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Easter Sunday March 31, 2013 In preparation for this Sundays liturgy
As aid in focusing our homilies and sharing
Forwarded by Br. Hiasintus Sinaga, OFMCap
Commentary V.34a speaks of Peters preaching (kerygma) after the resurrection of Jesus.
Appearances to the apostles who ate and drank with him, v.41
Commissioning to preach (kerygma) focusing on Jesus as judge of the living and dead; v.42 forgiveness to those who believe. V.43
22 The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. 23 By the LORD has this been done; it is wonderful in our eyes.
1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his mercy endures forever. 2 Let the house of Israel say, His mercy endures forever.
16 The right hand of the LORD has struck with power; the right hand of the LORD is exalted. 17 I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD. 22 The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. 23 By the LORD has this been done; it is wonderful in our eyes.
Commentary The response, v.24, is very popular and is put into songs. Vv.1-2 exhort all to thank God for his enduring mercy. V.16 attests God showing his power. As a result, the psalmist lives (to be appropriated by Jesus later) and declares his wonders. V.17 Vv.22 describes what Jesus has become (a cornerstone, a very important part of a structure). V.23 evaluates what happened to Jesus as good and wonderful.
Living the Christian life (3:1-4:6) (a) Holiness manifests the "new creation" which Christians have become in baptism (3:1-17) (b) "Household code": Behavior of wives and husbands, children and fathers, slaves and masters (3:18-4:1) (c) Continue in prayer and wise conduct toward outsiders (4:2-6) Concluding greetings (4:7-18) (a) Tychicus and Onesimus will report on what has happened to Paul (4:7-9) (b) Greetings from associates of Paul (4:10-14) (c) Greetings to those at Laodicea and instructions for an exchange of letters between churches (4:15-18)
Colossae
V.2 reinforces this idea. The Christian must not get stuck with what is earthly (worldly). In v.3, the author says that to be raised is to die to the world and to live in God. V.4 says that at the end times, the Christian will also appear in glory like Jesus, that is, if he is faithful to his baptismal vows.
BOOK OF GLORY: JESUS RETURNS TO THE FATHER (Chapters 13-21) At the Last Supper (13:1-17:26) (a) Footwashing: Example of service (13:1-30) (b) First discourse: Jesus' presence with disciples (13:31-14:31) (c) Second discourse: Remain on the true vine (15:1-16:4a) (d) Third discourse: Paraclete to console disciples (16:4b-33) (e) Fourth discourse: Jesus' prayer of unity (17:1-26) Passion of Jesus (18:1-19:42) Resurrection of Jesus (20:1-21:25) (a) Empty tomb (20:1-10) (b) Appears to Mary Magdalene (20:11-18) (c) Appears to disciples at meals (20:19-29) (d) First ending to the gospel (20:30-31) (e) Appears by the sea in Galilee (21:1-23) (f) Second ending to the gospel (21:24-25)
Prologue (1:1-18) Gathering disciples (1:19-4:54) (a) Jesus as messiah, Son of God, Son of Man (1:19-51) (b) Miracle at Cana: Jesus' glory (2:1-12) (c) First Passover: Cleansing of the temple (2:13-25) (d) Nicodemus: Rebirth from heaven (3:1-21) (e) Judea: Jesus and John the Baptist (3:22-4:3) (f) Samaritan woman: Water of life (4:4-42) (g) Healing official's son: Second Cana sign (4:43-54) Disputes: Jesus' True Identity (5:1-12:50) (a) Healing cripple: Son is like the Father (5:1-47) (b) Feeding five thousand: Son is bread of life (6:1-70) (c) Tabernacles discourse: Light of the world (7:1-52) (d) Divine I AM: Jesus greater than Abraham (8:12-59) (e) Healing blind man: Walk in the true light (9:1-41) (f) Jesus' sheep: True shepherd (10:1-42) (g) Raising Lazarus: Jesus gives life to the world (11:144) (h) Officials decide to kill Jesus (11:45-54) (i) Mary anoints Jesus (12:1-11) (j) Jesus' final public appearances in Jerusalem (12:1250)
Commentary
Mary of Madala and initial assessment 1 On the first day of the week, Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in the morning, while it was still dark, and saw the stone removed from the tomb. 2 So she ran and went to Simon Peter and to the Her assessment: They have taken him other disciple whom Jesus loved, and told them, "They have taken the Lord from the tomb, away and we don't know where they put him." Peter and John (whom Jesus loved) Peter and John believes in the report of 3 So Peter and the other disciple went out Mary of Magdala and go out and and came to the tomb. 4 They both ran, but the other disciple ran faster than Peter comes to the tomb. They both run. Why and arrived at the tomb first; 5 he bent do they run? (We have fast moving down and saw the burial cloths there, but did not go in. 6 When Simon Peter arrived action this time.) after him, he went into the tomb and saw the burial cloths there, 7 and the cloth that In v.5, John sees cloths that covered had covered his head, not with the burial his head; In v.6 Peter sees the burial cloths but rolled up in a separate place. cloths. What does this mean? John saw and believed 8 Then the other disciple also went in, the Vv.8-9 bring out the most important one who had arrived at the tomb first, and he saw and believed. 9 For they did not yet point of the text. He saw and understand the scripture that he had to rise believed. Now they know what from the dead.
In vv.1-2, the evangelist reports that a woman, Mary of Magdala, comes to the tomb, early in the morning. After seeing the stone covering had been removed, she runs to report to Peter and John.
How to develop your homily and sharing The preacher or catechist is obliged to develop the theological meaning of the resurrection of the Lord. He/she may pay attention a little bit to the customs and traditions of the parish (community) like the salubong, but he/she should not lose track of the meaning of the resurrection.
The preaching must center on the meaning of the resurrection based on our readings today. There are lots of texts about the resurrection of Jesus, but here we must prioritize what todays readings are telling us.
Based on the first reading, the fact/belief of the resurrection makes the believer remember what Jesus had done (teaching and healing). The faith in the resurrection reminds us of our responsibility to proclaim the mystery and to be active and living witnesses to the resurrected Christ, like Peter and the apostles. We dont just believe. we must exert effort, mentally, physically and psychologically, to proclaim the good news of the resurrection. The New Evangelization is nothing else than the old proclamation of the Risen Lord (kerygma of the apostles) with new vigor, enthusiasm and understandable forms.
The second reading challenges us, believers of the resurrected Christ, to pay attention to heavenly values. Christian believers are supposed to seek higher values, like sharing of gifts, deep spirituality, prayer life, communion, intimacy with God, truth, justice, peace, etc. Lower values are the worlds values: money, prestige, power, narcissism (just beautifying oneself, improving ones external image), vanity, consumerism, gimmicks, tasting all kinds of things, competing for best positions, conquering the other, rakrakan, etc. Dont sacrifice prayer and mass on Sundays and other days, in favor of money, work and leisure. Come on, live, in your resurrected (redeemed) bodies. Dont live as if you were still dead (no movement, no joy, no responsibility).
The gospel reading tells us, disciples, that the resurrection of Jesus brings about new movements in our communities. Talks about sufferings and death are relativized by Jesus resurrection. With the resurrection of Christ, we have a new topic to develop. This is our mission: to talk about the Risen Christ, to reflect on the meaning of his resurrection, to embrace its implications on our lifestyle and value system.
Now we, especially the ordained ministers (priests and deacons), must be serious with our job as preachers. Like Peter, we must proclaim / preach the mystery of Christs resurrection,
that those who listen and believe will be obtain Gods forgiveness (healing).
Our preachings should produce repentant Christians (those who frequently examine
their conscience, pray, go to confession, communion, and listen to the Word of God).
Todays preachings or sermons are sometimes / many times are boring, phony, full of baloney, moralistic, without direction, etc. Many preachers would like to entertain rather than give solid food for the heart, mind and soul. (How much time do our preachers prepare?) On the other hand, people must pay attention to the preachers serious reflections on Jesus and find ways and means to apply them in their lives. They should not tempt their priests to trivialize their ministry by demanding more jokes and gimmicks.
Preachings are supposed to make us closer to Jesus and more committed to him. The original disciples felt they were witnesses to all that happened to Jesus (from baptism up to his
death and resurrection).
Good preaching helps us to rise from sin and death, and induces us sincere repentance and genuine renewal.
All parishioners must seek Christ and his message of peace, joy, love and salvation through active participation in the liturgy, ongoing formations and dialogues with the pastors and listening to good preachers. Our parishes, communities and families are places where we can deepen our faith. We use the resources (time, space, money) of our parishes, etc. to help proclaim that Jesus is truly risen (not to indulge in tsismis).
In the eucharist, we celebrate the joy of the risen Christ. We receive during holy communion Jesus who is alive, the one whom God raised from the dead. In the eucharist, we are strengthened to make our faith in him alive and active in the Church and in the world.