Antoni BigCuore
*(Sp.sp.,
27.01.2013, Sunday at 13.26 hrs.)
1st Reading -
Book Nehemiah, 8, 2-4 th. ,5-6-8-102nd Reading - Psalm 19
(18)3rd.
Reading - Gospel S.Lucas, 1, 1-4; 4.14 to 21The
narrative below, the Book of Ezra and Nehemiah, occurs more or less in the years
538 and 400 BC, the return from exile in Babylon, where the Jews were persecuted
and many killed by bloodthirsty King Nebuchadnezzar. (1)
Reading the Book of
Nehemiah:
In
those days, the second priest Ezra presented the Law before the assembly of men,
women and all who were able to understand. It was the
first day of the seventh month.3Assim,
which is in the square in front of the door of the Waters, Ezra did reading the
book, from early morning until midday, in the presence of men, women and all who
were able to understand. And
all the people listened attentively to the reading of the book of the
Law4aEsdras
the scribe stood on a wooden platform, erected for this
purpose.
5Estando
a higher place, he opened the book in the sight of all the people. And when he opened
it, all the people stood.6Esdras
blessed the Lord, the great God, and all the people answered, raising his hands,
"Amen! Amen! "
Then
they bowed down and prostrated themselves before the Lord, with his face to the
earth. 8E
clearly and distinctly read the book of God's Law and explained its meaning, so
that they could understand the reading.9The
governor Nehemiah and Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites that taught
the people, said to all: "This day is holy to the Lord your God! Do
not stay sad or weep "because all the people wept on hearing the words of the
Law10E
Nehemiah told them: "Go to your homes and eat fatty meats, take sweet drinks and
divide those with nothing prepared, for this day is holy to our Lord.
Do
not just sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength. "(1)
Psalm 19 (18) (synopsis)
- Your words, Lord, are
Spirit and life!- Your words,
Lord, are Spirit and life!-
The law of the Lord God is perfect, / comfort for the soul! / The testimony of
the Lord is faithful, / wisdom of the humble.-
The statutes of the Lord are accurate / joy to the heart. / The commandment of
the Lord is shining, / eye is a light.-
It is pure fear of the Lord, / unchanging forever. / The judgments of the Lord
are right / fair and equally.-
What pleases you the song of my lips / and the voice of my soul ;/ it reaches
you, O Lord, / Rock and my Redeemer!
GOSPEL
ACCORDING TO LUKE, 1, 1-14, 4, 14-211Muitas
people have tried to write the story of the events that took place between us,
we were 2How transmitted by those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and
ministers of the word.3Assim
being, after making a careful study of everything that happened from the
beginning, I too decided to write an orderly for you, most excellent
Teófilo.4Deste way, you can verify the solidity of the teachings you have
received.
At
that time, 4.14 Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and his
fame spread throughout the neighborhood.15Ele
taught in their synagogues, and everyone praised him.16E came to Nazareth, where he
had created. As
his custom, went into the synagogue on the Sabbath, and stood up for to
read.
17Deram him the book of the
prophet Isaiah. Opening
the book, Jesus found the passage where it was written: 18 "The Spirit of the
Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor, He
has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery
of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year 19e of the
Lord's favor. "
20Depois
closed the book, gave it back to the attendant and sat down. All who were
in the synagogue were fixed on him eyes.21And
he began to say to them: "Today is fulfilled this scripture you have just
heard."
A.
BIGCUORE´s REFLECTION:
The first reading, as well as all the texts, remind us of the importance of the
Word of God.At
first, the people who returned from exile in Babylon in the time of King
Nabucodonobor where Jerusalem was totally destroyed and looted. (538 and 400
B.C.)That
Nehemiah was copediro King, was elected Governor and Ezra the priest, the
characters in this first reading, where the people vibrates to be proclaimed a
pedestal reading of the Law (Pentateuch or Torah book of the Jewish
people).9The
governor Nehemiah and Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites that taught
the people, said to all: "This day is holy to the Lord your God! Do
not stay sad or weep "because all the people wept on hearing the words of the
LawNote the
emotion that the word of God caused the Jewish people! Every
assembly vibrated and wept for joy when he heard the words of the
Law
In
the Gospel Jesus, the Word of God, the word incarnate as the Evangelist John
says, taught in the synagogue and dropped the text of the Prophet Isaiah 61,
where the prophet was saying exactly what the Messiah would assume its mission
from that reading. Both
Jesus himself says at the end of the reading:"All who
were in the synagogue were fixed on him eyes.21And
he began to say to them: "Today is fulfilled this scripture you have just
heard."
A
question arises: how today (2013), is that we Christians, we assume and live the
Word of God with that same ENTHUSIASM who did prune the Jew as the first
reading?We
seek to translate into concrete action the word of God in our daily lives?
For
example, visited the sick, or even a family member who is in this state?
We
help the social center of our community with the tithe, medicine, clothing in
good condition that they no longer use? In daily life,
we are educated on the bus, subway or train? We yield our place to
someone elderly or pregnant? We
speak sweet words to others who can demonstrate our faith as Christians?
NEGATIVE
or reinforce those conversations that build anything?
Remember what Nehemiah
said:10E
Nehemiah told them: "Go to your homes and eat fatty meats, take sweet drinks and
divide those with nothing prepared, for this day is holy to our Lord.
Do
not just sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength. "The Word
of God is quick, efficient, always produces good fruit. Where
ever it is sown who sowed back without producing fruit!"The law of
the Lord is perfect, comfort for the soul!JESUS is our model to be followed.
If
we are to be truly Disciples of the Master, we must forego many things,
including and especially our personal vanity and lust for
power!
Source:
(1) - Pauline Bible, pastoral edition, pgs.519/20.Meet
the Blog of the Pauline Sisters accessing: www.nospassosdepaulo.com.br and hear,
from 2nd to Saturday at 20.00 hrs. by Radio 9
July São Paulo, the program In the Footsteps of Paul. Tuning
1600 AM and on the Internet - www.bastidoresdoradio.com (clik on radio July
9).
(*)
BigCuore Antoni is a writer and communicator of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to
the whole planet. Visit
her BLOG LIVE WELL - http://antonibigcuore.blogspot.com and his poetic and
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