~~~ Saint Alphonsus Liguori,
Bishop and Doctor of the Church ~~~
~~~ LV 25:1, 8-17 ~~~ Psalm 67 ~~~ MT 14:1-12 ~~~
Do not deal unfairly, then; but stand in fear of your God.
I, the LORD, am your God.
Not is the seventh day to be set aside for rest,
but also the seventh year.
The Lord provided for this year of rest
by allowing the crops in the sixth year
to provide more than is needed for the that year.
God removed a cause for excuse or anxiety
so the people could honor the rule of resting.
Today most people find it difficult to rest for a few minutes.
The jubilee year was about release from debt and returning home.
The Old Testament writings of property and family reunions.
God declared the fiftieth year to be sacred just as the Sabbath day.
During this period the Israelites were allowed
to return to their previous homes.
Herod uses his ruling position to rid his region
of those who disagreed with him
especially John the Baptist.
God rules with justice and fairness for all.
There is no land area where one ruler could supersede God's rule.
Continuing today those who celebrate the fiftieth year
of life, marriage, or career
it a milestone to be celebrated.
Not only is this an accomplishment but it has Biblical connections.
May all who celebrate a Jubilee life event be Blessed.
God Blesses all who rest on the Sabbath day and year.
Saint Alphonsus Liguori, pray for us.
Nothing but self will can separate us from God.
~~~Peace~~~
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