Date: October 25, 2009
First Reading (Jeremiah 31: 7-9)
A reading from the book of the Prophet Jeremiah.
The Lord say this: Shout with joy for Jacob; rejoice for the greatest of nations. Proclaim your praise and say: "The Lord has saved his people, the remnant of Israel!" Behold, I will bring him back from the land of the north, gather them from the ends of the earth, the lame and the blind, mothers and women in labor - a great throng will return. They went away weeping, they will return in joy. I will lead them by the streams of water, on a level path so that nobody will stumble, for I am Israel's father and Ephraim is my first-born.
Second Reading (Hebrews 5: 1-6)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Hebrews.
Every High Priest is taken from among mortals and appointed to be their representative before God to offer gifts and sacrifices of sin. He is able to understand the ignorant and erring for he himself is subject to weakness. This is why he is bound to offer sacrifices for his sins as well as for the sins of the people. Besides, one does not presume to take this dignity, but takes it only when called by God, as Aaron was. Nor did Christ become High Priest in taking upon himself this dignity, but it was given to him by the One who says: You are my son, I have begotten you today. And in another place: You are a priest forever in the priestly order of Melchizedek.
Gospel (Mark 10: 46-52)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark.
Jesus and his disciples went to Jericho. As Jesus was leaving Jericho with his disciples and a large crowd, a blind beggar, Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, was sitting by the roadside. When Bartimaeus realized that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by, he cried out, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" Many people scolded him and told him to keep quiet, but in spite of the people's comments, he cried louder, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" Jesus stopped and stated, "Call him." So Jesus' disciples called the blind man saying, "Take heart. Get up, for Jesus is calling you." He immediately threw aside his cloak, sprang up, and approached Jesus. Then Jesus asked him, "What do you want me to do for you?" Bartimaeus replied, "Master, I desire to see again!" And Jesus replied to him, "Go your way, for your faith has made you well." And immediately, Bartimaeus could see, and he followed Jesus along the road.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Saturday, October 17, 2009
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Date: October 18, 2009
First Reading (Isaiah 53: 10-11)
A reading from the book of the Prophet Isaiah.
It was the will of the Lord to crush him with grief. When he makes himself an offering for sin, he will have a long life and see his descendants. Through him the will of the Lord is done. For the anguish he suffered, he will see the light and obtain perfect knowledge. My just servant will justify the multitude; he will bear and take away their guilt.
Second Reading (Hebrews 4: 14-16)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Hebrews.
Brothers and sisters: Since we have a great High Priest, Jesus, the Son of God, who has entered heaven, let us, then, hold fast to the faith we profess. Our high priest is not indifferent to our weaknesses, for he was tempted in every way just as we are, yet without sin. Let us, then, with confidence approach God, the giver of grace; we will obtain mercy and through his favor, help in due time.
Gospel (Mark 10: 35-45)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark.
James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to Jesus and created a proposal, "Master, we want to you to grant what we are going to ask of you." Jesus replied, "What do you want me to do for you?" They answered, "Grant us to sit one at your right and one at your left when you come in your glory." However, Jesus stated to them, "You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink or be baptized in the way I am baptized?" They answered, "We can." Jesus told them, "The cup that I drink you all drink, and you will be baptized in the way I am baptized. But to sit at my right or at my left is not mine to grant. It has been prepared for others." On hearing this, the other ten disciples were angry about the unfairness with James and John. Therefore, Jesus summoned the Twelve to him and explained, "As you know, the so-called rulers of the nations act as tyrants and their great ones oppress them. But it shall not be so among you; whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be the first among you shall make himself slave of all. Think of the Son of Man who has not come to be served but to serve and to give his life to redeem many."
First Reading (Isaiah 53: 10-11)
A reading from the book of the Prophet Isaiah.
It was the will of the Lord to crush him with grief. When he makes himself an offering for sin, he will have a long life and see his descendants. Through him the will of the Lord is done. For the anguish he suffered, he will see the light and obtain perfect knowledge. My just servant will justify the multitude; he will bear and take away their guilt.
Second Reading (Hebrews 4: 14-16)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Hebrews.
Brothers and sisters: Since we have a great High Priest, Jesus, the Son of God, who has entered heaven, let us, then, hold fast to the faith we profess. Our high priest is not indifferent to our weaknesses, for he was tempted in every way just as we are, yet without sin. Let us, then, with confidence approach God, the giver of grace; we will obtain mercy and through his favor, help in due time.
Gospel (Mark 10: 35-45)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark.
James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to Jesus and created a proposal, "Master, we want to you to grant what we are going to ask of you." Jesus replied, "What do you want me to do for you?" They answered, "Grant us to sit one at your right and one at your left when you come in your glory." However, Jesus stated to them, "You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink or be baptized in the way I am baptized?" They answered, "We can." Jesus told them, "The cup that I drink you all drink, and you will be baptized in the way I am baptized. But to sit at my right or at my left is not mine to grant. It has been prepared for others." On hearing this, the other ten disciples were angry about the unfairness with James and John. Therefore, Jesus summoned the Twelve to him and explained, "As you know, the so-called rulers of the nations act as tyrants and their great ones oppress them. But it shall not be so among you; whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be the first among you shall make himself slave of all. Think of the Son of Man who has not come to be served but to serve and to give his life to redeem many."
Saturday, October 10, 2009
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Date: October 11, 2009
First Reading (Wisdom 7: 7-12)
A reading from the book of Wisdom.
I prayed, and prudence was given to me; I pleaded and the spirit of Wisdom came to me. I preferred her to scepter and throne, and deemed riches nothing in comparison with her, nor did I liken any priceless gem to her; because all gold, in view of her, is a little sand, and before her, silver is to be accounted mire, beyond health and comeliness I loved her, and I choose to have her rather than the light, because the splendor of her never yields to sleep. Yet all good things together came to me in her company, and countless riches at her hands; and I rejoiced in them all, because Wisdom is their leader, though I had not known that she is the mother of these.
Second Reading (Hebrews 4: 12-13)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Hebrews.
Brothers and sisters: Indeed, the word of God is living and effective, sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating even between soul and spirit, joints and marrow, and able to discern reflections and thoughts of the heart. No creature is hidden from him, but everything is naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must render an account.
Gospel (Mark 10: 17-30)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark.
While Jesus was setting out on a journey, a man ran up to Jesus, knelt before him, and questioned him, "Good Master, what should I do to obtain eternal life?" Jesus replied to him, "Why do you call me good? Nobody is good but God alone. You know the commandments: You shall not kill; you shall not commit adultery; you shall not steal; you shall not bear false witness; you shall not cheat; and honor your father and your mother." The man replied to Jesus, "Master, I have obeyed all these commandments ever since my childhood." Jesus looked at him, smiles, loves him, and replies, "For you, one thing is lacking. Go and sell what you possess and give to the poor, then you will have great riches in heaven. Then come and follow me." After Jesus has stated this, the man's face fell, went away sad and happy simultaneously, for he had many possessions and wealth in heaven. Jesus looked around and stated to his disciples, "How difficult it is for those who are rich to enter the kingdom of God!" The disciples were astonished at Jesus' words. Therefore, Jesus repeated what he said to them as a reply, "Children, how difficult it is to enter the kingdom of God! It is very straightforward for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of God." They were exceedingly astounded and questioned among themselves, "Then who can be rescued?" Jesus looked at them and stated, "For human beings it is impossible but not for God. All things are possible for God." Peter began to say to him, "We have given up everything and followed you." Jesus replied, "Amen, I say to you, there is no one who has given up house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or lands for my sake and for the sake of the Gospel, who will not receive a hundred times more now in this present age: houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands, with persecutions, and eternal life in the age to come."
First Reading (Wisdom 7: 7-12)
A reading from the book of Wisdom.
I prayed, and prudence was given to me; I pleaded and the spirit of Wisdom came to me. I preferred her to scepter and throne, and deemed riches nothing in comparison with her, nor did I liken any priceless gem to her; because all gold, in view of her, is a little sand, and before her, silver is to be accounted mire, beyond health and comeliness I loved her, and I choose to have her rather than the light, because the splendor of her never yields to sleep. Yet all good things together came to me in her company, and countless riches at her hands; and I rejoiced in them all, because Wisdom is their leader, though I had not known that she is the mother of these.
Second Reading (Hebrews 4: 12-13)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Hebrews.
Brothers and sisters: Indeed, the word of God is living and effective, sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating even between soul and spirit, joints and marrow, and able to discern reflections and thoughts of the heart. No creature is hidden from him, but everything is naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must render an account.
Gospel (Mark 10: 17-30)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark.
While Jesus was setting out on a journey, a man ran up to Jesus, knelt before him, and questioned him, "Good Master, what should I do to obtain eternal life?" Jesus replied to him, "Why do you call me good? Nobody is good but God alone. You know the commandments: You shall not kill; you shall not commit adultery; you shall not steal; you shall not bear false witness; you shall not cheat; and honor your father and your mother." The man replied to Jesus, "Master, I have obeyed all these commandments ever since my childhood." Jesus looked at him, smiles, loves him, and replies, "For you, one thing is lacking. Go and sell what you possess and give to the poor, then you will have great riches in heaven. Then come and follow me." After Jesus has stated this, the man's face fell, went away sad and happy simultaneously, for he had many possessions and wealth in heaven. Jesus looked around and stated to his disciples, "How difficult it is for those who are rich to enter the kingdom of God!" The disciples were astonished at Jesus' words. Therefore, Jesus repeated what he said to them as a reply, "Children, how difficult it is to enter the kingdom of God! It is very straightforward for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of God." They were exceedingly astounded and questioned among themselves, "Then who can be rescued?" Jesus looked at them and stated, "For human beings it is impossible but not for God. All things are possible for God." Peter began to say to him, "We have given up everything and followed you." Jesus replied, "Amen, I say to you, there is no one who has given up house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or lands for my sake and for the sake of the Gospel, who will not receive a hundred times more now in this present age: houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands, with persecutions, and eternal life in the age to come."
Saturday, October 3, 2009
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Date: October 4, 2009
First Reading (Genesis 2: 18-24)
A reading from the book of Genesis.
The Lord God stated, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make an appropriate friend for him." Therefore, the Lord God summoned out of the ground various wild animals and various birds of the air, and he brought them to the man to see what he would call them; whatever the man called each of them would be its name. The man gave names to all the cattle, all the birds of the air, and all the wild animals; however, none proved to be the appropriate match for the man. Therefore, the Lord God cast a deep sleep on the man, and while he was asleep, he took out one of his ribs and closed up its place with flesh. The Lord God then built up into a woman the rib that he had taken from the man. When he brought her to the man, the man stated, "This one, at last, is one of my bones and flesh of my flesh; this one shall be called 'woman' for out of 'her man' this one has been taken." And that is why a man leaves his father and mother and embraces his wife, and the two of them become one flesh.
Second Reading (Hebrews 2: 9-11)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Hebrews.
Brothers and sisters: We do see Jesus "crowned with glory and honor" because he suffered death, he who "for a little while" was made "lower than the angels," that by the grace of God he might experience death for everyone. For it was fitting that he, for whom and through whom all things exist, in bringing many children to glory, should make the leader to their salvation perfect through suffering. He who consecrates and those who are being consecrated all have one origin. Therefore, he is not ashamed to call them, "brothers".
Gospel (Mark 10: 2-16)
A reading from the goly Gospel according to Mark.
The Pharisees approached and questioned Jesus, "Is it legal for a husband to divorce his wife?" They were testing him. Jesus stated in reply, "What did Moses command you?" They replied, "Moses allowed him to write a bill of divorce and release her." However, Jesus told them, "Whereas of this hardness of your hearts, he wrote you this commandment. However, from the beginning of creation, God made them male and female. For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother [and be joined to his wife], and the two shall become one flesh. Therefore they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, no human being must separate." In the house, Jesus' disciples questioned Jesus about this. He answered them, "Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her; and if she divorces her husband and marries another, then she commits adultery." People were bringing their little children to Jesus to have him touch them, and the disciples rebuked them for this. When Jesus noticed the commotion, he was furious and told his disciples, "Let the children come to me and do not stop them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it." Then he took the children in his arms and laying his hands on them, he blessed them.
First Reading (Genesis 2: 18-24)
A reading from the book of Genesis.
The Lord God stated, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make an appropriate friend for him." Therefore, the Lord God summoned out of the ground various wild animals and various birds of the air, and he brought them to the man to see what he would call them; whatever the man called each of them would be its name. The man gave names to all the cattle, all the birds of the air, and all the wild animals; however, none proved to be the appropriate match for the man. Therefore, the Lord God cast a deep sleep on the man, and while he was asleep, he took out one of his ribs and closed up its place with flesh. The Lord God then built up into a woman the rib that he had taken from the man. When he brought her to the man, the man stated, "This one, at last, is one of my bones and flesh of my flesh; this one shall be called 'woman' for out of 'her man' this one has been taken." And that is why a man leaves his father and mother and embraces his wife, and the two of them become one flesh.
Second Reading (Hebrews 2: 9-11)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Hebrews.
Brothers and sisters: We do see Jesus "crowned with glory and honor" because he suffered death, he who "for a little while" was made "lower than the angels," that by the grace of God he might experience death for everyone. For it was fitting that he, for whom and through whom all things exist, in bringing many children to glory, should make the leader to their salvation perfect through suffering. He who consecrates and those who are being consecrated all have one origin. Therefore, he is not ashamed to call them, "brothers".
Gospel (Mark 10: 2-16)
A reading from the goly Gospel according to Mark.
The Pharisees approached and questioned Jesus, "Is it legal for a husband to divorce his wife?" They were testing him. Jesus stated in reply, "What did Moses command you?" They replied, "Moses allowed him to write a bill of divorce and release her." However, Jesus told them, "Whereas of this hardness of your hearts, he wrote you this commandment. However, from the beginning of creation, God made them male and female. For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother [and be joined to his wife], and the two shall become one flesh. Therefore they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, no human being must separate." In the house, Jesus' disciples questioned Jesus about this. He answered them, "Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her; and if she divorces her husband and marries another, then she commits adultery." People were bringing their little children to Jesus to have him touch them, and the disciples rebuked them for this. When Jesus noticed the commotion, he was furious and told his disciples, "Let the children come to me and do not stop them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it." Then he took the children in his arms and laying his hands on them, he blessed them.
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