Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
WEEK TWENTY TWO: LIFE IN THE RESURRECTION - DAY 1
MORNING FACE TO FACE WITH GOD:
Begin with Prayer to the Holy Spirit
Prayer on 1 Corinthians 15: 3-8: Christ's Resurrection "For I handed on to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures; that he appeared to Cephas, then to the Twelve. After that, he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at once, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep. After that he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. Last of all, as to one born abnormally, he appeared to me." [Please read 1 Corinthians 15: 1-56 for a better appreciation of the passage].
Read the Reflection; ask for the grace to be glad and rejoice intensely because of the great joy and the glory of Christ our Lord (#221)
Some of the Corinthians are denying the resurrection of the dead (verse 12). They are not able to imagine the possibility of any kind of bodily existence after death (verse 35). Paul affirms both the bodily reality of the Risen Lord and the implied reality of our own resurrection. His response through the whole Chapter moves through three steps: a recall of the basic teaching about Jesus' resurrection (verses 1-11). In this step, Paul recounts the various appearances of the Risen Lord to his disciples and to the last and least of all, Paul. These men and women are living witnesses of the Risen Jesus, that He is Messiah and Lord. Secondly, in verses 12-34, Paul makes an assertion of the logical inconsistencies involved in denying the resurrection. For instance, "if Christ has not been raised, your faith is vain; you are still in your sins. Then those who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. If for this life only we have hoped in Christ, we are the most pitiable people of all." (verses 17-19) Thirdly, in verses 35-58, Paul makes an attempt to perceive theologically what the properties of the resurrected body must be. A good example is the following verses, 42- 44: "So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown corruptible; it is raised incorruptible. It is sown dishonorable; it is raised glorious. It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual one."
What is God saying to you? My Spirit lives within, call upon Me for help and guidance more. I Am there always.
Dear Father, I thank You for this day and all it has to offer. I thank You for the lessons You are teaching, help me carry them through the day. I pray for a friend in the hospital, heal his body and return his strength to him. Prayers for sound minds and good judgement as the days unfold. Watch over us Lord and protect us from all harm. I ask this in Jesus name, Amen.
Mary, Queen of Peace, Pray for us.
St Joesph, Hope of the Sick, Pray for us.
Viva Cristo Rey
MORNING FACE TO FACE WITH GOD:
Begin with Prayer to the Holy Spirit
Prayer on 1 Corinthians 15: 3-8: Christ's Resurrection "For I handed on to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures; that he appeared to Cephas, then to the Twelve. After that, he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at once, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep. After that he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. Last of all, as to one born abnormally, he appeared to me." [Please read 1 Corinthians 15: 1-56 for a better appreciation of the passage].
Read the Reflection; ask for the grace to be glad and rejoice intensely because of the great joy and the glory of Christ our Lord (#221)
Some of the Corinthians are denying the resurrection of the dead (verse 12). They are not able to imagine the possibility of any kind of bodily existence after death (verse 35). Paul affirms both the bodily reality of the Risen Lord and the implied reality of our own resurrection. His response through the whole Chapter moves through three steps: a recall of the basic teaching about Jesus' resurrection (verses 1-11). In this step, Paul recounts the various appearances of the Risen Lord to his disciples and to the last and least of all, Paul. These men and women are living witnesses of the Risen Jesus, that He is Messiah and Lord. Secondly, in verses 12-34, Paul makes an assertion of the logical inconsistencies involved in denying the resurrection. For instance, "if Christ has not been raised, your faith is vain; you are still in your sins. Then those who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. If for this life only we have hoped in Christ, we are the most pitiable people of all." (verses 17-19) Thirdly, in verses 35-58, Paul makes an attempt to perceive theologically what the properties of the resurrected body must be. A good example is the following verses, 42- 44: "So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown corruptible; it is raised incorruptible. It is sown dishonorable; it is raised glorious. It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual one."
What is God saying to you? My Spirit lives within, call upon Me for help and guidance more. I Am there always.
Dear Father, I thank You for this day and all it has to offer. I thank You for the lessons You are teaching, help me carry them through the day. I pray for a friend in the hospital, heal his body and return his strength to him. Prayers for sound minds and good judgement as the days unfold. Watch over us Lord and protect us from all harm. I ask this in Jesus name, Amen.
Mary, Queen of Peace, Pray for us.
St Joesph, Hope of the Sick, Pray for us.
Viva Cristo Rey
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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