Psalm 48 From the prayer desk of Rev. Deacon Gary
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Today is Thursday 3rd of November, 2009
Sirach 43, 44, 45.
43:1.2.6.7 The clear vault of the sky shines forth like heaven itself, a vision of glory. The orb of the sun,
resplendent at its rising: what a wonderful work of the most high ! The moon, too, that marks the changing
times, governing the seasons, their lasting sign, By which we know the feast days and fixed dates, this
light-giver which wanes in its course: As its name says, each month it renews itself; how wondrous in this
change !
Reflections: In the primitive religion, that I will give as my didactic next week, the passage above applies well.
(see and read my Psalm for Saturday)
44:19.20.21. Abraham, father of many peoples, kept his glory without stain: He observed the precepts of the
Most High, and entered into an agreement with him; In his own flesh he incised the ordinance and when
tested he was found loyal. For this reason, God promised him with an oath that in his descendants the
nations would be blessed, That he would make him numerous as the grains of dust, and exalt his posterity
like the stars; That he would give them an inheritance from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the
earth.
Reflections: This is what we Christian is afraid off. The promise was for Ismael, the first born from Abraham.
44:22 And for Isaac he renewed the same promise because of Abraham, his father. The covenant with all
his forebears was confirmed, and the blessing rested upon the head of Jacob. God acknowledged him as
the first born, and gave him his inheritance. He fixed the boundaries for his tribes, and their division into
twelve.
Reflections: And now here we are, we are the descendants of Isaac as our Christian religion is concern. He
too was promised as what Ismael got.
45:25.26 For even his covenant with David, the son of Jesse of the tribe of Judah, Was an individual heritage
through one son alone; but the heritage of Aaron is for all his descendants. And now bless the Lord who has
crowned you with glory ! May he grant you wisdom of heart to govern his people in justice, Lest their welfare
should ever be forgotten, or your authority, throughout all time.
Reflections: At this point both the descendants of Ismael and that of Isaac, must understand the meaning of
God's promise. Not to be separated, but together share the abundance of the earth and time. Will this ever
happen? It will, I personally predicted it will happen when both Islam and Christian embrace each other as
one family under God. egv09
Antiphon
The Lord is great and worthy to be praised
in the city of our God.
My brothers and sisters in Christ, Good Morning !
To prepare ourselves for today's journey and in preparation for Advent, lets call to mind our sins and ask
God's forgiveness, for he is full of gentleness and compassion.
Lord have mercy..............Lord have mercy.
Christ have mercy..............Christ have mercy.
Lord have mercy..............Lord have mercy.
May the good Lord, have mercy on us, forgive our sins, and lead us to life everlasting, Amen.
Psalm 48
The Lord is great and worthy to be praised
in the city of our God.
His holy mountain rises in beauty,
the joy of all the earth.
Psalm prayer
Father, the body of your risen Son is the temple not made by human hands and the defending wall of the
new Jerusalem. May this holy city, built of living stones, shine with spiritual radiance and witness to your
greatness in the sight of all nations.
Almighty Father, remember all those who have died, especially Jesus Lerma, Sr. and Rosemary Gross, that
you welcome them in your abode, with your angels and saints in heaven. Eternal rest grant unto them O
Lord, and let the perpetual light shine upon them, Amen.
Lord Jesus, have compassion on all those who are suffering from known ailments. May you heal them in
their time of sufferings. Relieve their fears, pains and anxieties, through the powerful intercession of
venerable Pope John Paul II, Saint Padre Pio, and Our Lady of Barangay to whom we pray, Amen.
Holy Spirit giver of life, power and wisdom, may you guide and guard, Rev. Marcelo Cabarrubias, that he will
continue faithfully, the call to priesthood, and that your wisdom, knowledge and understanding be share to
all Christ's people in the Philippines. Congratulations Rev. Marcelo. A friend of mine, Rev. Sergio Mena will
be ordained in May in Chicago.
Theotokos, pray for us, and all who call on thee. Amen.
Have a pleasant day,
Deacon Gary
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