WALKING ON WATER
Introduction
The prophet Jeremiah first reminds the people of the punishment for their infidelity, but then he opens the perspectives to a beautiful restoration, when Israel shall be again God’s people and God will be their God.
St. John Vianney - Aug 4
WALKING ON WATER
Introduction
The prophet Jeremiah first reminds the people of the punishment for their infidelity, but then he opens the perspectives to a beautiful restoration, when Israel shall be again God’s people and God will be their God.
19th Week, Monday, August 14
19th
Week, Monday, August 14
Deuteronomy
10:12-22 / Matthew 17:22-27
Moses exhorts the Israelites; “Befriend the alien.”
18th Week, Wednesday, Aug 4 - St. John Vianney
August 4
WALKING ON WATER
Introduction
The prophet Jeremiah first reminds the people of the punishment for their infidelity, but then he opens the perspectives to a beautiful restoration, when Israel shall be again God’s people and God will be their God.
18th Week, Saturday, August 7
18th Week, Saturday, August 7
Deut 6:4-13 / Matthew 17:14-20
Moses recites the Shema Israel; "Love the Lord with all your heart."
Aug 6: Transfiguration of the Lord
Opening Stories:
1) The Samurai Warrior and the Zen Master
One day, a Samurai warrior went to a Zen master for instruction. "Please," the huge man asked in a thundering voice that was used to instant obedience, "teach me about heaven and hell."
The master scowled at the swordsman, then broke into mocking laughter. "Me, teach you about heaven and hell? I wouldn't waste a moment trying to instruct the brain of an overweight ignoramus like you! How dare you ask me for such a lofty insight?"
Well, upon hearing these words, the Samurai grew furious. No one could insult him like this and get away with it. Enraged, his face flushed and he drew his sword to chop off the teacher's head. Just as he was about to strike, the master raised his hand and calmly said "That, sir, is hell."
1) The Samurai Warrior and the Zen Master
One day, a Samurai warrior went to a Zen master for instruction. "Please," the huge man asked in a thundering voice that was used to instant obedience, "teach me about heaven and hell."
The master scowled at the swordsman, then broke into mocking laughter. "Me, teach you about heaven and hell? I wouldn't waste a moment trying to instruct the brain of an overweight ignoramus like you! How dare you ask me for such a lofty insight?"
Well, upon hearing these words, the Samurai grew furious. No one could insult him like this and get away with it. Enraged, his face flushed and he drew his sword to chop off the teacher's head. Just as he was about to strike, the master raised his hand and calmly said "That, sir, is hell."
18th Week, Wednesday, August 4
18th Week, Wednesday, August 4
Numbers 13:1-2, 25 - 14:1, 26-29, 34-35 / Matthew 15:21-28
The Israelites complain; The people wailed in the night.
18th Week: August 2-7:
18th Week: August 2-7:
Matthew 14:13-21:
The context: Today’s Gospel describes Jesus’ miraculous feeding of a great multitude.
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