BEADS OF JOY 07-20-18
“Lord of The Sabbath”
©2018 James Dacey, Jr. OFS
My Friends,
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| Chapel at The National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians - Stony Point, NY |
Today’s Gospel:
Matthew 12:1-8 (Picking
Grain on The Sabbath)
“At that time Jesus went through the grain fields on the Sabbath; his disciples were hungry, and they began to pluck heads of grain and to eat. But when the Pharisees saw it, they said to him, "Look, your disciples are doing what is not lawful to do on the Sabbath." He said to them, "Have you not read what David did, when he was hungry, and those who were with him: how he entered the house of God and ate the bread of the Presence, which it was not lawful for him to eat nor for those who were with him, but only for the priests? Or have you not read in the law how on the Sabbath the priests in the temple profane the Sabbath, and are guiltless? I tell you, something greater than the temple is here. And if you had known what this means, `I desire mercy, and not sacrifice,' you would not have condemned the guiltless. For the Son of man is Lord of the Sabbath."
“At that time Jesus went through the grain fields on the Sabbath; his disciples were hungry, and they began to pluck heads of grain and to eat. But when the Pharisees saw it, they said to him, "Look, your disciples are doing what is not lawful to do on the Sabbath." He said to them, "Have you not read what David did, when he was hungry, and those who were with him: how he entered the house of God and ate the bread of the Presence, which it was not lawful for him to eat nor for those who were with him, but only for the priests? Or have you not read in the law how on the Sabbath the priests in the temple profane the Sabbath, and are guiltless? I tell you, something greater than the temple is here. And if you had known what this means, `I desire mercy, and not sacrifice,' you would not have condemned the guiltless. For the Son of man is Lord of the Sabbath."
Reflection:
Interesting how the Pharisees only focus wasn’t on who Jesus was. Well we know that now and Jesus knew that then. On the Sabbath we are to rest and to slumber and regain our strength, honoring our Lord. With that said, we are also to tend to others with mercy, especially those in need; and even further, with that said, Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath, well that says it all.
How are your Sunday’s Special and Holy? I know in today’s world, so many must work; or be busy cleaning and catching up at home because of working multiple jobs or extreme hours. This leaves the weekend, if you have a weekend to catch up or spend time with family, if you even have anytime with your family. Today’s world is a much different world than the one I grew up in. Sadly, many kids and our younger generation will never ever see it the way we did. The past can be interpreted in a whole bunch of ways and unfortunately depending on how hard your heart is, or how your experience was, it can be interpreted differently. But we all have our own story to share. I can only share mine and my families that I know so well.
My childhood was one of joy and family. I remember always seeing respect for Sunday’s, businesses respected Sunday’s, attendance at Mass was standing room only, no matter what Mass you went to. I was an altar server for many, many years as a kid, spending most of my Sunday’s on the Altar with the Priests serving Mass. Wonderful memories at Holy Child Church in Eltingville, Staten Island, New York. Our church had many priests growing up and we had many Masses throughout Sunday. I still can remember, how jam packed that church always was all day Sunday, every Sunday. Then after Mass we’d usually go to cemetery and visit family and from there go to visit both Grandma (dad’s mom) and then Grandma and Grandpa (mom’s parents). Just a typical Catholic Italian, on Sunday growing up. I really miss that so much. When Chrissy and I lived on Staten Island and we had just the 3 oldest kids, we did do that a lot. We always visited Chrissy’s dad and my grandparents at Moravian Cemetery. There were 2 other cemeteries we went to also on Staten Island regularly.
Jesus Is Lord of the Sabbath
Remember the Sabbath
TEN COMMANDMENTS
Pondering these thoughts today: "Now every week has seven
days. Six of these God has given to us for work, and one for prayer, rest, and
making reparation for our sins, so that on the Lord's Day we may atone to God
for any sins we have committed on the other six days. Therefore, arrive early
at the church of God; draw near to the Lord and confess your sins to him,
repenting in prayer and with a contrite heart. Attend the holy and divine
liturgy; finish your prayer and do not leave before the dismissal. Contemplate
your master as he is broken and distributed, yet not consumed. If you have a
clear conscience, go forward and partake of the body and blood of the Lord."
~ Eusebius of Alexandria
LOVE YOU GUYS !!!!
Your brother in Christ Jesus
And His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr OFS
Today is Friday: We pray the Sorrowful Mysteries:
The Sorrowful Mysteries
1. Agony on the Garden (Sorrow for sin) –Matt 26:36-46
2. Scourging at the Pillar (Purity) –Mark 15:1-16
3. Crowning with Thorns (Moral Courage) –Matt 27:27-31
4. Carrying of the Cross (Patience) –Mark 15:20-22
5. The Crucifixion (Perseverance) –Luke 23:33-46
Thank you Lord for loving us so much…
LOVE YOU GUYS !!!!
Your brother in Christ Jesus
And His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr OFS
Today is Friday: We pray the Sorrowful Mysteries:
The Sorrowful Mysteries
1. Agony on the Garden (Sorrow for sin) –Matt 26:36-46
2. Scourging at the Pillar (Purity) –Mark 15:1-16
3. Crowning with Thorns (Moral Courage) –Matt 27:27-31
4. Carrying of the Cross (Patience) –Mark 15:20-22
5. The Crucifixion (Perseverance) –Luke 23:33-46
Thank you Lord for loving us so much…
Rosary Man Jim’s Sorrowful Reflection: http://beads-of-joy-blog.blogspot.com/2014/02/the-sorrowful-mysteries_11.html
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