Daily Bible Readings

September 9, 2011
1st READING

Paul often begins his letters with a declaration of his identity as an apostle and servant of the Lord. We, too, should be confident in our identity as sons and daughters of God. This is our great dignity and privilege that demonstrates God’s great love for us — to be called His children. Let us walk tall and live in the wonder and joy of this great gift.

1 Timothy 1:1-2, 12-14
1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, 2 to Timothy, my true child in faith: grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 12 I am grateful to him who has strengthened me, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he considered me trustworthy in appointing me to the ministry. 13 I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and an arrogant man, but I have been mercifully treated because I acted out of ignorance in my unbelief. 14 Indeed, the grace of our Lord has been abundant, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

P S A L M

Psalms 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 11
R: You are my inheritance, O Lord.
1 Keep me, O God, for in you I take refuge; 2 I say to the LORD, my Lord are you. 5 O LORD, my allotted portion and my cup, you it is who hold fast my lot. (R) 7 I bless the LORD who counsels me; even in the night my heart exhorts me. 8 I set the LORD ever before me; with him at my right hand I shall not be disturbed. (R) 11 You will show me the path to life, fullness of joys in your presence, the delights at your right hand forever. (R)

G O S P E L

In this parable and teaching, Jesus points out a very common human defense mechanism, that is, finding fault with others in order to cover our own faults. It is easy to criticize others, especially those in authority over us, but let us instead support, pray for and encourage them so they can do a better job. That way, we will all benefit and progress in the journey of faith and discipleship.

ALLELUIA
R: Alleluia, alleluia
Your word, O Lord, is truth; consecrate us in the truth.
R: Alleluia, alleluia

Luke 6:39-42
39 Jesus told his disciples a parable, “Can a blind person guide a blind person? Will not both fall into a pit? 40 No disciple is superior to the teacher; but when fully trained, every disciple will be like his teacher. 41 Why do you notice the splinter in your brother’s eye, but do not perceive the wooden beam in your own? 42 How can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me remove that splinter in your eye,’ when you do not even notice the wooden beam in your own eye? You hypocrite! Remove the wooden beam from your eye first; then you will see clearly to remove the splinter in your brother’s eye.”

my reflections
think: It is easy to criticize others, especially those in authority over us, but let us instead support, pray for and encourage them so they can do a better job.

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