para qué fue creada la mujer? 1 Corintios 11:9

 

8. ¿Qué dijo el hombre de la mujer? Génesis 2:23

 

9. ¿Cómo debe tratar el hombre a la mujer? Efesios 5:28-30

 

10. ¿A quién deja el hombre, con quién se une, y qué pasa con el cuerpo? Génesis 2:24

 

Personal – Si eres varón, como tratas a las mujeres en tu vida? Si eres mujer, como tratas a los hombres en tu vida? ¿En que puedes cambiar tus relaciones para reflejar las escrituras que estudiaste?

 

 

TERCER DIA LEE HEBREOS 2:9-11 SEGUNDA LECTURA

(“Por eso el Hijo de Dios no se avergüenza de llamarlos hermanos.”)

1. ¿Con qué coronaron a Jesús y porqué? Hebreos 2:7-9

 

2. ¿Porqué se humilló Jesús, y por eso que le dió Dios? Filipenses 2:7-9

 

3. ¿Cómo se hizo Jesús perfecto? Hebreos 2:10

 

4. ¿Quién es nuestro guia y el que perfecciona nuestra fé? Hebreos 12:2

 

5. ¿Por quién sufrió Jesús? Isaias 53:4

 

6. Aun siendo Hijo, ¿qué aprendió con este sufrimiento? ¿Y por quién llegó a ser la fuente de salvación eterna? Hebreos 5:8-9

 

7. ¿Qué tienen los que son consagrados y el que los consagra? Hebreos 2:11

 

8. ¿Cómo se consagran las gentes? Hebreos 13:12

 

9. ¿Por qué no se avergüenza el Hijo de Dios de llamarlos hermanos? Hebreos 2:11

 

10. ¿Quién dijo Jesús que eran su hermano, hermana y madre? Marcos 3:35

 

Personal – ¿Cómo has sufrido y cómo estás perfeccionando tu fé?

 

 

CUARTO DIA LEE MARCOS 10:2-16 EVANGELIO

(“Dejad que los niños vengan a mi.”)

1. ¿Qué le pidieron los Fariseos a Jesús, y qué trataban de hacer preguntandole esto? Marcos 10:2

 

2. ¿Qué les preguntó Jesús a los Fariseos y qué le contestaron? Marcos 10:3-4

 

3. ¿Porqué dice Jesús que Moisés escribió este mandamiento y qué dijo, que era desde el comienzo de la creación? Marcos 10:5-8

 

4. ¿Qué dijo Jesús de lo que Dios ha unido? Marcos 10:9

 

5. ¿Qué no deben hacer el esposo y la esposa? 1 Corintios 7:10-11

 

6. ¿Al preguntar a Jesús, qué les dijo éste a los apóstoles que cometen los que se divorcian y se casan con otra persona? Marcos 10:10-12

 

7. ¿Cuándo no es adultera la mujer? Romanos 7:3

 

Personal – ¿Qué aprendiste del divorcio que no sabias antes, y con quién puedes compartirlo?

 

8. ¿Qué hacian las gentes, porqué razón y que hacian los discípulos? Marcos 10:13

 

9. ¿Cuál fue la reacción de Jesús cuando los discípulos le llamaron la atencion a las personas que traian a los

niños y que les dijo? Marcos 10:14-15

 

10. ¿Qué hizo Jesús con los niños? Marcos 10:16

 

11. ¿Qué pasaba con los que tocaban a Jesús? Mateo 14:36

 

Personal – ¿Como criatura de Dios, cómo te ha sanado al tocarte, cómo te ha sanado al tocarlo tú a El? ¿Te ves tú como una de sus criaturas? ¿O te ves como uno de los discípulos, reprendiendo a los niños? Reflexiónalo.

 

 

QUINTO DIA LEE SALMO 128:1-6

(“Felices los que temen al Señor, los que andan por sus caminos.”)

Leé y medita el Salmo 128:1-6.

¿Qué te dice personalmente el Señor a través de este Salmo?

 

¿Cómo puedes aplicar esto a tu vida diaria?

 

 

SEXTO DIA LEE TODO EL COMENTARIO

GÉNESIS 2:18-24

El pasaje de hoy nos revela que el trabajo de Dios no era completo hasta que creó a la mujer. Dios podia haber hecho a Eva del polvo como hizo a Adán pero deliberadamente la hizo del hueso y carne del hombre. Nos enseñó que en un matrimonio una mujer y un hombre se hacen una sola carne. Esta es una unión no solo en lo físico sino en el sentido emocional y espiritual. Esta es una unión mística de dos corazones y dos vidas.

Dios nos dice en toda la biblia que tratemos con mucho cuidado esta union tan especial. Si eres casado o estas por casarte estas de acuerdo con el trato de que los dos van hacer uno. La meta del matrimonio es mas que una amistad, la meta del matrimonio es ser uno.

Dios le ha dado diferentes estilos a la mujer y al hombre, regalos y armas para trabajar en varias labores, pero cuando se casan todo debe tener la misma meta – gloria y honor a Dios. Dios le dió vida a la mujer y la mujer le da vida al mundo. El papel de cadá uno tiene privilegios exclusivos que deben eliminar completamente el sentido de el sexo superior o inferior.

Adan y Eva recibieron el regalo del matrimonio de Dios. Ellos fueron literalmente hechos el uno para el otro. Dios no instituyó el matrimonio por conveniencia, ni tampoco vino de alguna cultura. El matrimonio tiene 3 aspectos que son: el hombre deja a sus padres en un acto público y promete ser para su esposa. Los dos toman la responsabilidad del bienestar de cada uno y se aman despues de a Dios mas que a todos los demás, los dos se hacen uno en la intimidad y el compromiso de la union sexual que es reservada para el matrimonio. Un matrimonio fuerte y estable debe tener los tres aspectos.

 

HEBREOS 2:9-11

La verdad de este pasaje es que Jesús es el Señor. Jesús se encarga de todo y se nos ha revelado. De hecho no lo vemos reinando en este mundo porque solo lo vemos con nuestra vision espiritual. Lo vemos reinando en nuestras mentes y corazones. Podemos imaginarlo en su reino celestial y sabemos que somos herederos de ese reino. Lo vemos como lo vemos, simplemente porque creemos que Jesucristo es el Señor.

Decirle “Señor” a Jesús es decirle “maestro” sobre todos. Al decirle maestro tu escojes obedecer todos Sus mandatos. Jesús tiene dos mandamientos, que son “Amarás al Señor tu Dios con todo el corazon, mente y alma” y “Amarás a tu prójimo como a ti mismo”. Esto pide obedencia completa. Obedencia es el centro del amor, y no puede haber amor sin obedencia.

Jesús aprendió la obedencia por el sufrimiento. Su sufrimiento lo llevó hacia el sacrificio mas grande en toda la humanidad. Cuando te sientes confusó del mañana, y la ansiedad es como una nube en tu futuro, trata de tener una visión clara de Jesús, de quién es, qué hizo y qué está haciendo ahora por ti. Esto te ayudará a escojer el bien para el dia de mañana en el reino.

La amabilidad de Dios guió a Jesucristo hacia su muerte. La amabilidad muchas veces requiere sacrificio y dolor. Jesús no vino a este mundo para ganar poder político, sino para sufrir y morir para que nosotros vivamos. Jesucristo es la única persona que nació para morir. Murió para que todos los hombres vivan para siempre si asi lo quieren, creyendo en El. No todos los hombres aceptaron esta invitación de creer en El. La prueba está en la confusión y batalla que hay en nuestro planeta tierra. Si te es difícil entender el sufrimiento y muerte de Jesucristo, es tiempo de evaluar tus motivos. Si es amabilidad y no egoismo lo que nos mueve, tambien nosotros tendremos que sufrir.

 

MARCOS 10:2-16

Este pasaje nos enseña otra ves como los Fariseos trataban de atrapar a Jesús con preguntas de dos filos. Trataban de engañarlo para que dijera que estaba de acuerdo con el divorcio. En este caso iba parecer que Jesús estaba de acuerdo con los procedimiento de los Fariseos. Pero dudaban que Jesús lo hiciera. Si hablaba contra el divorcio, la muchedumbre se iba a disgustar con Su posición. Tambien podia traer la ira del rey Herodes contra El que ya habia mandado a matar a Juan el Bautista porque habló contra el divorcio y adulterio (Marcos 6:17-28).

Los Fariseos miraban el caso del divorcio como algo legal y no espiritual. No pensaban en cual era la intención de Dios acerca del matrimonio, lo habian reducido a su estructura legal que podia finalizar en un capricho. Hoy dia vemos el campo del matrimonio destrozado por una sociedad secular que basa sus creencias en lo humano. La idea del convenio entre Dios, hombre y mujer casi no existe en el mundo de hoy. Las reglas de un contrato es mas conocido en el mundo de hoy. En un contrato compras algo y si no trabaja bien como dice en el contrato, lo tiras o lo alejas de ti, esto se llama divorcio.

En las escrituras se nos dice que Dios no queria que el hombre separara lo que El habia unido. Jesús les enseñó a los expertos legales lo superficial que era su sabiduria y lo está haciendo ahora por el poder del Espíritu Santo y con Su Santa Palabra. A las mujeres se les trataba como propiedad y el matrimonio y divorcio como tratos de negocio como comprar y vender terrenos. Jesús condenó esta actitud entonces y ahora. La intención original nos enseñó este ideal de Dios sobre el matrimonio y nos decia que vivieramos asi.

No entres al matrimonio con la opcion de dejarlo, sino con el compromiso de permanecer. Puedes ganar el corazon de tu cónyuge con tu vida de oración, tu compromiso con la palabra de Dios y con la ayuda de Dios. Ser y vivir con Dios aqui en la tierra es  nuestro verdadero deseo y compartir esto con un compañero en el matrimonio es una bendición mas allá de nuestras esperanzas. Por y con Jesucristo esto se puede obtener.

 

Aplicación

La primera lectura nos dice que Dios hizo el matrimonio para hacernos uno. La segunda lectura nos enseña que la amabilidad nos puede llevar al sufrimiento y esto nos lleva a la obediencia, que es el centro del amor. El evangelio nos enseña que Jesús es el único camino a la unidad.

Esta semana, escucha a tu compañero. Pero deberas poner atención y tu respuesta indicará que tan bien escuchaste. Pasa mas tiempo a solas con Jesús y leé Su Santa Palabra sobre el matrimonio. Luego compartan juntos lo que les está diciendo. La habilidad de escuchar le da a la persona mas fuerza y poder.

Si tu matrimonio terminó con el divorcio o la muerte, renueva tu convenio con Jesús. Que El sea tu compañero y deja que El llene los vacios en tu vida. El puede y El quiere.

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PURPOSE OF THIS SCRIPTURE READING – Develop a personal relationship with Jesus through the Word of God with the understanding that the Holy Spirit will teach and remind us of all Jesus said and did. Psalm 32:8 tells us, “I will instruct you and show you the way you should walk, give you counsel and watch over you.”

  1. Say the opening prayer.
  2. Read the passage slowly three times as though Jesus were talking to you.
  3. Converse with Jesus, asking questions and listening to Him.

OPEN WITH THE FOLLOWING PRAYER:

Father, I can’t understand Your Word without Your grace, I acknowledge my weakness so Your power can reach perfection in me. Send Your Holy Spirit to remind, teach, and guide me to the Truth. May I share as soon as possible whatever You teach me. AMEN

READ, REFLECT AND WRITE ON THE GOSPEL OF THE DAY

Mark 10:2-16 – The Pharisees approached Jesus and asked, “Is it lawful for a husband to divorce his wife?” They were testing him. He said to them in reply, “What did Moses command you?” They replied, “Moses permitted a husband to write a bill of divorce and dismiss her.” But Jesus told them, “Because of the hardness of your hearts he wrote you this commandment.  But from the beginning of creation, God made them male and female.  For this reason, a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.  So, they are no longer two but one flesh.  Therefore, what God has joined together, no human being must separate.”  In the house the disciples again questioned Jesus about this.  He said to them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her; and if she divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery.”

What is the Lord personally saying to you?

 

 

 

What does the Lord personally want you to do?

 

 

Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (October 3rd) – Cycle B

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THE BREAD OF LIFE CATHOLIC BIBLE STUDY

By Deacon Ken and Marie Finn

BEFORE YOU BEGIN:

Pray and ask God to speak to you through His Holy Spirit.  “THE PARACLETE, THE HOLY SPIRIT WHOM THE FATHER WILL SEND IN MY NAME, WILL INSTRUCT YOU IN EVERYTHING, AND REMIND YOU OF ALL THAT I TOLD YOU.”  (JOHN 14:26)

FIRST DAY  Reread last week’s readings.

1. What was a helpful or new thought from the readings or from the homily you heard on Sunday?

 

2. From what you learned, what personal application did you choose to apply to your life this week?

 

 

SECOND DAY READ GENESIS 2:18-24 FIRST READING

(“This one, at last, is bone of my bone and flesh of my flesh.”)

1. What did the Lord God say was not good, and what did he say he would do? Genesis 2:18

 

2. What did the Lord God form out of the ground, what did he do with them, and what did the man do? Genesis 2:19-20

 

3. What did not prove as a suitable partner for man? Genesis 2:20

 

4. What did the Lord God do to the man? Genesis 2:21

 

5. When is there a time when God speaks to man? Job 33:14-15

 

6. What did the Lord God do with the man’s rib? Genesis 2:22

 

7. For what was woman created? 1 Corinthians 11:9

 

8. What did the man say about the woman? Genesis 2:23

 

9. How is man to treat the woman?  Ephesians 5:28-30

 

10. Who does a man leave, to whom does he cling, and what happens to his body? Genesis 2:24

 

Personal – If you are a male, how do you treat the females in your life; and if you are a female, how do you treat the males in your life?  What changes can you make in your relationships that would better reflect the scripture you just studied?

 

 

THIRD DAY READ HEBREWS 2:9-11 SECOND READING

(“Therefore, he is not ashamed to call them `brothers,'”)

1. With what do we see Jesus crowned, and for what reason? Hebrews 2:7-9

 

2. How did Jesus humble himself, and because of this, what did God do to him?  Philippians 2:7-9

 

3. How was Jesus made perfect? Hebrews 2:10

 

4. Who is the leader and perfecter of faith? Hebrews 12:2

 

5. Whose sufferings did Jesus endure? Isaiah 53:4

 

6. Son though he was, what did he learn from what he suffered? For whom did he become the source of eternal salvation? Hebrews 5:8-9

 

7. What does he who consecrates and those who are being consecrated, all have? Hebrews 2:11

  

8. How are people consecrated? Hebrews 13:12

 

9. What is he not ashamed to call them? Hebrews 2:11

 

10. Whom did Jesus say were brother, sister, and mother to him? Mark 3:35

 

Personal  –  In what way have you suffered, and how is that perfecting your faith?

 

 

FOURTH DAY READ MARK 10:2-16 GOSPEL

(“Let the children come to me;”)

1. What did the Pharisees ask Jesus, and what were they doing by asking him this? Mark 10:2

 

2. What did Jesus ask the Pharisees, and what did they reply? Mark 10:3-4

 

3. Why did Jesus say Moses wrote this commandment, and what did he say was from the beginning of creation? Mark 10:5-8

 

4. What did Jesus say about what God has joined together? Mark 10:9

 

5. What should a wife not do, and what should a husband not do? 1 Corinthians 7:10-11

 

6. As the disciples questioned Jesus, what did he say a wife or husband does that divorces, then marries another? Mark 10:10-12

 

7. When is a woman not an adulteress? Romans 7:3

 

Personal  –  What new insight did you receive regarding divorce, and with whom can you share that?

 

8. What were the people doing, for what reason, and what did the disciples do? Mark 10:13

 

9. When Jesus saw the disciples rebuking the people for bringing the children, what was his reaction, and what did he say to them? Mark 10:14-15

 

10. What did Jesus do to the children? Mark 10:16

 

11. What happens to those who touch Jesus? Matthew 14:36

 

Personal – As a child of God, in what way have you been healed by his touch, or by your reaching out to touch him?  Do you see yourself as one of the children, or as one of the disciples rebuking the children?   Reflect on this.

 

 

FIFTH DAY READ PSALM 128:1-6

(“Happy are you who fear the Lord, who walk in his ways.”)

Read and meditate on Psalm 128:1-6.

What is the Lord saying to you personally through the Psalm?

 

How can you apply this to your life?

 

 

SIXTH DAY READ ALL OF THE COMMENTARY

GENESIS 2:18-24

Today’s passage reveals to us that God’s work was not complete until he made woman. God could have made Eve from the dust of the ground just as he had made Adam.  He deliberately chose to make Eve from the man’s bone and flesh.  He showed us that in marriage a man and a woman become one flesh. This is a union, not just in the physical sense, but in the emotional and spiritual sense as well. This is a mystical union of two people’s hearts and lives.

God tells us all throughout the Bible to treat this special union with the utmost care. If you are married or planning to be married, are you willing to keep the commitment which, in fact, makes the two of you one?  The goal in marriage is far more than friendship; the goal in marriage should be oneness.

God has given men and women different styles, gifts and equipment for various tasks, but when married all lead to the same goal – honoring God. Man has given life to the woman, and woman gives life to the world. The rule of each carries exclusive privileges that should completely eliminate any attitudes about an inferior or superior sex.

Adam and Eve received the gift of marriage from God. They were literally made for one another. God did not institute marriage for convenience, nor was it brought about by any culture. Marriage’s three aspects are: a man leaves his father and mother in a public act and promises himself to his wife. The man and woman take responsibility for each other’s welfare, and love their mate next to God, above all others. The two become one person in the intimacy and commitment of sexual union which is reserved for marriage.  A strong marriage of today will include all three of these aspects.

 

HEBREWS 2:9-11

Jesus is Lord is really what this passage is all about. Jesus is in charge of everything and he has revealed himself to us. We do not actually see him reigning on earth because we are only using spiritual vision. We see him reigning in our hearts and minds.  We can picture him in his heavenly glory and know that we are heirs to that kingdom. We see him as we do simply because we chose to believe that Jesus Christ is Lord.

To call Jesus “Lord” means to call him “master” over everyone. To call him master means that we have chosen to obey his commands. Jesus has two commandments: “Thou shall love the Lord thy God with all your heart, mind, and soul,” and “You shall love thy neighbor as thyself.” It calls for complete obedience. Obedience is the core of love, and there can be no love without obedience.

Jesus learned obedience through his suffering. His suffering led him to enter into the greatest sacrifice ever made for mankind. When you become confused about tomorrow and let anxiety cloud your future, try to keep a clear view about Jesus – who he is, what he has done, and what he is doing for you right now. This will help as you make your choices for the next day in the kingdom.

God’s kindness led Jesus Christ to go freely to his death. Kindness can and often does involve sacrifice and pain. Jesus did not come into this world to gain status or political power, but to suffer and die so that we could truly live. Jesus Christ was the only person who was ever born to die. He died so that all men could choose to live forever, by believing in him. Not all men did accept this invitation to believe in him, and the turmoil and strife on our planet earth is proof of this. If the sacrifice of suffering and death by Christ is difficult to understand, maybe it is time to evaluate your own motives. If kindness, not selfishness motives us, we too may have to suffer.

 

MARK 10:2-16

This passage shows us again how the Pharisees were trying to trap Jesus with their deceitful questions. They tried to trap him by getting him to state that he supported divorce. Jesus would, in that case, be upholding the Pharisee’s procedures, and they doubted he would do that. If he spoke out against divorce, he would seem to be condemning Moses; it was not a question of popularity but heresy they tried to trip him on.  He also could incur the wrath of King Herod, who had already killed John the Baptist for speaking out against divorce and adultery (Mark 6:17-28).

The Pharisees saw divorce as a legal issue rather than a spiritual issue. They were not thinking about what God intended for marriage, but had reduced it to a legal structure that could be ended on a whim. Today we see the arena of marriage being torn apart by a secular society that bases its beliefs in humanism.  The idea of a covenant between God and the man and woman is almost non-existent to much of today’s world. The rule of a contract is much more identifiable with much of today’s world. In a contract you buy something and if it does not perform as well as stated in the contract, you throw it away, or you send it away, and this is called divorce.

Scripture tells us that God never intended for man to separate what he has joined together.  Women were often treated as property and marriage and divorce were treated as transactions similar to buying and selling land. Jesus condemned this attitude and practice then, just as he does today. God’s original intention was that marriage brought oneness. Jesus held up God’s ideal for marriage and told his followers to live by it.

Do not enter marriage with the option of getting out, but be committed to permanence.  You can win your mate’s heart with your prayer life, your commitment to God’s Holy Word with God’s help. To be with God in your life here on earth is our true desire, to be with a marriage partner that shares this vision with you is a blessing beyond our wildest expectation.  Through Jesus Christ, it is available and only through him is it available.

 

Application

The first reading tells how God made marriage to bring about oneness.  The second reading shows that kindness can lead to suffering which will lead to obedience, which is the core of love. The Gospel shows us that Jesus is the only way to oneness.

This week, listen to your spouse. Really listen to what is being said. Your response will determine how well you are listening. Spend more time alone with Jesus and read his Holy Word on marriage. Then share together what he is telling both of you. The strength and power of a person is in his ability to listen.

If your marriage has ended in divorce or death, renew your covenant with Jesus. Let him become your spouse, and let him fill in the empty spots in your life.  He can, and he will.

Lectio Divina – Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (September 26th) – Cycle B

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PURPOSE OF THIS SCRIPTURE READING – Develop a personal relationship with Jesus through the Word of God with the understanding that the Holy Spirit will teach and remind us of all Jesus said and did. Psalm 32:8 tells us, “I will instruct you and show you the way you should walk, give you counsel and watch over you.”

  1. Say the opening prayer.
  2. Read the passage slowly three times as though Jesus were talking to you.
  3. Converse with Jesus, asking questions and listening to Him.

OPEN WITH THE FOLLOWING PRAYER:

Father, I can’t understand Your Word without Your grace, I acknowledge my weakness so your power can reach perfection in me. Send Your Holy Spirit to remind, teach, and guide me to the Truth. May I share as soon as possible whatever You teach me. AMEN

READ, REFLECT AND WRITE

Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 – At that time, John said to Jesus, “Teacher, we saw someone driving out demons in your name, and we tried to prevent him because he does not follow us.” Jesus replied, “Do not prevent him. There is no one who performs a mighty deed in my name who can at the same time speak ill of me. For whoever is not against us is for us. Anyone who gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ, amen, I say to you, will surely not lose his reward. “Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him if a great millstone were put around his neck and he were thrown into the sea. If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter into life maimed than with two hands to go into Gehenna, into the unquenchable fire. And if your foot causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter into life crippled than with two feet to be thrown into Gehenna. And if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out. Better for you to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye than with two eyes to be thrown into Gehenna, where ‘their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched.’”

What is the Lord personally saying to you?

 

 

 

What does the Lord personally want you to do?

 

 

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THE BREAD OF LIFE CATHOLIC BIBLE STUDY

By Deacon Ken and Marie Finn

BEFORE YOU BEGIN:

Pray and ask God to speak to you through His Holy Spirit.  “THE PARACLETE, THE HOLY SPIRIT WHOM THE FATHER WILL SEND IN MY NAME, WILL INSTRUCT YOU IN EVERYTHING, AND REMIND YOU OF ALL THAT I TOLD YOU.”  (JOHN 14:26)

FIRST DAY  Reread last week’s readings.

1. What was a helpful or new thought from the readings or from the homily you heard on Sunday?

 

2. From what you learned, what personal application did you choose to apply to your life this week?

 

 

SECOND DAY READ NUMBERS 11:25-29 FIRST READING

(“…as the Spirit came to rest on them, they prophesied.”)

l. What did the Lord do, and to whom did he speak? Numbers 11:24-25

 

2. What did the Lord take from Moses, and what did he do with it, and what did they begin to do? Numbers 11:25

 

3. What did the prophet Joel say about God’s spirit and prophesying? Acts 2:17

 

4. What happened to Eldad and Medad, and where did this happen? Numbers 11:26

 

5. Why have we been put on his list or chosen?  1 Peter 2:9

 

6. What did the young man tell Moses about Eldad and Medad? Numbers  11:27

 

7. What was Joshua to Moses, and what did he tell him? Numbers 11:28

 

8. What did Moses say to Joshua? Numbers 11:29

 

9. What did Paul say that was similar to Moses’ response to Joshua? Philippians 1:15-18

 

10. What is one way of determining if we are walking in the flesh and not by the Spirit? 1 Corinthians 3:3

 

Personal  –  Do you see yourself walking in the flesh by competing or being jealous of someone in your family, work, or school? How can you begin to walk by the Spirit’s lead?

 

 

THIRD DAY READ JAMES 5:1-6 SECOND READING

(“You have stored up treasure for the last days.”)

1. Over what is the rich to weep and wail? James 5:1

 

2. Who has already received their consolation? Luke 6:24

 

3. What have the rich stored up for the last day? James 5:2-3

 

4. What are we to do with our money? Sirach 29:10-11

 

5. What has reached the ears of the Lord of hosts?  James 5:4

 

6. Against whom will the Lord be swift to witness? Malachi 3:5

 

7. What have those who live on earth for luxury and pleasure done? James 5:5

 

8. What will happen to the rich man who does not care for the poor man? Luke 16:25

 

9. What has the rich man done? James 5:6

 

10. Who are the righteous (or the innocent), and who are the accused? Matthew 25:37-43

 

Personal  –  In what way can you share what you have with the poor?  Examine yourself and see if you have been fair in all your dealings with people. Repent where needed.

 

 

FOURTH DAY READ MARK 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 GOSPEL

(“Any man who gives a drink of water because you belong to Christ, will not, I assure you, go without his reward.”)

1. What did John say to Jesus? Mark 9:38

 

2. Why did Jesus tell him not to prevent him from driving out demons in his name? Mark 9:39

 

3. What can no one say except by the Holy Spirit? 1 Corinthians 12:3

 

Personal  –  In what way have you used the name of Jesus to drive evil away from you or your family?

 

4. If someone is not against Jesus, for whom is he? Mark 9:40

 

5. Who will not lose his reward? Mark 9:41

 

6. What does Jesus say about someone who may cause one of his little ones who have faith to sin? Mark 9:42

 

7. What is better for us if a hand, foot, or an eye causes us to sin? Mark 9:43

 

8. What could happen to us if we do not get rid of the part that makes us sin? Mark 9:45-48

 

9. What happens in Gehenna (hell)? Mark 9:48

 

10. What will happen to the men who rebel against God? Isaiah 66:24

 

Personal  –  Is there a part of you or someone that is causing you to sin?  In light of this scripture, how are you going to get rid of the problem?

 

 

FIFTH DAY READ PSALM 19:8, 10, 12-14

(“The decree of the Lord is trustworthy, giving wisdom to the simple.”)

Read and meditate on Psalm 19:8, 10, 12-14.

What is the Lord saying to you personally through the Psalm?

 

How can you apply this to your life?

 

 

SIXTH DAY READ ALL OF THE COMMENTARY

NUMBERS 11:25-29

When it comes to serving God, everyone has plenty of room. Joshua protested the unofficial giving of the spirit to two elders who remained in the camp. Moses had gathered seventy elders from the camp and had them placed around the tabernacle. Moses told Joshua that God’s power is not limited to a set time, place, or ceremony. Moses was recognized as Israel’s leader; yet when others in the community showed leadership ability, he was overjoyed. Joshua was so protective of Moses’ leadership that he forgot the objective – creating a nation of faithful people. As a result, Joshua tried to restrict God’s work in order to keep Moses in the limelight.

If we focus on individuals and their abilities, we may lose sight of our overall objective. This caused Joshua to have limited vision, and it will happen to us if we follow Joshua’s example. We need to remember that God’s mysterious plans will not always coincide with our plans. Today the Holy Spirit is waiting to be released in so many people, and in many situations the reason is that too much emphasis is put upon the leadership of the people and not on the Holy Spirit.

Moses knew that the power of God is available to all who do the will of the Father. We need to be open to the Holy Spirit working, not only within us, but also working within people who we do not think might be qualified.  Like Moses, we must be open to God’s gift of grace and be available to see the power of the Holy Spirit being used among all of his people.

 

JAMES 5:1-6

Today’s reading brings home the proper value of people and the improper value of things. Today’s money will be worthless when Christ returns, so we should be spending our time accumulating treasure that will be worthwhile in God’s eternal kingdom. Money itself is not the problem, Christian leaders need money to live and support their families and missionaries need money to help them spread the Gospel. The church needs money to do its work effectively.  It is the love of money that leads to evil (1 Timothy 6:10).  This is a strong reminder to us that all Christians who are tempted to adopt worldly standards rather than God’s standards will be conformed to the present age (Romans 12:1-2).

Jesus tells us in scripture not to store up treasures on earth because they can erode away or may be stolen. He goes on to say, store treasure in heaven where they will never lose their value and are safe from thieves (Matt. 6:19-20). We are then told by Jesus that if our profits are in heaven, our heart will be there too.  You need to ask yourself: Where do you spend most of your time, what do you spend your money on most? Finally, what do you think about most of the time?  Pray and reflect on these questions because this is where your treasure is now, and when you die, will you be in heaven with Jesus Christ?

 

MARK 9:38-43, 45, 47-48

Jesus emphasizes through various sayings the basic laws of discipleship. His own disciples did not understand, and their lack of comprehension of what is involved in being a disciple is clearly shown in their arrogant rejection of an exorcist who uses Jesus’ name.  We see the disciples being very jealous of a man who healed in Jesus’ name. They were more concerned about their own group position than in helping free those troubled by demons. Many of us today do the same when we refuse to participate in worthy causes because they are not affiliated with our denomination.

We are often very reluctant to be around people who make us feel uncomfortable. Our lack of comprehension of discipleship is displayed when we reject those who do not do things the way we do. The most blatant of all rejections occurs when we think that our efforts will not receive enough recognition for what we do. Correct theology is important, but it should never be an excuse to avoid helping those in need.

Jesus tell us in scripture that anyone who is not helping him is hurting him (Matt. 12:30). He definitely is not saying that being indifferent to others who are serving in his name is as good as being committed.  Jesus tells us that many people from all walks of life have responded by following him and do work in his name. He has shown all throughout his teachings that his hope is that we all will be one in the Father.  We might well remember that those who share a common faith in Christ should be able to cooperate with one another. As Christians our thoughts and actions must be motivated by love, and we must be careful about judging others (Matt 7:1-5).  By the same token, we must never be afraid to confront flagrant sin within the church (1 Cor. 5:12-13).

 

Application

The first reading reveals that there is plenty of room for everyone to serve God.  The second reading calls us to adopt God’s standards, not the world’s standards.  The Gospel shows us that painful discipline is required of his true followers.

This week, let the call to discipleship really take hold on you. Cut the sin out of your life by giving up a relationship, job or habit, or anything else, that is against God’s will. Look very hard, this week, at the way you talk, at the way you dress, and at the way you treat others.  If you cannot do it, cannot wear it, or cannot say it in front of Christ, then don’t!

Vigésimo Sexto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario (26 de Septiembre) – Ciclo B

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El Pan de Vida Estudio de Biblia Católico

By Deacon Ken and Marie Finn

ANTES DE COMENZAR:

Ora y pidele a Dios que te hable a través de Su Espíritu Santo. “EL ESPIRITU SANTO INTERPRETE, QUE EL PADRE LES ENVIARA EN MI NOMBRE, LES VA A ENSEÑAR TODAS LAS COSAS Y LES RECORDARA TODAS MIS PALABRAS.”  (JUAN 14:26)

PRIMER DIA  Vuelve a leer las lecturas de la semana pasada.

1. ¿Cuál fue el mensaje qué recibiste de la homilia o de las lecturas que oiste en misa el domingo?

 

2. ¿De lo que aprendiste, qué escogiste para aplicar a tu vida esta semana?

 

 

SEGUNDO DIA LEE NUMEROS 11:25-29 PRIMERA LECTURA

(“Y cuando el espíritu reposo sobre ellos, se pusieron a profetizar.”)

1. ¿Qué hizo El Señor, y a quién le habló El? Números 11:24-25

 

2. ¿Qué tomó de Moisés El Señor y qué hizo El con esto? ¿Qué comenzaron ellos a hacer? Números 11:25

 

3. ¿Qué dijo el profeta Joel acerca de profetizar y del Espíritu de Dios? Hechos 2:17

 

4. ¿Qué le pasó a Eldad y Medad y dónde sucedió esto? Números 11:26

 

5. ¿Porqué hemos sido puestos en Su lista o hemos sido elegidos? 1 Pedro 2:9

 

6. ¿Qué le dijo el joven a Moisés acerca de Eldad y Medad? Números 11:27

 

7. ¿Qué era Josué de Moisés y qué le dijo a él? Números 11:28

 

8. ¿Qué le dijo Moisés a Josué? Números 11:29

 

9. ¿Lo que dijo Pablo era similar a lo que Moisés respondió a Josué? Filipenses 1:15-18

 

10. ¿Cuál es una manera de determinar si vamos caminando en la carne y no en el Espíritu? 1 Corintios 3:3

 

Personal – ¿Te ves caminando carnalmente, compitiendo o estando celoso de alguien en tu familia, trabajo o escuela? ¿Cómo puedes comenzar a caminar guiado por el Espíritu?

 

 

TERCER DIA LEE SANTIAGO 5:1-6 SEGUNDA LECTURA

(“¿Cómo pudieron hacer reservas en los últimos tiempos?”)

1. ¿A causa de qué, les toca a los ricos llorar y lamentarse? Santiago 5:1

 

2. ¿Quiénes han recibido ya su consuelo? Lucas 6:24

 

3. ¿Qué reservas se han hecho los ricos para el último día? Santiago 5:2-3

 

4. ¿Qué es lo que debes de hacer con tu dinero? Eclesiástico 29:10-11

 

5. ¿Qué es lo que ha llegado a los oidos del Señor? Santiago 5:4

 

6. ¿En contra de quién testifica el Señor con rapidez? Malaquias 3:5

 

7. ¿Qué han hecho los que viven en la tierra por lujos y placeres? Santiago 5:5

 

8. ¿Qué le pasará al hombre rico que no cuida al hombre pobre? Lucas 16:25

 

9. ¿Qué ha hecho el hombre rico? Santiago 5:6

 

10. ¿Quienes son los justos (o los inocentes) y quienes son los acusados? Mateo 25:37-43

 

Personal – ¿En qué forma puedes compartir lo que tienes con los pobres? Examínate y mira si has sido justo en tus contratos con la gente. Arrepiéntete donde sea necesario.

 

 

CUARTO DIA LEE MARCOS 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 EVANGELIO

(“y cualquiera que les dé de beber un vaso de agua porque son de Cristo y llevan su nombre, les aseguro que no quedará sin recompensa.”)

1. ¿Qué le dijo Juan a Jesús? Marcos 9:38

 

2. ¿Porqué le dijo Jesús que no lo detuviera de expulsar espíritus malos en Su nombre? Marcos 9:39

 

3. ¿Qué es lo que nadie puede decir si no es guiado por el Espíritu Santo? 1 Corintios 12:3

 

Personal – ¿De qué manera has usado el nombre de Jesús para echar afuera lo maligno de ti o de tu familia?

 

4. Si alguien no está contra Jesús, ¿con quién está? Marcos 9:40

 

5. ¿Quién no perderá su recompensa? Marcos 9:41

 

6. ¿Qué dice Jesús acerca de alguien que hace tropezar a uno de sus pequeños que creen en El? Marcos 9:42

 

7. ¿Qué es mejor para ti, si tu mano, pie o un ojo te causa pecar? Marcos 9:43

 

8. ¿Qué podrá pasarte si no te quitas la parte que te hace pecar? Marcos 9:45-48

 

9. ¿Qué pasa en la Gehena (infierno)? Marcos 9:48

 

10. ¿Qué les pasará a los hombres que se rebelan contra Dios? Isaías 66:24

 

Personal – ¿Hay una parte tuya o de alguien que te está causando pecar? A la luz de esta escritura, ¿qué vas ha hacer para deshacerte de este problema?

 

 

QUINTO DIA LEE SALMO 19:8, 10, 12-14

(“…ciertas son sus palabras y al ignorante enseñan.”)

Leé y medita el Salmo 19:8, 10, 12-14.

¿Qué te dice personalmente el Señor a través de este Salmo?

 

¿Cómo puedes aplicar esto a tu vida diaria?

 

 

SEXTO DIA LEE TODO EL COMENTARIO

NUMEROS 11:25-29

Cuando se trata de servir a Dios, hay lugar suficiente para todos. Josué protestó por la forma inoficial en que se dió el espíritu a los dos hombres que se habían quedado en el campamento. Moisés había reunido setenta ancianos del campamento y los había colocado alrededor del tabernáculo. Moisés le dijo a Josué que el poder de Dios no era limitado a un tiempo fijo, lugar o ceremonia. Moisés era reconocido como el lider de Israel, sin embargo, cuando otros en la comunidad mostraban habilidades directivas, él se llenaba de alegría. Josué era tan protector de la primacía de Moisés que se olvidó del objetivo – fundar una nación de gente fiel. Como resultado del trato de restringir el trabajo de Dios por mantener a Moisés con la luz enfocada en el.

Enfocarse en individuos y en sus habilidades puede ocasionarnos el perder de vista el objetivo general. Esto ocasionó a Josué el tener su vista limitada, y nos sucederá también a nosotros si seguimos el ejemplo de Josué. Necesitamos recordar que los planes misteriosos de Dios no siempre coinciden con nuestros planes. Hoy día el Espíritu Santo está esperando ser puesto en libertad en tanta gente, y en muchas ocasiones la razón es que demasiado énfasis es puesto sobre el liderazgo de la gente y no en el Espíritu Santo.

Moisés sabía que el poder de Dios está al alcance de todos los que hacen la voluntad del Padre. Necesitamos abrirnos al Espíritu Santo, no solamente en nosotros, sino también trabajando en medio de la gente que piensa que no está calificada. Como Moisés, debemos estar abiertos a los regalos de la gracia de Dios y estar dispuestos a ver el poder del Espíritu Santo siendo usado entre toda Su gente.

 

SANTIAGO 5:1-6

La lectura de hoy trae a la mente el valor propio de la gente y el impropio valor de las cosas. El dinero de hoy no tendrá valor alguno cuando Jesús retorne, así que deberíamos pasar nuestro tiempo acumulando riquezas que valgan la pena en el reino de Dios. El dinero en si mismo no es el problema, los líderes cristianos necesitan dinero para vivir y sustentar a sus familias, los misioneros necesitan dinero para ayudarles a pregonar el Evangelio. La Iglesia necesita dinero para trabajar efectivamente. Es el amor al dinero el que conduce a todos los males. (1 Timoteo 6:10). Esta es una fuerte advertencia para nosotros de que todos los cristianos somos tentados a adoptar normas mundanas en lugar de las normas de Dios. (Romanos 12:1-2).

Jesús nos dice en la escritura, que no guardemos riquezas en el mundo porque pueden corroerse o pueden ser robadas. El continua diciendo: acumulen riquezas en el cielo donde nunca perderan su valor y están a salvo de los ladrones (Mateo 6:19-20). Jesús nos dice entonces que si nuestras ganancias están en el cielo, nuestro corazón está allí también. Necesitas preguntarte a ti mismo: ¿Dónde pasas la mayor parte de tu tiempo y dónde gastas la mayor parte de tu dinero? Finalmente, ¿En qué piensas la mayor parte del tiempo? Ora y reflexiona en estas preguntas porque esto es donde está tu riqueza ahora, y cuando mueras, ¿Estarás en el cielo con Jesucristo?

 

MARCOS 9:38-43, 45- 47-48

Jesús insiste, a través de varios dichos, las leyes básicas del discípulo. Sus propios discípulos no entienden; y la falta de comprensión de lo que realmente implica el ser un discípulo, se vé claramente en el arrogante rechazo de un exorcista que usa el nombre de Jesús. Vemos a los discípulos estando muy celosos de un hombre que sanó en el nombre de Jesús. Estaban mas apurados en la posición de su propio grupo en vez de ayudar a liberar de demonios a aquéllos acosados por estos. Muchos de nosotros hoy hacemos lo mismo cuando nos negamos a participar en causas meritorias porque no están ligadas con nuestra denominacion.

Muchas veces nos sentimos desganados por estar alrededor de gente que nos hacen sentir incómodos. Nuestra falta de comprensión de lo que quiere decir el ser discípulo, se demuestra cuando rechazamos a aquellos que no hacen las cosas en la forma que estabamos acostumbrados. El mas evidente de todos los rechazos es cuando pensamos que nuestros esfuerzos no recibirán suficiente reconocimiento por lo que hacemos. La teología correcta es importante pero nunca debe ser excusa para evitar ayudar a aquéllos que necesitan ayuda.

En las escrituras Jesús nos dice que quienquiera que no le está ayudando, lo está hiriendo a El. (Mateo 12:30). Definitivamente, El no está diciendo que siendo indiferente a otros que están sirviendo en Su nombre es tan bueno como estar comprometido. Jesús nos dice que mucha gente, de todas clases sociales, ha respondido, siguiéndolo a El y haciendo obras en Su nombre. El ha demostrado a través de todas Sus enseñanzas, que Su esperanza es que todos seamos uno en El Padre. Mas bien podríamos recordar que aquéllos que comparten una fe común en Cristo, deberían ser capaces de cooperar unos con otros. Como cristianos nuestros pensamientos y acciones deben ser motivadas por amor, y debemos tener cuidado en juzgar a otros. (Mateo 7:1-5). Al mismo tiempo, no debemos nunca tener miedo de confrontar flagrante pecado dentro de la iglesia. (1 Corintios 5:12-13).

 

Aplicación

La primera lectura revela que hay bastante lugar para todos para servir a Dios. La segunda lectura nos llama a adoptar las normas de Dios, no las normas del mundo. El Evangelio nos muestra la dolorosa disciplina que es requerida de Sus verdaderos seguidores.

Esta semana, deja que el llamado al discipulado realmente tome prenda de ti. Corta el pecado fuera de tu vida, renunciando a una relación, trabajo, costumbre o cualquier otra cosa que está contra la voluntad de Dios. Fíjate muy bien, esta semana, la forma como hablas, la forma como te vistes y la forma como tratas a otros. Si no puedes hacerlo, no puedes usarlo o no puedes decirlo frente a Cristo, entonces no lo hagas.

Lectio Divina – Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (September 19th) – Cycle B

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PURPOSE OF THIS SCRIPTURE READING – Develop a personal relationship with Jesus through the Word of God with the understanding that the Holy Spirit will teach and remind us of all Jesus said and did. Psalm 32:8 tells us, “I will instruct you and show you the way you should walk, give you counsel and watch over you.”

  1. Say the opening prayer.
  2. Read the passage slowly three times as though Jesus were talking to you.
  3. Converse with Jesus, asking questions and listening to Him.

OPEN WITH THE FOLLOWING PRAYER:

Father, I can’t understand Your Word without Your grace, I acknowledge my weakness so your power can reach perfection in me. Send Your Holy Spirit to remind, teach, and guide me to the Truth. May I share as soon as possible whatever You teach me. AMEN

READ, REFLECT AND WRITE

Mark 9:30-37 – Jesus and His disciples left from there and began a journey through Galilee, but he did not wish anyone to know about it. He was teaching His disciples and telling them, “The Son of Man is to be handed over to men and they will kill him, and three days after his death the Son of Man will rise.” But they did not understand the saying, and they were afraid to question him.  They came to Capernaum and, once inside the house, he began to ask them, “What were you arguing about on the way?” But they remained silent. They had been discussing among themselves on the way who was the greatest. Then he sat down, called the Twelve, and said to them, “If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the servant of all.” Taking a child, he placed it in their midst, and putting his arms around it, he said to them, “Whoever receives one child such as this in my name, receives me; and whoever receives me, receives not me but the One who sent me.”

What is the Lord personally saying to you?

 

 

 

What does the Lord personally want you to do?