Ex 3:1-6, 9-12

Mt 11:25-27

July 15
Wednesday

15th Week in Ordinary Time
Bonaventure

1st Reading: Ex 3:1-6, 9-12
    Moses pastured the sheep of Jethro, his father-in-law, priest of Midian. One day he led the flock to the far side of the desert and came to Horeb, the Mountain of God.
    The Angel of Yahweh appeared to him by means of a flame of fire in the middle of a bush. Moses saw that although the bush was on fire it did not burn up. Moses thought, "I will go and see this amazing sight, why is the bush not burning up?"
    Yahweh saw that Moses was drawing near to look, and God called to him from the middle of the bush, "Moses! Moses!" He replied, "Here I am." Yahweh said to him, "Do not come near; take off your sandals because the place where you are standing is holy ground." And God continued, "I am the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob."
    Moses hid his face lest his eyes look on God.
    The cry of the sons of Israel has reached me and I have seen how the Egyptians oppress them.
    Go now! I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring my people, the sons of Israel, out of Egypt."
    Moses said to God, "Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the people of Israel out of Egypt?"
    God replied, "I will be with you and this will be the sign that I have sent you. When you have brought the people out of Egypt, you will worship God on this mountain."

Gospel: Mt 11:25-27
    On one occasion Jesus said, "Father, Lord of heaven and earth, I praise you, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned and revealed them to simple people. Yes, Father, this is what pleased you.
    "Everything has been entrusted to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him."

REFLECTION
    One day Moses saw something very unusual. He saw a bush that appeared to be on fire, but it wasn't burning down. Moses was afraid because he realized it was God speaking to him. God was calling him to service.  He wanted Moses to be the leader of the Israelites and take them away from being slaves in Egypt to serve God in the promised land. Moses made excuses but finally he realized he could not turn down God's call to serve Him.
    As Christians, we are called to serve God also. We can make excuses and disappoint God, or we can do all we can to serve Him. Some Christians are called into special areas of work for God and become pastors or missionaries. But, every Christian is called by God to serve him at home, at school, at work or play. We can serve God no matter where we are. When we approach God, we recognize His greatness, His holiness, His authority. When God gives us an assignment, He provides the resources and strength we need. It's not just up to us. It is God who does the work, through us. Moses didn't free Israel, God did!
 
 

PRAYER

 "Lord Jesus, give me the child-like simplicity and purity of faith to gaze upon your face with joy and confidence in your all-merciful love. Remove every doubt, fear, and proud thought which would hinder me from receiving your word with trust and humble submission."

Psalm 94:5-10,14-15

5 They crush thy people, O LORD, and afflict thy heritage.
6 They slay the widow and the sojourner, and murder the fatherless;
7 and they say, "The LORD does not see; the God of Jacob does not perceive."
8 Understand, O dullest of the people! Fools, when will you be wise?
9 He who planted the ear, does he not hear? He who formed the eye, does he not see?
10 He who chastens the nations, does he not chastise? He who teaches men knowledge,
14 For the LORD will not forsake his people; he will not abandon his heritage;
15 for justice will return to the righteous, and all the upright in heart will follow it.

Sources:

http://www.bible.claret.org

http://www.rc.net/wcc/readings/

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Daily WORD via Text*

Wed 15 Jul 09

DAILY WORD

Ex 3:1-6, 9-12

Mt 11:25-27

Jesus' prayer also contains a warning dat pride can keep us from d love & knowledge of God

source: http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/Dailywordviatext/

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Additional Meditation Links

RCNet http://www.rc.net/wcc/readings/jul15.htm

The Word Among Us http://www.wau.org/meditations/current/

Fullness of Life http://www.junmanacsa.blogspot.com/

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