Date: July 19, 2009
First Reading (Jeremiah 23: 1–6)
A reading from the book of the Prophet Jeremiah.
"Woe to the shepherds who mislead and scatter the sheep of my pasture." This is the message of the Lord, God of Israel, to the shepherds in charge of the people, "You have scattered my sheep and driven them away instead of caring for them. Now I will deal with you because of your evil deeds. I will gather the remnant of my sheep from every land to which I have driven them and I will bring them back to the grasslands. They will be fruitful and increase in number. I will appoint shepherds who will take care of them. No longer will they fear or be terrified. Nobody will be lost." The Lord added, "The day is coming when I will raise up a king who is David's righteous successor. He will rule wisely and govern with justice and righteousness. That will be a grandiose era when Judah will enjoy peace and Israel will live in safety. He will be called "The Lord our savior".
Second Reading (Ephesians 2: 13–18)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Ephesians.
Brothers and sisters: In Jesus Christ you who once were far off have become near by the blood of Christ. For Christ is our peace, he who has made the two peoples one, destroying in his own flesh the wall — the hatred — which separated us. He abolished the Law with its commands and precepts. He made peace in uniting the two peoples in him, creating out of the two, one New Man. He destroyed hatred and he reconciled us both to God through the cross, making the two one body. He came to proclaim peace; peace to you who were far off, peace to the Jews who were near. Through him we — the two peoples — approach the Father in one Spirit.
Gospel (Mark 6: 30–34)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark.
The apostles returned and reported to Jesus all they had done and taught. Then Jesus stated to them, "Go off by yourselves to a remote place and have some rest." For there were so many people coming and going that the apostles had no time even to eat. They went away in a boat to a secluded area by themselves. However, people saw them leaving and many could guess where they were going. So, from all the towns they hurried there on foot, arriving ahead of them. As Jesus went ashore he saw a huge crowd, and he had compassion on them for they were like sheep with a shepherd. And he began a long teaching session with them.
First Reading (Jeremiah 23: 1–6)
A reading from the book of the Prophet Jeremiah.
"Woe to the shepherds who mislead and scatter the sheep of my pasture." This is the message of the Lord, God of Israel, to the shepherds in charge of the people, "You have scattered my sheep and driven them away instead of caring for them. Now I will deal with you because of your evil deeds. I will gather the remnant of my sheep from every land to which I have driven them and I will bring them back to the grasslands. They will be fruitful and increase in number. I will appoint shepherds who will take care of them. No longer will they fear or be terrified. Nobody will be lost." The Lord added, "The day is coming when I will raise up a king who is David's righteous successor. He will rule wisely and govern with justice and righteousness. That will be a grandiose era when Judah will enjoy peace and Israel will live in safety. He will be called "The Lord our savior".
Second Reading (Ephesians 2: 13–18)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Ephesians.
Brothers and sisters: In Jesus Christ you who once were far off have become near by the blood of Christ. For Christ is our peace, he who has made the two peoples one, destroying in his own flesh the wall — the hatred — which separated us. He abolished the Law with its commands and precepts. He made peace in uniting the two peoples in him, creating out of the two, one New Man. He destroyed hatred and he reconciled us both to God through the cross, making the two one body. He came to proclaim peace; peace to you who were far off, peace to the Jews who were near. Through him we — the two peoples — approach the Father in one Spirit.
Gospel (Mark 6: 30–34)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark.
The apostles returned and reported to Jesus all they had done and taught. Then Jesus stated to them, "Go off by yourselves to a remote place and have some rest." For there were so many people coming and going that the apostles had no time even to eat. They went away in a boat to a secluded area by themselves. However, people saw them leaving and many could guess where they were going. So, from all the towns they hurried there on foot, arriving ahead of them. As Jesus went ashore he saw a huge crowd, and he had compassion on them for they were like sheep with a shepherd. And he began a long teaching session with them.
Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 23) (Verses 1-6)
ReplyDeleteThe response is: The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside the still waters and restores my soul.
Despite when I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for your are beside me: your rod and your staff comfort me.
You spread the table before me in the presence of my foes. You anoint my head with oil; my cup is overflowing.
Goodness and kindness will follow me all the days of my life; I shall dwell in the house of the Lord as long as I live.