October 13, 2013: 28th Sunday, Ordinary Time
- 2 Kgs 5:14-17 Naaman, after bathing in Jordan and being cleansed: The Lord is God alone.
- Ps 98:1-4 "The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power." Sing a new song; Lord is kind and faithful.
- 2 Tm 2:8-13 I bear suffering so others may be saved. "If we have died with him, we'll live with him; if we persevere, we'll reign with him." He remains faithful.
- Lk 17:11-19 Ten lepers ask Jesus for pity, are cleansed; one returns to thank him. "Where are the rest? Your faith has saved you."
- All the ends of the earth/ Haas (psalm) (sample audio, sample sheet music); cf. Aug. 31
- All the ends of the earth/ Dufford (psalm), cf. Aug. 18
- Unless a grain of wheat/ Farrell (2nd reading) (sheet music preview)
- Ten Lepers/ Winter (Medical Mission Sisters, 1965!); link includes lyrics. Collection lyrics include Joy is like the rain, It's a long road to freedom, and God gives his people strength. About the composer
- 2 Timothy 2:11-13: He remains faithful/ Mui (2nd reading)
- On women: Sensitive to God, they help us understand God's mercy, tenderness, and love. Motherhood includes relationships and respect of life. Value them in building community; avoid false emancipation that abandons the feminine. Servitude ≠ servanthood
- On Mary: She lovingly leads us to God who can untie/untangle our knotted hearts. Her life was to follow Son, her faith a flame burning in the night. She teaches us to live joy!
- On incarnation: Believing in Jesus means giving him our flesh with Mary's humility and courage, so he can continue to dwell in our midst.
- Often our comfortable lives blind us to those dying around us. (tweet)
Daily reflections
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- Creighton: Apostles will learn they're outcasts to be rejected. We too were outsiders, alienated. Living thanks vs. giving thanks.
- RC.net: Mercy = "sorrowful at heart," sharing suffering. Aquinas: mercy fulfills justice; justice without mercy is cruelty. Grace = "release of loveliness." Gratitude = heart's homage. Do I recognize mercy shown me, thank God, show mercy to others?
- Universalis: St. Edward the Confessor
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| The river Jordan |
- Green shirt: Water of river Jordan (1st reading), Ordinary Time (season)
- Music tie: Sing to the Lord a new song (psalm)
- Crucifix pin: If we've died with Jesus, we'll live with him (2nd reading)
- Healing/medical pin: Jesus cures lepers (gospel)
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