SOCL, Sunday10B
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- Jun 7, 2024
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Sunday June 09, 2024
Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.
See
In our time, those who “persist” in religious faith can seem to outsiders “beside themselves.” The question needs to be asked: who is more sane, those who say life has a deep purpose and meaning and those who evidently content themselves with a “this world only” view. The apparently more rational view is ultimately irrational, in the literal sense that life has finally no reason, no ratio. By contrast, for the believer, behind the gift of creation stands a Giver. Within the gift of love, we come to know the Lover. As we gain and lose in life, finally nothing is ever truly lost. Faith is ultimately wholesome and utterly sane.
Listen
Reflect
(Mark 3:20-35)
-It can be the case that within the family of the faith a deeper and more personal conversation is possible than with our blood relatives. Even with relative strangers, it is possible to reach a deep level quickly on account of the shared experience and worldview.
-To be divided against ourselves / myself is both common and destructive. Like Paul in Romans 7, we all know this sense of being pulled in different directions. Consistent choosing of the good will eventually shape within us an orientation towards God and his will.
-A strong sense of tradition (good in self) can blind us to both the necessary and the new. Those “from Jerusalem”, meaning people in leadership, are at special risk. Remember: And no one puts new wine into old wineskins; otherwise, the wine will burst the skins, and the wine is lost, and so are the skins; but one puts new wine into fresh wineskins. (Mark 2:22)
Pray
God our redeemer, in Jesus your promised Messiah, you crushed the power of Satan. Sustain your Church in the struggle again evil, that, hearing your word and doing your will, we may be fashioned into a household of true disciples who share in the victory of the cross. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen.
Act
-Reflect on Purpose: Spend a few minutes daily contemplating the deeper meaning behind your actions and experiences to foster motivation and fulfillment.
-Practice Gratitude: Acknowledge and express thanks for daily blessings to enhance appreciation and positivity.
-Balance Gains and Losses: View challenges and losses as growth opportunities, maintaining peace and equanimity through life's changes.
References
-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (2024ax, June 9). Tenth Sunday in ordinary time. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060924.cfm
-Sunday readings. (n.d.-s). Hearers of the Word. https://www.tarsus.ie/SundayReadings/
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