Catholic Caucus: Daily Mass Readings, 07-14-05, Memorial, Blsd. Kateri Tekakwitha

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the Blessed Kateri Circle Powwow

Thanks for informing us of this event. Kudos to the Believers in Los Angeles who hold this event.

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One Bread, One Body

One Bread, One Body

 

<< Thursday, July 14, 2005 >>

Bl. Kateri Tekakwitha

Exodus 3:13-20

Psalm 105:1, 5, 8-9, 24-27

Matthew 11:28-30

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UNEQUALLY YOKED?

“Take My yoke upon your shoulders.” —Matthew 11:29

A yoke is a strong wooden beam with curved wooden circles that fit over the necks of two oxen so they will pull a plow in the same direction. We are yoked with Jesus, willingly or unwillingly. When we refuse to accept Jesus as Lord of our lives, we decide that we will go in a different direction than that which Jesus knows is best for our lives and His kingdom.

There’s not much of a future in pulling against Jesus, for He is God (Jn 1:1), “I Am Who Am” (Ex 3:14). We find Jesus to be a literal “pain in the neck.” We become “stiff-necked people” (Ex 33:3), bitter, frustrated, and perpetually angry with God.

When we decide to walk where Jesus is walking, our necks no longer hurt. We no longer pull against Jesus; instead, we let it be done to us (Lk 1:38) as He pulls us along, doing most of the work Himself. In addition, Jesus is gentle (Mt 11:29) and considerate. He gives us rest (Mt 11:29). He leads us beside restful waters and makes us lie down (Ps 23:2-3). He will take us to Calvary and pull us through the cross to risen life. When we pull with Jesus, we are working for Him, and His justice compels Him to be sure that we are nourished and sustained well (cf 1 Tm 5:18; 1 Cor 9:7-10).

When we are bound to Jesus’ yoke, we may seem like slaves to the world. But a slave yoked to Jesus is truly free (Jn 8:36). His “yoke is easy” (Mt 11:30). “Submit your necks to the yoke of” Jesus (see Jer 27:12). Accept Jesus as Lord of your life.

Prayer: Jesus, beginning today, I’ll stick my neck out for You every day of the rest of my life. I am all Yours.

Promise: “Come to Me, all you who are weary and find life burdensome, and I will refresh you.” —Mt 11:28

Praise: Bl. Kateri was burdened with sickness and persecution from her own people but endured in her commitment to Christ Jesus.

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One Bread, One Body bump.

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Our daughter is named after Kateri

What a lovely name. Is her nickname "Kat"?

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Such a magnificent statue.

It is indeed a thing of beauty!

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"Homily of the Day" bump.

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A Voice in the Desert bump.

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The Word Among Us bump.

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Technically, she's a Kathryn .... we call her Katie, but she likes to be called Kit by her buds.

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Kathryn is a lovely name. All those traditional, "old-fashioned" names are coming back (which is a good thing, IMO.) I love the traditional names: Elizabeth, Ann, Emma.

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Mt 11:28-30
#	Douay-Rheims	Vulgate
28	Come to me all you that labor and are burdened, and I will refresh you.	venite ad me omnes qui laboratis et onerati estis et ego reficiam vos
29	Take up my yoke upon you, and learn of me, because I am meek, and humble of heart: And you shall find rest to your souls.	tollite iugum meum super vos et discite a me quia mitis sum et humilis corde et invenietis requiem animabus vestris
30	For my yoke is sweet and my burden light.	iugum enim meum suave est et onus meum leve est

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Moses Leading the Jews

unknown Spanish miniaturist, 14th century
Pesach Haggada
Illumination on parchment, 18,5 x 22 cm
Library of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest