The WORD today (See http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/012616.cfm)
reminds me that God wants us to generously share what we have.
To anyone who has, more will be
given,
and from the one who has not,
even what he seems to have will be taken away
and from the one who has not,
even what he seems to have will be taken away
I think the famous line from
spider man, with great power comes great responsibility, is similar to this
bible verse from the gospel. To whom much
is given, much is required. An uncle of mine always mentions this
bible verse to us, as a reminder of our responsibility not only to our family,
but more so to others who do not have the capacity to pay us back for helping
them out. A dear lasallian brother told us before his take on this verse. To whom much is given, much is expected.
Nobody will force us to share, but as Christians, this is what is expected of
us.
God expects us to not delay
giving help to others. We are asked to give not just when it is
comfortable to, or when we feel like it, but when others need it, regardless of
our state. May we never hold back expressions of love on others. May we be
inspired by Saints Paul and Titus who generously gave for God's kingdom what
they have received from God.
Am I willing to give back to
others what I have received from God? Am I doing something to give back to
others? Am I willing to give of myself, not just financially, to others? When I
give, do I expect words of thanks, affirmation or gratitude, or do I give
without expecting anything in return?
Father God,
Thank you for
today. Thank you for another day to live. Thank you for blessing me with so
much - much more than I ask for and definitely much more than I deserve. I know
the best way to thank you is to give it back to others. Today, I ask that you
use me to be a blessing to others as well. I open up myself for your taking.
Use me to fulfil your purpose, use me to spread your love to your children here
on earth. Amen.
Blessed day!
In Christ,
-g-
Ps
See related reflections:
Memorial of Saints Timothy and Titus, Bishops
Lectionary: 520/318
Reading 1 2 Tm 1:1-8
Paul, an Apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God
for the promise of life in Christ Jesus,
to Timothy, my dear child:
grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father
and Christ Jesus our Lord.
I am grateful to God,
whom I worship with a clear conscience as my ancestors did,
as I remember you constantly in my prayers, night and day.
I yearn to see you again, recalling your tears,
so that I may be filled with joy,
as I recall your sincere faith
that first lived in your grandmother Lois
and in your mother Eunice
and that I am confident lives also in you.
For this reason, I remind you to stir into flame
the gift of God that you have through the imposition of my hands.
For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice
but rather of power and love and self-control.
So do not be ashamed of your testimony to our Lord,
nor of me, a prisoner for his sake;
but bear your share of hardship for the Gospel
with the strength that comes from God.
for the promise of life in Christ Jesus,
to Timothy, my dear child:
grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father
and Christ Jesus our Lord.
I am grateful to God,
whom I worship with a clear conscience as my ancestors did,
as I remember you constantly in my prayers, night and day.
I yearn to see you again, recalling your tears,
so that I may be filled with joy,
as I recall your sincere faith
that first lived in your grandmother Lois
and in your mother Eunice
and that I am confident lives also in you.
For this reason, I remind you to stir into flame
the gift of God that you have through the imposition of my hands.
For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice
but rather of power and love and self-control.
So do not be ashamed of your testimony to our Lord,
nor of me, a prisoner for his sake;
but bear your share of hardship for the Gospel
with the strength that comes from God.
Responsorial Psalm PS 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 7-8a, 10
Sing to the LORD a new song;
sing to the LORD, all you lands.
Sing to the LORD; bless his name.
R. Proclaim God’s marvelous deeds to all the nations.
Announce his salvation, day after day.
Tell his glory among the nations;
among all peoples, his wondrous deeds.
R. Proclaim God’s marvelous deeds to all the nations.
Give to the LORD, you families of nations,
give to the LORD glory and praise;
give to the LORD the glory due his name!
R. Proclaim God’s marvelous deeds to all the nations.
Say among the nations: The LORD is king.
He has made the world firm, not to be moved;
he governs the peoples with equity.
R. Proclaim God’s marvelous deeds to all the nations.
Alleluia See Mt 11:25
Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth;
you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the Kingdom.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
Gospel Mk 3:31-35
The mother of Jesus and his brothers arrived at the house.
Standing outside, they sent word to Jesus and called him.
A crowd seated around him told him,
“Your mother and your brothers and your sisters
are outside asking for you.”
But he said to them in reply,
“Who are my mother and my brothers?”
And looking around at those seated in the circle he said,
“Here are my mother and my brothers.
For whoever does the will of God
is my brother and sister and mother.”
Standing outside, they sent word to Jesus and called him.
A crowd seated around him told him,
“Your mother and your brothers and your sisters
are outside asking for you.”
But he said to them in reply,
“Who are my mother and my brothers?”
And looking around at those seated in the circle he said,
“Here are my mother and my brothers.
For whoever does the will of God
is my brother and sister and mother.”
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