Tag Archive for ‘Jesus’
Tuesday 18 July
Exodus 2:1–15; Psalm 69; Matthew 11:20–24 Beyond borders Tones of the anguish of love which has been rejected run through, and lie beneath, Jesus’ harsh words to his chosen town of Capernaum and the Galilee towns of Bethsaida and Chorazin where his good works had been done. Jesus declares the Gentile cities would have received […]
Monday 17 July
Exodus 1:8–14,22; Psalm 124; Matthew 10:34–11:1 The bottom line The family divisions and betrayals described in the mission discourse were part of the communal experience of early Christians and were to be expected because of the choice to follow Jesus. Total attachment to Jesus was the bottom line. In both similar and different ways, this […]
Saturday 15 July
ST. BONAVENTURE Genesis 49:29–33;50:15–26; Psalm 105; Matthew 10:24–33 Do not be afraid In the midst of the hardships of mission, God’s protection surrounds each disciple. The persecutions described do affect many today but may seem remote from our situation today. We may need to ask ourselves, if we have never experienced discomfort and hardship, are […]
Friday 14 July
Genesis 46:1–7, 28–30; Psalm 37; Matthew 10:16–23 Sheep among wolves Disciples in Jesus’ alternative community are not to be naïve. Jesus’ mission of mercy and compassion to the poor and downtrodden disturbs the powerful, those set in their ways and even religious leaders. Disciples are sheep among wolves. They are to bring the promise of […]
Wednesday 12 July
Genesis 41:55–57; 42:5–7,17–24; Psalm 33; Matthew 10:1–7 Jesus and mission The discourse of Matthew 10 is about mission as an expression of divine mercy. Mercy is at the heart of Jesus’ alternative community, the new people of God. Before the twelve disciples are named, Jesus gave them authority over unclean spirits and to heal every […]
Tuesday 11 July
ST. BENEDICT Genesis 32:23–33; Psalm 17; Matthew 9:32–38 Compassion for them The healing cycle ends with blind men crying out for Jesus to have mercy on them and the healing of a demoniac who is mute. Jesus had compassion on the crowds for they were like sheep without a shepherd. The word for compassion means […]
Monday 10 July
Genesis 28:10–22; Psalm 91; Matthew 9:18–26 Similarities with Jesus In these two stories, the healing power of Jesus and the faith of those who seek healing are central. Similarities exist between Jesus and these two women which turn our attention to his passion. Like the woman with haemorrhage, he bleeds, suffers, does not cry out […]
Saturday 8 July
Genesis 27:1–5,15–29; Psalm 135; Matthew 9:14–17 The old and the new Not only is Jesus’ inclusive celebration of meals a problem, now John the Baptist’s disciples are concerned that those with Jesus do not fast. There is tension here between the claims of the tradition that needs to be honoured and the claims of the […]
Friday 7 July
Genesis 23:1–4,19–24:1– 8, 62–67; Psalm 106; Matthew 9:9–13 Jesus embodies mercy Within healings of outsiders, Jesus calls a marginalized Jew to follow him. The tax collector, Matthew, belongs to a despised group who collaborated with the occupying Romans and were thought to be dishonest. Jesus and his disciples join tax collectors and sinners for dinner. […]
Thursday 6 July
Genesis 22:1–19; Psalm 115; Matthew 9:1–8 Bringing people to wellbeing The man who is paralyzed is carried by people to Jesus who sees their faith. Without these caring people whose faith is expressed in action, this man could not approach Jesus. Faith communities are called to bring others to wellness. The man’s healing is holistic. […]
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