The Catholic Calendar for Saturday, November 11, 2000
The Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time
St. Martin of Tours
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Scripture from today's Liturgy of the Word:
Philippians 4:10-19
Psalm 112:1-2,5-6,8-9
Luke 16:9-15
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A reflection on today's Scripture:
Before daylight breaks upon the earth, the good Christian rises to
begin his day in prayer. Lighting a simple candle for light to read,
he sits and becomes recollected. The candle itself reveals much in
its simple form of wax and cloth wick, yet it fulfills its own task
only to help and aid others. The light of the candle flickers with a
sense of gentleness, yet it dispels the darkness to bring light.
Warmth from the candle seems to be felt from the flame and its aroma
pleases the sense of smell. It does all of this by giving of itself,
slowing decreasing for the wellbeing of others.
In today's scripture, Jesus teaches us that we must develop in
holiness, to do the small things in life before we can tackle larger
tasks. There are times that we may drift away from even the simplest
of tasks that God presents us. Before we can become a reflection, a
light of the Lord for those in darkness, a comfort to those who are
cold and lonely, we must be spiritually grounded in our faith and in
the love of the Lord.
Jesus, renew my heart,
So I can simply do
what you have called me to.
Amen.
-Thomas Michael Kalamas ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
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