The Catholic Calendar for Saturday, September 27, 2003
Twenty-fifth Week in Ordinary Time
St. Vincent de Paul

Scripture from today's Liturgy of the Word:
Zechariah 2:5-9,14-15a
Jeremiah 31:10-13
Luke 9:43b-45

A reflection on today's Sacred Scripture:

As we read today's scripture, let us imagine that we're walking with Jesus and the disciples on a journey through Galilee. Up until now Jesus has been performing miracles and teaching the crowds. Jesus and His disciples have stopped to rest and pray, and He speaks to them saying "Pay close attention to what I tell you: The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of men." (Lk.9:44) They didn't understand that this was the second prediction of the Passion; they were afraid to ask. They remained clueless about the meaning of these words.

In order for us to know what the cost of our own discipleship is worth, if we're serious about following Jesus and know what the Word of God says, then we must be responsive to God's word. Sacrifices are required for all discipleship; so too, must we continue to rely on persevering prayer. We will then, with God's grace, know what our Lord's plan is for our journey of life.

Praise be to God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
for the gift of wisdom
that we might fully understand Jesus words:
"See I am coming to dwell among you, says the Lord." (Zec 2:14)

- Deacon Bill Powers (uujpow at aol dot com)

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