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Nov. 26 St. John Berchmans Reflection.
apostleshipofprayer | November 25, 2010 Reflection for 11/26/10
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NOVEMBER 26, 2010
DAILY PRAYER WITH REGNUM CHRISTI
THE KINGDOM IS NEAR
_Father Edward Hopkins, LC_
_Luke 21:29-33_
Jesus told his disciples a parable. "Consider the fig tree and all
the other trees. When their buds burst open, you see for yourselves
and know that summer is now near; in the same way, when you see
these things happening, know that the Kingdom of God is near. Amen, I
say to you, this …More
NOVEMBER 26, 2010
DAILY PRAYER WITH REGNUM CHRISTI
THE KINGDOM IS NEAR
_Father Edward Hopkins, LC_
_Luke 21:29-33_
Jesus told his disciples a parable. "Consider the fig tree and all
the other trees. When their buds burst open, you see for yourselves
and know that summer is now near; in the same way, when you see
these things happening, know that the Kingdom of God is near. Amen, I
say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things
have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will
not pass away."
INTRODUCTORY PRAYER: Dear Jesus, I believe in you and in the
Kingdom you are building in and through me. I believe in the value of
my sacrifice and struggles united to yours. I hope to arrive to
heaven when you say it is time. I wish to spend myself for those I
should love the most.
PETITION: Thy kingdom come, now and forever!
1. SEE FOR YOURSELVES In today's Gospel, Jesus is responding to the
disciples' anxious plea for a "when" and a "with what warning" the
end will come (Luke 21:7). He tells them some signs that will precede
the imminent fall of Jerusalem as well as the coming of the Son of
Man "on the clouds." But these will all be very apparent, like the
coming of summer. So don't be obsessed with figuring out the "when."
Focus on living and knowing the Kingdom of God now. How easily we are
distracted with all that happens around us, yet how difficult it is
to be aware of the Kingdom and its demands in my heart and my
relations to others in my life! What efforts do I make to discover
and know the present demands of his Kingdom in my life?
2. THE KINGDOM OF GOD WILL COME Jesus has used many images to
describe the Kingdom of God. Like the mustard seed, it is hard to
recognize at first. It begins small and grows slowly. But it will
come, and this must be our daily prayer of desire: "Thy Kingdom
Come!" We must resist a very real temptation. Almost unconsciously we
want it to be a worldly Kingdom that will come during our lifetime.
We work and pray as though we will soon arrive at our goals and rest
from all our spiritual labors. This leads us to get easily
discouraged at our lack of progress in prayer and virtue, no less
than with the problems that surround us. No, we must live with hope,
pushing forward with growing confidence that the Lord will bring his
Kingdom to fulfillment, both in us and in the world - when the time
is right. Whose kingdom am I seeking?
3. MY WORDS WILL NOT PASS AWAY Another temptation in awaiting the
Kingdom is to despair of the times of trial through which we must
pass. But in the words of St. Theresa of Jesus, "all things pass,"
only God remains. Nothing we suffer will remain as the Kingdom
approaches. And yet all these "trials" are the most valuable and
powerful means to bring about the Kingdom in our own souls and in the
lives of others, especially in those who wander. Use the tools of the
Kingdom: Suffer trials with faith, and respond with a love that
gives them an eternal value. May we never lose a moment in which to
merit graces and build the Kingdom that comes. In the end, only what
we have done for God and for our brothers and sisters remains.
CONVERSATION WITH CHRIST: Lord Jesus, give me a greater faith and
confidence that every cross and burden, no matter how trivial or
small, is a means to love. I want to build your Kingdom with you.
Keep me focused on the opportunities and demands of the present
moment.
RESOLUTION:I will make one small sacrifice at a meal today for
someone I wish I could help more.
meditation.regnumchristi.org
DAILY PRAYER WITH REGNUM CHRISTI
THE KINGDOM IS NEAR
_Father Edward Hopkins, LC_
_Luke 21:29-33_
Jesus told his disciples a parable. "Consider the fig tree and all
the other trees. When their buds burst open, you see for yourselves
and know that summer is now near; in the same way, when you see
these things happening, know that the Kingdom of God is near. Amen, I
say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things
have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will
not pass away."
INTRODUCTORY PRAYER: Dear Jesus, I believe in you and in the
Kingdom you are building in and through me. I believe in the value of
my sacrifice and struggles united to yours. I hope to arrive to
heaven when you say it is time. I wish to spend myself for those I
should love the most.
PETITION: Thy kingdom come, now and forever!
1. SEE FOR YOURSELVES In today's Gospel, Jesus is responding to the
disciples' anxious plea for a "when" and a "with what warning" the
end will come (Luke 21:7). He tells them some signs that will precede
the imminent fall of Jerusalem as well as the coming of the Son of
Man "on the clouds." But these will all be very apparent, like the
coming of summer. So don't be obsessed with figuring out the "when."
Focus on living and knowing the Kingdom of God now. How easily we are
distracted with all that happens around us, yet how difficult it is
to be aware of the Kingdom and its demands in my heart and my
relations to others in my life! What efforts do I make to discover
and know the present demands of his Kingdom in my life?
2. THE KINGDOM OF GOD WILL COME Jesus has used many images to
describe the Kingdom of God. Like the mustard seed, it is hard to
recognize at first. It begins small and grows slowly. But it will
come, and this must be our daily prayer of desire: "Thy Kingdom
Come!" We must resist a very real temptation. Almost unconsciously we
want it to be a worldly Kingdom that will come during our lifetime.
We work and pray as though we will soon arrive at our goals and rest
from all our spiritual labors. This leads us to get easily
discouraged at our lack of progress in prayer and virtue, no less
than with the problems that surround us. No, we must live with hope,
pushing forward with growing confidence that the Lord will bring his
Kingdom to fulfillment, both in us and in the world - when the time
is right. Whose kingdom am I seeking?
3. MY WORDS WILL NOT PASS AWAY Another temptation in awaiting the
Kingdom is to despair of the times of trial through which we must
pass. But in the words of St. Theresa of Jesus, "all things pass,"
only God remains. Nothing we suffer will remain as the Kingdom
approaches. And yet all these "trials" are the most valuable and
powerful means to bring about the Kingdom in our own souls and in the
lives of others, especially in those who wander. Use the tools of the
Kingdom: Suffer trials with faith, and respond with a love that
gives them an eternal value. May we never lose a moment in which to
merit graces and build the Kingdom that comes. In the end, only what
we have done for God and for our brothers and sisters remains.
CONVERSATION WITH CHRIST: Lord Jesus, give me a greater faith and
confidence that every cross and burden, no matter how trivial or
small, is a means to love. I want to build your Kingdom with you.
Keep me focused on the opportunities and demands of the present
moment.
RESOLUTION:I will make one small sacrifice at a meal today for
someone I wish I could help more.
meditation.regnumchristi.org
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Saint John Berchmans (altar servers)
"Holy Spirit, Saint John was an ordinary young man who desired to become a holy priest. During his preparations, he loved serving at the altar, praying the Rosary, meditating about the crucifix, and striving for holiness by following the rules of his Jesuit order. However, he died of illness while still a seminarian.…More
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Saint John Berchmans (altar servers)
"Holy Spirit, Saint John was an ordinary young man who desired to become a holy priest. During his preparations, he loved serving at the altar, praying the Rosary, meditating about the crucifix, and striving for holiness by following the rules of his Jesuit order. However, he died of illness while still a seminarian. He is the patron saint of altar servers, so I ask him to pray for the children who are involved in this ministry. Fill them with awe, O Lord. Teach us to help them understand what a great honor it is to assist the priest at Mass. If it is Your will, O God, inspire many altar boys to become holy priests.
Saint John, pray for us. Amen." from Daily Prayers with the Saints, Terry Ann Modica
Saint John Berchmans (altar servers)
"Holy Spirit, Saint John was an ordinary young man who desired to become a holy priest. During his preparations, he loved serving at the altar, praying the Rosary, meditating about the crucifix, and striving for holiness by following the rules of his Jesuit order. However, he died of illness while still a seminarian. He is the patron saint of altar servers, so I ask him to pray for the children who are involved in this ministry. Fill them with awe, O Lord. Teach us to help them understand what a great honor it is to assist the priest at Mass. If it is Your will, O God, inspire many altar boys to become holy priests.
Saint John, pray for us. Amen." from Daily Prayers with the Saints, Terry Ann Modica