Fr. George's Weekly Reflection |
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July 15, 2007 |
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time |
“…O Lord, when your glory appears, my joy will be full.” Psalm 16 “Father, let the light of your truth guide us to your kingdom through a world filled with lights contrary to your own.” Opening prayer 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time “Moses said to the people, ‘For this command that I enjoin on you today is not too mysterious or remote for you. …it is something very near to you, already in your mouths and in your hearts, you have only to carry it out.’” Deuteronomy 30: 10-14 “Turn to the Lord in your need and you will live.” Psalm 69 “Christ Jesus is the image of the invisible God.” Colossians 1:15-20 “Your words, Lord, are Spirit and Life; you have the words of everlasting life.” John 6:63 “‘Which in your opinion was neighbor to the robbers’ victim?’ He answered, ‘The one who healed him with compassion:’ Jesus said to him, ‘Go and do likewise.’” Luke 10:25-37 “The sparrow even finds a home; the swallow finds a nest in which to place the young, near your altars, Lord of hosts….” Psalm 83 Jesus, “our Samaritan traveler”, travelling the same way, “from Jericho to Jerusalem” finds us all beaten and “half dead”. He lifts us all up and carries us, takes care of us, and involves others in our care. Jesus pays the full price of our healing—Crucifixion and Resurrection—on his way back. Jesus puts it this way, “I come from God and am on the way to God”. His life says “And so are you!” that is come from God and on the way to God. He comes with care, compassion and love. He is involved in the lives of each of us. He urges us, “Go and do likewise.” |
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