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The Catholic Calendar for Wednesday, September 4, 2002 Twenty-second Week in Ordinary Time Scripture from today's Liturgy of the Word: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Psalm 33:12-15,20-21 Luke 4:38-44 A reflection on today's Sacred Scripture: Some time ago, a Maryknoll priest, a friend of mine, spent a sabbatical in Capharnaum, the home of Peter's mother-in-law. We all remember how Jesus healed this good woman, who immediately got up to wait on those gathered. Later, it was from her home that Peter directed the infant Church. My friend spoke of the serenity and peace of that spot even today. We know, however, that it was not always so. Think of the controversy between Peter and Paul concerning with converts from the Gentiles. And Paul reminds us in today's readings how easily dispute, dissension, and harsh words and feelings can destroy Church unity. Unfortunately, we know all about the controversies since Vatican II. We need to ask ourselves: To what extent have I allowed harsh words and attitudes to sever the charity and unity of my parish community? How have I tried to bring about healing? Lord, help me to bring healing through study, prayer, and wise counsel to those who are still alienated. - Msgr. Paul Whitmore ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) YOU CAN HELP to evangelize the Word of God: Please recommend our website to your friends and Catholic webmasters at: http://www.borg.com/~joachim/DailyMeds.html (case sensitive) BLOG? The meditations are also available at our new Blog at: http://dailymed.blogspot.com ARCHIVED Meditations: http://www.abcsoffaith.com/quiet/quietplace.html and at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] FOR ALL COMMUNICATIONS, including subscribe/unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The FINE PRINT: (c)1986-2002 The Way, The Truth, The Life. Permission granted to make reprints of the meditations or to post on any web page, except for profit. Scripture texts in this work are taken from the New American Bible with Revised New Testament and Revised Psalms (c)1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C. and are used by permission of the copy-right owner. All Rights Reserved. No part of the New American Bible may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing from the copyright owner.Text from the New American Bible: http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/index.htm Lives of the Saints: http://www.christdesert.org/public_texts/martyrology/ |
Title: Meditation: Wednesday, September 4, 2002
