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From: The Lighthouse Keeper <dxfaro@cox.net>
Date: Sep 09 07:26PM -0700
Url: http://groups.google.com/group/your-daily-tripod/msg/bb91ed6ca1512b
Memorial of Saint Peter Claver, priest
[K]nowledge inflates with pride, but love builds up. If anyone
supposes he knows something, he does not yet know as he ought to know.
But if one loves God, one is known by him. 1 Corinthians 8:1c-3
"But to you who hear I say, love your enemies, do good to those who
hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
To the person who strikes you on one cheek, offer the other one as
well, and from the person who takes your cloak, do not withhold even
your tunic. Give to everyone who asks of you, and from the one who
takes what is yours do not demand it back." Luke 6:27-30
Piety
Take, Lord, and Receive
Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty, my memory, my understanding,
and my entire will.All I have and call my own.Whatever I have or hold,
you have given me.I return it all to you and surrender it wholly to be
governed by your will.Give me only your love and your grace and I am
rich enough and ask for nothing more.
St. Ignatius, from the end of the Spiritual Exercises
Study
The readings this week have focused on the new ways that Jesus has
introduced. Joseph was asked to wed Mary even though the old ways of
doing things would allow him to break off his relationship with her.
The man with the withered hand found out that he did not have to wait
until tomorrow to be healed because Jesus said loving each other takes
precedence over following the old laws governing the Sabbath.
Today, Jesus introduced another new concept. Previously, the command
to "love your neighbor" concerned your fellow citizens. Now, however,
Jesus extends that command to love beyond those who live around us and
cover even our enemies.
Not only must we love those who are our enemy, but also we must take
the Ultimate Humility Challenge. To the person who strikes you on one
cheek, offer the other one as well, and from the person who takes your
cloak, do not withhold even your tunic. Give to everyone who asks of
you, and from the one who takes what is yours do not demand it back.
The prayer from the end of the Spiritual Exercises takes up this very
theme. Not only are we to give and give, but also we are to return
everything to Jesus.
Who among us would be tempted to say, "That's not fair!" We would be
right if Jesus was going to be limited to human standards. However,
Jesus is breaking the mold. No longer will the laws of the Hebrew
Bible or the American Dream establish the social contract. Now, love
supersedes all. Love builds up.
Action
Today, we celebrate the Memorial for St. Peter Claver, one of 50
Jesuits who have been elevated to "Saint" or "Blessed" in the church.
These individuals and groups have turned their back on what the world
thinks is fair. They have accepted and put into practice the love that
Jesus commands.
Take inventory of the items you have collected in your life. What can
you surrender so others may benefit. Maybe some items in your closet
not worn over the past year. Maybe some time that you might otherwise
spend watching football this fall.
After Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans, entire neighborhoods were
devastated. Some have yet to rebuild. Others are slowly being rebuilt.
The rebuilding needed an impetus to get started. The parish of St.
Peter Claver was among the first to be rebuilt in the devastated
neighborhoods around the French Quarter. Today, homes around it are
slowly recovering.
Volunteers are still needed and welcome to assist this vibrant parish
community with various stages of repair in the church, school and
community. If you are going to be in the New Orleans area soon and are
interested in volunteering, please call the Parish Office at
504-822-8059 to leave your name, telephone numbers, and indicate the
type of volunteer help you are offering.
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