October 16, 2013: Wednesday, 28th week, Ordinary Time
Readings- Rom 2:1-11 Don't judge or be stubborn. God is the only judge: just, kind, patient, impartial.
- Ps 62:2-3, 6-7, 9 "Lord, you give back to everyone according to his works." I rest in God alone, my rock, salvation, stronghold, hope, refuge. Pour out your hearts to him.
- Lk 11:42-46 "Woe to you Pharisees! You don't love God." "What about us lawyers?" "Woe to you too! You impose burdens but don't help."
Today's Saints, via Universalis
- St. Hedwig, mother of 7, nun
- St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, nun promoted devotion to Sacred Heart of Jesus
- St. Marguerite d'Youville, mother of 2, nun
- St. Richard Gwyn, husband, father of 6, teacher, martyr
- St. Gall, hermit
Reflections
- Pope Francis homily: We need to worship, will worship something else if not God. What are my idols--what takes God's place? Go by truth, not appearances. Alms heal hypocrisy. Worship, love God above all; love neighbor.
- Pope Francis audience: Church founded upon Apostles, sent forth by Jesus. Invite all to know Gospel, faith, eternal life.
- RC.net: Woe = pity + anger. Leaders misled, burdened, obscured, defiled, infected. How do I love, help?
- Creighton: Don't discount God’s mercy and our need for it.
Music
- Only in God/ Foley (sheet music sample) (psalm)
- Only in God / Talbot (sheet music sample) (psalm)
- Alas for you/ Schwartz, from Godspell (movie) (2011 revival) (Matthew's parallel of gospel)
- Open my eyes/ Manibusan (verses 3-4 for Sacred Heart, sung by composer)
Apparel
Personal note
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Jesus' rebuke of external-only observance in this week's gospels is not lost to me as I don readings-related apparel externally. Being truly clothed in Christ, inside and out, is a daily challenge...
Dress your life!
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