August 26, 2010
Thursday of the Twenty-first Week in Ordinary Time
I give thanks to my God always on your account for the grace of God bestowed on you in Christ Jesus, that in him you were enriched in every way, with all discourse and all knowledge, as the testimony to Christ was confirmed among you, so that you are not lacking in any spiritual gift as you wait for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 1:4-7
“Who, then, is the faithful and prudent servant, whom the master has put in charge of his household to distribute to them their food at the proper time? Blessed is that servant whom his master on his arrival finds doing so. Amen, I say to you, he will put him in charge of all his property.” Matthew 24:45-47
Piety
Prayer to Blessed Teresa of Calcutta
Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, you allowed the thirsting love of Jesus on the Cross to become a living flame within you, and so became the light of His love to all.
Obtain from the Heart of Jesus (here make your request).
Teach me to allow Jesus to penetrate and possess my whole being so completely that my life, too, may radiate His light and love to others. Amen.
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Cause of Our Joy, pray for me.
Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, pray for me.
http://www.motherteresacause.info/Novena.htm
Study
As we join the Missionaries of Charity in celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Mother Teresa (now beatified and holding the title Blessed Teresa of Calcutta), the readings today give us firm reminders of the witness that her testimony was to the world.
St. Paul’s testimony to the Corinthians was made up of his oral preaching and instruction, his letters, and the life he led as an apostle. The same is true for Mother Teresa. Her “preaching” included public speeches, like the address to the United Nations and to the Nobel Peace Prize committee, as well as the countless memorable talks she gave to individuals. In addition, we now also have access to her letters published last year where we can get a sense of her profound piety as well as the “dark night” her soul experienced.
Ultimately, we have the life she led as the prime example in which what she said matched what she did for the “least of these.” She approached everyone she met from lepers to cancer patients to the poor and destitute as if they were filled with the grace of God and were not lacking in any spiritual gift.
Action
Plan to head down to your local post office on September 5 – the official first day of issue—to buy a supply of the new commemorative stamp bearing the image of Mother Teresa. If you plan to send out Christmas cards this year, now is a good time to stock up on these stamps and use them with your annual greetings to friends and relatives far and wide.
Thursday of the Twenty-first Week in Ordinary Time
I give thanks to my God always on your account for the grace of God bestowed on you in Christ Jesus, that in him you were enriched in every way, with all discourse and all knowledge, as the testimony to Christ was confirmed among you, so that you are not lacking in any spiritual gift as you wait for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 1:4-7
“Who, then, is the faithful and prudent servant, whom the master has put in charge of his household to distribute to them their food at the proper time? Blessed is that servant whom his master on his arrival finds doing so. Amen, I say to you, he will put him in charge of all his property.” Matthew 24:45-47
Piety
Prayer to Blessed Teresa of Calcutta
Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, you allowed the thirsting love of Jesus on the Cross to become a living flame within you, and so became the light of His love to all.
Obtain from the Heart of Jesus (here make your request).
Teach me to allow Jesus to penetrate and possess my whole being so completely that my life, too, may radiate His light and love to others. Amen.
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Cause of Our Joy, pray for me.
Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, pray for me.
http://www.motherteresacause.info/Novena.htm
Study
As we join the Missionaries of Charity in celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Mother Teresa (now beatified and holding the title Blessed Teresa of Calcutta), the readings today give us firm reminders of the witness that her testimony was to the world.
St. Paul’s testimony to the Corinthians was made up of his oral preaching and instruction, his letters, and the life he led as an apostle. The same is true for Mother Teresa. Her “preaching” included public speeches, like the address to the United Nations and to the Nobel Peace Prize committee, as well as the countless memorable talks she gave to individuals. In addition, we now also have access to her letters published last year where we can get a sense of her profound piety as well as the “dark night” her soul experienced.
Ultimately, we have the life she led as the prime example in which what she said matched what she did for the “least of these.” She approached everyone she met from lepers to cancer patients to the poor and destitute as if they were filled with the grace of God and were not lacking in any spiritual gift.
Action
Plan to head down to your local post office on September 5 – the official first day of issue—to buy a supply of the new commemorative stamp bearing the image of Mother Teresa. If you plan to send out Christmas cards this year, now is a good time to stock up on these stamps and use them with your annual greetings to friends and relatives far and wide.
Stop by the post office after attending the special afternoon Mass at the Basillica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in her honor if you can.
