September 23, 2010
Memorial of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, priest
One generation passes and another comes, but the world forever stays. The sun rises and the sun goes down; then it presses on to the place where it rises. Blowing now toward the south, then toward the north, the wind turns again and again, resuming its rounds. All rivers go to the sea, yet never does the sea become full. To the place where they go, the rivers keep on going. Ecclesiastes 1:4-7
“Who then is this about whom I hear such things?” And he kept trying to see him. Luke 9:9
Piety
Fill us with your love, O Lord, and we will shout for joy!
Father, help us to seek an authentic and loving answer to our relationship with you. Through Jesus Christ, never stop pursuing your relationship with us no matter how much we revert to the ways of the word that never change. Use the Holy Spirit to build that love on your agenda, not ours. Amen.
Study
“Who then is this about whom I hear such things?”
Jesus preaching and healing had made an impression on many people. The word had even reached King Herod. This is the same vain man-king who at first seemed conflicted over what to do about John the Baptist but relented to the wishes of his wife and daughter and had the prophet beheaded.
“Who then is this about whom I hear such things?”
Even Herod wanted to know more about Jesus.
Action
In every age, the Lord has been our refuge. In the age of the Hebrew Bible before Christ appeared as man. During the years Christ lived among us. And it continues now when the Holy Spirit continues His presence in the world. Are you asking yourself the same question Herod pondered? Are you trying to see Christ in the world today?
When was the last time or the first time you asked yourself this same question? “Who then is this about whom I hear such things?”
What was your answer? Are you still pursuing the question? Cursillo gives us a chance to know ourselves and to know Jesus. The next opportunity will be a weekend for men coming up in October 8-11 at the San Damiano Spirituality Center. The scripture theme for the weekend is “Turn to me.” (Isaiah 45:22).
Help the team recruit candidates for the weekend who are anxious about getting to know Jesus. And support them with your Palanca. Send cards and letters to the address on the team webpage:
http://www.arlingtoncursillo.org/CursillosSubweb/m121/m121.aspxhttp://www.arlingtoncursillo.org/CursillosSubweb/m121/m121.aspx
