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Reflection for 11/29/10 www.apostleshipofprayer.org
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O come, o come, Emanuel...
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NOVEMBER 29, 2010
DAILY PRAYER WITH REGNUM CHRISTI
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FAITH THAT MOVES RAIN CLOUDS
_Father John Doyle, LC_
_Matthew 8:5-11_
When Jesus entered Capernaum, a centrurian approached him and
appealed to him, saying, "Lord, my servant is lying at home
paralyzed, suffering dreadfully." He said to him, "I will come and
cure him." The centurian said in reply, "Lord, I am not worthy to …More
NOVEMBER 29, 2010
DAILY PRAYER WITH REGNUM CHRISTI
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FAITH THAT MOVES RAIN CLOUDS
_Father John Doyle, LC_
_Matthew 8:5-11_
When Jesus entered Capernaum, a centrurian approached him and
appealed to him, saying, "Lord, my servant is lying at home
paralyzed, suffering dreadfully." He said to him, "I will come and
cure him." The centurian said in reply, "Lord, I am not worthy to
have you enter under my roof; only say the word and my servant will
be healed. For I also am a man subject to authority, with soldiers
subject me. And I say to one, 'Go,' and he goes; to another, 'Come
here,' and he comes; and to my slave, 'Do this,' and the slave does
it." When Jesus heard this, he was amazed and said to those following
him, "Amen I say to you, in no one in Israel have I found such
faith. I say to you, many will come from east and west and will
recline with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob at the banquet in the kingdom
of heaven."
INTRODUCTORY PRAYER: Lord Jesus I place myself before you with
great confidence, sure of your desire to spend this time with me and
accompany me throughout the day. I am grateful for your unconditional
and unfailing love. I humbly offer you my desire to love you more and
serve you more faithfully.
PETITION: Lord help me to have a profound and yet childlike faith
in you.
1. I WILL COME AND CURE HIM Jesus has a heart that is prompt in
serving those in need. Doubtless Christ had other plans when he
arrived to Capernaum, plans that didn't include making another trip
to cure the slave of a foreigner. Often we can find ourselves in
similar situations in our daily life. We are just about to relax
after a grueling day when the phone rings or a little voice asks for
help with his or her homework. It is in those moments that Jesus is
inviting us to imitate his example of service. Turn the tables around
for just a moment. How many times have I been the one on the other
side asking for a little of someone else's time? Ask Jesus for the
grace to be flexible and always available to the needs of others.
2. I AM NOT WORTHY The centurion has a profound awareness of his
own unworthiness and this is key to his finding favor with Jesus. At
times we pray as if we deserved God's favor, but here the centurion
recognizes that he is unworthy that Jesus should come to him. So
great was this man's faith and humility that we use his words to
express our own sentiments before receiving Jesus in Holy Communion:
"Lord I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word and I
shall be healed." As we continue to prepare for Christ's coming
during the Advent season, let's make these words of the centurion our
own.
3. FAITH MOVES RAIN CLOUDS If it can be said that Jesus had a
weakness for something, it would seem that Christ's "weakness" showed
itself when he perceived faith in others. He never worked a miracle
without first demanding faith from the one to receive it, and he
never refused anyone who asked anything from him with faith. Jesus
says that if you have faith the size of a mustard seed you can move
mountains. Although I personally have never seen anyone move
mountains, I surely have seen prayer move smaller things, like rain
clouds for instance. If you need mountains, rain clouds or anything
else to be moved, ask for it with faith, and you will really touch
Jesus' weak spot. Direct your prayer of petition to Our Lord with
confident faith and love for his will. He really listens and he can
move whatever needs to be moved.
CONVERSATION WITH CHRIST: Christ Jesus let me ask you for the faith
that you demand from me. I'm going to remember now to turn to you
with my concerns, no matter how small, knowing you're accompanying
me, and wish to help and guide me. In return, help me to recognize
you in those who seek my aid and give me the generosity to answer
promptly and graciously in imitation of you.
RESOLUTION: Just before lunch, I will make a simple act of faith in
Christ, that he is guiding and protecting me.
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