First Reading - Isaiah 25: 6-10a
The Lord will provide richly for His people.
Responsorial Psalm - Psalm 23:1-6
The Lord is our Shepherd
Second Reading - Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20
Paul tells the Philippians that God provides whatever he needs
gospel Reading - Matthew 22:1-14
Jesus compares the kingdom of heaven to a wedding feast.
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Three kinds of banquet are presented to us today. The first (Isaiah) is on a mountain, overlooking all the world in glory and majesty.
The second (psalm 23) is in a pasture, an oasis of quiet and peace within the dark variety of life's toil and pain.
The third (gospel) is at a wedding, lavish and by invitation only.
How do you envision the heavenly banquet?
I am moved by the first reading and the Psalm 23.
The Lord GOD will wipe away
the tears from every face;
the reproach of his people he will remove
from the whole earth; for the LORD has spoken.
On that day it will be said:
"Behold our God, to whom we looked to save us!
This is the LORD for whom we looked;
let us rejoice and be glad that he has saved us!"
For the hand of the LORD will rest on this mountain.
R/ (6cd) I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
In verdant pastures he gives me repose;
beside restful waters he leads me;
he refreshes my soul.
He guides me in right paths
for his name's sake.
Even though I walk in the dark valley
I fear no evil; for you are at my side
with your rod and your staff
that give me courage.
You spread the table before me
in the sight of my foes;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
Only goodness and kindness follow me
all the days of my life;
and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD
for years to come.
And I agree with Paul in the 2nd reading....I have known abundance and I have known need...and I can do all things in him who strengthens me. - It is truly only through God that I am satisfied. How about you?
Friday, October 10, 2014
Friday, October 3, 2014
Oct 5, 2014 - 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Isaiah 5:1-7
Psalm 80:9, 12, 13-14, 15-16, 19-20
The vineyard of the Lord is the house of Israel
Phil 4:6-9
Brothers and sisters:
Have no anxiety at all, but in everything,
by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,
make your requests known to God.
Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding
will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Finally, brothers and sisters,
whatever is true, whatever is honorable,
whatever is just, whatever is pure,
whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious,
if there is any excellence
and if there is anything worthy of praise,
think about these things.
Keep on doing what you have learned and received
and heard and seen in me.
Then the God of peace will be with you.
This is such a beautiful Scripture. Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise,
think about these things!
Is your cup half full or half empty? Do you focus on the negative, the problems, the bad things that are happening in the world? Does it make you worry? Does it make you angry? Does it make you HATE? Does it give you any peace? NO!
When I find my stomach tied up in a knot, or my blood pressure rising - I stop immediately! Where has my mind been? What do I want in my life? Can I do anything about the negative? even if it's in my own family? Not much - I have learned (after many years) - that I control no one and nothing - except for myself!
I want PEACE! I want BEAUTY! I want JOY! I WANT GOD! I NEED GOD! I will think on these things of God and I will be filled with God of peace! Period!
Gospel - Matthew 21:33-43
The Kingdom of God will be given to a people that will produce it's fruit! Think upon the things of God!
Then we will no more withdraw from you; give us new life, and we will call upon your name.
O Lord! God of hosts, restore us; if your face shine upon us, then we shall be saved!
Lord, your servant is listening (finally!!!) I am thinking upon the Words of Life!
Have a blessed week!
Nancy
Psalm 80:9, 12, 13-14, 15-16, 19-20
The vineyard of the Lord is the house of Israel
Phil 4:6-9
Brothers and sisters:
Have no anxiety at all, but in everything,
by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,
make your requests known to God.
Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding
will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Finally, brothers and sisters,
whatever is true, whatever is honorable,
whatever is just, whatever is pure,
whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious,
if there is any excellence
and if there is anything worthy of praise,
think about these things.
Keep on doing what you have learned and received
and heard and seen in me.
Then the God of peace will be with you.
This is such a beautiful Scripture. Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise,
think about these things!
Is your cup half full or half empty? Do you focus on the negative, the problems, the bad things that are happening in the world? Does it make you worry? Does it make you angry? Does it make you HATE? Does it give you any peace? NO!
When I find my stomach tied up in a knot, or my blood pressure rising - I stop immediately! Where has my mind been? What do I want in my life? Can I do anything about the negative? even if it's in my own family? Not much - I have learned (after many years) - that I control no one and nothing - except for myself!
I want PEACE! I want BEAUTY! I want JOY! I WANT GOD! I NEED GOD! I will think on these things of God and I will be filled with God of peace! Period!
Gospel - Matthew 21:33-43
The Kingdom of God will be given to a people that will produce it's fruit! Think upon the things of God!
Then we will no more withdraw from you; give us new life, and we will call upon your name.
O Lord! God of hosts, restore us; if your face shine upon us, then we shall be saved!
Lord, your servant is listening (finally!!!) I am thinking upon the Words of Life!
Have a blessed week!
Nancy
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