Catholic Daily Reading 17 February 2020
Daily Reading for Monday February 17, 2020
Reading 1, James 1:1-11
Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 119:67, 68, 71, 72, 75, 76
Gospel, Mark 8:11-13
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Reading 1, James 1:1-11
1 From James, servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. Greetings to the twelve tribes of the Dispersion.
2 My brothers, consider it a great joy when trials of many kinds come upon you,
3 for you well know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance, and
4 perseverance must complete its work so that you will become fully developed, complete, not deficient in any way.
5 Any of you who lacks wisdom must ask God, who gives to all generously and without scolding; it will be given.
6 But the prayer must be made with faith, and no trace of doubt, because a person who has doubts is like the waves thrown up in the sea by the buffeting of the wind.
7 That sort of person, in two minds,
8 inconsistent in every activity, must not expect to receive anything from the Lord.
9 It is right that the brother in humble circumstances should glory in being lifted up,
10 and the rich in being brought low. For the rich will last no longer than the wild flower;
11 the scorching sun comes up, and the grass withers, its flower falls, its beauty is lost. It is the same with the rich: in the middle of a busy life, the rich will wither.
Catholic Daily Reading 17 February 2020
Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 119:67, 68, 71, 72, 75, 76
67 Before I was punished I used to go astray, but now I keep to your promise.
68 You are generous and act generously, teach me your will.
71 It was good for me that I had to suffer, the better to learn your judgements.
72 The Law you have uttered is more precious to me than all the wealth in the world.
75 I know, Yahweh, that your judgements are upright, and in punishing me you show your constancy.
76 Your faithful love must be my consolation, as you have promised your servant.
Gospel, Mark 8:11-13
11 The Pharisees came up and started a discussion with him; they demanded of him a sign from heaven, to put him to the test.
12 And with a profound sigh he said, ‘Why does this generation demand a sign? In truth I tell you, no sign shall be given to this generation.’
13 And, leaving them again, he re-embarked and went away to the other side.
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TOPIC: ‘Refined in the Fire’
SCRIPTURE: The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order, It is good for me that I have been afflicted,that I may learn your statutes. – Psalm 119:71
MESSAGE: I would be dishonest if I told you I enjoyed affliction, discomfort, brokenness, physical pain or emotional heartache. I have weathered several of these seasons, and I can tell you that, at the time, I found none of it to be enjoyable. But it was endurable. There is a saying that pain is unavoidable, suffering is optional.
So what is the difference? I believe that suffering is different because it involves resistance to pain and attachment to outcomes (what we thought we had to have or what our life should look like).
In times of affliction, we can resist–or we can accept and allow (without allowing abusive situations to continue, of course). When we cooperate with God and commit to learning every possible lesson that pain can teach us, we are forever changed. Looking back on the experience, we marvel at how far God has carried us and at everything we gained in our perceived loss. God refines us in the fire. Let him.
Written By – Kristin Armstrong
