Message of 6-29-15

Published: Mon, 06/29/15

A Daily Spiritual Seed
Monday: June 29, 2015
Message of the Day
Households, cities, countries and nations have enjoyed great happiness, when a single individual has taken heed of the Good and Beautiful. . . Such people not only liberate themselves’ they fill those they meet with a free mind.
- Philo -

(What good and beautiful things are you aware of? Let this awareness lead you to the knowledge of God and become a blessing for all this day.)
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Readings of the Day
ACTS 12:1-11;    PS 34:2-9;    2 TM 4:6-8, 17-18;    MT 16:13-19

R. The angel of the Lord will rescue those who fear him.

I will bless the LORD at all times;
his praise shall be ever in my mouth.
Let my soul glory in the LORD;
the lowly will hear me and be glad.

Glorify the LORD with me,
let us together extol his name.
I sought the LORD, and he answered me
and delivered me from all my fears.

Look to him that you may be radiant with joy,
and your faces may not blush with shame.
When the poor one called out, the LORD heard,
and from all his distress he saved him.

The angel of the LORD encamps
around those who fear him, and delivers them.
Taste and see how good the LORD is;
blessed the man who takes refuge in him.

USCCB lectionary
Reflection on the Scripture
"From now on a merited crown awaits me." –2 Timothy 4:8

In many countries, today's feast is a holy day of obligation, even when it doesn't fall on Sunday. This means that today's gathering of God's people is so important that it is often considered mandatory. Today is so special because:
  • Peter was the Rock on which Jesus built His Church (Mt 16:18).
  • Paul was the apostle to the Gentiles (Gal 2:7).
  • Both Peter and Paul were martyrs.
Both of these saints continue to be in communion with us by praying for us and ministering to us.
If God has His way, each of us and the whole Christian community will be different after today's community celebration. We will be more holy. Many Christians will be freed from the chains of sin, addiction, and fear (see Acts 12:6-7). Many evils will be bound, and many graces loosed (Mt 16:19). Thousands, hundreds of thousands, or even millions will give their lives to Jesus and receive salvation. Today, countless throngs throughout the world will receive the fullness of the Spirit. Of course, every day is a day of grace, but the Lord has chosen some days to be even more significant (see Sir 33:7-9). "This is the day the Lord has made; let us be glad and rejoice in it" (Ps 118:24). Alleluia!

PRAYER: Father, when today I hear Your voice, may I harden not my heart (see Ps 95:7-8).

PROMISE: "The Lord will continue to rescue me from all attempts to do me harm and will bring me safe to His heavenly kingdom. To Him be glory forever and ever. Amen." –2 Tm 4:18

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Spiritual Reading
Theological Gems from Emile Merch's Theology of the Mystical Body
- selected by Jim and Tyra Arraj

Book I: Theological and Philosophical Introduction

Chapter 1: The Understanding and Supernatural Truths

6. By believing in Christ we dwell in the light.

10. Love understanding very much.

14. Genuine faith is not afraid of light.
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