August 1, 2014: St. Alphonsus Liguori, bishop and doctor
Readings
- Jer 26:1-9 Speak what I tell you to the people of Judah; perhaps they'll turn from their evil ways. Say, "Thus says the Lord: If you disobey me, I'll treat this house like Shiloh." The priests and prophets laid hold of him: “You must be put to death!” All the people gathered about Jeremiah.
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| St. Alphonsus Liguori |
- Ps 69:5, 8-10, 14 "Lord, in your great love, answer me." Many hate me without cause. For your sake I bear insult and have become an outcast. Zeal for your house consumes me. I pray for your favor, O God!
- Mt 13:54-58 Astonished people taking offense: “Where did he get such wisdom and mighty deeds? Isn't he son of the carpenter and Mary?” Jesus: “A prophet is not without honor except in his native place.” He didn't work many mighty deeds there because of their lack of faith.
- With Jesuits on St. Ignatius day: Last night he surprised them with a visit to the General Curia of the Society of Jesus, staying for dinner.
- Tips for greater joy in your life: I ran these Monday from the Spanish Viva interview, but now that they're all over the US press, I'm giving the CNS link and reprising the highlights: Live and let live. Be giving of yourself to others. Proceed calmly. Have a healthy sense of leisure. Make Sundays holidays. Create dignified jobs for youths. Respect nature. Don't be negative. Respect others' beliefs. Work for peace.
- Psalm 69: Lord, in your great love, answer me/ Becker
- Psalm 69: Save me, O God Anglican chant
- Psalm 69/ Sons of Korah
- Psalm 69: The humble/ Chaim David (Hebrew)
- The hands that first held Mary's child/ Troeger (to same tune as I heard the voice of Jesus say) (gospel)
- Creighton: We doubt; if a prayer isn't answered as we expect, we may take matters into our own hands, but God does listen and is faithful.
- One Bread One Body: The Lord has promised us more than we can ever ask for or imagine (Eph 3:20). Expect and receive the unseeable, unhearable, and the unthinkable.
- Passionist: "Who does Jesus think he is?!" "Took offense at him" = "found him an obstacle." Prophets speak the truth (e.g., repentance and new life) even when unwelcome, and there's a cost. Do we, in our own family, workplace, and communities?
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| Wordle of today's readings |
- DailyScripture.net: The people of Nazareth took offense at Jesus, working class member and untrained layman. Our most severe critics are often close to us; familiarity breeds contempt.
- Universalis: St. Alphonsus Liguori, lawyer who after epic failure became priest, understandable preacher, moral theologian, Redemptorists founder, bishop, church doctor. See Catholic Encyclopedia. Better yet, read him online.
Apparel
- 'Owl' tie pin: "Where did this man get such wisdom?" (gospel)
- 'Question mark' tie pin: Nazareth synagogue congregants' questions: “Where did Jesus get such wisdom...? Isn't he Mary & Joe's son and in the same family as James and Simon?..." (gospel)
- 'Hammer' pin: "Isn't he the carpenter’s son?" (gospel)
- White and green in shirt: white for St. Alphonsus, green for Ordinary Time
- Tie with fishing bait/lures: in anticipation of tomorrow's readings. Comment if you see the connection; first right answerer before tomorrow's post wins an Amazon gift card!
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