Missionary Weekly Reflection Thirty First Sunday of Ordinary Time, 3 November 2019 Wis. 11:22-12:2; Ps. 145:1-2,8-9,10-11,13cd-14; 2Thes. 1:11-2:2; Luk. 19:1-10 Everybody knew the reputation of a tax collector, public sinner and traitor of the country, especially this one: he was not an ordinary tax collector, he was "the chief of tax collector" and "a rich … Lanjutkan membaca Zacchaeus Who Wanna “See” Jesus

Missionary Weekly Reflection Thirtieth Sunday of Ordinary Time, 27 October 2019 Sir. 35:12-14,16-18; Ps. 34:2-3,17-18,19,23; 2Tim. 4:6-8,16-18; Luk. 18:9-14 Two figures appear representing two groups of different level! The Pharisee clearly represented the devout folk who was faithful and obedient to Torah Law. The tax collector was exactly the opposite. He was a traitor to … Lanjutkan membaca Justification Belongs to The Lord

Missionary Weekly Reflection Twenty Nineth Sunday of Ordinary Time, 20 October 2019 WORLD MISSION SUNDAY Ex. 17:8-13; Ps. 121:1- 2,3-4,5-6,7-8; 2Tim. 3:14 - 4:2; Luk. 18:1-8 Judge vs widow: unequal duel! At least that is the first impression. Moreover, the Judge was introduced as someone who "did not fear of God nor respect human", while … Lanjutkan membaca Mighty Widow Disturbing The Tyranny

Missionary Weekly Reflection Twenty Eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time, 13 October 2019 2Kings 5:14-17; Ps. 98:1,2-3ab,3cd-4; 2Tim. 2:8-13; Luk. 17:11-19 This Gospel is about border and distance. Jesus walked to Jerusalem, travelling through Samaria and Galilee. Samaria was a non-indigenous territory: a mixed race that was not purely Jewish. Their religion was also labeled as … Lanjutkan membaca God Doesn’t Care About Human-Made Border

Missionary Weekly Reflection Twenty Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time, 6 October 2019 The Feast of Guardian Angels Hab. 1:2-3; 2:2-4; Ps. 95:1-2,6-7,8-9; 2Tim. 1:6-8,13-14; Luk. 17:5-10 "Increase our faith!" That is the request from the Apostles. They focus on increasing the faith, not on the faith they have possessed! This is old disease. Humans do … Lanjutkan membaca “Having faith” as servant

Missionary Weekly Reflection Twenty Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time, 29 September 2019 Am. 6:1a,4-7; Ps. 146:7,8- 9a,9bc-10; 1Tim. 6:11-16; Luk. 16:19-31 Another famous story from Luke, the Evangelist. A rich man vs a poor man, living at present world and the world after. The contrast of the two is clearly illustrated. The rich is dressed … Lanjutkan membaca The Poor Man Whose Name is “Lazarus”

Missionary Weekly Reflection Twenty Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time, 22 September 2019 Am. 8:4-7; Ps. 113:1-2,4- 6,7-8; 1Tim. 2:1-8; Luk. 16:1-13 (Luk. 16:10-13) This is the most difficult parable. The indeed dishonest treasurer was praised and set as a model! God's story is full of surprise. Just name some stories: 'a Samaritan was made as … Lanjutkan membaca Be Smart – Sincere In Using Mammon!

Missionary Weekly Reflection Twenty Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time, 15 September 2019 Ex. 32:7-11, 13-14; Ps. 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 19; 1 Tim. 1:12-17; Luk. 15:1-32 (Luk. 15:1-10) Luke tells a story about two sons. The two of them went to different destinations: the youngest went to a distant country, the eldest to the field. Only … Lanjutkan membaca The Ballad of the Youngest and the Eldest

Missionary Weekly Reflection Twenty Third Sunday of Ordinary Time, 08 September 2019 Wis. 9:13-18; Ps. 90:3-4,5- 6,12-13,14,17; Phil. 9b-10,12-17; Luk. 14:25-33 Last week it was about feast, today is about journey. From sitting together with religionist, Jesus walked with the crowd (v. 25). He continued His journey to the cross. He must clarify the purpose … Lanjutkan membaca Fighter Disciple Dares To Carry The Cross

Missionary Weekly Reflection Twenty second Sunday of Ordinary Time, 01 September 2019 National Bible Sunday Sir. 3:17-18,20,28-29; Ps. 68:4-5ac,6-7ab,10-11; Heb. 12:18-19,22-24a; Luk. 14:1,7-14 Jesus went to dine at the house of a Pharisee ruler. They thought they would find a defect to blame Him (v. 1), but it was Jesus who finally criticized their "eating … Lanjutkan membaca Stop Displaying Self-Esteem On The World Stage!