† Quote of the Day ""Holiness consists simply in doing God's will, and being just what God wants us to be."" -St. Therese of Lisieux - The Little Flower Today's Meditation "Through the sacraments of Christian initiation, man receives the new life of Christ. Now we carry this life 'in earthen vessels', and it remains 'hidden with Christ in God'. We are still in our 'earthly tent', subject to suffering, illness, and death. This new life as a child of God can be weakened and even lost by sin. The Lord Jesus Christ, physician of our souls and bodies, who forgave the sins of the paralytic and restored him to bodily health, has willed that his Church continue, in the power of the Holy Spirit, his work of healing and salvation, even among her own members. This is the purpose of the two sacraments of healing: the sacrament of Penance and the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick." —The Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1420-21
An excerpt from Catechism of the Catholic Church Daily Verse "Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act. He will bring forth your vindication as the light, and your right as the noonday. Be still before the Lord, and wait patiently for him; fret not yourself over him who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out evil devices!" -Psalm 37:5-7 | Sts. Cosmas and Damian (d. 287 A.D.) were twin brothers born in Arabia. They both became skilled physicians who practiced in Asia Minor. They took no money for their medical services, for which they were well-respected. Because of their charity they drew many to the Catholic faith. During the Christian persecution under the Roman Emperor Diocletian, Cosmas and Damian were targeted, arrested, and tortured. After being miraculously preserved from injury throughout their cruel tortures, holding firm in their faith to the end, they were finally killed by beheading. They were martyred together with their three brothers. Their remains were buried in Syria and many miracles were attributed to them. In gratitude for the healing he received through the intercession of Sts. Cosmas and Damian, Roman Emperor Justinian I (6th c.) restored a church dedicated to their honor in Constantinople, which became a place of pilgrimage. Sts. Cosmas and Damian are regarded as the patron saints of physicians, surgeons, and pharmacists. They are mentioned by name in the Roman Canon of the Mass, and share a feast day on September 26th. | Friday of the Twenty-fifth Week in Ordinary Time Reading I Haggai 2:1-9 In the second year of King Darius,
on the twenty-first day of the seventh month,
the word of the LORD came through the prophet Haggai:
Tell this to the governor of Judah,
Zerubbabel, son of Shealtiel,
and to the high priest Joshua, son of Jehozadak,
and to the remnant of the people:
Who is left among you
that saw this house in its former glory?
And how do you see it now?
Does it not seem like nothing in your eyes?
But now take courage, Zerubbabel, says the LORD,
and take courage, Joshua, high priest, son of Jehozadak,
And take courage, all you people of the land,
says the LORD, and work!
For I am with you, says the LORD of hosts.
This is the pact that I made with you
when you came out of Egypt,
And my spirit continues in your midst;
do not fear!
For thus says the LORD of hosts:
One moment yet, a little while,
and I will shake the heavens and the earth,
the sea and the dry land.
I will shake all the nations,
and the treasures of all the nations will come in,
And I will fill this house with glory,
says the LORD of hosts.
Mine is the silver and mine the gold,
says the LORD of hosts.
Greater will be the future glory of this house
than the former, says the LORD of hosts;
And in this place I will give you peace,
says the LORD of hosts! Responsorial Psalm Psalm 43:1, 2, 3, 4 R. (5) Hope in God; I will praise him, my savior and my God.
Do me justice, O God, and fight my fight against a faithless people; from the deceitful and impious man rescue me. R. Hope in God; I will praise him, my savior and my God.
For you, O God, are my strength. Why do you keep me so far away?
Why must I go about in mourning, with the enemy oppressing me? R. Hope in God; I will praise him, my savior and my God.
Send forth your light and your fidelity; they shall lead me on
And bring me to your holy mountain, to your dwellingplace. R. Hope in God; I will praise him, my savior and my God.
Then will I go in to the altar of God, the God of my gladness and joy;
Then will I give you thanks upon the harp, O God, my God! R. Hope in God; I will praise him, my savior and my God. Alleluia Mark 10:45 R. Alleluia, alleluia.
The Son of Man came to serve
and to give his life as a ransom for many.
R. Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel Luke 9:18-22 Once when Jesus was praying in solitude,
and the disciples were with him,
he asked them, "Who do the crowds say that I am?"
They said in reply, "John the Baptist; others, Elijah;
still others, 'One of the ancient prophets has arisen.'"
Then he said to them, "But who do you say that I am?"
Peter said in reply, "The Christ of God."
He rebuked them and directed them not to tell this to anyone.
He said, "The Son of Man must suffer greatly
and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes,
and be killed and on the third day be raised." | Praise to You Oh Lord Jesus Christ! | Daily Meditation: Luke 9:18-22 Peter said in reply, "The Christ of God." (Luke 9:20) Try to imagine today's Gospel as a scene in a classroom. Jesus is the teacher asking tough questions, and the apostles are the students. When he asks, "Who do you say that I am?" Peter, without hesitation, raises his hand and announces, "The Christ of God" (Luke 9:20). Maybe some of the other apostles had the same answer but stayed silent, not wanting to look bad if they were wrong. But Peter didn't let fear stop him. This is just one way that Peter is a model of what it means to be a bold disciple of the Lord. It's clear from early in Jesus' ministry that Peter stood out precisely for his courage. He speaks more frequently than any other disciple—asking questions, offering answers, and voicing his opinions (Luke 5:5-8; 8:45; 12:41; 18:28). He is also a man of action. When Jesus is transfigured on the mountain and appears with Moses and Elijah, it's Peter who suggests pitching three tents for them (9:30-33). And when Peter hears that Jesus' tomb is empty, he runs to investigate (24:12). Peter shows a kind of bold decisiveness that Jesus clearly appreciated—even if he had to correct Peter a few times! Remember, Peter is the one who declared that he would follow Jesus to prison or even death—but then denied knowing him (Luke 22:33, 56-61). But even then, Peter doesn't give up. You can picture him repeating a question he had asked earlier: Where else can I go? I know Jesus is the "Holy One of God." Who else can I turn to but him? (John 6:69). We may not all become great leaders like Peter, but that doesn't mean that we can't try to be a little more like him. We can be bolder about our faith. We can be ready to tell other people about Jesus, especially our experiences of his mercy, the freedom he has brought us, and the love we receive from him. Don't let fear or worry keep you from proclaiming that Jesus is "the Christ of God" (Luke 9:20)! You can trust that even if you make mistakes, God will use them to teach you. Just as he taught Peter, he can tell you that being perfect isn't necessary, but boldly answering God's call is! "Lord, give me the same courage that your servant Peter had!" Haggai 2:1-9
Psalm 43:1-4 | Reflections with Brother Adrian: |  Ai Audio 2cents | From today's Holy Gospel: "Once when Jesus was praying in solitude,
and the disciples were with him,
he asked them, "Who do the crowds say that I am?"
They said in reply, "John the Baptist; others, Elijah;
still others, 'One of the ancient prophets has arisen.'"
Then he said to them, "But who do you say that I am?"....." Word of the Lord. | From Roberto:
"Do I spend time in prayer before I make important decisions or before I face challenging situations in my life?
Jesus is not a Messiah who seeks earthly glory, but one who accepts suffering as part of his mission of redemption. This passage challenges us to accept that following Jesus does not always involve success, power, or recognition, but also the cross. Following Jesus may mean facing rejection, misunderstanding, or hardship, but it assures us that the resurrection is the ultimate destination.
Am I willing to follow Jesus even in times of suffering or difficulty? Do I accept that the cross is part of my journey to the resurrection?"
From Bishop Barron:
"Finally, Simon Peter speaks: "The Christ of God." You are the Messiah, the anointed, the long-awaited Savior; but more to it, you are the Son of God, not just a human hero. This is the mystical faith that stands at the heart of Christianity. This is the standing or falling point. To hold this Petrine faith is to be a Christian; to deny it is not to be a Christian." end quote.
Who we say Jesus is...matters, does it not?
Many do not know Him. I have spent the last several years, trying to get to better know Him, so I can tell people not only "who" He is, but "what" He is as well!
I have friends, that's what they are.
I have family, that's what they are.
But, Jesus, what is our relation to Him?
What is your relation to Him?
Can a family member be also a friend? Can they be all that and...more? I'm speaking of Jesus, the Christ, and Christ means messiah, "savior", amen? He is, yes, friend, yes brother, and to me, He's gone up a notch, top notch, to the level of "Father", because He is in the Father's image. He is the very Sacred burning Heart of God's representation on earth, He is GOD!
And if people say He is this, why do we not act like it? Why is there no reverence or care for what He has said?
Why so much ignorance?
Why so much....neglect?
Why so much...indifference?
This hurts. Who hurts? Love.
God is Love. What we say He is...matters. If we live what we believe. |  Audio of Random Verse | Random Bible Verse 1
Isaiah 32:17 "And the effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust1 forever."
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