The
WORD today (see http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/102318.cfm)
reminds me how important and powerful it is to have Jesus in the center of my
life.
Iron
man is one of the more famous superheroes. He is powerful and intelligent, both
as Tony Stark and as Iron Man. As iron man, he is a very strong superhero,
having great powers in his armour. However, what really powers him is the
small arc reactor in his chest. This arc reactor enables him
to do great things and gives him superhuman abilities. Without this reactor, it
will be very difficult for him to do what he does, even with his armor.
What
is the relationship between iron man and me? Just as the Arc Reactor is the
center of and power's Iron Man, Jesus Christ should be the center of my life so
he can empower me.
and
members of the household of God,
built upon the foundation of the Apostles and prophets,
with Christ Jesus himself as the capstone.
with Christ Jesus himself as the capstone.
In
the first reading, We are reminded to make Christ the capstone,
the center, the foundation of our lives. Like iron man
and his reactor, we can only do great things if Jesus is in the center
of our lives. We can only achieve real greatness if he is in our
hearts, and if we allow Him to control our lives. On our own, our abilities are
very limited, but with God’s power, we can achieve great things with whatever
we have. As we put Jesus in the center of our lives and allow Him to control
us, he will take what we have, and magnify it for his purpose, for his glory.
Is
Jesus in the center of my life? Do I allow him to control my life? What prevents
me from making him the center and from giving him total control of my life? Do
I realize that I can start with prayer and building a relationship with him,
and from there, he can and will slowly consume me, if I let him?
May
we be move to make Jesus Christ the center of our lives, and allow him to take
control, to empower, and to use us mightily for his purpose and his glory.
Father
God,
Thank
you for today. Thank you for another day to live. Thank you for the reminder. Thank you for
your love. Lord, sorry for the times I do not make you the center of my life.
Sorry for focusing on other things. Sorry for not giving you full control of my
life. Lord, I ask that you help me surrender to you. help me give my life to
you and make you the center of my life. I know that it is only through this
that I can do great things for you. I know that without you, I can do nothing,
so help me stay in you and I have faith that you will slowly consume me,
empower me, and use me mightily. Amen.
Blessed
Day!
In
Christ,
-g-
October 23,
2018
Tuesday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time
Lectionary: 474
Lectionary: 474
Reading 1 EPH 2:12-22
Brothers and sisters:
You were at that time without Christ,
alienated from the community of Israel
and strangers to the covenants of promise,
without hope and without God in the world.
But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off
have become near by the Blood of Christ.
For he is our peace, he made both one
and broke down the dividing wall of enmity, through his Flesh,
abolishing the law with its commandments and legal claims,
that he might create in himself one new person in place of the two,
thus establishing peace,
and might reconcile both with God,
in one Body, through the cross,
putting that enmity to death by it.
He came and preached peace to you who were far off
and peace to those who were near,
for through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father.
So then you are no longer strangers and sojourners,
but you are fellow citizens with the holy ones
and members of the household of God,
built upon the foundation of the Apostles and prophets,
with Christ Jesus himself as the capstone.
Through him the whole structure is held together
and grows into a temple sacred in the Lord;
in him you also are being built together
into a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.
You were at that time without Christ,
alienated from the community of Israel
and strangers to the covenants of promise,
without hope and without God in the world.
But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off
have become near by the Blood of Christ.
For he is our peace, he made both one
and broke down the dividing wall of enmity, through his Flesh,
abolishing the law with its commandments and legal claims,
that he might create in himself one new person in place of the two,
thus establishing peace,
and might reconcile both with God,
in one Body, through the cross,
putting that enmity to death by it.
He came and preached peace to you who were far off
and peace to those who were near,
for through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father.
So then you are no longer strangers and sojourners,
but you are fellow citizens with the holy ones
and members of the household of God,
built upon the foundation of the Apostles and prophets,
with Christ Jesus himself as the capstone.
Through him the whole structure is held together
and grows into a temple sacred in the Lord;
in him you also are being built together
into a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.
Responsorial Psalm PS 85:9AB-10, 11-12, 13-14
R. (see 9) The Lord speaks of peace to his
people.
I will hear what God proclaims;
the LORD–for he proclaims peace.
Near indeed is his salvation to those who fear him,
glory dwelling in our land.
R. The Lord speaks of peace to his people.
Kindness and truth shall meet;
justice and peace shall kiss.
Truth shall spring out of the earth,
and justice shall look down from heaven.
R. The Lord speaks of peace to his people.
The LORD himself will give his benefits;
our land shall yield its increase.
Justice shall walk before him,
and salvation, along the way of his steps.
R. The Lord speaks of peace to his people.
I will hear what God proclaims;
the LORD–for he proclaims peace.
Near indeed is his salvation to those who fear him,
glory dwelling in our land.
R. The Lord speaks of peace to his people.
Kindness and truth shall meet;
justice and peace shall kiss.
Truth shall spring out of the earth,
and justice shall look down from heaven.
R. The Lord speaks of peace to his people.
The LORD himself will give his benefits;
our land shall yield its increase.
Justice shall walk before him,
and salvation, along the way of his steps.
R. The Lord speaks of peace to his people.
Alleluia LK 21:36
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
Be vigilant at all times and pray
that you may have the strength to stand before the Son of Man.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
Be vigilant at all times and pray
that you may have the strength to stand before the Son of Man.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
Gospel LK 12:35-38
Jesus said to his
disciples:
“Gird your loins and light your lamps
and be like servants who await their master’s return from a wedding,
ready to open immediately when he comes and knocks.
Blessed are those servants
whom the master finds vigilant on his arrival.
Amen, I say to you, he will gird himself,
have them recline at table, and proceed to wait on them.
And should he come in the second or third watch
and find them prepared in this way,
blessed are those servants.”
“Gird your loins and light your lamps
and be like servants who await their master’s return from a wedding,
ready to open immediately when he comes and knocks.
Blessed are those servants
whom the master finds vigilant on his arrival.
Amen, I say to you, he will gird himself,
have them recline at table, and proceed to wait on them.
And should he come in the second or third watch
and find them prepared in this way,
blessed are those servants.”
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