And being asked by the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come? he answered them, and said: The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: Neither shall they say: Behold here, or behold there. For lo, the kingdom of God is within you. And he said to his disciples: The days will come, when you shall desire to see one day of the Son of man; and you shall not see it.
And they will say to you: See here, and see there. Go ye not after, nor follow them: For as the lightening that lighteneth from under heaven, shineth unto the parts that are under heaven, so shall the Son of man be in his day. But first he must suffer many things, and be rejected by this generation.
Luke 17:20-25 (Douay-Rheims Bible)
Prayer
Dear Father it's hard not to chase after dreams of a greater kingdom. It's something we all want, the knowledge of knowing when your Kingdom will come. Yet you dwell within each one of us. Some have swept out the dirt to let your kingdom shine through them while others bury their treasure for fear of it being stolen away from them. What you give cannot be stolen only taken away and by you. And to that effect your Son suffered a harsh fate to free us from our habit of burying the treasure of the kingdom of God. May we go about digging out that glorious treasure and let the kingdom that shines ever new burn brightly within our hearts. Amen
Showing posts with label treasure. Show all posts
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Thursday, November 15, 2007
Monday, October 22, 2007
Treasure
And one of the multitude said to him: Master, speak to my brother that he divide the inheritance with me. But he said to him: Man, who hath appointed me judge, or divider, over you? And he said to them: Take heed and beware of all covetousness; for a man's life doth not consist in the abundance of things which he possesseth. And he spoke a similitude to them, saying: The land of a certain rich man brought forth plenty of fruits. And he thought within himself, saying: What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits? And he said: This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and will build greater; and into them will I gather all things that are grown to me, and my goods. And I will say to my soul: Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years take thy rest; eat, drink, make good cheer. But God said to him: Thou fool, this night do they require thy soul of thee: and whose shall those things be which thou hast provided? So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich towards God.
Luke 12:13-21 (Douay-Rheims)
Prayer
Dear Father it seems the more we have the more we store away. The same can be said also of money, the more we make the more we either stash away or the more we spend to acquire more. And then we have this saying that when you die you can't take it with you. But a lot of times we forget about you dear Father during our life and the true treasure that we reap when it is for your kingdom. One thing I am thankful for it's being taught at a young age love of you. And being part of a family that lives in faith, where our treasure is you. If I didn't find out throughout my life that possessions come and go, and are easily replaced, same with jobs and everything else, but you are faithful and true. You never leave our side and for me that is worth more than all the goods of the earth. The love in my heart I share with those I come in contact with, I don't keep it to myself because you have been generous to me. Dear Father may the treasure I share build up the heavenly kingdom for your greater glory. Amen
Luke 12:13-21 (Douay-Rheims)
Prayer
Dear Father it seems the more we have the more we store away. The same can be said also of money, the more we make the more we either stash away or the more we spend to acquire more. And then we have this saying that when you die you can't take it with you. But a lot of times we forget about you dear Father during our life and the true treasure that we reap when it is for your kingdom. One thing I am thankful for it's being taught at a young age love of you. And being part of a family that lives in faith, where our treasure is you. If I didn't find out throughout my life that possessions come and go, and are easily replaced, same with jobs and everything else, but you are faithful and true. You never leave our side and for me that is worth more than all the goods of the earth. The love in my heart I share with those I come in contact with, I don't keep it to myself because you have been generous to me. Dear Father may the treasure I share build up the heavenly kingdom for your greater glory. Amen
Saturday, September 01, 2007
Talents
For even as a man going into a far country, called his servants, and delivered to them his goods; And to one he gave five talents, and to another two, and to another one, to every one according to his proper ability: and immediately he took his journey.
And he that had received the five talents, went his way, and traded with the same, and gained other five. And in like manner he that had received the two, gained other two. But he that had received the one, going his way digged into the earth, and hid his lord's money. But after a long time the lord of those servants came, and reckoned with them. And he that had received the five talents coming, brought other five talents, saying: Lord, thou didst deliver to me five talents, behold I have gained other five over and above.
His lord said to him: Well done, good and faithful servant, because thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will place thee over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. And he also that had received the two talents came and said: Lord, thou deliveredst two talents to me: behold I have gained other two. His lord said to him: Well done, good and faithful servant: because thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will place thee over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. But he that had received the one talent, came and said: Lord, I know that thou art a hard man; thou reapest where thou hast not sown, and gatherest where thou hast not strewed. And being afraid I went and hid thy talent in the earth: behold here thou hast that which is thine.
And his lord answering, said to him: Wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sow not, and gather where I have not strewed: Thou oughtest therefore to have committed my money to the bankers, and at my coming I should have received my own with usury. Take ye away therefore the talent from him, and give it to him that hath ten talents. For to every one that hath shall be given, and he shall abound: but from him that hath not, that also which he seemeth to have shall be taken away. And the unprofitable servant cast ye out into the exterior darkness. There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Matthew 25:14-30 (Douay-Rheims)
Prayer
Dear Father it's not hard to imagine the parable that Jesus gave us and relate it to our own lives. I've prayed throughout my life and also did not do what you entrusted me to do either. This parable can speak volumes to us when we know we didn't live up to what was given. I know it has for me and I wonder at times, did I give my love to those who were without. Did I hold back my love from you also and hide it out of fear of you. The gifts that you gave me did I put them to use to help others? Or did I bury them too out of fear of the responsibility that comes with them. I am poor in so many ways, but in one way I have an abundance of love to share and give. And this I give without cost to myself. Because in this one area I have kept and stored the treasure and reinvested it over time where it became the wealth of my soul. Where God has poured His abundant love into it as well. This treasure I speak is the love for God first and foremost in my life where I have put Him always. I am rich beyond my wildest dreams with the love only God can give. May the world come to find this treasure and receive His blessings twofold and more. Amen
And he that had received the five talents, went his way, and traded with the same, and gained other five. And in like manner he that had received the two, gained other two. But he that had received the one, going his way digged into the earth, and hid his lord's money. But after a long time the lord of those servants came, and reckoned with them. And he that had received the five talents coming, brought other five talents, saying: Lord, thou didst deliver to me five talents, behold I have gained other five over and above.
His lord said to him: Well done, good and faithful servant, because thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will place thee over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. And he also that had received the two talents came and said: Lord, thou deliveredst two talents to me: behold I have gained other two. His lord said to him: Well done, good and faithful servant: because thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will place thee over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. But he that had received the one talent, came and said: Lord, I know that thou art a hard man; thou reapest where thou hast not sown, and gatherest where thou hast not strewed. And being afraid I went and hid thy talent in the earth: behold here thou hast that which is thine.
And his lord answering, said to him: Wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sow not, and gather where I have not strewed: Thou oughtest therefore to have committed my money to the bankers, and at my coming I should have received my own with usury. Take ye away therefore the talent from him, and give it to him that hath ten talents. For to every one that hath shall be given, and he shall abound: but from him that hath not, that also which he seemeth to have shall be taken away. And the unprofitable servant cast ye out into the exterior darkness. There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Matthew 25:14-30 (Douay-Rheims)
Prayer
Dear Father it's not hard to imagine the parable that Jesus gave us and relate it to our own lives. I've prayed throughout my life and also did not do what you entrusted me to do either. This parable can speak volumes to us when we know we didn't live up to what was given. I know it has for me and I wonder at times, did I give my love to those who were without. Did I hold back my love from you also and hide it out of fear of you. The gifts that you gave me did I put them to use to help others? Or did I bury them too out of fear of the responsibility that comes with them. I am poor in so many ways, but in one way I have an abundance of love to share and give. And this I give without cost to myself. Because in this one area I have kept and stored the treasure and reinvested it over time where it became the wealth of my soul. Where God has poured His abundant love into it as well. This treasure I speak is the love for God first and foremost in my life where I have put Him always. I am rich beyond my wildest dreams with the love only God can give. May the world come to find this treasure and receive His blessings twofold and more. Amen
Sunday, January 07, 2007
The Epiphany of the Lord
And behold, the star that they had seen at its rising preceded them, until it came and stopped over the place where the child was. They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house they saw the child with Mary his mother. They prostrated themselves and did him homage. Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed for their country by another way.
Matthew 2:9-12
Reflection:
We have the first mention of Adoration in today's reading by the three wise men. They were the first to have prostrated themselves at the feet of Jesus. They were the first to honor Him and offer Him gifts to signify a king.
They followed a bright star that led them to a revelation. A child who would be king of hearts and souls. The wise men gave us a beginning in Adoration, and we continue this to this day.
What treasures do we have to lay at Jesus feet when we prostrate ourselves. We have love we can give him. One that I'm sure he is very happy to receive from us. Unlike the wise men who honored him with wealth, we can honor him with gifts if faithfulness, love, purity of heart, and so much more. These may not be material in wealth but they are the wealth of our beings. It is a treasure fit for a king.
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