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Reading and meditation on the Word of God on Saturday of the Sixth week of Easter, May 11, 2024 La Porta | Renungan Harian Katolik - Daily Meditation according to Catholic Church liturgy
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Delivered by Father Peter Tukan, SDB from Salesian Don Bosco Gerak in Labuan Bajo, Diocese of Ruteng, Indonesia. Acts of the Apostles 18: 23-28; Rs psalm 47: 2-3.8-9.10; John 16: 23b-28
USING THE NAME OF JESUS
Our meditation today has the theme: Using the Name of Jesus. There are many incidents in society, whether published in the media or not, about illegal collection. There are some individuals who collect money from house to house or from shop to shop for the benefit of themselves and their groups. Usually they carry theletter signed by certain official or public and respected figure to be the justification for this action. By carrying certain "big person’s" name they feel they are justified to do the collection.
In our social life and also in our culture, when we carry the name of a person who has power and influence, our work will run smoothly. Whether it's an act against the rules or a good deed for a good result, we certainly want to be helped by the support of someone who is stronger and more influential. What we want is that we do not experience obstacles and the objectives of these activities can be achieved immediately and the results can benefit us.
Likewise, when we all followers of Christ are taught to use the name of Jesus Christ to ask the Father for various kinds of need. All our prayers usually end with this expression: "Through the intercession of Jesus Christ," which means to use the name of Jesus Christ. When using His name, we feel special and honored. Jesus Himself remains our servant even though He is already united with the Father and the Holy Spirit in heaven.
Does Jesus allow us to use His name? Certainly yes! The phrase from the Gospel of John that we have just heard shows that Jesus Himself asks us to use His name, as He says: “Whatever you ask the Father in my name, it will be given to you”. Using the name of Jesus means that we truly acknowledge Jesus properly, and we truly believe He will provide for our needs.
Knowing and trusting Him are the truth of our faith in Him. On this basis, Apollos was given a comprehensive explanation regarding the personhood and works of Jesus Christ, so that he could use the name of Jesus correctly in all his preaching activities. We also take responsibility to use the name of Jesus correctly, with the right intention to be united with the Father.
We must be able to avoid using the name Jesus in vain, for example using the profane terms or names to identify Him. We must not use the name Jesus to ask for anything that is fraudulent, evil or against humanity. We also have to avoid replacing the name of Jesus with the names of other saints including the Blessed Virgin Mary, because Jesus is the only mediator for us to the Father. Our journey to the Father is only through Jesus Christ.
Let's pray. In the name of the Father ... O Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen our minds and hearts to always use Your name correctly every time we pray and ask the Father for our necessities. Hail Mary full of grace ... In the name of the Father ...
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Delivered by Father Peter Tukan, SDB from Salesian Don Bosco Gerak in Labuan Bajo, Diocese of Ruteng, Indonesia. Acts of the Apostles 18: 23-28; Rs psalm 47: 2-3.8-9.10; John 16: 23b-28
USING THE NAME OF JESUS
Our meditation today has the theme: Using the Name of Jesus. There are many incidents in society, whether published in the media or not, about illegal collection. There are some individuals who collect money from house to house or from shop to shop for the benefit of themselves and their groups. Usually they carry theletter signed by certain official or public and respected figure to be the justification for this action. By carrying certain "big person’s" name they feel they are justified to do the collection.
In our social life and also in our culture, when we carry the name of a person who has power and influence, our work will run smoothly. Whether it's an act against the rules or a good deed for a good result, we certainly want to be helped by the support of someone who is stronger and more influential. What we want is that we do not experience obstacles and the objectives of these activities can be achieved immediately and the results can benefit us.
Likewise, when we all followers of Christ are taught to use the name of Jesus Christ to ask the Father for various kinds of need. All our prayers usually end with this expression: "Through the intercession of Jesus Christ," which means to use the name of Jesus Christ. When using His name, we feel special and honored. Jesus Himself remains our servant even though He is already united with the Father and the Holy Spirit in heaven.
Does Jesus allow us to use His name? Certainly yes! The phrase from the Gospel of John that we have just heard shows that Jesus Himself asks us to use His name, as He says: “Whatever you ask the Father in my name, it will be given to you”. Using the name of Jesus means that we truly acknowledge Jesus properly, and we truly believe He will provide for our needs.
Knowing and trusting Him are the truth of our faith in Him. On this basis, Apollos was given a comprehensive explanation regarding the personhood and works of Jesus Christ, so that he could use the name of Jesus correctly in all his preaching activities. We also take responsibility to use the name of Jesus correctly, with the right intention to be united with the Father.
We must be able to avoid using the name Jesus in vain, for example using the profane terms or names to identify Him. We must not use the name Jesus to ask for anything that is fraudulent, evil or against humanity. We also have to avoid replacing the name of Jesus with the names of other saints including the Blessed Virgin Mary, because Jesus is the only mediator for us to the Father. Our journey to the Father is only through Jesus Christ.
Let's pray. In the name of the Father ... O Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen our minds and hearts to always use Your name correctly every time we pray and ask the Father for our necessities. Hail Mary full of grace ... In the name of the Father ...
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/media-la-porta/message
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