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Saturday, December 21, 2024

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Friday, December 20, 2024

In the Catholic Mass do I pray for others to be transformed by Eucharistic graces?

Answer

In the Catholic Mass, there isn't a specific prayer universally included where the congregation explicitly prays for others to be transformed by Eucharistic graces. However, the Mass itself, particularly during the Eucharistic Prayer, includes intentions for the Church, the living, the dead, and for unity among all believers which can be seen as an indirect prayer for transformation through the Eucharist:

The Eucharistic Prayer has parts where the priest prays for the Church, the Pope, the local Bishop, and all those in need, asking for God's grace to be upon them. This could be interpreted as a prayer for transformation by Eucharistic graces since the Eucharist is central to these prayers.
The Prayer of the Faithful or "General Intercessions" after the Creed is another point where specific intentions can be voiced for the community, including for spiritual growth and transformation, though these are not always directly linked to Eucharistic graces in wording.
Personal Intentions: Individuals attending Mass can certainly offer their own prayers during the Mass, especially during moments like the consecration, for others to be transformed by the graces of the Eucharist.

While there isn't a standardized prayer for this specific intention, the spirit of the Mass, with its focus on communion with Christ and with each other, inherently carries the hope and prayer for personal and communal transformation through the Eucharist. If you're looking to pray specifically for this, you might consider including such intentions in your personal prayers during the Mass or even suggesting them during the Prayer of the Faithful if you have a role in preparing that part of the liturgy.

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Thursday, December 19, 2024

How do I live the life of Jesus daily?

Every time we receive Our Eucharistic Lord we receive the graces to be transformed. As we receive the life of Jesus we are given the graces to live the life of Jesus. As Saint Paul gives witness to in his own life, “This is no longer my life, but Christ Living in me." In receiving the Holy Eucharist we act upon the graces given to live the objective of every disciple which is to become like the Master, Jesus. May we pray for each other that we may be transformed by the Eucharistic graces so each one of us may join with Saint Paul in our own life witness, “This is no longer my life, but Christ Living in me.“

-- Bishop Mark Rivituso

Answer

Living a life inspired by Jesus involves embodying the values and teachings he preached. Here are some practical steps you might consider:

Love and Compassion:
- Practice Love: Show unconditional love towards everyone, including those you might consider enemies. Jesus taught to love your neighbor as yourself (Matthew 22:39).
- Compassion: Engage in acts of kindness and mercy. Look for opportunities to serve others, especially the marginalized or those in need.
Forgiveness:
- Forgive Others: Jesus emphasized forgiveness, even in extreme circumstances. Strive to forgive those who wrong you, understanding that forgiveness is key to inner peace.
Humility:
- Serve Others: Jesus washed his disciples' feet to demonstrate humility and service. Look for ways to serve others without seeking recognition.
Prayer and Meditation:
- Daily Prayer: Maintain a regular prayer life. Jesus often sought solitude to pray, suggesting the importance of connecting with God.
- Meditate on Scripture: Reflect on the teachings of Jesus by reading the Gospels regularly.
Simplicity and Detachment:
- Live Simply: Jesus lived a life of simplicity and detachment from material wealth. Evaluate your lifestyle and see where you can reduce excess.
Justice and Peace:
- Seek Justice: Advocate for the oppressed, stand against injustice, and work towards peace. Jesus often spoke out against hypocrisy and for justice.
Faith:
- Trust in God: Live with faith in God's plan, even when circumstances are challenging. Jesus exemplified this through his trust in God during his life and crucifixion.
Community:
- Fellowship: Jesus spent much of his time with his disciples and others, teaching and living in community. Engage with a faith community, share in fellowship, and support one another.
Integrity:
- Honesty and Integrity: Let your "Yes" be "Yes," and your "No," "No" (Matthew 5:37). Live with honesty and integrity in all dealings.
Self-Sacrifice:
- Sacrifice: Be willing to give up personal comfort or desires for the benefit of others. Jesus' life was one of ultimate sacrifice.

To integrate these into daily life:

Morning Routine: Start your day with prayer or meditation, focusing on one of Jesus' teachings to guide your day.
Reflective Practice: At the end of the day, reflect on how you lived out these principles. Consider what you did well and where you can improve.
Community Involvement: Participate in or volunteer with organizations that align with Jesus' teachings on love, justice, and service.
Study: Continuously learn from the Bible, especially the Gospels, to deepen your understanding and commitment to Jesus' way of life.

Remember, this isn't about perfection but about striving to live a life that reflects the love, compassion, and message of Jesus. Each day provides a new opportunity to live out these values.

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The kingdom of God is among you

Luke 17:20-25 Asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God was to come, Jesus gave them this answer, ‘The coming of the kingdom of God does not admit of observation and there will be no one to say, “Look here! Look there!” For, you must know, the kingdom of God is among you.’ He said to the disciples, ‘A time will come when you will long to see one of the days of the Son of Man and will not see it. They will say to you, “Look there!” or, “Look here!” Make no move; do not set off in pursuit; for as the lightning flashing from one part of heaven lights up the other, so will be the Son of Man when his day comes. But first he must suffer grievously and be rejected by this generation.’

Live Adoration from Tyburn Convent

Adoration, also known as Eucharistic Adoration, is a Catholic prayer in front of the Blessed Sacrament. It is a sign of devotion and worship to Jesus Christ, who is believed to be present in the consecrated host. During adoration, Catholics pray to Jesus Christ before the Eucharist at their local parish. The Eucharist is typically kept in a tabernacle at the parish church, and may be presented in front of a closed tabernacle or in front of the exposed host in a monstrance. A monstrance is a vessel used in Roman Catholic, Anglican, High Church Lutheran, and Old Catholic churches. It is a stand made of precious metal that holds the Blessed Sacrament during adoration. The word "monstrance" comes from Latin and means "to show".

Love

1 Corinthians 13:4-7: Love is always patient and kind; it is never jealous; love is never boastful or conceited; it is never rude or selfish; it does not take offence, and is not resentful. Love takes no pleasure in other people’s sins but delights in the truth; it is always ready to excuse, to trust, to hope, and to endure whatever comes. 1 Corinthians 13:8-9,13: Love does not come to an end. But if there are gifts of prophecy, the time will come when they must fail; or the gift of languages, it will not continue for ever; and knowledge – for this, too, the time will come when it must fail. For our knowledge is imperfect and our prophesying is imperfect. In short, there are three things that last: faith, hope and love; and the greatest of these is love. Colossians 3:14-15: Over all these clothes, to keep them together and complete them, put on love. And may the peace of Christ reign in your hearts, because it is for this that you were called together as parts of one body. Always be thankful.

It is not peace I have come to bring, but a sword

Jesus instructed the Twelve as follows: ‘Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth: it is not peace I have come to bring, but a sword. For I have come to set a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. A man’s enemies will be those of his own household. ‘Anyone who prefers father or mother to me is not worthy of me. Anyone who prefers son or daughter to me is not worthy of me. Anyone who does not take his cross and follow in my footsteps is not worthy of me. Anyone who finds his life will lose it; anyone who loses his life for my sake will find it. ‘Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me; and those who welcome me welcome the one who sent me. ‘Anyone who welcomes a prophet will have a prophet’s reward; and anyone who welcomes a holy man will have a holy man’s reward. ‘If anyone gives so much as a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is a disciple, then I tell you solemnly, he will most certainly not lose his reward.’ When Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples he moved on from there to teach and preach in their towns.

The beheading of John the Baptist

Matthew 14:1-12 Herod the tetrarch heard about the reputation of Jesus, and said to his court, ‘This is John the Baptist himself; he has risen from the dead, and that is why miraculous powers are at work in him.’ Now it was Herod who had arrested John, chained him up and put him in prison because of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife. For John had told him, ‘It is against the Law for you to have her.’ He had wanted to kill him but was afraid of the people, who regarded John as a prophet. Then, during the celebrations for Herod’s birthday, the daughter of Herodias danced before the company, and so delighted Herod that he promised on oath to give her anything she asked. Prompted by her mother she said, ‘Give me John the Baptist’s head, here, on a dish.’ The king was distressed but, thinking of the oaths he had sworn and of his guests, he ordered it to be given her, and sent and had John beheaded in the prison. The head was brought in on a dish and given to the girl, who took it to her mother. John’s disciples came and took the body and buried it; then they went off to tell Jesus.

Psalms 9:16

The LORD is known by the judgment which he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah - Question: What does Higgaion and Selah mean? Answer: Both Higgaion and Selah are used numerous times in the Old Testament. They occur together in Psalm 9:16. The meanings of these words are uncertain. We observe Higgaion in such passages as Psalm 9:16; 19:14; 42:3; Lamentations 3:63. In Arabic, the root gives a deep vibrating sound, like the murmering sound of a harp (Psa. 92:3). The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia states that it may be derived from the Greek versions of Psalm 9:16 and takes it to mean an instrumental interlude. It may also mean a soliloquy or meditation such as concerning the judgment of God (Psa. 9:16), the words and work of God (Psa. 19:14), and the loving kindness and faithfulness of God (Psa. 92:2-3). In the Septuagint, Selah is translated as daplasma (meaning a division). It occurs in Habakkuk 3:3, 9, 13 and 71 times in the Psalms. It is used in 39 of our 150 psalms. Of those 39 psalms, 31 they are ones handed over to "the chief Musician." So, pause and meditation may be the predominate idea. In addition, it may mean to lift up (Hebrew, salal) or, in some definitions, a repetition, end of a strophe, or a recurring symphony. In his sermon named "HIGGAION!" about Psalm 9:16, Archibald G. Brown, on August 17, 1873, at the East London Tabernacle said this: "When the psalmist wrote this verse, and reached the words 'The wicked shall be snared in the work of his own hands', he seemed to be overpowered at the terror of the thought, and so put a full stop and wrote in the word 'Higgaion!' As much as to say, 'O my soul, meditate on the tremendous truth my hand has penned, and let all who read the same meditate.' And then after 'Higgaion' he puts 'Selah'. He would have there to be a solemn pause. Oh, I would that there could be just one moment's solemn pause in our meeting tonight. Would that there could be a Selah, a Higgaion! Friends, shall there be? I put it to you. 'The Lord is known by the judgment which he executes; and the wicked shall be snared in the work of his own hands!" Now let us just for a moment meditate on that. Let there be a solemn Higgaion, and let every heart ask itself the question, 'How do I stand in reference to this tremendous truth?' *Answer by Dr. Joseph R. Nally, Jr. (https://thirdmill.org/answers/answer.asp/file/47892)*