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July 11, 2009, Saturday St. Benedict Read: Gn. 49:29-33; 50:15-24 Mt. 10:24-33 "Do not fear those who deprive the body of life but cannot destroy the soul. Rather, fear him who can destroy both body and soul in Gehenna. Are not two sparrows sold for next to nothing? Yet not a single sparrow falls to the ground without your Father’s consent." (Mt.10:28-29)It is amazing to think about the tonnage of a modern airplane that transports more than 500 people traveling at pretty close to the speed of sound. But even more amazing is the marvelous reality of a tiny mosquito, whose details can be seen only through a microscope. It can move itself in flight at will — naturally. If we were to squish the ‘little guy’ with our finger, it would hardly even leave a mark, only a fleeting sign that it was ever even here. Today’s Gospel speaks of the Divine Providence, or care, that God has toward His creatures.All creatures of nature have value because they are made by God. Humans were placed by God over all other creatures and things. Only the human being was created for an eternal and marvelous existence: "Fear him who can destroy both body and soul in Gehenna..."We don’t exist by chance; we are here to complete God’s plan. He loves us and helps us come to know His eternal plan for us -- if we accept with gratitude the call to live in accord with His will. Before God, we are less than that little ‘bug’ is to us, but we are worth so much more... because the Lord wants it that way.Reflection and commentary Psalm 104:24 "How varied are your works, LORD! In wisdom you have wrought them all."St. Benedict , d. 547; wrote famous monastic Rule noted for its wisdom and moderation; founded 12 monasteries; is Patriarch of Western monasticism; patron of Europe. |
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