Year A - 27th Sunday in ordinary time
Matthew 21:33-43
To explain the kingdom of heaven I have spoken in different parables, this one speaks of investments and profits.
There is no action without a reaction, just as there is no work without a reward. If men have the right to work and obtain their wages, to invest and receive their profits, is it not then appropriate for God to have the same rights and even higher?
I am the Word of God that when planted as a seed in the heart of man is destined to produce fruit and bring glory to my heavenly kingdom. It is because of the action of the evil one, the lures of the world, the pleasures, the worries, the entertainment and all the dissipations of earthly life that my word is not given a chance. In fact it is despised, rejected and eventually destroyed in the same way that I was personally rejected and put to death on the cross.
The Jewish people had waited for thousands of years for the coming of the Messiah, they were waiting for their liberator, but they were so caught up in their religious rituals that they were blind to my coming. I came humbly as one of them, I came to bring light to dissipate their darkness, but they rejected me and put me to death. They failed to produce the fruits that my word was supposed to receive from them; they failed me! They were the chosen ones, but they proved to be unworthy of my gifts, therefore my kingdom has been given now to those who listen to my word and put it into practice, regardless of their background. I have come to forgive sinners and to give to everyone the opportunity to be saved.
On the day of reckoning, every one will have to give an account of their talents. In the wonderful creation of God, man has been lavished with many gifts and talents; the greatest of them is my word, which serves to elevate man to the spiritual heights of salvation. Blessed is the man who listens to my words and puts them into practice, he is producing the fruits that I expect.
My word becomes a curse for those who reject it because I am the word and they are rejecting me, God himself.
Author: Joseph of Jesus and Mary
sexta-feira, 3 de outubro de 2008
sexta-feira, 26 de setembro de 2008
Year A - 26th Sunday in ordinary time
The obedient son
Matthew 21:28-32
28 "What do you think? A man had two sons; he went to the first and said, 'Son, go and work in the vineyard today.' 29 He answered, 'I will not'; but later he changed his mind and went. 30 The father went to the second and said the same; and he answered, 'I go, sir'; but he did not go. 31 Which of the two did the will of his father?" They said, "The first." Jesus said to them, "Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are going into the kingdom of God ahead of you. 32 For John came to you in the way of righteousness and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes believed him; and even after you saw it, you did not change your minds and believe him.
There will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance. I call everyone to follow the commandments, to repent, and to become a witness of my word. All human beings have to struggle against the powers of sin. Sin works as a dark invisible cloud that menaces the purity of every soul and if nothing is done, it destroys and causes eternal death. The commandments have brought back many souls from eternal damnation, they have inspired repentance and change, they have kept spiritual order throughout the ages. Some people cover themselves with their false religiosity pretending to be clean on the outside, while their interior is full of darkness and death. I am offended by hypocrisy because I read the heart of every person. In the spiritual life, you do not need to be seen by others doing your spiritual works; you do not need to impress any one except God, since the Eternal One is the only one who can give eternal rewards to you. Therefore work silently doing your good works, admit your sinfulness and present yourself humbly before me every day, do not count your spiritual riches, empty yourself and bring your offering to me. My immediate reward to you will be my peace, which is not like the peace you receive from men; it is that joy that only comes from me. I am the God of sinners. How fortunate you are when you admit to be a sinner and repent, how fortunate you are to come to me in your needs. I receive you with great joy because you are mine, you have cost me so much, I have died for your sins and I am glorified when you accept me as your Savior and Lord.
Author: Joseph of Jesus and Mary
Matthew 21:28-32
28 "What do you think? A man had two sons; he went to the first and said, 'Son, go and work in the vineyard today.' 29 He answered, 'I will not'; but later he changed his mind and went. 30 The father went to the second and said the same; and he answered, 'I go, sir'; but he did not go. 31 Which of the two did the will of his father?" They said, "The first." Jesus said to them, "Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are going into the kingdom of God ahead of you. 32 For John came to you in the way of righteousness and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes believed him; and even after you saw it, you did not change your minds and believe him.
There will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance. I call everyone to follow the commandments, to repent, and to become a witness of my word. All human beings have to struggle against the powers of sin. Sin works as a dark invisible cloud that menaces the purity of every soul and if nothing is done, it destroys and causes eternal death. The commandments have brought back many souls from eternal damnation, they have inspired repentance and change, they have kept spiritual order throughout the ages. Some people cover themselves with their false religiosity pretending to be clean on the outside, while their interior is full of darkness and death. I am offended by hypocrisy because I read the heart of every person. In the spiritual life, you do not need to be seen by others doing your spiritual works; you do not need to impress any one except God, since the Eternal One is the only one who can give eternal rewards to you. Therefore work silently doing your good works, admit your sinfulness and present yourself humbly before me every day, do not count your spiritual riches, empty yourself and bring your offering to me. My immediate reward to you will be my peace, which is not like the peace you receive from men; it is that joy that only comes from me. I am the God of sinners. How fortunate you are when you admit to be a sinner and repent, how fortunate you are to come to me in your needs. I receive you with great joy because you are mine, you have cost me so much, I have died for your sins and I am glorified when you accept me as your Savior and Lord.
Author: Joseph of Jesus and Mary
quinta-feira, 25 de setembro de 2008
KESEPIAN
Friedrich NietzscheBurung-burung gagak berteriakDan berdengung terbang ke kota:
Salju akan turun segera -
Bahagialah dia yang kini masih -
berkampung halaman!Kini kau berdiri kaku,
Menengok ke belakang, ah!
betapa lama sudah!
Mengapa kau yang tolol
Sewaktu musim dingin menjelang - larikan diri ke dunia?
Dunia itu pintu gerbangKe seribu gurun bisu dan dingin!
Yang kehilangan,
Yang kau kehilangan,
takkan berhenti di mana pun jua.
Kini kau berdiri pucat,
Terkutuk untuk ngembarai musim salju,
Bagaikan asap,Yang mencari langit yang lebih dingin selalu.
Terbanglah, burung, teriakkanLagumu dalam nada-burung-gurun! -
Umpetkanlah, kau yang tolol,
Hatimu yang berdarah di dalam es dan ejekan!
Burung-burung gagak berteriakDan berdengung terbang ke kota:
Salju akan turun segera,
Celakalah dia yang tak berkampung halaman!
MAX DAUTHENDAY (1867-1918)
KEPADA CIKURAIO gunung,
yang nyundul angkasa,Puncakmu nyaksikan jaman segala,
Engkau yang abadi,
yang tak dapat menjadi tua,
Tahun-tahun yang berlalu tak mengganggumu jua.
Dan abad-abad yang lewat tiada pula kaurasa
Bila kau sejukkan dahi di angkasa.
Kau telah hidup waktu lelaki pertamaMerebut hati wanita yang semula.
Kau tetap akan hidup bila pasangan penghabisan
Lenyap pada peradaban penutupan.
Betapa penting kuanggap kesusahanku.
Betapa penting hari kemarin, harini dan esok.
Kau mengajar melihat jauh di atas keseharian,
Kau mengajar untuk percaya pada Keabadian.
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sexta-feira, 12 de setembro de 2008
A Glória do Criador nos Esplendores da Criação (Sal. 8)
(Foto Ir. Ma. Delia, SSpS)Sem cessar Deus continua a criar o mundo onde o homem habita. Todas as maravilhas continuam a proclamar "Deus é Vivo, hoje e para sempre"!
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