June 8
Tuesday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time
Give a Mass Offering
Mass Intentions
7:45 AM – Charles & Sue Farnett / Family
Prayer for Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there, and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
Readings
First Reading
2 Corinthians 1:18-22
Brothers and sisters: As God is faithful, our word to you is not “yes” and “no.” For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was proclaimed to you by us, Silvanus and Timothy and me, was not “yes” and “no,” but “yes” has been in him. For however many are the promises of God, their Yes is in him; therefore, the Amen from us also goes through him to God for glory. But the one who gives us security with you in Christ and who anointed us is God; he has also put his seal upon us and given the Spirit in our hearts as a first installment.
Responsorial Psalm
Psalms 119:129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 135
R. (135a) Lord, let your face shine on me.
Wonderful are your decrees;
therefore I observe them.
R. Lord, let your face shine on me.
The revelation of your words sheds light,
gives understanding to the simple.
R. Lord, let your face shine on me.
I gasp with open mouth
in my yearning for your commands.
R. Lord, let your face shine on me.
Turn to me in pity
as you turn to those who love your name.
R. Lord, let your face shine on me.
Steady my footsteps according to your promise,
and let no iniquity rule over me.
R. Lord, let your face shine on me.
Let your countenance shine upon your servant,
and teach me your statutes.
R. Lord, let your face shine on me.
Gospel Acclamation
Matthew 5:16
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
Let your light shine before others
that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
Gospel
Matthew 5:13-16
Jesus said to his disciples: “You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned? It is no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket; it is set on a lampstand, where it gives light to all in the house. Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.”
“Lord, let your face shine on me.”
Reflection
Jesus says, “You are the salt of the earth,” and “You are the light of the world.” This is no faint praise on the part of Jesus. It really is a sort of commissioning, a charge given to the disciples and to us! Me, the light of the world? I don’t think so! That is the common reaction to this statement by Christ. I am sure even the disciples thought, no, not I! Why do we think that way if we truly are disciples, followers of Jesus?
We may believe we are not good enough or qualified for what Christ calls us to accomplish. Perhaps we react this way out of a sense of being humble, but often I believe it is a reaction of fear. When Christ asks the disciples to carry out certain tasks, he often hears in reply that they do not know enough or do not know the way. We may respond in the same way out of a sense of fear or, perhaps, spiritual laziness.
We must remember that each time the disciples reacted this way they eventually carried through on their mission with the help of Christ. Christ never abandons us, so why should we fear. Let us forge ahead with the work of Christ and his Church, each doing our part to carry forth the work that Christ started!
Peace,
Fr. John
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