Monday, January 9, 2017

The Baptism of the Lord

"I formed you, and set you as a covenant for the people, a light for the nations" Isaiah 42, 6b
Are you a visible light?
Many who start their journey confine themselves away from others...hidden and invisible. But Jesus wants us to be the light ( c.f. Matthew 5, 14b).
How can we "open the eyes of the blind....bring prisoners from confinement" if we separate ourselves from others? Jesus never separated Himself from others( c.f.
Matthew 9, 11-12).
Be a light to others and listen to God say to you: "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased" Matthew 3, 17.
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Sunday, January 8, 2017

The Epiphany of the Lord

"since from you shall come a ruler, who is to shepherd my people Israel" Matthew 2,6b

Who is guiding you?
Ever taken a guided tour? Ever wondered why is it that a tour guide is needed? Our society tells us to have a go-it-alone type attitude. That we do not need anybody to get to where we want to go. But leaving it to our wits and experience is not enough. We need a tour guide.

Today's Gospel reading (Matthew 2,1-12) tells us that the wise men who were very intelligent did not go in search of the Messiah by their own power, but were guided by star.

Jesus is our "tour guide". He is Wisdom Incarnate and will always know what's good, which places to avoid, and how to get the most out of a visit. He will lead us to our destination....heaven!

Scripture texts in this work are taken from the New American Bible, revised edition © 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C. and are used by permission of the copyright owner. All Rights Reserved. No part of the New American Bible may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing from the copyright owner.