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C atholic ink L Lenten Fast 2nd Sunday of Lent Year C Divine Office: Week II 17 March 2019 Copyright. Do not reproduce without permission. © Redemptorist Pastoral Publications, P O Box 341, Merrivale, 3291. Phone 087 808 2369. Fax 086 545 4381. Email: [email protected]. Internet: www.rpp.org.za. Printed by Paarl Media. Redemptorist Publications SouthAfrica SUNDAY MASS ENTRANCE ANTIPHON: Of you my heart has spoken. Seek his face. It is your face, O Lord, that I seek; hide not your face from me. FIRST READING: Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18. RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Psalm 27. RESPONSE: The Lord is my light and my salvation. 1. The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; whom should I dread? ℟ 2. O Lord, hear my voice when I call; have mercy and answer me. Of you my heart has spoken, ‘Seek his face’. ℟ 3. It is your face, O Lord, that I seek; hide not your face from me. Dismiss not your servant in anger; you have been my help. ℟ 4.I believe I shall see the Lord’s goodness in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong; be stout-hearted, and wait for the Lord! ℟ SECOND READING: Philippians 3:17–4:1. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: Glory and praise to you, O Christ. From the shining cloud the Father’s voice is heard: this is my beloved Son, hear him. Glory and praise to you, O Christ. GOSPEL: Luke 9:28-36. COMMUNION ANTIPHON: This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him. Fasting from Food and Drink R EADING ABOUT fasting in a religious publication like this, our first thought would be about the Church’s rules about fasting and abstinence. Especially in the context of Lent we might welcome some insight into the place of fasting in our tradition. Even from Old Testament times, fasting from food and drink was like a spiritual discipline intended to attune a person to the divine dimensions of life; to express mourning, sorrow for sins and intercession for a heartfelt cause. In the Gospels we see that Jesus not only fasted (for 40 days) but took fasting as a religious phenomenon for granted. The early Christians, in imitation of Jesus, found strength – and even joy – in imitating Jesus in his fasting from food and drink. Tertullian (160-220 AD) wrote: “Fasting possesses great power. If practiced with the right intention, it makes one a friend of God”. And St Augustine, in his book “On Prayer and Fasting” writes “Fasting cleanses the soul, raises the mind, subjects one’s flesh to the spirit, renders the heart contrite and humble, scatters the clouds of concupiscence, quenches the fire of lust, and kindles the true light of chastity”. Long before rules and regulations about fasting came into play, individuals practiced fasting as a evangelical expression of repentance, a spiritual discipline and an indication of a deeper hunger for God and the things of God. The varieties of fasting from food and drink are almost infinite! It can mean a total fast for a day (or half a day), or just skipping a meal on Fridays, or foregoing “one for the road”! In the Western Church we used to have a “black fast” in Lent, so called because dairy products were out and tea and coffee was taken black. Today our practice of fasting has almost disappeared. We have two days of fasting and abstinence (Ash Wednesday and Good Friday), a one hour fast before receiving Holy Communion and the recommendation to make a gesture of fasting on Fridays in commemoration of the Passion and Death of Jesus. In the Eastern tradition fasting is taken much more seriously. There are four solemn fasts: pre-Christmas, Lent, before the feasts of Peter and Paul and before the feast of the Dormition of Our Lady (the Assumption). One of the advantages of fasting from food and drink is the easy connection that can be made with outreach to those who have no choice about fasting – the poor. It is easy to make the connection between what we save through our fasts and what we give to the poor. Some people actually give the food they would have eaten to a poor person; others give the equivalent in money. In any case, it is surely a gospel inspiration to connect our religious fasting with works of charity. Whatever form our fasting takes, we must be ever mindful of what Jesus said in his sermon on the mount: “When you fast… put oil on your head and wash you face so that no one will know you are fasting except your Father” (Matthew 6:16f). Live the Word THE WEEK AHEAD (KEY: SOLEMNITY; FEAST; Memorial; (Optional Memorial ) B=Bishop; D=Doctor Mon 18 Mar (St Cyril of Jerusalem, BD) Daniel 9:4-10; Psalm 79; Luke 6:36-38 “As two pieces of wax fuse together to make one, so those who receive Holy Communion are so united with Christ that Christ is in them and they are in Christ." (St Cyril of Jerusalem) Sun 24 Mar 3RD SUNDAY OF LENT Exodus 3:1-8,13-15; Psalm 103; Luke 13:1-9 Our God is a compassionate God, a personal and loving presence who enters into our pain and suffers with us. In whatever way you reach out to others this Lent, do so with compassion and love. Sat 23 Mar (St Turibius of Mogrovejo, B) Micah 7:14-15.18-20; Psalm 103; Luke 15:1-3.11-32 St Turibius is celebrated as one of the first canonized saints of the Americas. He upheld the rights of Peru's indigenous peoples and was a prophetic scourge against colonialist oppression. Fri 22 Mar (St Deogratias, B) Genesis 37:3-4.12-13.17-28; Psalm 105; Matthew 21:33-43.45-46 Deogratias, a bishop of Carthage (d.457), ransomed and cared for many slaves and refugees of war. Pray for those who, today, care for those afflicted by war, violence and displacement. Thu 21 Mar Liturgy of the Day Jeremiah 17:5-10; Psalm 1; Luke 16:19-31 "Lazarus" appears to us many times in our day, but how easy it is to ignore the poor (because of our lack of concern or self-absorption). Commit to fast from some luxury this Lent and help someone with less than you. Wed 20 Mar Liturgy of the Day Jeremiah 18:18-20; Psalm 31; Matthew 20:17-28 Both Jeremiah and Jesus challenge the people's complacent lives. As a result, they felt threatened. When justly challenged, don't become defensive, but look into your heart with honesty. Tue 19 Mar ST JOSEPH, HUSBAND OF MARY 2 Samuel 7:4-5,12-14,16; Psalm 89; Luke 2:41-51 The example of St Joseph calls us to involve God in our decision making and life choices. Joseph over- came fear and confusion by listening to the voice of God in his dreams. Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Do you argue… or have you just stopped talking to each? Does talking about it only make it worse? A program to help couples heal and renew their marriage relationship. This programme is offered in Durban (0828 500 500), Johannesburg (083 339 7692), Port Elizabeth (072 783 6785) and Cape Town (074 175 7523) THERE IS HOPE visit www.helpourmarriage.com
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Copyright. Do not reproduce without permission. © Redemptorist Pastoral Publications, P O Box 341, Merrivale, 3291. Phone 087 808 2369. Fax 086 545 4381. Email: [email protected]. Internet: www.rpp.org.za. Printed by Paarl Media.
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SUNDAY MASSENTRANCE ANTIPHON:Of you my heart has spoken. Seek his face. It is your face, O Lord, that I seek; hide not your face from me.FIRST READING: Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18.RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Psalm 27.RESPONSE:The Lord is my light and my salvation.1. The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; whom should I dread? ℟2. O Lord, hear my voice when I call; have mercy and answer me. Of you my heart has spoken, ‘Seek his face’. ℟3. It is your face, O Lord, that I seek; hide not your face from me. Dismiss not your servant in anger; you have been my help. ℟4. I believe I shall see the Lord’s goodness in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong; be stout-hearted, and wait for the Lord! ℟SECOND READING: Philippians 3:17–4:1.GOSPEL ACCLAMATION:Glory and praise to you, O Christ. From the shining cloud the Father’s voice is heard: this is my beloved Son, hear him. Glory and praise to you, O Christ.GOSPEL: Luke 9:28-36.COMMUNION ANTIPHON:This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.
Fasting from Food and Drink
READING ABOUT fasting in a religious publication like this, our first thought would be about the Church’s rules about fasting
and abstinence. Especially in the context of Lent we might welcome some insight into the place of fasting in our tradition.
E ven f rom O ld Tes t ament t imes , f as t ing f rom food and drink was like a spiritual discipline intended to attune a person to the divine dimensions of life; to express mourning, sorrow for sins and intercession for a heartfelt cause.
In the Gospels we see that Jesus not only fasted (for 40 days) but took fasting as a religious phenomenon for granted. The early Christians, in imitation of Jesus, found strength – and even joy – in imitating Jesus in his fasting from food and drink. Tertullian (160-220 AD) wrote: “Fasting possesses great power. I f practiced with the right intention, it makes one a friend of God”. And St Augustine, in his book “On Prayer and Fasting” writes “Fasting cleanses the soul, raises the mind, subjects one’s f lesh to the spirit, renders the heart contrite and humble, scatters the clouds of concupiscence, quenches the f ire of lust, and kindles the true light of chastity”.
Long before rules and regulations about fasting came into play, individuals practiced fasting as a evangelical expression of repentance, a spiritual discipline and an indication of a deeper hunger for God and the things of God.
The varieties of fasting from food and drink are almost inf inite! It can mean a total fast for
a day (or half a day), or just skipping a meal on Fridays, or foregoing “one for the road”! In the Western Church we used to have a “black fast” in Lent, so called because dairy products
were out and tea and coffee was taken black. Today our prac t ice of fasting has almost disappeared. We have two days of f as t ing and abstinence (Ash Wednesday and Good Fr iday), a one hour fast before receiving Holy Communion and the recommendation to make a gesture of fasting on Fridays in commemoration of the Passion and Death of
Jesus.In the Eastern tradition fasting is taken much
more seriously. There are four solemn fasts: pre-Christmas, Lent, before the feasts of Peter and Paul and before the feast of the Dormition of Our Lady (the Assumption).
One of the advantages of fasting from food and drink is the easy connection that can be made with outreach to those who have no choice about fasting – the poor. It is easy to make the connection between what we save through our fasts and what we give to the poor. Some people actually give the food they would have eaten to a poor person; others give the equivalent in money. In any case, it is surely a gospel inspiration to connect our religious fasting with works of charity.
Whatever form our fasting takes, we must be ever mindful of what Jesus said in his sermon on the mount: “When you fast… put oil on your head and wash you face so that no one will know you are fasting except your Father” (Matthew 6:16f).
Live the Word T H E W E E K A H E A D
(KEY: SOLEMNITY; FEAST; Memorial; (Optional Memorial)B=Bishop; D=Doctor
Mon 18 Mar (St Cyril of Jerusalem, BD)Daniel 9:4-10; Psalm 79; Luke 6:36-38“As two pieces of wax fuse together to make one, so those who receive Holy Communion are so united with Christ that Christ is in them and they are in Christ." (St Cyril of Jerusalem)
Sun 24 Mar 3RD SUNDAY OF LENTExodus 3:1-8,13-15; Psalm 103; Luke 13:1-9Our God is a compassionate God, a personal and loving presence who enters into our pain and suffers with us. In whatever way you reach out to others this Lent, do so with compassion and love.
Sat 23 Mar (St Turibius of Mogrovejo, B)Micah 7:14-15.18-20; Psalm 103; Luke 15:1-3.11-32St Turibius is celebrated as one of the first canonized saints of the Americas. He upheld the rights of Peru's indigenous peoples and was a prophetic scourge against colonialist oppression.
Fri 22 Mar (St Deogratias, B)Genesis 37:3-4.12-13.17-28; Psalm 105; Matthew 21:33-43.45-46 Deogratias, a bishop of Carthage (d.457), ransomed and cared for many slaves and refugees of war. Pray for those who, today, care for those afflicted by war, violence and displacement.
Thu 21 Mar Liturgy of the DayJeremiah 17:5-10; Psalm 1; Luke 16:19-31"Lazarus" appears to us many times in our day, but how easy it is to ignore the poor (because of our lack of concern or self-absorption). Commit to fast from some luxury this Lent and help someone with less than you.
Wed 20 Mar Liturgy of the DayJeremiah 18:18-20; Psalm 31; Matthew 20:17-28Both Jeremiah and Jesus challenge the people's complacent lives. As a result, they felt threatened. When justly challenged, don't become defensive, but look into your heart with honesty.
Tue 19 Mar ST JOSEPH, HUSBAND OF MARY2 Samuel 7:4-5,12-14,16; Psalm 89; Luke 2:41-51The example of St Joseph calls us to involve God in our decision making and life choices. Joseph over-came fear and confusion by listening to the voice of God in his dreams.
Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Do you argue… or have you just stopped talking to each?
Does talking about it only make it worse?
A program to help couples heal and renew their marriage relationship.
This programme is offered in Durban (0828 500 500), Johannesburg (083 339 7692), Port Elizabeth (072 783 6785)
and Cape Town (074 175 7523)
THERE IS HOPE
visit www.helpourmarriage.com
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