Tuesday, March 6, 2012

March 6, 2012

Read It:

Jesus spoke to the crowds and to his disciples, saying,
"The scribes and the Pharisees
have taken their seat on the chair of Moses.
Therefore, do and observe all things whatsoever they tell you,
but do not follow their example.
For they preach but they do not practice.
They tie up heavy burdens hard to carry
and lay them on people's shoulders,
but they will not lift a finger to move them.
All their works are performed to be seen.
They widen their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels.
They love places of honor at banquets, seats of honor in synagogues,
greetings in marketplaces, and the salutation 'Rabbi.'
As for you, do not be called 'Rabbi.'
You have but one teacher, and you are all brothers.
Call no one on earth your father;
you have but one Father in heaven.
Do not be called 'Master';
you have but one master, the Christ.
The greatest among you must be your servant.
Whoever exalts himself will be humbled;
but whoever humbles himself will be exalted."

Reflect on It: Today's gospel is about being meek and humble. The Pharisees did things so that they would be seen and lauded. Today's gospel is a call for us to be small and hidden. We are called to give of ourselves tirelessly and to not count the cost. This is hard for me. I don't mean to be a person who lauds what I do in front of others, but I know that I don't always do those things for the glory of God or make any attempt to keep it secret. Our Lady is the champion of being hidden. She never took the glory away from God, but she gave and gave and gave. Today, let's let Mary be our model of meekness.

Pray about It: Father, you gave us an example of meekness in Our Lady. Help us to be pure of heart and to be small and hidden like her.

Live It! Challenge: Today, do a job you hate and don't talk about it. Pray that it goes unnoticed.

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