October 29, 2013: Tuesday, 30th week, Ordinary Time
Readings- Rom 8:18-25 Today's sufferings are nothing compared with glory to be revealed. Creation eagerly awaits the freedom of God's children. We groan as we wait in hope for adoption, redemption.
- Ps 126:1b-6 "The Lord has done marvels for us." Sow in tears; reap rejoicing. Go forth weeping; come back rejoicing.
- Lk 13:18-21 Kingdom of God is like a mustard seed that became large bush birds dwelt in; it's like yeast mixed with flour till all dough was leavened.
Reflections
- Pope Francis homily: Hope isn't optimism; it's Christ, expectation, gift, risky virtue, miracle of renewal creating tension directed to Christ, joy, life. Mary hoped on Good Friday.
- RC.net: Kingdom works like seed, starting small (in receptive heart), transforming from within. Kingdom transforms us like leaven dough. Lord, fill me with your Spirit and transform me...
- Creighton: We plant; God gives increase. We knead dough; God makes rise. May I trust, be patient.
- Universalis: >160 Blessed Martyrs of Douai College, St. Colman MacDuagh, abbot-bishop
Music
- Lord of the Universe, Hope of the World/ Clarkson (1st reading)
- Hymn of promise (In the bulb there is a flower)/ Sleeth (1st reading)
Apparel
- "Keyboard with dove" tie pin: we who have the firstfruits of the Spirit groan inwardly as we await redemption.
- "Harvest of wheat" pin: "Those who sow in tears will reap rejoicing" (psalm); God grants the increase (gospel)
- "Tabasco" tie with bread and seeds: Kingdom of God is like mustard seed, yeast mixed with flour (gospel)
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