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Reflection On Readings - Sunday, 27th September 2020

 EZ 18:25-28; PS 25:4-5, 8-10, 14; PHIL 2:1-11 or 2:1-5; MT 21:28-32

Today’s readings challenge the modern-day disciple to imitate more fully both the actions and attitudes of Christ. This is, after all, the point of our stewardship way of life.

St. Paul encapsulates the actions and attitudes we must strive for in the Second Reading, from the Letter to the Philippians. “Do nothing out of selfishness or out of vainglory; rather, humbly regard others as more important than yourselves, each looking out not for his own interests, but also for those of others.” In other words, Paul continues, “Have in you the same attitude that is also in Christ Jesus.” Whether we are at work or school or within our own homes, our actions should be focused on others first in imitation of Christ, Who is always perfectly focused on others. 

But there is another reason for seeing others as more important than ourselves, a reason that will help us to become better stewards. It is the recognition that the “others” in my life — whether my spouse and children, my next-door neighbor, or even the co-worker that gets on my last nerve — all these others are gifts from God, to be treasured and nurtured for God’s glory. 

And just in case this seems like a bit too much to ask of us, St. Paul gives us another reminder about the Savior we are imitating as we embrace this attitude towards others. “Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God something to be grasped. Rather, he emptied Himself, taking the form of a slave… he humbled Himself, becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.” Unimaginable humility.

We should not be overwhelmed by this high bar, however. Our God is a loving and patient Father. He embraces every faltering step we take in imitation of His Son. Jesus demonstrates this comforting truth through the parable He tells in today’s Gospel from Matthew. It is the story of two sons whose father instructs them to go out and work in his vineyard that day. The second son gives the right answer, right away: “Yes, sir.” But he does not follow through. Despite the lip service, he has failed to follow his father’s will.

The first son just can’t seem to get on board with his father’s command. He responds, “I will not.” At least he is honest! And this honest, less-than-perfect response should be consoling to us Christian stewards. Haven’t we all felt this way at times when God’s will for us seems to be just too hard? We can be honest with God at these times. He knows already, after all. But when we stayed engaged in a real relationship with Him, even if it’s just to say, “I don’t think I can, Lord,” He will supply us with just the grace we need to change our minds and do what He is asking us to do. 

We are called to a high and holy standard — living as Christ’s disciples every day and with every person the Lord places in our path. But we can move towards this goal in “baby steps.” We can even take a step backward from time to time because our Father is merciful and kind. What matters is that we keep baby-stepping along, assured of the grace we need to more closely imitate the actions and attitudes of Christ. This is the beauty of the stewardship way of life.

Mass Readings: Sunday, 27th September 2020

FIRST READING
A reading from the book of Ezekiel 18:25-28
When the sinner renounces sin, he shall certainly live.

The word of the Lord was addressed to me as follows: You object,
“What the Lord does is unjust”.
Listen, you House of Israel: is what I do unjust? Is it not what you do
that is unjust?
When the upright man renounces his integrity to commit sin and dies
because of this,he dies because of the evil that he himself has
committed.
When the sinner renounces sin to become law-abiding and honest,
he deserves to live. He has chosen to renounce all his previous sins;
he shall certainly live; he shall not die.

The Word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm Ps 24

Response:  Remember your mercy, Lord.

1. Lord, make me know your ways.
Lord, teach me your paths.
Make me walk in your truth, and teach me:
for you are God my saviour.

2. Remember your mercy, Lord,
and the love you have shown from of old.
Do not remember the sins of my youth.
In your love remember me,
because of your goodness, O Lord.

3. The Lord is good and upright.
He shows the path to those who stray,
he guides the humble in the right path;
he teaches his way to the poor.

SECOND READING
A reading from the letter of St Paul to the Philippians 2:1-11
In your minds you must be the same as Christ Jesus.

If our life in Christ means anything to you, if love can persuade at all,
or the Spirit that we have in common, or any tenderness and
sympathy, then be united in your convictions and united in your love,
with a common purpose and a common mind. That is the one thing
which would make me completely happy. There must be no
competition among you, no conceit; but everybody is to be selfeffacing.
Always consider the other person to be better than
yourself, So that nobody thinks of his own interests first but everybody
thinks of other s people’s interests instead. In your minds you must be
the same as Christ Jesus:
His state was divine,
yet he did not cling
to his equality with God but emptied himself
to assume the condition of a slave,
and became as men are;
and being as all men are,
he was humbler yet,
even to accepting death,
death on a cross.
But God raised him high
and gave him the name
which is above all other names
so that all beings
in the heavens, on earth and in the underworld,
should bend the knee at the name of Jesus
and that every tongue should acclaim Jesus Christ as Lord,
to the glory of God the Father.

The Word of the Lord.
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Alternative shorter
SECOND READING
A reading from the letter to the Philippians 2:1-5
In your minds you must be the same as Christ Jesus.

If our life in Christ means anything to you, if love can persuade at all,
or the Spirit that we have in common, or any tenderness and
sympathy, then be united in your convictions and united in your love,
with a common purpose and a common mind. That is the one thing
which would make me completely happy. There must be no
competition among you, no conceit; but everybody is to be selfeffacing.
Always consider the other person to be better than
yourself, So that nobody thinks of his own interests first but everybody
thinks of other s people’s interests instead. In your minds you must be
the same as Christ Jesus.

The Word of the Lord.
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Gospel Acclamation Jn 14: 23

Alleluia, alleluia!

If anyone loves me he will keep my word,
and my Father will love him, and we shall come to him.
Alleluia!

or Jn 10: 27

Alleluia, alleluia!
The sheep that belong to me listen to my voice, says the Lord,
I know them and they follow me.
Alleluia!

GOSPEL
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew 21:28-32
Afterwards he thought better of it and went, tax collectors and
prostitutes are making their way into the kingdom of God before
you.

Jesus said to the chief priests and the elders of the people: ‘What is
your opinion?
A man had two sons. He went and said to the first, “My boy, you go
and work in the vineyard today”.
He answered, “I will not go”, but afterwards thought better of it and
went.
The man then went and said the same thing to the second who
answered, “Certainly, sir”, but did not go.
Which of the two did the father’s will?’ ‘The first’ they said.
Jesus said to them,
‘I tell you solemnly, tax collectors and prostitutes are making their
way into the kingdom of God before you.
For John came to you, a pattern of true righteousness, but you did
not believe him, and yet the tax collectors and prostitutes did.
Even after seeing that, you refused to think better of it and believe in
him.

The Gospel of the Lord.

Pope's Intentions - September 2020

Respect for the Planet's Resources

We pray that the planet's resources will not be plundered, but shared in a just and respectful manner.

When Your Child Is Special - Sunday, 11th October 2020

 

Reflection on Readings: Sunday, 20th September 2020

 IS 55:6-9; PS 145:2-3, 8-9,17-18; PHIL 1:20C-24, 27A; MT 20:1-16A

As Christian stewards, we recognize that all we have and all that we are is gift from God, and we live our lives in a grateful response to such extravagant love. This calls for continuous conversion of heart. The practices of giving a portion of our time, our talents and our treasure are essential steps on the path to conversion. But they serve an even deeper purpose than helping us remember our good intentions. They open our minds and hearts to ever-deepening surrender to the Lord, Who has given us every good thing. 

Today’s readings call us to look inward to the state of our hearts, those aspects of ourselves that cannot quite be quantified or measured, but which are the deepest part of us — our thoughts and emotions. 

Our first reading, from Sirach, addresses the complicated emotion of anger. “Wrath and anger are hateful things, yet the sinner hugs them tight... Could anyone nourish anger against another and expect healing from the Lord?... If one who is but flesh cherishes wrath, who will forgive his sins?” We have all been wounded by others at some point, some perhaps quite deeply. Our emotions are gifts from God. But we must steward them well, rather than allowing them to overcome us. 

How do we do this? Sirach tells us. “Remember your last days, set enmity aside... Think of the commandments… remember the Most High’s covenant, and overlook faults.” We embrace the stewardship mindset — not brooding over hurts, but recalling all the gifts our good God has given us, all the love He continually pours out upon us, and we put our focus and trust in Him.

In other words, we live for God and not ourselves. What freedom this approach to life brings! All we have is a gift from the Lord. He loves us completely and we can rest in this truth. Knowing this, we need not cling to anger over injustices. God is Lord over all. St. Paul puts it this way in our second reading from Romans: “For if we live, we live for the Lord, and if we die, we die for the Lord; so then, whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s.”

In our Gospel passage from Matthew, Jesus gives us a provocative reminder of the true position we have before Him in light of all that He has done for us. He compares the kingdom of heaven to a “king who decided to settle accounts with his servants.” In the parable, a debtor is brought before the king, owing such an overwhelming debt that it could not possibly be repaid. Yet, the king is filled with compassion for the servant, forgives the debt and lets him go free. 

Doesn’t that sound like each of us in relation to the King of Kings? The Father has given us life, and then sent His only Son to die for us to free us from our sin “debts” and make eternal life with Him possible for us. Like the servant in the parable, it is impossible to repay this debt. All we can do is thank God by giving Him our whole selves —  our outward actions and our inner selves — and by treating our fellow debtors with the same compassion and forgiveness He has shown to us. In fact, Jesus rightfully and justly commands us to “forgive your brother from your heart.”

What joy and freedom of heart we find in the stewardship way of life!

Mass Readings - Sunday, 20th September 2020

FIRST READING

A reading from the book of Isaiah 55:6-9

My thoughts are not your thoughts.

Seek the Lord while he is still to be found,

call to him while he is still near.

Let the wicked man abandon his way,

the evil man his thoughts.

Let him turn back to the Lord who will take pity on him,

to our God who is rich in forgiving;

for my thoughts are not your thoughts,

my ways not your ways – it is the Lord who speaks.

Yes, the heavens are as high above earth

as my ways are above your ways,

my thoughts above your thoughts.

The Word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm   Ps 144:2-3.8-9. 17-18. Rv 18

Response:  The Lord is close to all who call him.

1. I will bless you day after day

and praise your name for ever.

The Lord is great, highly to be praised,

his greatness cannot be measured.

2. The Lord is kind and full of compassion,

slow to anger, abounding in love.

How good is the Lord to all,

compassionate to all his creatures.

3. The Lord is just in all his ways

and loving in all his deeds.

He is close to all who call him,

who call on him from their hearts.

SECOND READING

A reading from the letter of St Paul to the Philippians 1:20-24.27

Life to me is Christ.

Christ will be glorified in my body, whether by my life or by my death.

Life to me, of course, is Christ, but then death would bring me

something more; but then again, if living in this body means doing

work which is having good results- I do not know what I should

choose. I am caught in this dilemma: I want to be gone and be with

Christ, which would be very much the better, but for me to stay alive

in this body is a more urgent need for your sake.

Avoid anything in your everyday lives that would be unworthy of the

gospel of Christ.

The Word of the Lord.

Gospel Acclamation  Lk 19: 38

Alleluia, alleluia!

Blessings on the King who comes, in the name of the Lord!

Peace in heaven and glory in the highest heavens!

Alleluia!

Or  Acts 16: 14

Alleluia, alleluia!

Open our heart, O Lord, to accept the words of your Son.

Alleluia!

GOSPEL

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew 20:1-16

Why be envious because I am generous?

Jesus said to his disciples: The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner

going out at daybreak to hire workers for his vineyard. He made an

agreement with the workers for one denarius a day, and sent them

to his vineyard. Going out at about the third hour he saw others

standing idle in the market place and said to them, “You go to my

vineyard too and I will give you a fair wage”. So they went. At about

the sixth hour and again at about the ninth hour, he went out and

did the same. Then at about the eleventh hour he went out and

found more men standing round, and he said to them, “Why have

you been standing here idle all day?” “Because no one has hired us”

they answered. He said to them, “You go into my vineyard too”.

In the evening, the owner of the vineyard said to his bailiff, “Call the

workers and pay them their wages, starting with the last arrivals and

ending with the first”. So those who were hired at about the eleventh

hour came forward and received one denarius each. When the first

came, they expected to get more, but they too received one

denarius each. They took it, but grumbled at the landowner. “The

men who came last” they said “have done only one hour, and you

have treated them the same as us, though we have done a heavy

day’s work in all the heat.” He answered one of them and said, “My

friend, I am not being unjust to you; did we not agree on one

denarius? Take your earnings and go. I choose to pay the last comer

as much as I pay you. Have I no right to do what I like with my own?

Why be envious because I am generous?”

Thus the last will be first, and the first, last.’

The Gospel of the Lord.

Reflection on Readings - Sunday, 13th September 2020

SIR 27:30-28:7; PS 103:1-4, 9-12; ROM 14:7-9; MT 18:21-35

As Christian stewards, we recognize that all we have and all that we are is gift from God, and we live our lives in a grateful response to such extravagant love. This calls for continuous conversion of heart. The practices of giving a portion of our time, our talents and our treasure are essential steps on the path to conversion. But they serve an even deeper purpose than helping us remember our good intentions. They open our minds and hearts to ever-deepening surrender to the Lord, Who has given us every good thing. 

Today’s readings call us to look inward to the state of our hearts, those aspects of ourselves that cannot quite be quantified or measured, but which are the deepest part of us — our thoughts and emotions. 

Our first reading, from Sirach, addresses the complicated emotion of anger. “Wrath and anger are hateful things, yet the sinner hugs them tight... Could anyone nourish anger against another and expect healing from the Lord?... If one who is but flesh cherishes wrath, who will forgive his sins?” We have all been wounded by others at some point, some perhaps quite deeply. Our emotions are gifts from God. But we must steward them well, rather than allowing them to overcome us. 

How do we do this? Sirach tells us. “Remember your last days, set enmity aside... Think of the commandments… remember the Most High’s covenant, and overlook faults.” We embrace the stewardship mindset — not brooding over hurts, but recalling all the gifts our good God has given us, all the love He continually pours out upon us, and we put our focus and trust in Him.

In other words, we live for God and not ourselves. What freedom this approach to life brings! All we have is a gift from the Lord. He loves us completely and we can rest in this truth. Knowing this, we need not cling to anger over injustices. God is Lord over all. St. Paul puts it this way in our second reading from Romans: “For if we live, we live for the Lord, and if we die, we die for the Lord; so then, whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s.”

In our Gospel passage from Matthew, Jesus gives us a provocative reminder of the true position we have before Him in light of all that He has done for us. He compares the kingdom of heaven to a “king who decided to settle accounts with his servants.” In the parable, a debtor is brought before the king, owing such an overwhelming debt that it could not possibly be repaid. Yet, the king is filled with compassion for the servant, forgives the debt and lets him go free. 

Doesn’t that sound like each of us in relation to the King of Kings? The Father has given us life, and then sent His only Son to die for us to free us from our sin “debts” and make eternal life with Him possible for us. Like the servant in the parable, it is impossible to repay this debt. All we can do is thank God by giving Him our whole selves —  our outward actions and our inner selves — and by treating our fellow debtors with the same compassion and forgiveness He has shown to us. In fact, Jesus rightfully and justly commands us to “forgive your brother from your heart.”

What joy and freedom of heart we find in the stewardship way of life!

Mass Readings: Sunday, 13th September 2020

FIRST READING
A reading from the Book of Ecclesiasticus   27:30-28:7
Forgive your neighbour the hurt he does you, and when you pray,
your sins will be forgiven.

Resentment and anger, these are foul things,
and both are found with the sinner.
He who exacts vengeance will experience the vengeance of the
Lord,   who keeps strict account of sin.
Forgive your neighbour the hurt he does you,
and when you pray, your sins will be forgiven.
If a man nurses anger against another,
can he then demand compassion from the Lord?
Showing no pity for a man like himself,
can he then plead for his own sins?
Mere creature of flesh, he cherishes resentment;
who will forgive him his sins?
Remember the last things, and stop hating,
remember dissolution and death, and live by the commandments.
Remember the commandments,
and do not bear your neighbour ill-will;
remember the covenant of the Most High, and overlook the offence.

The Word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm   Ps 102

Response:  The Lord is compassion and love,
slow to anger and rich in mercy.

1. My soul, give thanks to the Lord,
all my being, bless his holy name.
My soul, give thanks to the Lord
and never forget all his blessings.

2. It is he who forgives all your guilt,
who heals everyone of your ills,
who redeems your life from the grave,
who crowns you with love and compassion.

3. His wrath will come to an end;
he will not be angry for ever.
He does not treat us according to our sins
nor repay us according to our faults.

4. For as the heavens are high above the earth
so strong is his love for those who fear him.
As far as the east is from the west
so far does he remove our sins.

SECOND READING
A reading from the letter of St Paul to the Romans   14:7-9
Alive or dead we belong to the Lord.

The life and death of each of us has its influence on others; if we live,
we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord, so that alive or
dead we belong to the Lord. This explains why Christ both died and
came to life, it was so that he might be Lord both of the dead and of
the living.

The Word of the Lord.

Gospel Acclamation   1 Sam 3:9

Alleluia, alleluia!
Speak, Lord, your servant is listening: you have the message of
eternal life.
Alleluia!

Or Jn 13: 34

Alleluia, alleluia!
I give you a new commandment: love one another, just as I have
loved you, says the Lord.
Alleluia!

GOSPEL
A reading from the Gospel according to Matthew 18:21-35
I tell you, not seven, but seventy-seven times.

Peter went up to Jesus and said, ‘Lord, how often must I forgive my
brother if he wrongs me? As often as seven times?’ Jesus answered,
‘Not seven, I tell you, but seventy-seven times.
‘And so the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who
decided to settle his accounts with his servants. When the reckoning
began, they brought him a man who owed ten thousand talents; but
he had no means of paying, so his master gave orders that he should
be sold, together with his wife and children and all his possessions, to
meet the debt. At this, the servant threw himself down at his master’s
feet. “Give me time” he said “and I will pay the whole sum.” And the
servant’s master felt so sorry for him that he let him go and cancelled
the debt. Now as this servant went out, he happened to meet a
fellow servant who owed him one hundred denarii; and he seized
him by the throat and began to throttle him. “Pay what you owe
me” he said. His fellow servant fell at his feet and implored him,
saying, “Give me time and I will pay you”. But the other would not
agree; on the contrary, he had him thrown into prison till he should
pay the debt. His fellow servants were deeply distressed when they
saw what had happened, and they went to their master and
reported the whole affair to him. Then the master sent for him. “You
wicked servant,” he said “I cancelled all that debt of yours when you
appealed to me. Were you not bound, then, to have pity on your
fellow servant just as I had pity on you?” And in his anger the master
handed him over to the torturers till he should pay all his debt. And
that is how my heavenly Father will deal with you unless you each
forgive your brother from your heart.’

The Gospel of the Lord

Reflection on Readings - Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

EZ 33:7-9; PS 95:1-2, 6-9; ROM 13:8-10; MT 18:15-20

Today’s readings are all about relationships. Among the many lessons we have learned as a result of the global pandemic is the deep importance of the relationships and communities in our lives. Our families, our neighbors, our friends and our parish family need us and we need them — not just for survival, but to be our best selves, and to help each other on the path to heaven. 

Our readings today show us how we can be good stewards of these vital relationships, beginning with the first reading from the prophet Ezekiel. God says to Ezekiel, “You… I have appointed watchman for the house of Israel; when you hear me say anything, you shall warn them for me.” Because of our Baptism, we are all “watchmen” for one another. We have been given the gift of our Catholic faith and we have a responsibility to lovingly and generously share that gift. As Christian stewards, we must take this call to heart every day of the week and in every setting in which we find ourselves.

This can seem overwhelming at first. Are we called to keep a sermon in our back pocket at all times? Not exactly. 

St. Paul gives us simple instruction in our second reading from Romans to guide us in our dealings with others. He reminds us what Christ Himself taught: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Love is the overarching principle that guides us to be good stewards of our relationships and communities. 

True love means seeking the good of the other. Sometimes, love requires us to speak up when it would be easier to remain silent — other times, love calls us to keep our mouths shut when we would prefer to “put someone in their place.” 

In our Gospel passage from Matthew, Jesus further refines this instruction on good stewardship of our relationships, even when they involve conflict. He says, “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have won over your brother.” 

What timely advice for the modern-day steward. In this age of social media, it is tempting and all too easy to take to Twitter or Facebook to vent our frustrations about someone who has offended us. This is not love. But neither is allowing a brother (or sister) to sin against us without speaking up. Jesus teaches us to confront the offending person directly and discretely — with the goal of restoring the relationship if possible. This is how we steward our relationships even through rocky waters.

Later in this passage, Jesus speaks to us of the power and beauty of community life. “If two of you agree on earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted by my heavenly Father. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” 

Christian stewards, God has designed us in such a way that we must help each other on the journey towards heaven. Let us take care to steward our relationships well.

Mass Readings: Sunday, 06th September 2020

FIRST READING
A reading from the book of the Prophet Ezekiel    33:7-9
If you do not speak to warn the wicked man I will hold you
responsible for his death.

The word of the Lord was addressed to me as follows: ‘Son of man, I
have appointed you as sentry to the House of Israel. When you hear
a word from my mouth, warn them in my name. If I say to a wicked
man: Wicked wretch, you are to die, and you do not speak to warn
the wicked man to renounce his ways, then he shall die for his sin,
but I will hold you responsible for his death. If, however, you do warn
a wicked man to renounce his ways and repent, and he does not
repent, then he shall die for his sin, but you yourself will have saved
your life.

The Word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm    Ps 94: 1-2. 6-9. R: v8

Response:  O that today you would listen to his voice!
Harden not your hearts.

1. Come, ring out our joy to the Lord;
hail the. rock who saves us.
Let us come before him, giving thanks,
with songs let us hail the Lord.

2. Come in; let us bow and bend low;
let us kneel before the God who made us
for he is our God and we
the people who belong to his pasture,
the flock that is led by his hand.

3. O that today you would listen to his voice!
‘Harden not your hearts as at Meribah,
as on that day at Massah in the desert
when your fathers put me to the test;
when they tried me, though they saw my work.’

SECOND READING
A reading from the letter of St Paul to the Romans 13:8-10
Love is the answer to every one of the commandments.

Avoid getting into debt, except the debt of mutual love. If you love
your fellow men you have carried out your obligations. All the
commandments: You shall not commit adultery, you shall not kill, you
shall not steal, you shall not covet, and so on, are summed up in this
single command: You must love your neighbour as yourself. Love is
the one thing that cannot hurt your neighbour; that is why it is the
answer to every one of the commandments.

The Word of the Lord.

Gospel Acclamation   Jn 17: 17

Alleluia, alleluia!
Your word is truth, O Lord, consecrate us in the truth.
Alleluia!

Or   2 Cor 5:19

Alleluia, alleluia!
God in Christ was reconciling the world to himself,
and he has entrusted to us the news that they are reconciled
Alleluia!

GOSPEL
A reading from the Gospel according to Matthew 18:15-20
If he listens to you, you have won back your brother.

Jesus said to his disciples:
‘If your brother does something wrong, go and have it out with him
alone, is between your two selves.
If he listens to you, you have won back your brother.
If he does not listen, take one or two others along with you:
the evidence of two or three witnesses is required to sustain any
charge.
But if he refuses to listen to these,
report it to the community;
and if he refuses to listen to the community,
treat him like a pagan or a tax collector.
‘I tell you solemnly, whatever you bind on earth shall be considered
bound in heaven; whatever you loose on earth shall be considered
loosed in heaven.
‘I tell you solemnly once again, if two of you on earth agree to ask
anything at all, it will be granted to you by my Father in heaven.
For where two or three meet in my name, I shall be there with them.’

The Gospel of the Lord.