Date: June 30, 2013
First Reading (1 Kings 19: 16b and 19-21)
A reading from the first book of Kings.
The Lord stated to Elijah: "You shall anoint Elisha, son of Shaphat, from Abel Meholah, you shall anoint as prophet in your place." So Elijah left. He located Elisha, son of Shaphat, who was plowing a field of twelve acres and was at the end of the twelfth acre. Elijah passed by him and cast his cloak over him. Elisha left the oxen, ran after Elijah, and stated, "Let me say goodbye to my father and mother; then I will follow you." Elijah stated to him, "Return if you want, do not worry about what I did." However, Elisha turned back, took the yoke of oxen and slew them. He roasted their meat on the pieces of the yoke and gave it to his people who ate of it. After this, Elisha followed Elijah and began ministering to him.
Second Reading (Galatians 5: 1 and 13-18)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Galatians.
Brothers and sisters: Christ freed us to make us really free. So remain firm and do not submit again to the yoke of slavery. You, brothers and sisters, were called to enjoy freedom; I am not speaking of that freedom which gives free rein to the desires of the flesh, but of that which makes you slaves of one another through love. For the whole Law is summed up in this sentence: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. But if you bite and tear each other to pieces, be careful lest you all perish. Therefore I say to you: walk according to the Spirit and do not give way to the desires of the flesh. For the desires of the flesh war against the spirit, and the desires of the spirit are opposed to the flesh. Both are in conflict with each other, so that you cannot do everything you would like. But let the Spirit lead you: this is nothing to do with submitting to the Law.
Gospel (Luke 9: 51-62)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
As the time drew near when Jesus would be taken up to heaven, he made up his mind to go to Jerusalem. He had sent ahead of him some messengers who entered a Samaritan village to prepare a lodging for him. However, the people would not receive Jesus because he was on his way to Jerusalem. Observing this, James and John, Jesus' disciples asked, "Lord, do you want us to call down fire from heaven to reduce them to ashes?" Nevertheless, Jesus turned and rebuked them, and they went on to another village. As they went on their way, a man stated to Jesus, "I will follow you wherever you go." Jesus replied to him, "Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head." Jesus requested another person, "Follow me." Nevertheless, the man answered, "Let me return now, for first I want to bury my father." And Jesus replied to him, "Let the dead bury their dead; as for you, leave them and proclaim the kingdom of God." Another person answered Jesus, "I will follow you, Lord, but first let me say goodbye to my family." And Jesus replied to him, "Whoever has put his hand to the plow and looks back is not fit for the kingdom of God."
First Reading (1 Kings 19: 16b and 19-21)
A reading from the first book of Kings.
The Lord stated to Elijah: "You shall anoint Elisha, son of Shaphat, from Abel Meholah, you shall anoint as prophet in your place." So Elijah left. He located Elisha, son of Shaphat, who was plowing a field of twelve acres and was at the end of the twelfth acre. Elijah passed by him and cast his cloak over him. Elisha left the oxen, ran after Elijah, and stated, "Let me say goodbye to my father and mother; then I will follow you." Elijah stated to him, "Return if you want, do not worry about what I did." However, Elisha turned back, took the yoke of oxen and slew them. He roasted their meat on the pieces of the yoke and gave it to his people who ate of it. After this, Elisha followed Elijah and began ministering to him.
Second Reading (Galatians 5: 1 and 13-18)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Galatians.
Brothers and sisters: Christ freed us to make us really free. So remain firm and do not submit again to the yoke of slavery. You, brothers and sisters, were called to enjoy freedom; I am not speaking of that freedom which gives free rein to the desires of the flesh, but of that which makes you slaves of one another through love. For the whole Law is summed up in this sentence: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. But if you bite and tear each other to pieces, be careful lest you all perish. Therefore I say to you: walk according to the Spirit and do not give way to the desires of the flesh. For the desires of the flesh war against the spirit, and the desires of the spirit are opposed to the flesh. Both are in conflict with each other, so that you cannot do everything you would like. But let the Spirit lead you: this is nothing to do with submitting to the Law.
Gospel (Luke 9: 51-62)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
As the time drew near when Jesus would be taken up to heaven, he made up his mind to go to Jerusalem. He had sent ahead of him some messengers who entered a Samaritan village to prepare a lodging for him. However, the people would not receive Jesus because he was on his way to Jerusalem. Observing this, James and John, Jesus' disciples asked, "Lord, do you want us to call down fire from heaven to reduce them to ashes?" Nevertheless, Jesus turned and rebuked them, and they went on to another village. As they went on their way, a man stated to Jesus, "I will follow you wherever you go." Jesus replied to him, "Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head." Jesus requested another person, "Follow me." Nevertheless, the man answered, "Let me return now, for first I want to bury my father." And Jesus replied to him, "Let the dead bury their dead; as for you, leave them and proclaim the kingdom of God." Another person answered Jesus, "I will follow you, Lord, but first let me say goodbye to my family." And Jesus replied to him, "Whoever has put his hand to the plow and looks back is not fit for the kingdom of God."
Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 16) (Verses 1, 5, 7-11)
ReplyDeleteThe response is: You are my inheritance, O Lord.
Keep me safe, O God, for in you I take refuge. O Lord, my inheritance and my cup, my chosen portion – hold secure my lot.
I bless the Lord who counsels me; even at night my inmost self instructs me. I keep the Lord always before me; for with him at my right hand, I will never be shaken.
My heart, therefore, exults, my soul rejoices; my body too will rest assured. For you will not abandon my soul to the grave, nor will you suffer your holy one to see decay in the land of the dead.
You will show me the path of life, in your presence the fullness of joy, at your right hand happiness forever.
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ReplyDeletePrimera Lectura (1 Reyes 19: 16b y 19-21)
ReplyDeleteUna lectura del primer libro de los Reyes.
El Señor dijo a Elías, “Consagrarás a Eliseo, hijo de Safat, de Abel-Mejolá, como profeta en vez de ti. Partió de allí Elías y encontró a Eliseo, hijo de Safat, quien estaba arando; tenía doce medias hectáreas de tierra para arar y estaba en la duodécima. Elías se le acercó y le tiró encima su manto. Inmediatamente, dejando sus bueyes, Eliseo corrió tras Elías: “Permíteme, le dijo, que vaya a abrazar a mi padre y te seguiré.” Pero Elías le respondió: “¡Puedes volverte, era algo sin importancia!” Eliseo se alejó pero para tomar la yunta de bueyes y sacrificarlos; asó su carne con el yugo y se la sirvió a su gente, luego se levantó, salió tras Elías y entró a su servicio.
Salmo responsivo (Salmo 16) (Versículos 1, 5, y 7-11)
La respuesta es: Eres mi herencia, oh Señor.
• Protégeme, Dios mío, porque me refugio en ti. El Señor es la parte de mi herencia y mi cáliz, ¡tú decides mi suerte!
• Bendeciré al Señor que me aconseja, ¡hasta de noche me instruye mi conciencia! Tengo siempre presente el Señor: él está a mi lado, nunca vacilaré.
• Por eso mi corazón se alegra, se regocijan mis entrañas y todo mi ser descansa seguro: porque no me entregarás la muerte ni dejarás que tu amigo vea al sepulcro.
• Me harás conocer el camino de la vida, saciándome de gozo en tu presencia, de felicidad eterna a tu derecha.
Segunda Lectura (Gálatas 5: 1 y 13-18)
Una lectura de la carta de San Pablo a los gálatas.
Esta es la libertad que nos ha dado Cristo. Manténganse firmes para no caer de nuevo bajo el yugo de la esclavitud. Ustedes, hermanos, han sido llamados para vivir en libertad, pero procuren que esta libertad no sea un pretexto para satisfacer los deseos carnales; háganse más bien servidores los unos de los otros, por medio del amor. Porque toda la Ley está resumida plenamente en este precepto: Amarás a tu prójimo como a ti mismo. Pero si ustedes se están mordiendo y devorando mutuamente, tengan cuidado porque terminarán destruyéndose los unos a los otros. Yo les exhorto a que se dejen conducir por el Espíritu de Dios, y así no serán arrastrados por los deseos de la carne. Porque la carne desea contra el espíritu y el espíritu contra la carne. Ambos luchan entre sí, y por eso, ustedes no pueden hacer todo el bien que quieren. Pero si están animados por el Espíritu, ya no están sometidos a la Ley.
Evangelio (Lucas 9: 51-62)
Una lectura del Evangelio Santo según San Lucas.
Cuando estaba por cumplirse el tiempo de su elevación al cielo, Jesús se encaminó decididamente hacia Jerusalén y envió mensajeros delante de él. Ellos partieron y entraron en un pueblo de Samaría para prepararle alojamiento. Pero no lo recibieron porque se dirigía a Jerusalén. Cuando sus discípulos Santiago y Juan vieron esto, le dijeron: “Señor, ¿quieres que mandemos caer fuego del cielo para consumirlos?” Pero él se dio vuelta y los reprendió. Y se fueron a otro pueblo. Mientras iban caminando, alguien le dijo a Jesús: “¡Te seguiré adonde vayas!” Jesús le respondió: “Los zorros tienen sus cuevas y las aves del cielo sus nidos, pero el Hijo del hombre no tiene dónde reclinar la cabeza.” Y dijo a otro: “Sígueme.” Él respondió: “Permíteme que vaya primero a enterrar a mi padre.” Pero Jesús le respondió: “Deja que los muertos entierren a sus muertos; tú ve a anunciar el Reino de Dios.” Otro le dijo: “Te seguiré, Señor, pero permíteme antes despedirme de los míos.” Jesús le respondió: “El que ha puesto la mano en el arado y mira hacia atrás, no sirve para el Reino de Dios.”
Father Adam's homily lasted for approximately 11 minutes.
ReplyDeleteThis week the feast has decided to conclude the month's theme (Jesus in blue jeans) by singing some songs throughout what Bo Sanchez has talked about before. The first week was about images. The second week was about reflection, and finally, the third week talked about languages. The big final week was a simple conclusion about the dangers of worship.
DeleteLos peligros de adoración empiecen una relación con Dios.
DeleteEucharistic Prayer no. 3 was utilized for this Mass.
ReplyDeleteIn the beginning of the Gospel, after having recalled the actions of Jesus in Galilee, Luke begins the second part of his Gospel, where he brings together words of Jesus spoken on different occasions. In order to preserve a continuity in his account, he imagines that Jesus is giving these responses while on the way from Galilee to Jerusalem where the third part of his gospel will take place. The first paragraph reminds us that between the two provinces of Galilee and Judea, there was Samaria. Its people were Samaritians, non-Jews, and the two peoples really hated each other. When Jews from Galilee were going on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, every door was closed to them throughout Samaria. It would seem that each time Jesus meets Samaritans, it is to teach us a new way of seeing those who do not share our faith. Religions have often been aggressive, at times very violent, especially those religions which see themselves as a revelation of the only God. This was already the case in the Old Testament. Jesus is not part of such fanaticism, teaching us not to confuse God's cause with ours nor with the interests of our religious community. There is absolute respect for those God leads by another road. What a contrast with the legends of the past that this account awakens in verse 54 in the Bible. If you have a Bible, you may see the second book of Kings; chapter 1; verse 9. Here Jesus tells his apostles to be less impulsive: the Samaritans who refuse to welcome Jesus on this occasion are not more guilty than those who close their doors to a stranger. Why destroy this little village, if by doing this they still had to look for a place in another village? It was better to move on without delay. In verse 57, in contrast with Jesus' customary understanding attitude about human nature, here we see Jesus very demanding with the disciple who wants to follow him: Jesus cannot waste his time in forming those who are not ready to sacrifice everything for the sake of the Gospel. The third of these would be disciples, perhaps, was secretly hoping that at the time of saying goodbye, his family would beg him not to do such a foolish thing, and so he could remain with his good intentions: I would like to, but... The second case is different: Let the dead bury their dead. Faced with these abrupt words which we occasionally meet in the Gospel, there are two attitudes to be avoided. The first would be to take these words as a general rule, a precept addressed to everyone without nuance, the second, more frequent, would be to say: "That must not be taken literally, it is an oriental way of speaking." For Jesus there is no entry into the Kingdom without an experience of liberty. First I want to bury my father (verse 59); this means perhaps that he should bury his father who has died. Most probably it means that he wanted to look after his aging father up to the time of his burial. It is difficult to think one is truly free if he had not had the opportunity to prove it by acting differently from what is understood and accepted around him. Think of Francis of Assisi begging for bread in his own town after having lived there as the son of a rich family. Leave them and proclaim the kingdom of God; when a call from Jesus reaches you, it is the complete will of God for you in this precise moment. Leave there your excuses, your duties: perhaps these would be duties only in a world of the dead. God has provided that others, perhaps his angels, will see to them.
ReplyDeleteEn el principio del Evangelio, después habiendo recordado las acciones de Jesús en Galilea, Lucas empieza la segunda parte del evangelio, en que él trae a junto las palabras de Jesús habladas en ocasiones diferentes. Para que Lucas preserves una continuidad en su cuenta, él imagina que Jesús da estas respuestas mientras el camino de Galilea a Jerusalén en que la tercera parte de su evangelio sucederá. El primer párrafo nos recuerda que entre las dos provincias de Galilea y Judea, había Samaria. Su multitud eran samaritanos, no-judíos, y los dos grupos verdaderamente odian a cada otro. Cuando los judíos de Galilea peregrinan a Jerusalén, cada puerta estuvo cerrada a ellos en todas partes de Samaria. Parecería que cada vez Jesús se encuentra a los samaritanos, es enseñarnos una nueva manera de ver a las personas que no comparten nuestra fe. Las religiones frecuentemente han sido agresivas, en ciertos momentos, violentes, especialmente aquellas religiones que se ven como una revelación del solo Dios. Ya fue el caso en el Antiguo Testamento. Jesús no es una parte de tal fanatismo, enseñándonos para que no confundamos la causa de Dios con nuestra ni con los intereses de nuestra comunidad religiosa. Hay un respeto absoluto para los que Dios dirige por otra calle. Qué contraste con las leyendas del pasado que esta cuenta las despierta en versículo 54 de la Biblia. Si tienes una Biblia, puedes ver el segundo libro de los Reyes; capítulo 9, versículo 9. Aquí, les cuenta a sus discípulos para ser menos impulsivos: los samaritanos que rechazan a recibir Jesús en esta ocasión no son más culpables que los que cierran sus puertas a un extranjero. ¿Por qué destruyes esta aldea pequeña, si por haciéndolo, ellos tenían que buscar por un lugar en otra aldea? Fue mejor a continuar sin retraso. En versículo 57, diferente de la costumbre de Jesús acerca de la actitud del entendimiento sobre la naturaleza humana, vemos a Jesús que él es muy exigente con el discípulo que le quiere seguir: Jesús no pudo perder su tiempo para formar las personas que no estén listas a sacrificar todas cosas por el bien del evangelio. Un tercio de estas personas serían discípulos, quizás, aunque estas personas esperaban secretamente que durante el momento de la despedida, su familia le mendigaría que él no hiciera una cosa tonta, así que podría permanecer con sus buenas intenciones: “Me gustaría, pero…” El segundo caso es diferente: Deja que los muertos entierren a sus muertos. Encaramos con estas palabras abruptas en que ocasionalmente nos encontramos en el evangelio, hay dos actitudes que necesitamos evitar. El primero sería tomar estas palabras como una regla general, un precepto que dirige a todas personas sin un matiz. El segundo, más frecuente, sería decir: “Eso no se debe comprender literalmente, es una manera oriental de hablar.” Por Jesús, no hay ninguna entrada al reino de Dios sin una experiencia de libertad. Primero quiero enterrar mi padre (versículo 59); quizás significa que él debe enterrar su padre que murió. Probablemente, significa que él quiso vigilar su padre viejo al momento de su entierro. Es difícil a pensar que una persona es verdaderamente libre si no hubo tenido la oportunidad a probarlo por actuar diferentemente de lo que se comprendió y se aceptó alrededor de él. Piensa de Francisco de Asís suplicando por pan en su propio pueblo después habiendo vivido ahí como el hijo de una familia rica. Déjalos y proclama el reino de Dios: cuando una llamada de Jesús alcanza a ti, es la voluntad completa para ti en este momento preciso. Deja las excusas, tus obligaciones: tal vez éstas serían obligaciones solo en un mundo de la muerte. Dios ha proveído que los demás, quizás sus ángeles, les verán.
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