Daily Bible Reflections
for July 2, 2011;

Dear Friend,

Be filled with God's joy this Saturday.

Praying for you,

Bo Sanchez

2
 July
Saturday
TODAY'S READINGS:

DIDACHE | COMPANION | SABBATH
DIDACHE

 

Memorial of Immaculate Heart of Mary
 
Mommy and Yanthy Moments
 
And his mother kept all these things in her heart. – Luke 2:51
 
Two years have passed since I got pregnant and left my full-time job. My son is now more than a year old, but I continue to be a stay-at-home mom.
God has given me so much reason for rejoicing in giving me this child. He has doubled my joy by enabling me to witness his milestones firsthand. Moreover, God has gifted me with many memorable moments with Yanthy.
I remember when he was just 13 months old and could barely reach our dining table. He’d rush to help me set the table by getting the placemats one by one. Then, he’d tiptoe to put the placemats on top of the table. One time also when I had a fever and was wrapped in a blanket, Yanthy walked up to me and gave his sweater. What a helpful and sweet little boy! These are just a few of my treasured moments with my son.
Like Mary, I cherish and keep these moments in my heart. I thank God for this special privilege of being a mom and for the many lessons I learn as I raise my son.  Teresa Gumap-as Dumadag (teregmps@yahoo.com)
 
REFLECTION:
What personal experiences do I keep in my heart? What is God teaching me through them?
 
Lord, help me to be sensitive to Your voice as You speak through my daily experiences.
 
 

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COMPANION

 

1st READING
As we celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, we are reminded of her purity and holiness. This purity is something we must all strive to imitate. We live in a world that has lost its sense of modesty and purity and thus it can be difficult to capture a vision for it in our personal lives. Yet the Gospel demands that we live with both a pure mind and a pure heart. Let us ask Mary to intercede for us.
 
Isaiah 61:9-11
9 Thus says the LORD: Their descendants shall be renowned among the nations, and their offspring among the peoples; all who see them shall acknowledge them as a race the LORD has blessed. 10 I rejoice heartily in the LORD, in my God is the joy of my soul; for he has clothed me with a robe of salvation, and wrapped me in a mantle of justice, like a bridegroom adorned with a diadem, like a bride bedecked with her jewels. 11 As the earth brings forth its plants, and a garden makes its growth spring up, so will the Lord GOD make justice and praise spring up before all the nations.
 
P S A L M
 
Psalms 113:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8
R: Blessed be the name of the Lord for ever.
1 Praise, you servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD. 2 Blessed be the name of the LORD both now and forever. (R) 3 From the rising to the setting of the sun is the name of the LORD to be praised. 4 High above all nations is the LORD; above the heavens is his glory. (R) 5 Who is like the LORD, our God, who is enthroned on high 6 and looks upon the heavens and the earth below? (R) 7 He raises up the lowly from the dust; from the dunghill he lifts up the poor 8 to seat them with princes, with the princes of his own people. (R)
 
G O S P E L
 
Mary was chosen by God to be the Mother of His Son, Jesus. He chooses each of us to be His disciple as well. Let us listen closely to His Word and guidance so that we can respond to His call as quickly as possible. It is in obedience to God’s will that we will discover the fullness of life and be satisfied in all things.
 
ALLELUIA VERSE AND VERSE BEFORE THE GOSPEL
Blessed is the Virgin Mary who kept the Word of God and pondered it in her heart.
 
Luke 2:41-51
41 Each year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the feast of Passover, 42 and when he was twelve years old, they went up according to festival custom. 43 After they had completed its days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, but his parents did not know it. 44 Thinking that he was in the caravan, they journeyed for a day and looked for him among their relatives and acquaintances, 45 but not finding him, they returned to Jerusalem to look for him. 46 After three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions, 47 and all who heard him were astounded at his understanding and his answers. 48 When his parents saw him, they were astonished, and his mother said to him, “Son, why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been looking for you with great anxiety.” 49 And he said to them, “Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?” 50 But they did not understand what he said to them. 51 He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them; and his mother kept all these things in her heart. 52 And Jesus advanced in wisdom and age and favor before God and man.
 
my reflections
think: It is in obedience to God’s will that we will discover the fullness of life and be satisfied in all things.
 
God’s special verse/thought for me today________________
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T O D A Y ’ S BLESSING LIST
Thank You Lord for: ____________________________________
 
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READ THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR Psalm 51-55
 
 

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SABBATH

 

God Looks For Worthy Vessels of his Graces
 
Does God approve cheating? This is a simple question that many ask upon hearing today’s first reading which describes how Jacob, the younger son, managed to snatch Isaac’s fatherly blessing of the firstborn from Esau. All these happened with the manipulation of Rebecca, the mother whose favorite was Jacob.
Jesus’ wisdom teaching from the Gospel gives the answer. The issue is not just about cheating. Blessings are like good wine that need a good container so they are not wasted. God allowed the sad situation to befall Esau, the firstborn son of Isaac, because Esau was careless with his birthright. The rugged hunter that he was, Esau only cared about the present. In fact, in an earlier event (cf. Genesis 25:27- 34), Esau readily sold his rights to Jacob in exchange for a bowl of soup. Though he was the biological firstborn, Esau was irresponsible and did not appreciate the uniqueness of his person.
Today’s Bible message makes me think deeply, then, about our efforts to help alleviate the plight of the poor and the needy. We feel good whenever we are able to reach out to them with some gifts and dole outs for Christmas and for other occasions. The Spirit of God reminds us now: Let us rebuild first the receptacle of God’s grace — that is, the human person with his ideas, ideals, values and beliefs. Let us first make each person confident in his own uniqueness, purpose and God-given abilities to do good. Let us cultivate true faith, authentic joy and spiritual discipline in persons. Only then will blessings become fruitful in them. Fr. Domie Guzman, SSP
 
Reflection Question:
Examine your own life journey. How did God mold you to be the container and channel of His blessings that you are now?
 
Lord, use me as a worthy vessel of Your blessings and graces, not only for me but for others as well. Amen.
 
St. Acestes, pray for us.
 

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