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30 August 201530 August 2015
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Prepared by Fr. Cielo R. Almazan, OFM

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reading: Deut 4:1-2.6-8reading: Deut 4:1-2.6-8
1 Moses said to the people, “Now, Israel, hear
the statutes and decrees which I am teaching you
to observe, that you may live, and may enter in
and take possession of the land which the LORD,
the God of your fathers, is giving you. 2 In your
observance of the commandments of the LORD,
your God, which I enjoin upon you, you shall not
add to what I command you nor subtract from it.
6 Observe them carefully, for thus will you give
evidence of your wisdom and intelligence to the
nations, who will hear of all these statutes and
say, 'This great nation is truly a wise and
intelligent people.' 7 For what great nation is
there that has gods so close to it as the LORD,
our God, is to us whenever we call upon him? 8
Or what great nation has statutes and decrees
that are as just as this whole law which I am
setting before you today?
The focus is on hearing and observing the commandments.

Textual Context of Deut 4:1-2.6-8Textual Context of Deut 4:1-2.6-8
OutlineOutline
Part IPart I Historical Review and ExhortationHistorical Review and Exhortation
(1,1—4,43)(1,1—4,43)
Part IIPart II God and His Covenant (4,44—11,32)God and His Covenant (4,44—11,32)
Part IIIPart III Exposition of the Law (12,6—26,19)Exposition of the Law (12,6—26,19)
Part IVPart IV Final Words of Moses (27,1—34,12)Final Words of Moses (27,1—34,12)

Moses delivered
his exhortation
here.

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1 Moses said to the people,
“Now, Israel, hear the
statutes and decrees which I
am teaching you to observe,
that you may live, and may
enter in and take possession
of the land which the LORD,
the God of your fathers, is
giving you. 2 In your
observance of the
commandments of the LORD,
your God, which I enjoin upon
you, you shall not add to what
I command you nor subtract
from it.
6 Observe them carefully, for
thus will you give evidence of
your wisdom and intelligence
to the nations, who will hear
of all these statutes and say,
'This great nation is truly a
wise and intelligent people.' 7
For what great nation is there
that has gods so close to it as
the LORD, our God, is to us
whenever we call upon him?
8 Or what great nation has
statutes and decrees that are
as just as this whole law
which I am setting before you
today?
CommentaryCommentary
The book of DeuteronomyThe book of Deuteronomy
repeats the commandmentsrepeats the commandments
found in Exodus, Leviticusfound in Exodus, Leviticus
and Numbers, that is why, itand Numbers, that is why, it
is called “second law” or ais called “second law” or a
“copy of the Law.”“copy of the Law.”
Now the commandments areNow the commandments are
placed into the mouth ofplaced into the mouth of
Moses.Moses.
In vv.1-2, Moses remindsIn vv.1-2, Moses reminds
the Israelites of God’s lawsthe Israelites of God’s laws
before they enter thebefore they enter the
promised Land.promised Land.
The reminder is in the formThe reminder is in the form
of a homily and exhortationof a homily and exhortation
(parenesis).(parenesis).

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1 Moses said to the people,
“Now, Israel, hear the statutes
and decrees which I am
teaching you to observe, that
you may live, and may enter in
and take possession of the land
which the LORD, the God of
your fathers, is giving you. 2
In your observance of the
commandments of the LORD,
your God, which I enjoin upon
you, you shall not add to what I
command you nor subtract
from it.
6 Observe them carefully, for
thus will you give evidence of
your wisdom and intelligence to
the nations, who will hear of all
these statutes and say, 'This
great nation is truly a wise and
intelligent people.' 7 For what
great nation is there that has
gods so close to it as the LORD,
our God, is to us whenever we
call upon him? 8 Or what great
nation has statutes and decrees
that are as just as this whole
law which I am setting before
you today?
The reading gives us the reasonsThe reading gives us the reasons
why Israel should hear (keep thewhy Israel should hear (keep the
law) the statutes and decrees:law) the statutes and decrees:
– That you may live, v.1That you may live, v.1
– That you may enter and takeThat you may enter and take
possession of the Promisedpossession of the Promised
Land, v.1Land, v.1
Another reason:Another reason:
– To show evidence of theirTo show evidence of their
wisdom and intelligence to otherwisdom and intelligence to other
nations, v.6nations, v.6
Vv.7-8 indicate that Israel is greatVv.7-8 indicate that Israel is great
because of its association with God,because of its association with God,
not to the gods; Israel is greatnot to the gods; Israel is great
because it has laws coming frombecause it has laws coming from
God.God.

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People must be reminded of their obligation toPeople must be reminded of their obligation to
obey God’s laws.obey God’s laws.
There are devastating effects of not keeping them.There are devastating effects of not keeping them.
Like the ancient Israelites, we, too, can lose whatLike the ancient Israelites, we, too, can lose what
we have, lose God’s blessings, if we don’t followwe have, lose God’s blessings, if we don’t follow
God’s commands.God’s commands.
We should base our actions not on the world, butWe should base our actions not on the world, but
on God’s words.on God’s words.
If we are disconnected from God, if we are livingIf we are disconnected from God, if we are living
on our own, we are courting our own destructionon our own, we are courting our own destruction
and death.and death.

Responsorial Ps 15:2-3, 3-4, 4-5Responsorial Ps 15:2-3, 3-4, 4-5
(1a)(1a)One who does justice will live in the presence ofOne who does justice will live in the presence of
the Lord.the Lord.
2 Whoever walks blamelessly and does justice;2 Whoever walks blamelessly and does justice;
who thinks the truth in his heartwho thinks the truth in his heart
3 and slanders not with his tongue.3 and slanders not with his tongue.
3Who harms not his fellow man,3Who harms not his fellow man,
nor takes up a reproach against his neighbor;nor takes up a reproach against his neighbor;
4 by whom the reprobate is despised,4 by whom the reprobate is despised,
while he honors those who fear the LORD.while he honors those who fear the LORD.
5 Who lends not his money at usury5 Who lends not his money at usury
and accepts no bribe against the innocent.and accepts no bribe against the innocent.
Whoever does these thingsWhoever does these things
shall never be disturbed.shall never be disturbed.

Responsorial Ps 15:2-3, 3-4, 4-5Responsorial Ps 15:2-3, 3-4, 4-5
(1a)(1a)One who does justiceOne who does justice
will live in the presencewill live in the presence
of the Lord.of the Lord.
2 Whoever walks 2 Whoever walks
blamelessly and does blamelessly and does
justice;justice;
who thinks the truth in his who thinks the truth in his
heartheart
3 and slanders not with his 3 and slanders not with his
tongue.tongue.
3 Who harms not his fellow 3 Who harms not his fellow
man,man,
nor takes up a reproach nor takes up a reproach
against his neighbor;against his neighbor;
4 by whom the reprobate is 4 by whom the reprobate is
despised,despised,
while he honors those who while he honors those who
fear the LORD.fear the LORD.
5 Who lends not his money 5 Who lends not his money
at usuryat usury
and accepts no bribe against and accepts no bribe against
the innocent.the innocent.
Whoever does these thingsWhoever does these things
shall never be disturbed.shall never be disturbed.
The psalm affirms the message of the The psalm affirms the message of the
first reading.first reading.
First of all, it is a liturgical psalm. It First of all, it is a liturgical psalm. It
answers the question: Who shall be answers the question: Who shall be
admitted to your tent (Temple), O admitted to your tent (Temple), O
Lord?, v.1Lord?, v.1
Vv.2-5 enumerate the requirements to Vv.2-5 enumerate the requirements to
be worthy of entering God’s Temple.be worthy of entering God’s Temple.
– Blameless and does justice, v.2Blameless and does justice, v.2
– Truthful, trustworthy. V.2Truthful, trustworthy. V.2
– Does not slander nor speak ill of others, Does not slander nor speak ill of others,
v.3v.3
– Not violent, does not file cases against Not violent, does not file cases against
anyone, v.3anyone, v.3
– Rejects evildoers, admires God-fearers, Rejects evildoers, admires God-fearers,
v.4v.4
– Does not practice usury, v.5Does not practice usury, v.5
– Cannot be bribed (not buy justice), v.5Cannot be bribed (not buy justice), v.5
V.5b states the reward for the actions V.5b states the reward for the actions
of the just: of the just:
– He shall never be disturbed.He shall never be disturbed.

Reflections on the PsalmReflections on the Psalm
To live close to God is to be just.
We watch our mouths and our steps so as not to
offend others.
Since the righteous do not disturb anyone (i.e.,
violate rights, commit injustice), they will not also
be disturbed, God says.
If we do not want to be disturbed, then we
should be just all the days of our lives.
We must practice true religion, to enjoy life.

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reading:reading: James 1:17-18.21-22.27James 1:17-18.21-22.27
Exposition
17 All good giving and every perfect gift is from
above, coming down from the Father of lights,
with whom there is no alteration or shadow
caused by change.  18 He willed to give us birth
by the word of truth that we may be a kind of
first-fruits of his creatures.
Exhortation
21 Therefore, put away all filth and evil excess
and humbly welcome the word that has been
planted in you and is able to save your souls.  22
Be doers of the word and not hearers only,
deluding yourselves.
27 Religion that is pure and undefiled before God
and the Father is this: to care for orphans and
widows in their affliction and to keep oneself
unstained by the world.
The focus is on clean living.

Textual Context ofTextual Context of James 1:17-18.21-James 1:17-18.21-
22.2722.27
DIVISION ACCORDING TO CONTENTS (TOPICS): (R. Brown)DIVISION ACCORDING TO CONTENTS (TOPICS): (R. Brown)
1:1: 1:1: Greetings (Opening Formula)Greetings (Opening Formula)
1:2-18: 1:2-18: The role of trials and temptationsThe role of trials and temptations
1:19-27: 1:19-27: Words and deedsWords and deeds
2:1-9: 2:1-9: Partiality toward the richPartiality toward the rich
2:10-13: 2:10-13: Keeping the whole LawKeeping the whole Law
2:14-26: 2:14-26: Faith and worksFaith and works
3:1-12: 3:1-12: Power of the tonguePower of the tongue
3:13-18: 3:13-18: Wisdom from aboveWisdom from above
4:1-10: 4:1-10: Desires as the cause of divisionDesires as the cause of division
4: 11-12: 4: 11-12: Judging one another as judging the LawJudging one another as judging the Law
4:13-17: 4:13-17: Further arrogant behaviorFurther arrogant behavior
5:1-6: 5:1-6: Warning to the richWarning to the rich
5:7-11: 5:7-11: Patience till the coming of the LordPatience till the coming of the Lord
5:12-20: 5:12-20: Admonitions on behavior within the community Admonitions on behavior within the community

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Exposition
17 All good giving
and every perfect
gift is from above,
coming down from
the Father of lights,
with whom there is
no alteration or
shadow caused by
change. 18 He
willed to give us
birth by the word of
truth that we may
be a kind of first-
fruits of his
creatures.
The Letter of James is one of the The Letter of James is one of the
Catholic Letters addressed to no Catholic Letters addressed to no
specific audience.specific audience.
Its message is for every Its message is for every
Christian.Christian.
There are two literary genres in There are two literary genres in
this text: exposition and this text: exposition and
exhortation.exhortation.
V.17 acknowledges that all good V.17 acknowledges that all good
things and perfect gifts come things and perfect gifts come
from God (from the Father).from God (from the Father).
V.18 gives a reason why we are V.18 gives a reason why we are
born by the word of truth (in born by the word of truth (in
baptism): baptism):
– To be a kind of first-fruits of To be a kind of first-fruits of
his creatureshis creatures

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Exhortation
21 Therefore, put
away all filth and evil
excess and humbly
welcome the word that
has been planted in
you and is able to save
your souls. 22 Be
doers of the word and
not hearers only,
deluding yourselves.
27 Religion that is
pure and undefiled
before God and the
Father is this: to care
for orphans and
widows in their
affliction and to keep
oneself unstained by
the world.
The logical response of those who The logical response of those who
are born by the word of truth is:are born by the word of truth is:
– To put away dirt and evil excess To put away dirt and evil excess
(-)(v.21)(-)(v.21)
– Humbly welcome the word (+)Humbly welcome the word (+)
– To be doers of the word, to do To be doers of the word, to do
more than just being hearers (+) more than just being hearers (+)
(v.22)(v.22)
The concrete applications of The concrete applications of
the word of God:the word of God:
– To care for the poor (orphans To care for the poor (orphans
and widows)and widows)
– To preserve purity (not To preserve purity (not
influenced or swayed by worldly influenced or swayed by worldly
values) (v.27)values) (v.27)
Christianity is not a wishy-Christianity is not a wishy-
washy religion.washy religion.

Reflections on the 2Reflections on the 2ndnd
readingreading
God has given us good and perfect gifts.God has given us good and perfect gifts.
What more can we ask?What more can we ask?
The realization of this grace should be enoughThe realization of this grace should be enough
to make usto make us thankfulthankful to him.to him.
As a sign ofAs a sign of gratefulnessgratefulness, we must do what is, we must do what is
expected of us.expected of us.
ThankfulnessThankfulness is obedience to the Word, caringis obedience to the Word, caring
for the poor and avoidance of sin.for the poor and avoidance of sin.
We do not play games with God. It is a sign ofWe do not play games with God. It is a sign of
ungratefulnessungratefulness..

Gospel: Mark 7:1-8.14-15.21-23Gospel: Mark 7:1-8.14-15.21-23
1 When the Pharisees with some scribes who had come from
Jerusalem gathered around him,  2 they observed that some of his
disciples ate their meals with unclean, that is, unwashed, hands.  3
(For the Pharisees and, in fact, all Jews, do not eat without carefully
washing their hands, keeping the tradition of the elders.  4 And on
coming from the marketplace they do not eat without purifying
themselves. And there are many other things that they have
traditionally observed, the purification of cups and jugs and kettles
(and beds).)  5 So the Pharisees and scribes questioned him, "Why
do your disciples not follow the tradition of the elders but instead eat
a meal with unclean hands?"  6 He responded, "Well did Isaiah
prophesy about you hypocrites, as it is written: 'This people honors
me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me;  7 In vain do
they worship me, teaching as doctrines human precepts.'  8 You
disregard God's commandment but cling to human tradition."
14 He summoned the crowd again and said to them, "Hear me, all of
you, and understand.  15 Nothing that enters one from outside can
defile that person; but the things that come out from within are what
defile."
21 From within people, from their hearts, come evil thoughts,
unchastity, theft, murder,  22 adultery, greed, malice, deceit,
licentiousness, envy, blasphemy, arrogance, folly.  23 All these evils
come from within and they defile."
The focus is on practicing true religion.

On hypocrisy (teachings of the Pharisees and Scribes)
1 Now when the Pharisees with some scribes who had come from Jerusalem
gathered around him, 2 they observed that some of his disciples ate their
meals with unclean, that is, unwashed, hands. 3 (For the Pharisees and, in
fact, all Jews, do not eat without carefully washing their hands, keeping the
tradition of the elders. 4 And on coming from the marketplace they do not
eat without purifying themselves. And there are many other things that they
have traditionally observed, the purification of cups and jugs and kettles
(and beds).) 5 So the Pharisees and scribes questioned him, "Why do your
disciples not follow the tradition of the elders but instead eat a meal with
unclean hands?"
On giving true worship (teachings of Jesus)
6 He responded, "Well did Isaiah prophesy about you hypocrites, as it is
written: 'This people honors me with their lips, but their hearts are far from
me; 7 In vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines human precepts.'
8 You disregard God's commandment but cling to human tradition."
14 He summoned the crowd again and said to them, "Hear me, all of you,
and understand. 15 Nothing that enters one from outside can defile that
person; but the things that come out from within are what defile."
21 From within people, from their hearts, come evil thoughts, unchastity,
theft, murder, 22 adultery, greed, malice, deceit, licentiousness, envy,
blasphemy, arrogance, folly. 23 All these evils come from within and they
defile."
A simple outline!

Textual Context of Mark 7Textual Context of Mark 7
Part IPart I The Mystery of the Messiah: Revelation of Jesus' Person (1,14--8,30)The Mystery of the Messiah: Revelation of Jesus' Person (1,14--8,30)
Three sections, each beginning with a summary of the activity of Jesus and aThree sections, each beginning with a summary of the activity of Jesus and a
narrative concerning the disciples and concluding with the adoption of annarrative concerning the disciples and concluding with the adoption of an
attitude in regard to Jesus.attitude in regard to Jesus.
A. Jesus and the Crowds 1,14--3,6 (1,14f, 16-20; 3,60)A. Jesus and the Crowds 1,14--3,6 (1,14f, 16-20; 3,60)
B. Jesus and his Own 3,7--6,6a (3,7-12.13-19; 6,1-6a)B. Jesus and his Own 3,7--6,6a (3,7-12.13-19; 6,1-6a)
C. Jesus, the Disciples and the Gentiles 6,6b- 8,30 (6,6b; 6,7-31; 8,27-30)C. Jesus, the Disciples and the Gentiles 6,6b- 8,30 (6,6b; 6,7-31; 8,27-30)
Conclusion and Transition 8,27-33Conclusion and Transition 8,27-33
Confession of PeterConfession of Peter
First Prophecy of the PassionFirst Prophecy of the Passion
Correction of PeterCorrection of Peter
Part IIPart II The Mystery of the Son of Man: Revelation of Jesus' sufferings 8,31-The Mystery of the Son of Man: Revelation of Jesus' sufferings 8,31-
16,816,8
A. The Way of the Son of Man 8,31--10,52A. The Way of the Son of Man 8,31--10,52
Indicated by 3 announcements of the fate of the Son of Man and 3Indicated by 3 announcements of the fate of the Son of Man and 3
instructionsinstructions
on the lot of the disciples.on the lot of the disciples.
B. Jesus in Jerusalem 11,1--13,37B. Jesus in Jerusalem 11,1--13,37
C. Passion and Resurrection 14,1--16,8C. Passion and Resurrection 14,1--16,8
The Later Ending 16,9-20The Later Ending 16,9-20

Jesus was
teaching here in
Gennesaret.

On hypocrisy (teachings of
the Pharisees and Scribes)
1 Now when the Pharisees
with some scribes who had
come from Jerusalem
gathered around him, 2 they
observed that some of his
disciples ate their meals with
unclean, that is, unwashed,
hands. 3 (For the Pharisees
and, in fact, all Jews, do not
eat without carefully washing
their hands, keeping the
tradition of the elders. 4 And
on coming from the
marketplace they do not eat
without purifying themselves.
And there are many other
things that they have
traditionally observed, the
purification of cups and jugs
and kettles (and beds).) 5 So
the Pharisees and scribes
questioned him, "Why do your
disciples not follow the
tradition of the elders but
instead eat a meal with
unclean hands?"
In v.1, it is strange that theIn v.1, it is strange that the
Pharisees and scribes gatherPharisees and scribes gather
around Jesus (in Gennesaret).around Jesus (in Gennesaret).
They come from Jerusalem.They come from Jerusalem.
In v.2, they observe theIn v.2, they observe the
disciples of Jesus violating somedisciples of Jesus violating some
simple rules, like washing ofsimple rules, like washing of
hands before eating.hands before eating.
Vv.3-4 describe their religiousVv.3-4 describe their religious
traditions:traditions:
– The Pharisees wash their handsThe Pharisees wash their hands
before eating.before eating.
– They purify themselves afterThey purify themselves after
marketing.marketing.
– They purify cups and kitchenThey purify cups and kitchen
wares, as traditionally observed.wares, as traditionally observed.
In v.5, the Pharisees questionIn v.5, the Pharisees question
Jesus: Why do his disciples notJesus: Why do his disciples not
keep the Jewish traditions?keep the Jewish traditions?

On giving true worship
(teachings of Jesus)
6 He responded, "Well did
Isaiah prophesy about you
hypocrites, as it is written:
'This people honors me with
their lips, but their hearts are
far from me; 7 In vain do they
worship me, teaching as
doctrines human precepts.' 8
You disregard God's
commandment but cling to
human tradition."
14 He summoned the crowd
again and said to them, "Hear
me, all of you, and
understand. 15 Nothing that
enters one from outside can
defile that person; but the
things that come out from
within are what defile."
21 From within people, from
their hearts, come evil
thoughts, unchastity, theft,
murder, 22 adultery, greed,
malice, deceit, licentiousness,
envy, blasphemy, arrogance,
folly. 23 All these evils come
from within and they defile."
In v.6, Jesus responds byIn v.6, Jesus responds by
unmasking their hypocrisy.unmasking their hypocrisy.
– Their observances of their customsTheir observances of their customs
and traditions are all for show.and traditions are all for show.
– They have nothing to do with God.They have nothing to do with God.
For this reason, their worship isFor this reason, their worship is
vane and useless. V.7vane and useless. V.7
In v.8, Jesus accuses the PhariseesIn v.8, Jesus accuses the Pharisees
of making their teachings moreof making their teachings more
important than God’s commands.important than God’s commands.
In v.14, Jesus turns and talks to theIn v.14, Jesus turns and talks to the
crowd.crowd.
In v.15, Jesus clarifies what defiles aIn v.15, Jesus clarifies what defiles a
person: Not what enters into himperson: Not what enters into him
but what comes out of him.but what comes out of him.
Vv.21-22 specify what defiles us:Vv.21-22 specify what defiles us:
– Evil thoughts, unchastity, theft,Evil thoughts, unchastity, theft,
murder, etc.murder, etc.
V.23 repeats v.15.V.23 repeats v.15.

Reflections on the gospel readingReflections on the gospel reading
Jesus hates hypocrisy.Jesus hates hypocrisy.
Hypocrisy is doing the right things with a wrong motiveHypocrisy is doing the right things with a wrong motive
(self-serving).(self-serving).
Christians must be discerning.Christians must be discerning.
They must know what comes from God and what comesThey must know what comes from God and what comes
from man.from man.
Christians must also know that sin comes from within.Christians must also know that sin comes from within.
We are defiled, we can become impure because of ourWe are defiled, we can become impure because of our
impure motivations.impure motivations.
We must be true, honest and sincere in practicing ourWe must be true, honest and sincere in practicing our
religion.religion.

Tying the 3 readings and PsalmTying the 3 readings and Psalm
TheThe first readingfirst reading focuses on the importance offocuses on the importance of
hearing and doing the commandments of God.hearing and doing the commandments of God.
TheThe psalmpsalm exhorts us to approach God withexhorts us to approach God with
justice (keeping God’s law).justice (keeping God’s law).
TheThe second readingsecond reading focuses on not violating thefocuses on not violating the
laws of God, but doing justice to the poor.laws of God, but doing justice to the poor.
TheThe gospel readinggospel reading focuses on the correctfocuses on the correct
application of the commandments of God.application of the commandments of God.

How to develop your homily /How to develop your homily / sharingsharing
You can tell a story about disciplinedYou can tell a story about disciplined
peoplepeople (like the Japanese or Germans).(like the Japanese or Germans). They doThey do
not cross the street if the traffic light isnot cross the street if the traffic light is
red. They follow instructions.red. They follow instructions.
You can also tell a story aboutYou can also tell a story about
undisciplined people (like us, Filipinos).undisciplined people (like us, Filipinos).
– Chaotic, anarchic.Chaotic, anarchic.
– Happy to violate and evade the law. Since we do not followHappy to violate and evade the law. Since we do not follow
laws (rules, instructions), our belongings easily getlaws (rules, instructions), our belongings easily get
destroyed.destroyed.
– Drivers drive slow at high gear.Drivers drive slow at high gear.
– Our electrical outlets are overloaded causing fires.Our electrical outlets are overloaded causing fires.
– People do not pay their dues on or before time, causingPeople do not pay their dues on or before time, causing
them to pay more for fines and arrears.them to pay more for fines and arrears.

Now, discuss the importance of hearing andNow, discuss the importance of hearing and
doing God’s laws:doing God’s laws:
– Doing God’s words assures us of his continued help,Doing God’s words assures us of his continued help,
protection and blessings.protection and blessings. (1(1stst
reading)reading)
– As grace-filled people, we live according to our dignityAs grace-filled people, we live according to our dignity
as children of God. We do not defile ourselves withas children of God. We do not defile ourselves with
sin, but we do something good like helping the poor.sin, but we do something good like helping the poor.
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reading)reading)
– In practicing religion, we must avoid hypocrisy.In practicing religion, we must avoid hypocrisy. (gospel(gospel
reading)reading)
Salvation cannot be attained without followingSalvation cannot be attained without following
any rule (law).any rule (law).
More so, if we do not follow the teachings ofMore so, if we do not follow the teachings of
Jesus Christ, our Savior.Jesus Christ, our Savior.

Christians should be able to discern theChristians should be able to discern the
difference between the established rules ofdifference between the established rules of
the land, of the church and of God.the land, of the church and of God.
We must avoid what contradicts the law ofWe must avoid what contradicts the law of
GodGod (taught by Jesus or by the Church).(taught by Jesus or by the Church).
To be able to do this, we must beTo be able to do this, we must be
catechized very well. Our catechism bookscatechized very well. Our catechism books
tell us what is lawful and what is not.tell us what is lawful and what is not.
To have higher awareness, we must alsoTo have higher awareness, we must also
study ethics or moral theology or simplystudy ethics or moral theology or simply
the church’s teachingsthe church’s teachings (on faith and morals).(on faith and morals).
We must read the social encyclicalsWe must read the social encyclicals (the(the
church’s best kept secrets).church’s best kept secrets).

God does not like hypocrisy.God does not like hypocrisy.
Many Catholics like to serve in the mass whileMany Catholics like to serve in the mass while
they hate their in-laws, their priests and fellowthey hate their in-laws, their priests and fellow
church workers.church workers.
They speak against them right after mass.They speak against them right after mass.
They take the Mass as an entertainment (showThey take the Mass as an entertainment (show
time).time).
Some are thieves; they steal from the collectionSome are thieves; they steal from the collection
box. They feast on government coffers.box. They feast on government coffers.
Others indulge in gossip.Others indulge in gossip.
Many big shot catholics are very generous to theMany big shot catholics are very generous to the
priests, bishops, to the church, but not to theirpriests, bishops, to the church, but not to their
maids, workers, etc. Hypocrites!maids, workers, etc. Hypocrites!
They have not really understood their faith.They have not really understood their faith.

The ones entitled to participate in theThe ones entitled to participate in the eucharisteucharist
are those who sincerely keep the law of God andare those who sincerely keep the law of God and
of the Church (those who practice love andof the Church (those who practice love and
justice = true religion).justice = true religion).
TheThe eucharisteucharist is for those who diligently studyis for those who diligently study
the Word of God and are determined to observethe Word of God and are determined to observe
it.it.
TheThe eucharisteucharist is the sacrament that strengthensis the sacrament that strengthens
us to keep God’s commands.us to keep God’s commands.

Our Context of Sin and GraceOur Context of Sin and Grace
PasawayPasaway
AutonomousAutonomous
AnarchyAnarchy
No sense of higherNo sense of higher
authorityauthority
Authority hang upsAuthority hang ups
ContemptuousContemptuous
Making liturgy anMaking liturgy an
entertainment andentertainment and
pageantrypageantry
ObedienceObedience
Ability to followAbility to follow
simple rulessimple rules
Mindful of one’sMindful of one’s
obligations to Godobligations to God
and fellowsand fellows
Ability to integrateAbility to integrate
faith and lifefaith and life
Well-motivatedWell-motivated

Suggested SongsSuggested Songs
Glory to God, newGlory to God, new
– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spj_5sTiF5Yhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spj_5sTiF5Y
When We Eat, newWhen We Eat, new
– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qg_-wvSm7Mhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qg_-wvSm7M
What More Can I ask?What More Can I ask?
You are so goodYou are so good
– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spj_5sTiF5Yhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spj_5sTiF5Y

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