與主嘆啡:2026年9月29日

2026年9月29日
聖彌額爾、聖加俾額爾、聖辣法額爾(總領天使)
福音:若1:47-51

今天是常年期第廿六周星期二。教會在今天慶祝聖彌額爾、聖加俾額爾、聖辣法額爾三位總領天使。

最近出版的彌撒經書告訴我們:

這個慶日慶祝聖經中記載的三位元總領天使,提醒我們注意天使的世界以及他們對世人的不斷服務。聖彌額爾(意為“誰似天主”)被尊奉為天軍統帥、撒殫的征服者、教會的保護者,以及病苦和臨終者的扶助者。今天的慶日起源于為紀念他而奉獻的一座羅馬大殿。

聖加俾額爾(意為“天主的大能”)曾向匝加利亞預報了聖若翰洗者的誕生,也向至聖童貞瑪利亞預報了耶穌基督的誕生。他在聖母領報時的問候“萬福,滿被聖寵者”,已成為最廣為誦念的經文之一。

聖辣法額爾(意為“天主治癒”)在《多俾亞傳》描述的旅程中照顧多俾亞,並常與羊池的天使(若5:1-4)聯繫在一起。他是盲人、旅行者、醫生及護士的主保。

今天,取自聖若望福音的經文給我們講述了納塔乃耳因斐理伯的介紹,走向耶穌,耶穌與納塔乃耳之間的對話。讓我們來試著理解。

日常生活中,我們時常如同納塔乃耳一樣,按照我們對世間規律的認識,隨心所欲的施行判斷。(參看:若1:45-46)因為在我們看來,那些出自貧困地區的人,或者家境貧寒的人,他們在各方面都不如我們,當我們周圍的人提起他們的時候,我們的心中便會產生抗拒與他們接觸,拒絕與他們往來。因為在那時,我們隨從的,是出自肉性的妄動,我們的切望的,是屬於這個世界的一切,而非天主按祂的聖意賞賜給我們的一切美善。

親愛的主內!在每日的生活中,富於仁慈的天主,祂給我們派遣了祂忠信的僕人,天主的忠信僕人,他們無私地奉獻自己的一生,關心愛護我們。比如:自我們出離母胎的時候,我們的父母,他們蒙天主的派遣,不斷養育我們,使我們在每日生活中,時時處處感受到天主給予我們的溫暖;又如:當我們來到學校,天主按祂的神妙措置,賜給我們老師,教導我們各項本領;也如:當我們踏上工作的崗位時,天主按祂的無限仁慈,賜給我們工作中的同事,幫助我們更好的融入我們的生活。當我們經驗到這一切時,我們便與納塔乃耳經驗到的相似(參看:若1:45-46)透過出自人口的傳述,體驗並觀看天主在我們身上彰顯的一切。

事實上,納塔乃耳受到斐理伯對他的邀請之前,當時他在無花果樹之下。(參看:若1:47-48)此一無花果樹,曾在創世紀中,我們的原祖父母違命吃了那棵樹上的果子之後的記載中出現,在那時,他們也用無花果樹的樹葉,給自己編了一個裙子圍身,為的是遮蓋自己的罪惡。(參看:創3:1-7)因此,當他一聽到耶穌揭露出他從前生活中的過往之後,立即宣認耶穌是天主子,是以色列的君王。(參看:若1:49)如此,他便在斐理伯的幫助下,辨明瞭自己的聖召,並在耶穌面前宣認了自己的聖召。同樣,在生活中,我們也要如同納塔乃耳一樣,離棄過去固有的思想。我們更不應將我們對信仰的認識,建基於人之上,而是要透過默觀我們在每日的生活中經驗到的那些同為天主按照祂的肖像造成的人,他們在我們身上所做的一切,進一步分辨自己的聖召,並如同納塔乃耳一樣,慷慨地完成自己的聖召。

想要慷慨完成自己的聖召,單靠我們自己不能完成,我們也需要三位元總領天使的保護和幫助。因此,在這三位總領天使的慶日,讓我們同聲呼求:

天主,祢以奇妙的次序,安排天使和人類的職份。求祢使我們在世的生命能得那些護守我們的天使的照護,有如他們在天上不斷事奉祢一樣。藉著祢的子,我們的主耶穌基督,祢和祂及聖神,是天主,永生永王。亞孟。

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与主叹啡:2026年9月29日

2026年9月29日
圣弥额尔、圣加俾额尔、圣辣法额尔(总领天使)
福音:若1:47-51

今天是常年期第廿六周星期二。教会在今天庆祝圣弥额尔、圣加俾额尔、圣辣法额尔三位总领天使。

最近出版的弥撒经书告诉我们:

这个庆日庆祝圣经中记载的三位总领天使,提醒我们注意天使的世界以及他们对世人的不断服务。圣弥额尔(意为“谁似天主”)被尊奉为天军统帅、撒殚的征服者、教会的保护者,以及病苦和临终者的扶助者。今天的庆日起源于为纪念他而奉献的一座罗马大殿。

圣加俾额尔(意为“天主的大能”)曾向匝加利亚预报了圣若翰洗者的诞生,也向至圣童贞玛利亚预报了耶稣基督的诞生。他在圣母领报时的问候“万福,满被圣宠者”,已成为最广为诵念的经文之一。

圣辣法额尔(意为“天主治愈”)在《多俾亚传》描述的旅程中照顾多俾亚,并常与羊池的天使(若5:1-4)联系在一起。他是盲人、旅行者、医生及护士的主保。

今天,取自圣若望福音的经文给我们讲述了纳塔乃耳因斐理伯的介绍,走向耶稣,耶稣与纳塔乃耳之间的对话。让我们来试着理解。

日常生活中,我们时常如同纳塔乃耳一样,按照我们对世间规律的认识,随心所欲的施行判断。(参看:若1:45-46)因为在我们看来,那些出自贫困地区的人,或者家境贫寒的人,他们在各方面都不如我们,当我们周围的人提起他们的时候,我们的心中便会产生抗拒与他们接触,拒绝与他们往来。因为在那时,我们随从的,是出自肉性的妄动,我们的切望的,是属于这个世界的一切,而非天主按祂的圣意赏赐给我们的一切美善。

亲爱的主内!在每日的生活中,富于仁慈的天主,祂给我们派遣了祂忠信的仆人,天主的忠信仆人,他们无私地奉献自己的一生,关心爱护我们。比如:自我们出离母胎的时候,我们的父母,他们蒙天主的派遣,不断养育我们,使我们在每日生活中,时时处处感受到天主给予我们的温暖;又如:当我们来到学校,天主按祂的神妙措置,赐给我们老师,教导我们各项本领;也如:当我们踏上工作的岗位时,天主按祂的无限仁慈,赐给我们工作中的同事,帮助我们更好的融入我们的生活。当我们经验到这一切时,我们便与纳塔乃耳经验到的相似(参看:若1:45-46)透过出自人口的传述,体验并观看天主在我们身上彰显的一切。

事实上,纳塔乃耳受到斐理伯对他的邀请之前,当时他在无花果树之下。(参看:若1:47-48)此一无花果树,曾在创世纪中,我们的原祖父母违命吃了那棵树上的果子之后的记载中出现,在那时,他们也用无花果树的树叶,给自己编了一个裙子围身,为的是遮盖自己的罪恶。(参看:创3:1-7)因此,当他一听到耶稣揭露出他从前生活中的过往之后,立即宣认耶稣是天主子,是以色列的君王。(参看:若1:49)如此,他便在斐理伯的帮助下,辨明了自己的圣召,并在耶稣面前宣认了自己的圣召。同样,在生活中,我们也要如同纳塔乃耳一样,离弃过去固有的思想。我们更不应将我们对信仰的认识,建基于人之上,而是要透过默观我们在每日的生活中经验到的那些同为天主按照祂的肖像造成的人,他们在我们身上所做的一切,进一步分辨自己的圣召,并如同纳塔乃耳一样,慷慨地完成自己的圣召。

想要慷慨完成自己的圣召,单靠我们自己不能完成,我们也需要三位总领天使的保护和帮助。因此,在这三位总领天使的庆日,让我们同声呼求:

天主,祢以奇妙的次序,安排天使和人类的职份。求祢使我们在世的生命能得那些护守我们的天使的照护,有如他们在天上不断事奉祢一样。藉着祢的子,我们的主耶稣基督,祢和祂及圣神,是天主,永生永王。亚孟。

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Coffee with God:September 29, 2026

September 29, 2026
Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels
Gospel: John 1:47–51

Today is Tuesday of the 26th Week in Ordinary Time. The Church celebrates the feast of three archangels: Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael.

As we read in recently published Missals:

The Feast celebrates the three archangels named in Sacred Scripture, reminding us of the angelic world and of their constant ministrations to the world. St Michael (meaning “Who is like God”) is venerated as captain of the heavenly army, victor over Satan, protector of the Church and helper of the sick and dying. Today’s feast originated as that of the dedication of a Roman basilica in his honor.

St Gabriel (meaning “Strength of God”) announced both the birth of St John the Baptist (to Zechariah) and of Jesus Christ (to the Blessed Virgin Mary). His greeting at the Annunciation, “Hail, full of grace,” has become one of the most familiar prayers.

St Raphael (meaning “God heals”) took care of Tobias on his journey, as described in the book of Tobit, and is often associated with the angel of the sheep pool (Jn 5:1–4). He is a patron of the blind, travelers and physicians and nurses.

Today, the passage from the Gospel of John tells us about Nathanael, who came to Jesus because of Philip’s introduction, and the conversation between Jesus and Nathanael. Let us try to understand it.

In our daily lives, we often act like Nathanael, making judgments based on our own understanding of how the world works (Cf. John 1:45–46). When we hear others speak of people from poor or underprivileged backgrounds, we tend to think they are inferior to us in every way, and we resist reaching out to them or refuse to associate with them. At those moments, what guides us is not the Spirit but the impulse of the flesh. What we desire is everything that belongs to this world, rather than all the good things God bestows upon us according to His holy will.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ! In our daily lives, God, who is rich in mercy, sends us His faithful servants—men and women who selflessly dedicate their lives to caring for us. For example, since the moment we left our mother’s womb, our parents, sent by God, have continually nurtured us, allowing us to feel God’s warmth in every aspect of our daily lives. When we go to school, God, in His marvelous providence, gives us teachers who impart knowledge and skills to us. And when we enter the workplace, God, in His infinite mercy, places colleagues around us to help us integrate better into our lives. When we experience all this, we are like Nathanael (Cf. John 1:45–46), who came to know and see all that God was doing for him through the words of another.

In fact, before Nathanael received Philip’s invitation, he was sitting under a fig tree (Cf. John 1:47–48). The fig tree appears in the book of Genesis, after our first parents disobeyed God and ate the fruit of the tree—they sewed fig leaves together to make loincloths to cover their shame (Cf. Genesis 3:1–7). So when Nathanael heard Jesus reveal what had happened in his past, he immediately declared Jesus to be the Son of God and the King of Israel (Cf. John 1:49). In this way, with Philip’s help, he discerned his vocation and professed it before Jesus. Likewise, in our own lives, we too must be like Nathanael and let go of our old ways of thinking. We should not base our understanding of the faith on human beings alone. Rather, by contemplating the people we meet each day—all of them made in God’s image—and reflecting on what they do for us, we can better discern our own vocation and, like Nathanael, embrace it generously.

To embrace our vocation generously, we cannot rely on ourselves alone—we also need the protection and help of the three archangels. Therefore, on this feast of the Archangels, let us pray together:

O God, who dispose in marvelous order
ministries both angelic and human,
graciously grant
that our life on earth may be defended
by those who watch over us
as they minister perpetually to you in heaven.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.

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與主嘆啡:2026年9月28日

2026年9月28日
常年期第廿六周星期一
或 聖老楞佐·魯伊斯(自由紀念)
或 聖文策老(自由紀念)
福音:路9:46-50

今天是常年期第廿六周星期一。教會在今天慶祝聖老楞佐·魯伊斯及同伴殉道的自由紀念敬禮日,同時慶祝聖文策老殉道的自由紀念敬禮日。

最近出版的彌撒經書告訴我們:

聖文策老出生於布拉格附近的斯托霍夫(Stochov)城堡,並于921年成為波希米亞公爵。那首廣為人知的頌歌《善良的溫塞斯拉斯王》述說了他對天主堅定的信仰以及對窮人的關懷。然而,作為一位基督徒君主,他在治理期間面臨了許多考驗,最終於929年9月28日在其兄弟波列斯拉夫(Boleslav)的唆使下遇害。據傳說,他臨終的遺言是:“兄弟,願天主寬恕你。”

聖老楞佐·魯伊斯及同伴,則是十六位多明我會的殉道者,他們在1637年9月在日本長崎附近的西阪山(Nishizaka Hill)受難,當時正值德川幕府迫害期間。他們中的許多人被捆綁並倒吊,導致緩慢的死亡。其中包括聖老楞佐·魯伊斯(約1600-1637),他是道明會玫瑰聖母善會的平信徒成員,也是三個孩子的父親,是第一位菲律賓籍聖人。

今天,取自聖路加福音的經文講述了那些跟隨耶穌的門徒中間發生的一起爭執。我願意借此機會提供一些反思。

我們現今所處的世界,充斥著各種因追逐物欲而產生的邪惡思想,以致天主賞賜給我們的靈魂和肉身,因人性的軟弱,生活在罪惡及死亡的束縛之下。因為我們拒絕隨從天主聖神生活,切望聖神的事;而是隨從肉性的切望,切望屬於這個世界的事,選擇與天主為敵,決不服從天主的法律,以致在那一日來臨時,我們的靈魂和肉身,因隨從肉性的妄動而喪亡。

親愛的主內!倘若我們如同那些彼此爭論誰最大的門徒,彼此發生爭執(參看:路9:46),我們便以自己的實際行動,破壞了人際之間的和諧關係,致使那些我們與爭論的弟兄,與我們一同陷入喪亡之中。聖保祿教導說:“你們縱然動怒,但是不可犯罪;不可讓太陽在你們含怒時西落,也不可給魔鬼留有餘地。”(參看:弗4:26-27)聖伯多祿宗徒也教導說:“你們要節制,要醒寤,因為,你們的仇敵魔鬼,如同咆哮的獅子巡遊,尋找可吞食的人;應以堅固的信德抵抗它,也該知道:你們在世上的眾弟兄,都遭受同樣的苦痛。”(參看:伯前5:8-9)而彼此爭執,便是缺乏信德和愛德的表現。

今天,讓我們效法1637年9月在日本長崎附近的西阪山殉道的十六位多明我會士,並效法殉道者聖文策老的德表,不再追求這個世界的得失,而是追求耶穌所說的天國和屬於那永恆之國的義德,在生活中實踐耶穌的教導,時時處處接納那些在某些事情上與我們持不同意見的弟兄姐妹,並為他們向主獻上祈禱,主動與他們重修舊好,並藉刻苦的補贖和祈禱,為我們自己所做的一切邪惡之事,尋求天主的寬恕,進而恢復我們與天主,以及天主按祂的聖意創造的這個世界的關係。

天主,祢尤其藉著寬恕和憐憫,彰顯了祢的全能,求祢在我們身上廣施恩寵,使那些奔赴祢的恩許的人,成為天上美物的分享者。藉著祢的子,我們的主耶穌基督,祢和祂及聖神,是天主,永生永王。亞孟。

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与主叹啡:2026年9月28日

2026年9月28日
常年期第廿六周星期一
或 圣老楞佐·鲁伊斯(自由纪念)
或 圣文策老(自由纪念)
福音:路9:46-50

今天是常年期第廿六周星期一。教会在今天庆祝圣老楞佐·鲁伊斯及同伴殉道的自由纪念敬礼日,同时庆祝圣文策老殉道的自由纪念敬礼日。

最近出版的弥撒经书告诉我们:

圣文策老出生于布拉格附近的斯托霍夫(Stochov)城堡,并于921年成为波希米亚公爵。那首广为人知的颂歌《善良的温塞斯拉斯王》述说了他对天主坚定的信仰以及对穷人的关怀。然而,作为一位基督徒君主,他在治理期间面临了许多考验,最终于929年9月28日在其兄弟波列斯拉夫(Boleslav)的唆使下遇害。据传说,他临终的遗言是:“兄弟,愿天主宽恕你。”

圣老楞佐·鲁伊斯及同伴,则是十六位多明我会的殉道者,他们在1637年9月在日本长崎附近的西阪山(Nishizaka Hill)受难,当时正值德川幕府迫害期间。他们中的许多人被捆绑并倒吊,导致缓慢的死亡。其中包括圣老楞佐·鲁伊斯(约1600-1637),他是道明会玫瑰圣母善会的平信徒成员,也是三个孩子的父亲,是第一位菲律宾籍圣人。

今天,取自圣路加福音的经文讲述了那些跟随耶稣的门徒中间发生的一起争执。我愿意借此机会提供一些反思。

我们现今所处的世界,充斥着各种因追逐物欲而产生的邪恶思想,以致天主赏赐给我们的灵魂和肉身,因人性的软弱,生活在罪恶及死亡的束缚之下。因为我们拒绝随从天主圣神生活,切望圣神的事;而是随从肉性的切望,切望属于这个世界的事,选择与天主为敌,决不服从天主的法律,以致在那一日来临时,我们的灵魂和肉身,因随从肉性的妄动而丧亡。

亲爱的主内!倘若我们如同那些彼此争论谁最大的门徒,彼此发生争执(参看:路9:46),我们便以自己的实际行动,破坏了人际之间的和谐关系,致使那些我们与争论的弟兄,与我们一同陷入丧亡之中。圣保禄教导说:“你们纵然动怒,但是不可犯罪;不可让太阳在你们含怒时西落,也不可给魔鬼留有余地。”(参看:弗4:26-27)圣伯多禄宗徒也教导说:“你们要节制,要醒寤,因为,你们的仇敌魔鬼,如同咆哮的狮子巡游,寻找可吞食的人;应以坚固的信德抵抗它,也该知道:你们在世上的众弟兄,都遭受同样的苦痛。”(参看:伯前4:8-9)而彼此争执,便是缺乏信德和爱德的表现。

今天,让我们效法1637年9月在日本长崎附近的西阪山殉道的十六位多明我会士,并效法殉道者圣文策老的德表,不再追求这个世界的得失,而是追求耶稣所说的天国和属于那永恒之国的义德,在生活中实践耶稣的教导,时时处处接纳那些在某些事情上与我们持不同意见的弟兄姐妹,并为他们向主献上祈祷,主动与他们重修旧好,并藉刻苦的补赎和祈祷,为我们自己所做的一切邪恶之事,寻求天主的宽恕,进而恢复我们与天主,以及天主按祂的圣意创造的这个世界的关系。

天主,祢尤其借着宽恕和怜悯,彰显了祢的全能,求祢在我们身上广施恩宠,使那些奔赴祢的恩许的人,成为天上美物的分享者。借着祢的子,我们的主耶稣基督,祢和祂及圣神,是天主,永生永王。亚孟。

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Coffee with God:September 28, 2026

September 28, 2026
Monday of the 26th Week in Ordinary Time
or Optional Memorial of Saint Lawrence Ruiz
or Optional Memorial of Saint Wenceslaus
Gospel: Luke 9:46–50

Today is Monday of the 26th Week in Ordinary Time. The Church today celebrates the Optional Memorial of the martyrdom of Saint Lawrence Ruiz and his Companions, and also the Optional Memorial of the martyrdom of Saint Wenceslaus.

As we read in recently published Missals:

Saint Wenceslaus was born in Stoichkov Castle near Prague and became Duke of Bohemia in 921. The popular carol “Good King Wenceslas” speaks of his strong faith in God and his care for the poor. However, as a Christian monarch, he faced many trials during his reign and was finally murdered at the instigation of his brother, Boleslav, on September 28, 929. According to legend, his last words were, “Brother, may God forgive you.”

Saint Lawrence Ruiz and his companions were sixteen Dominican martyrs who suffered at Nishizawa Hill near Nagasaki, Japan, in September 1637, during the persecution of the Tokugawa shogunate. Many of them were bound and hanged upside down, causing a slow death. They included Saint Lawrence (Lorenzo) Ruiz (c. 1600–1637), a lay member of the Dominican Confraternity of the Holy Rosary and a father of three, who is the first Filipino saint.

Today, the passage from the Gospel of Luke tells of a dispute that arose among the disciples who were following Jesus. I would like to offer some reflections on this.

The world we live in today is filled with evil thoughts arising from the pursuit of material desires, so that our souls and bodies, given to us by God, are bound by sin and death because of human weakness. Because we refuse to live according to the Holy Spirit and set our hearts on the things of the Spirit but instead follow the desires of the flesh and crave the things of this world, choosing to be enemies of God and refusing to submit to His law, our souls and bodies will perish because of the desires of the flesh when that day comes.
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ! If we argue with one another like those disciples who argue about who was the greatest (Cf. Luke 9:46), we destroy the harmony of our relationships by our actions, causing those with whom we argue to perish together with us. Saint Paul teaches: “Be angry but do not sin; do not let the sun set on your anger, and do not leave room for the devil.” (Cf. Ephesians 4:26–27) Saint Peter the Apostle also teaches: “Be sober and vigilant. Your opponent, the devil, is prowling around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, steadfast in faith, realizing that your fellow believers throughout the world undergo the same sufferings.” (Cf. 1 Peter 5:8–9) Arguing with one another is a sign of lacking both faith and charity.

Today, let us imitate the sixteen Dominican martyrs who suffered at Nishizawa Hill near Nagasaki in September 1637, and follow the example of the martyr Saint Wenceslaus. Let us no longer pursue the gains and losses of this world but seek the Kingdom of God and the righteousness of that eternal realm, as Jesus taught. Let us practice His teachings in our daily lives: welcoming our brothers and sisters who hold different opinions on certain matters, praying for them, and taking the initiative to be reconciled with them. Through penance and prayer, let us seek God’s forgiveness for all the evil we have done, and thus restore our relationship with God and with the world that He created according to His holy will.

O God, who manifest your almighty power above all by pardoning and showing mercy, bestow, we pray, your grace abundantly upon us and make those hastening to attain your promises heirs to the treasures of heaven. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,God, for ever and ever

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與主嘆啡:2026年9月27日

2026年9月27日
常年期第廿六主日
福音:瑪21:28-32

今天是常年期第廿六主日。取自聖瑪竇福音的經文給我們講述了耶穌所說的一個比喻。在這個比喻中,耶穌給我們描述了兩個兒子對自己父親的要求作出的不同回應。讓我們來試著理解。

耶穌說:”一個人有兩個兒子。他來到第一個兒子那裡,對他說:‘兒子,今天,出去到葡萄園工作吧。’那個兒子回答說:‘我不去。’可是,隨後,他改變了主意,去了。那人到另一個兒子那裡,同樣吩咐他。那個兒子回答說:‘好的。’但沒有去。”(參看:瑪21:28-30)

我在寫這篇反思的時候,想到我們生活中各種言不由衷的情景:我們往往出於不想讓人失望,嘴裡答應了別人的請求,但事後卻沒有履行承諾。這正是第二個兒子所做的——嘴上說“好的”,腳卻不動。

更讓我印象深刻的,是我在堂區牧靈中看到過的一個場景:有一次,本堂神父請一位輔祭為本堂瞻禮準備禮儀用品和彌撒經書。那位輔祭起初因為忙碌和情緒,直接對本堂神父說:“我沒時間,你去問別人吧。”他當面拒絕了。可是,後來他在祈禱中反省,意識到這是服務教會的機會。於是他提前一周準備好了彌撒經書,在本堂瞻禮前一天主動找本堂神父對接,妥善安排了當日輔祭人員及共祭神長在祭臺上的座次。這正是今天福音中第一個兒子所做的事——他當面說了“不”,但後來回心轉意,用行動彌補了。

那麼,耶穌講這個比喻,究竟想要告訴我們什麼呢?耶穌不只是要我們“言行一致”這麼簡單。祂緊接著把這個比喻指向了當時宗教領袖和普通的罪人。那些宗教領袖,天天在聖殿裡對天主說“是”,滿口虔誠,卻拒絕若翰的洗禮,也不信耶穌——他們就是第二個兒子。而那些被社會看不起的稅吏和娼妓,他們起初對天主說“不”,過著違背法律的生活,可是當若翰來了,他們悔改了,信了——他們就是第一個兒子。耶穌說:“稅吏和娼妓要在你們以先進入天國。”(瑪21:31)

這就是福音最令人不安、也最令人安慰的地方:天主不看我們嘴裡說了多少次“是”,而看我們的心是否誠實,是否願意回心轉意。

也許我們每個人都曾像第二個兒子——在教堂裡對天主說“是”,出了門卻什麼都不做;口裡說寬恕,心裡卻懷恨。但福音告訴我們,即使我們曾像第一個兒子那樣,對天主的邀請說“不”,只要我們在靜默中回心轉意,天父依然張開雙臂歡迎我們進入祂的葡萄園。
葡萄園不是完美之人的地方,而是願意改變心意的人地方。問題從來不是我們曾經說過多少次“不”,而是此刻,我們是否願意起身前去。

天主,祢尤其藉著寬恕和憐憫,彰顯了祢的全能,求祢在我們身上廣施恩寵,使那些奔赴祢的恩許的人,成為天上美物的分享者。藉著祢的子,我們的主耶穌基督,祢和祂及聖神,是天主,永生永王。亞孟。

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与主叹啡:2026年9月27日

2026年9月27日
常年期第廿六主日
福音:玛21:28-32

今天是常年期第廿六主日。取自圣玛窦福音的经文给我们讲述了耶稣所说的一个比喻。在这个比喻中,耶稣给我们描述了两个儿子对自己父亲的要求作出的不同响应。让我们来试着理解。

耶稣说:”一个人有两个儿子。他来到第一个儿子那里,对他说:‘儿子,今天,出去到葡萄园工作吧。’那个儿子回答说:‘我不去。’可是,随后,他改变了主意,去了。那人到另一个儿子那里,同样吩咐他。那个儿子回答说:‘好的。’但没有去。”(参看:玛21:28-30)

我在写这篇反思的时候,想到我们生活中各种言不由衷的情景:我们往往出于不想让人失望,嘴里答应了别人的请求,但事后却没有履行承诺。这正是第二个儿子所做的——嘴上说“好的”,脚却不动。

更让我印象深刻的,是我在堂区牧灵中看到过的一个场景:有一次,本堂神父请一位辅祭为本堂瞻礼准备礼仪用品和弥撒经书。那位辅祭起初因为忙碌和情绪,直接对本堂神父说:“我没时间,你去问别人吧。”他当面拒绝了。可是,后来他在祈祷中反省,意识到这是服务教会的机会。于是他提前一周准备好了弥撒经书,在本堂瞻礼前一天主动找本堂神父对接,妥善安排了当日辅祭人员及共祭神长在祭台上的座次。这正是今天福音中第一个儿子所做的事——他当面说了“不”,但后来回心转意,用行动弥补了。

那么,耶稣讲这个比喻,究竟想要告诉我们什么呢?耶稣不只是要我们“言行一致”这么简单。祂紧接着把这个比喻指向了当时宗教领袖和普通的罪人。那些宗教领袖,天天在圣殿里对天主说“是”,满口虔诚,却拒绝若翰的洗礼,也不信耶稣——他们就是第二个儿子。而那些被社会看不起的税吏和娼妓,他们起初对天主说“不”,过着违背法律的生活,可是当若翰来了,他们悔改了,信了——他们就是第一个儿子。耶稣说:“税吏和娼妓要在你们以先进入天国。”(玛21:31)

这就是福音最令人不安、也最令人安慰的地方:天主不看我们嘴里说了多少次“是”,而看我们的心是否诚实,是否愿意回心转意。

也许我们每个人都曾像第二个儿子——在教堂里对天主说“是”,出了门却什么都不做;口里说宽恕,心里却怀恨。但福音告诉我们,即使我们曾像第一个儿子那样,对天主的邀请说“不”,只要我们在静默中回心转意,天父依然张开双臂欢迎我们进入祂的葡萄园。
葡萄园不是完美之人的地方,而是愿意改变心意的人地方。问题从来不是我们曾经说过多少次“不”,而是此刻,我们是否愿意起身前去。

天主,祢尤其借着宽恕和怜悯,彰显了祢的全能,求祢在我们身上广施恩宠,使那些奔赴祢的恩许的人,成为天上美物的分享者。借着祢的子,我们的主耶稣基督,祢和祂及圣神,是天主,永生永王。亚孟。

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Coffee with God:September 27, 2026

September 27, 2026
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Gospel: Matthew 21:28–32

Today is the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The passage from the Gospel of Matthew tells us a parable that Jesus spoke. In this parable, Jesus describes the different responses of two sons to their father’s request. Let us try to understand it.

Jesus said, “A man had two sons. He came to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work in the vineyard today.’ The son replied, ‘I will not.’ But afterwards, he changed his mind and went. The father went to the second son and gave the same order. He replied, ‘Yes, sir,’ but did not go.” (Cf. Matthew 21:28–30)

As I write this reflection, I think of the many insincere situations in our lives: we often, not wanting to disappoint others, agree to their requests, but afterwards fail to keep our promises. This is exactly what the second son did—saying “yes” with his mouth but not moving his feet.

What impressed me even more was a scene I witnessed in parish ministry: Once, a pastor asked a server to prepare the liturgical items and the Missal for the patronal feast. At first, because he was busy and in a bad mood, the server directly said to the pastor, “I don’t have time, ask someone else.” He refused to his face. But later, he reflected in prayer and realized that this was an opportunity to serve the Church. So he prepared the Missal a week in advance, and on the day before the feast, he took the initiative to coordinate with the pastor, properly arranging the seating for the servers and the concelebrating priests on the altar that day. This is exactly what the first son in today’s Gospel did—he said “no” to his face but later changed his mind and made up for it with action.

So, what exactly does Jesus want to tell us by telling this parable? Jesus is not simply asking us to be “consistent in word and deed.” He immediately applies this parable to the religious leaders and ordinary sinners of His time. Those religious leaders, who said “yes” to God in the temple every day, full of piety, yet rejected the baptism of John and did not believe in Jesus—they are the second son. And those despised tax collectors and prostitutes, who initially said “no” to God and lived lives violating the law, yet when John came, they repented and believed—they are the first son. Jesus said, “Amen, I say to you, tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you.” (Matthew 21:31)

This is where the Gospel is most disturbing, yet also most comforting: God does not look at how many times we have said “yes” with our mouths, but whether our hearts are honest and willing to change our minds.
Perhaps each of us has been like the second son—saying “yes” to God in church but doing nothing once we step outside; saying forgiveness with our mouths but holding grudges in our hearts. But the Gospel tells us that even if we have been like the first son, saying “no” to God’s invitation, as long as we change our minds in the silence, the Heavenly Father still welcomes us into His vineyard with open arms.

The vineyard is not a place for perfect people, but for those willing to change their minds. The question has never been how many times we have said “no,” but whether, at this moment, we are willing to get up and go.

O God, who manifest your almighty power above all by pardoning and showing mercy, bestow, we pray, your grace abundantly upon us and make those hastening to attain your promises heirs to the treasures of heaven. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,God, for ever and ever

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