Posted on 04/08/2016 10:23:12 PM PDT by Salvation
Queen of Heaven, rejoice, alleluia. / For He whom you did merit to bear, alleluia. |
Feast Day: April 9
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Saturday
April 9, 2016
Fruit of the Spirit
There is an Asian belief that, “Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind.” Understanding that every act of kindness grows the spirit and strengthens the soul, let us take moments throughout today to practice kindness and the other fruits of the Spirit. May God’s blessing be upon you.
Year of Mercy Calendar for Today: “Let someone merge in front of you on the road today.”
Thank you, Salvation!
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English: Douay-Rheims | Latin: Vulgata Clementina | Greek NT: Byzantine/Majority Text (2000) | |
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16. | And when evening was come, his disciples went down to the sea. | Ut autem sero factum est, descenderunt discipuli ejus ad mare. | ως δε οψια εγενετο κατεβησαν οι μαθηται αυτου επι την θαλασσαν |
17. | And when they had gone up into a ship, they went over the sea to Capharnaum; and it was now dark, and Jesus was not come unto them. | Et cum ascendissent navim, venerunt trans mare in Capharnaum : et tenebræ jam factæ erant et non venerat ad eos Jesus. | και εμβαντες εις το πλοιον ηρχοντο περαν της θαλασσης εις καπερναουμ και σκοτια ηδη εγεγονει και ουκ εληλυθει προς αυτους ο ιησους |
18. | And the sea arose, by reason of a great wind that blew. | Mare autem, vento magno flante, exsurgebat. | η τε θαλασσα ανεμου μεγαλου πνεοντος διηγειρετο |
19. | When they had rowed therefore about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, they see Jesus walking upon the sea, and drawing nigh to the ship, and they were afraid. | Cum remigassent ergo quasi stadia viginti quinque aut triginta, vident Jesum ambulantem supra mare, et proximum navi fieri, et timuerunt. | εληλακοτες ουν ως σταδιους εικοσι πεντε η τριακοντα θεωρουσιν τον ιησουν περιπατουντα επι της θαλασσης και εγγυς του πλοιου γινομενον και εφοβηθησαν |
20. | But he saith to them: It is I; be not afraid. | Ille autem dicit eis : Ego sum, nolite timere. | ο δε λεγει αυτοις εγω ειμι μη φοβεισθε |
21. | They were willing therefore to take him into the ship; and presently the ship was at the land to which they were going. | Voluerunt ergo accipere eum in navim et statim navis fuit ad terram, in quam ibant. | ηθελον ουν λαβειν αυτον εις το πλοιον και ευθεως το πλοιον εγενετο επι της γης εις ην υπηγον |
You’re welcome.
2nd Week of Easter
They presented these men to the Apostles who prayed and laid hands on them. (Acts 6:6)
If we were to read just this one verse, we might imagine that the apostles were praying over a group of extra-spiritual men as preparation for a heroic missionary journey. But these men were being commissioned just to take care of a neglected group within the Church. They werent going out into the world at all. So what do you suppose is going on here?
Just before Jesus ascended to heaven, he promised his disciples that they would receive power when the Holy Spirit came upon them (Acts 1:8). We might think this promise was meant only for the apostles, the twelve men Jesus had handpicked to lead the Church after he was gone. Evidently, thats not the case. The gift of the Spirit is meant for everyone.
This may seem like an obvious statement, but there is a truth behind it that can stagger the imagination. Jesus promises the Holy Spirit to everyone who believes in him because he sees each and every person as precious. He looks upon every one of us as worthy of becoming a vessel of his grace. Age, gender, race, education, background—none of that matters to the Lord. No matter who we are, no matter what our role in this world is, the Holy Spirit can shine through us.
Before he ascended, Jesus also asked the disciples to wait for the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:4). He had a plan, and the time had not yet come. These seven newly commissioned table waiters were part of Jesus plan as well. They stepped into their new role at a time when the apostles were struggling with the challenge of inclusiveness: would the Hellenists (believers who did not come from Jerusalem) be treated as equals to the Hebrews (those who came from the holy city)? Similarly, God has a plan for you—but the time may not be right. That doesnt mean you should do nothing. Stay close to him. Keep doing all the good you know you should do. Over time, youll find yourself becoming a brighter and brighter vessel for the light of Christ.
Thank you, Lord, for giving me the gift of your Spirit. Thank you too for your perfect plan and perfect timing in my life.
Psalm 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19
John 6:16-21
Daily Marriage Tip for April 9, 2016:
Instead of pointing out faults you see in your spouse, offer ways for improvement. When your spouse does this, be open to his/her feedback.
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April 9, 2016 - Saturday of the Second Week of Easter
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Father Steven Reilly, LCJohn 6:16-21
Introductory Prayer: I come before you, Lord, poor and unworthy. Yet you welcome me with such love. With my effort during this meditation I want to make a small return on your great kindness. Petition: May I never give into my fears, knowing that you are always at my side.
Resolution: I will make a visit to the Eucharist today to renew my complete trust in Christ. |
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