Date: July 4, 2010
First Reading (Isaiah 66: 10–14c)
A reading from the book of the Prophet Isaiah.
Thus states the Lord: "Rejoice for Jerusalem and be glad for her, all you who love her. Be glad with her, rejoice with her, all you who were in grief over her, that you may suck of the milk from her comforting breasts, that you may drink deeply from the abundance of her glory." For this is what the Lord states: "I will send her peace, overflowing like a river; and the nations' wealth, rushing like a torrent towards her. And you will be nursed and carried in her arms and fondled upon her lap. As a son comforted by his mother, so will I comfort you. At the sight of this, your heart will rejoice; like grass, your bones will flourish. For it shall be known that the Lord's hand is with his servant."
Second Reading (Galatians 6: 14–18)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Galatians.
Brothers and sisters: For me, I do not wish to take pride in anything except in the cross of Christ Jesus our Lord. Through him the world has been crucified to me and I to the world. Let us no longer speak of the circumcised and of non-Jews, but of a new creation. Let those who live according to this rule receive peace and mercy: they are the Israel of God. Let no one trouble me any longer: for my part, I bear in my body the marks of Jesus. May the grace of Christ Jesus our Lord be with your spirit, brothers and sisters. Amen.
Gospel (Luke 10: 1–12 and 17–20)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
At that time the Lord appointed seventy-two other disciples and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place, where he himself was to go. And he stated to them, "The harvest is rich, but the workers are few. So you must ask the Lord of the harvest to send workers to his harvest. Courage! I am sending you like lambs among wolves. Set off without purse or bag or sandals; and do not stop at the homes of those you know. Whatever house you enter, first bless them stating: 'Peace to this house.' If a friend of peace lives there, the peace shall rest upon that person. But if not, the blessing will return to you. Stay in that house eating and drinking at their table, for the worker deserves to be paid. Do not move from house to house. When they welcome you in any town, eat what they offer you. Heal the sick who are there and say to them: 'The kingdom of God has drawn near to you.' But in any town where you are not welcome, go to the marketplace and proclaim: 'Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet, we wipe off and leave with you. But know and be sure that the kingdom of God had come to you.' I tell you that on the Judgment Day it will be better for Sodom than for this town." Then the seventy-two disciples returned full of joy. They exclaimed, "Lord, even the demons obeyed us when we called on your name." Then Jesus replied, "I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. You see, I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy, so that nothing will harm you. Nevertheless, do not rejoice because the evil spirits submit to you; rejoice rather that your names are written in heaven."
First Reading (Isaiah 66: 10–14c)
A reading from the book of the Prophet Isaiah.
Thus states the Lord: "Rejoice for Jerusalem and be glad for her, all you who love her. Be glad with her, rejoice with her, all you who were in grief over her, that you may suck of the milk from her comforting breasts, that you may drink deeply from the abundance of her glory." For this is what the Lord states: "I will send her peace, overflowing like a river; and the nations' wealth, rushing like a torrent towards her. And you will be nursed and carried in her arms and fondled upon her lap. As a son comforted by his mother, so will I comfort you. At the sight of this, your heart will rejoice; like grass, your bones will flourish. For it shall be known that the Lord's hand is with his servant."
Second Reading (Galatians 6: 14–18)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Galatians.
Brothers and sisters: For me, I do not wish to take pride in anything except in the cross of Christ Jesus our Lord. Through him the world has been crucified to me and I to the world. Let us no longer speak of the circumcised and of non-Jews, but of a new creation. Let those who live according to this rule receive peace and mercy: they are the Israel of God. Let no one trouble me any longer: for my part, I bear in my body the marks of Jesus. May the grace of Christ Jesus our Lord be with your spirit, brothers and sisters. Amen.
Gospel (Luke 10: 1–12 and 17–20)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
At that time the Lord appointed seventy-two other disciples and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place, where he himself was to go. And he stated to them, "The harvest is rich, but the workers are few. So you must ask the Lord of the harvest to send workers to his harvest. Courage! I am sending you like lambs among wolves. Set off without purse or bag or sandals; and do not stop at the homes of those you know. Whatever house you enter, first bless them stating: 'Peace to this house.' If a friend of peace lives there, the peace shall rest upon that person. But if not, the blessing will return to you. Stay in that house eating and drinking at their table, for the worker deserves to be paid. Do not move from house to house. When they welcome you in any town, eat what they offer you. Heal the sick who are there and say to them: 'The kingdom of God has drawn near to you.' But in any town where you are not welcome, go to the marketplace and proclaim: 'Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet, we wipe off and leave with you. But know and be sure that the kingdom of God had come to you.' I tell you that on the Judgment Day it will be better for Sodom than for this town." Then the seventy-two disciples returned full of joy. They exclaimed, "Lord, even the demons obeyed us when we called on your name." Then Jesus replied, "I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. You see, I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy, so that nothing will harm you. Nevertheless, do not rejoice because the evil spirits submit to you; rejoice rather that your names are written in heaven."
Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 66) (Verse 1-3a, 4-7a, 16, and 20)
ReplyDeleteThe response is: Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.
Shout with joy to God, all you on earth; sing to the glory of his name; proclaim his glorious praise. Say to God, "How great are your deeds!"
All the earth bows down to you, making music in praise of you, singing in honor of your name. Come and see God's wonders, his deeds awesome for humans, especially for the children of Adam.
He has turned the sea into dry land, and the river was crossed on foot. Let us, therefore, rejoice in him; he rules by his might forever.
All you who fear God, come and listen; let me tell you what he has done. May God be blessed! He has not rejected my prayer; nor withheld his love from me.
I had just went to church just before, and the choir had sang the best song ever! They even had the Lift Up Your Hands song. I felt so emotional... I could feel tears well up in my eyes.
ReplyDeleteWow, I also read the Bible about these stories, and I realized that I have finished reading the letter of Saint Paul to the Galatians. Hey Sean, do you know what are the readings for next week?
ReplyDeleteGreetings Theodorus. You asked for the next week's readings, well here they are.
ReplyDeleteFor the First Reading, you will read the book of Deuteronomy; chapter 30, verses 10 to 14.
For the Second Reading, you will read the letter of Saint Paul to the Colossians; chapter 1, verses 15 to 20.
For the Gospel, it is according to Luke; chapter 10, verses 25 to 37.
I hope this helps!
Thank you Sean. I will read the Bible as often as I can so that will correspond with what I do to study my texts.
ReplyDeletePrimera Lectura (Isaías 66: 10-14c)
ReplyDeleteUna lectura del libro del profeta Isaías.
Entonces dijo el Señor: “Alégrense con Jerusalén, y que se feliciten por ella todos los que la aman. Siéntanse, ahora, muy contentos con ella todos los que por ella anduvieron de luto, porque tomarán la leche hasta quedar satisfechos de su seno acogedor, y podrán saborear y gustar sus pechos famosos.” Pues Yahvé lo asegura: “Yo voy a hacer correr hacia ella, como un río, la paz, y como un torrente que lo inunda todo, la gloria de las naciones. Ustedes serán como niños de pecho llevados en brazos y acariciados sobre las rodillas. Cuando ustedes vean todo esto, les saltará de gozo el corazón y su cuerpo rejuvenecerá como la hierba. La mano de Yahvé se dará a conocer a sus servidores.”
Salmo responsivo (Salmo 66) (Versículos 1-3ª, 4-7ª, 16 y 20)
La respuesta es: Aclame al Dios toda la tierra con alegría.
• ¡Aclame a Dios toda la tierra! ¡Canten la gloria de su Nombre! Tribútenle una alabanza gloriosa, digan a Dios: “¡Qué admirables son tus obras!”
• Toda la tierra postra ante ti, y canta en tu honor, en honor de tu Nombre. Vengan a ver las obras de Dios, las cosas admirables que hizo por los hombres.
• Él convirtió el Mar en tierra firme, a pie atravesaron el Río. Por eso, alegrémonos en él, que gobierna eternamente con su fuerza.
• Los que temen a Dios, vengan a escuchar, yo les contaré lo que hizo por mí. Bendito sea Dios, que no rechazó mi oración ni apartó de mí su misericordia.
Segunda Lectura (Gálatas 6: 14-18)
Una lectura de la carta de San Pablo a los gálatas.
Yo sólo me gloriaré en la cruz de nuestro Señor Jesucristo, por quien el mundo está crucificado para mí, como yo lo estoy para el mundo. Estar circuncidado o no estarlo, no tiene ninguna importancia: lo que importa es ser una nueva criatura. Que todos los que practican esta norma tengan paz y misericordia, lo mismo que el Israel de Dios. Que nadie me moleste en adelante: yo llevo en mi cuerpo las cicatrices de Jesús. Hermanos, que la gracia de nuestro Señor Jesucristo permanezca con ustedes. Amén.
Evangelio (Lucas 10: 1-12 y 17-20)
Una lectura del Evangelio Santo según San Lucas.
Después de esto, el Señor designó a otros setenta y dos, y los envió de dos en dos para que lo precedieran en todas las ciudades y sitios adonde él debía ir. Y les dijo: “La cosecha es abundante, pero los trabajadores son pocos. Rueguen al dueño de los sembrados que envíe trabajadores para la cosecha. ¡Vayan! Yo los envío como a ovejas en medio de lobos. No lleven dinero, ni alforja, ni calzado, y no se detengan a saludar a nadie por el camino. Al entrar en una casa, digan primero: “¡Que descienda la paz sobre esta casa!” Y si hay allí alguien digno de recibirla, esa paz reposará sobre él; de lo contrario, volverá a ustedes. Permanezcan en esa misma casa, comiendo y bebiendo de lo que haya, porque el que trabaja merece su salario. No vayan de casa en casa. En las ciudades donde entren y sean recibidos, coman lo que les sirvan; curen a sus enfermos y digan a la gente: “El Reino de Dios está cerca de ustedes.” Pero en todas las ciudades donde entren y no los reciban, salgan a las plazas y digan: ¡Hasta el polvo de esta ciudad que se ha adherido a nuestros pies, lo sacudimos sobre ustedes! Sepan, sin embargo, que el Reino de Dios está cerca.” Les aseguro que en aquel Día, Sodoma será tratada menos rigurosamente que esa ciudad. Los setenta y dos volvieron y le dijeron llenos de gozo: “Señor, hasta los demonios se nos someten en tu Nombre.” Él les dijo: “Yo veía a Satanás caer del cielo como un rayo. Les he dado poder de caminar sobre serpientes y escorpiones y para vencer todas las fuerzas del enemigo; y nada podrá dañarlos. No se alegren, sin embargo, de que los espíritus se les sometan; alégrense más bien de que sus nombres estén escritos en el cielo.”