Date: June 17, 2012
First Reading (Ezekiel 17: 22–24)
A reading from the book of the prophet Ezekiel.
Thus states the Lord: "At the top of cedar I will take one of its upper-most branches, a tender twig and plant it. On a lofty, massive mountain, on a high mountain of Israel I will plant it. It will produce branches and bear fruit and become a magnificent cedar. Birds of all kinds will nest in it and find shelter in its branches. And all the trees of the field shall know that I am the Lord, I who bring down the lofty tree and make the lowly tree tall. I will make the tree that is full of sap wither and the dry tree bloom. I, the Lord, have spoken and this will I do."
Second Reading (2 Corinthians 5: 6–10)
A reading from the second letter of Saint Paul to the Corinthians.
Brothers and sisters: So we feel confident always. We know that while living in the body, we wander away from the Lord, living by faith, without seeing; but we dare to think that we would rather be away from the body to go and live with the Lord. So, whether we have to keep this house or lose it, we only wish to please the Lord. Anyway we all have to appear before the tribunal of Christ for each one to receive what he deserves for his good or evil deeds in the present life.
Gospel (Mark 4: 26–34)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark.
Jesus stated this to the crowd, "In the kingdom of God it is like this. A man scatters seed upon the soil. Whether he is asleep or awake, be it day or night, the seed sprouts and grows, he knows not how. The soil produces of itself; first the blade, then the ear, then the full grain in the ear. And when it is ripe for harvesting they take the sickle for the cutting: the time for harvest has come." Jesus additionally stated, "What is the kingdom of God like? To what shall we compare it? It is like a mustard seed which, when sown, is the smallest of all the seeds scattered upon the soil. But once sown, it grows up and becomes the largest of the plants in the garden and even grows branches so big that the birds of the air can take shelter in its shade." Jesus used many such stories or parables, to proclaim the word to them in a way they would be able to understand. He would not teach them without parables; but privately to his disciples he explained everything.
First Reading (Ezekiel 17: 22–24)
A reading from the book of the prophet Ezekiel.
Thus states the Lord: "At the top of cedar I will take one of its upper-most branches, a tender twig and plant it. On a lofty, massive mountain, on a high mountain of Israel I will plant it. It will produce branches and bear fruit and become a magnificent cedar. Birds of all kinds will nest in it and find shelter in its branches. And all the trees of the field shall know that I am the Lord, I who bring down the lofty tree and make the lowly tree tall. I will make the tree that is full of sap wither and the dry tree bloom. I, the Lord, have spoken and this will I do."
Second Reading (2 Corinthians 5: 6–10)
A reading from the second letter of Saint Paul to the Corinthians.
Brothers and sisters: So we feel confident always. We know that while living in the body, we wander away from the Lord, living by faith, without seeing; but we dare to think that we would rather be away from the body to go and live with the Lord. So, whether we have to keep this house or lose it, we only wish to please the Lord. Anyway we all have to appear before the tribunal of Christ for each one to receive what he deserves for his good or evil deeds in the present life.
Gospel (Mark 4: 26–34)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark.
Jesus stated this to the crowd, "In the kingdom of God it is like this. A man scatters seed upon the soil. Whether he is asleep or awake, be it day or night, the seed sprouts and grows, he knows not how. The soil produces of itself; first the blade, then the ear, then the full grain in the ear. And when it is ripe for harvesting they take the sickle for the cutting: the time for harvest has come." Jesus additionally stated, "What is the kingdom of God like? To what shall we compare it? It is like a mustard seed which, when sown, is the smallest of all the seeds scattered upon the soil. But once sown, it grows up and becomes the largest of the plants in the garden and even grows branches so big that the birds of the air can take shelter in its shade." Jesus used many such stories or parables, to proclaim the word to them in a way they would be able to understand. He would not teach them without parables; but privately to his disciples he explained everything.
Welcome to the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The season of Ordinary Time begins. Keep in mind that next week is the celebration of John the Baptist.
ReplyDeleteBienvenidos al undécimo domingo en Tiempo Ordinario. La estación del Tiempo Ordinario empieza. Acuérdate que la próxima semana es la celebración de Juan el Bautista.
DeleteVoy a agregarlo a mi calendario.
DeleteAh sí. Esto significa que las lecturas van a cambiar. Esperando hasta la próxima semana.
Delete¡Hola! Bienvenidos a la estación de Tiempo Ordinario.
ReplyDeleteMañana es la celebración de Juan el Bautista.
ReplyDelete¿Has dicho que habrá una celebración de Juan el Bautista?
DeleteSí. Claro. Sean la ha dicho también.
DeleteBueno, ese evento es muy importante. Añadiré un evento a mi calendario.
DeleteThis happens to be one of those rare occasions.
ReplyDeleteWhat do you mean?
DeleteWell, the season of Ordinary Time starts so soon.
DeleteWell, I think it is just normal to have this started soon. There are some years that even start with the 8th, 9th, or 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
DeleteYeah, I concur with that. I definitely second that notion.
DeleteBueno, quiero comprobar este blog.
ReplyDeleteCreo que los 2500 llamadas de Moby eran el mes en que estuvo comprobando el servicio meteorológico porque le gusta hablar con la robot que da el pronóstico del clima.
DeleteOye Nimbus, quieres comprobar este blog? Y Tim, lo entiendo la situación en que Moby siempre llama a la robot meteorológica muchas veces. Pienso que la ama.
DeleteInteresantemente, Nimbus le gusta a Sean, ¿verdad?
DeleteCreo que sí. Este blog me interesa. Voy a seguir este blog para siempre.
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DeletePerdón. Podemos descartar los 2,500 llamadas y reemplazarlas con una historia fantástica. De hecho, estoy trabajando en una historia cómica acerca de Rita y Caty, en que Moby les engañó. Dicen, "¡Nos engañaste!" Moby siempre dice "bip".
Delete¡Bip! ¡Bip!
Delete¿Qué? ¿A qué te refieres que no dices "bip"? ¡Siempre dices "bip"! Esa es tu frase.
DeleteNo. Actualmente, yo digo, "¡Tengo mucho poder!" Y entonces, río o decir comentarios cómicos.
DeleteGuau, Moby. Eres tan peculiar.
DeleteDe hecho, reconozco a este blog en el pasado, pero no me acuerdo cuándo.
DeleteYo también. Reconozco a este blog en el pasado, pero no me acuerdo la fecha exacta en que comenté.
DeleteDo we accept the Lord's guidance and let his Spirit work in us, or do we go our old ways of sin? Let us examine ourselves before the Lord.
ReplyDeleteThis is the Kyrie for the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
ReplyDeletePriest: Lord Jesus, you are the firstborn of the new creation. Lord, have mercy.
Congregation: Lord, have mercy.
Priest: Jesus Christ, you returned to the Father to present to him a redeemed world. Christ, have mercy.
Congregation: Christ, have mercy.
Priest: Lord Jesus, you live in the Father's glory and there you plead in our favor. Lord, have mercy.
Congregation: Lord, have mercy.
Have mercy on us, Lord, and forgive us all our sins. Be with us every day you give us and lead us to everlasting life. Amen.
This is the Collect for the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
ReplyDeleteLet us pray. O God, strength of those who hope in you, graciously hear our pleas, and since without you mortal frailty can do nothing, grant us always the help of your grace, that in following your commands we may please you by our resolve and our deeds. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 92) (Verses 2-3 and 13-16)
ReplyDeleteThe response is: Lord, it is good to give thanks to you.
It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praise to your name, O Most High, to proclaim your grace in the morning, to declare your faithfulness at night.
The virtuous will flourish like palm trees, they will thrive like the cedars of Lebanon. Planted in the house of the Lord, they will prosper in the courts of our God.
In old age they will still bear fruit; they will stay fresh and green, to proclaim that the Lord is upright, "He is my Rock," they say, "he never fails."
Okay, who thought that the response to the psalm was: "Give thanks to the Lord, his love is everlasting."?
DeleteAnother blooper from the choir.
DeleteI thought they will never make that mistake again! Hilarious.
DeleteDo not fret, frown, or laugh. It is natural to make mistakes. The one who never make mistakes is the one who does not do anything. That is a quote from Theodore Roosevelt.
DeleteWow, you even remember a presidential quote. Excellent, and I understand.
DeleteAnother blooper from the choir.
ReplyDeleteWhat is the blooper?
DeleteAs Halon stated, the choir had made a mistake with the response to the psalm. They sang, "Give thanks to the Lord, his love is everlasting." That is an equivocation to the natural response of "Lord, it is good to give thanks to you."
DeleteOh, wow. And I thought they would not make this mistake again.
DeleteYeah. However, they did repeat that exact mistake.
DeleteQuite interesting.
DeleteThis is the Gospel Acclamation for the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
ReplyDeleteAlleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
The seed is the word of God, Christ is the sower. All who come to him will live forever.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Father Sylvester has done a 10'32"2 homily.
ReplyDeleteI think Father Sylvester is quite fast and brief when discussing the homily.
DeleteLooks like time is saved. Great!
DeletePriest: We sometimes forget that Jesus prayed not only for his apostles, but also for those who would come to believe in him through the apostles' preaching. Since we know Christ lives in us through his Spirit, let us unite in prayer, as we respond: Lord, fill our hearts.
ReplyDelete— That as co-workers with Christ we may accept our responsibility to make the Father's truth and love known in the world. We pray to the Lord. Lord, fill our hearts.
— That we may be courageous in criticizing those elements of modern life which threaten the dignity and destiny of human beings. We pray to the Lord. Lord, fill our hearts.
— That all men and women may come to realize their common dignity as your children and learn to treat one another as brothers and sisters, according to the teachings of the gospel. We pray to the Lord. Lord, fill our hearts.
— That all the members of your Church may live and work together in peace and harmony and be dedicated to their common mission as your apostles. We pray to the Lord. Lord, fill our hearts.
— That the suffering members of the community may know the comfort of your love, brought to them by those who are well, able and blessed to be the channels of your love. We pray to the Lord. Lord, fill our hearts.
— For our CCD teachers, that they will continue to give guidance and share their faith with our children, youths, and catechumens. We pray to the Lord. Lord, fill our hearts.
— Lord, in your Holy Name, obtain for us from your Heavenly Father, His providence of the Saint Peter Canisius International Catholic Parish. We pray to the Lord. Lord, fill our hearts.
Priest: Let us silently offer our personal intentions to the Father as well as all intentions stated at the beginning of this Mass.
We offer you these petitions, Father, in union with the prayer of your Son. Fill our hearts with the joy that comes from knowing you; renew in us the Spirit of truth, and give us sturdy hands to do your work and confident hearts to praise your name, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
O God, who in the offerings presented here provide for the twofold needs of human nature, nourishing us with food and renewing us with your Sacrament, grant, we pray, that the sustenance they provide may not fail us in body or in spirit. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
ReplyDeleteIt is truly right and just, our duty and our salvation, always and everywhere to give you thanks, Lord, holy Father, almighty and eternal God. For in you we live and move and have our being, and while in this body we not only experience the daily effects of your care, but even now possess the pledge of life eternal. For having received the first fruits of the Spirit, through whom you raised up Jesus from the dead, we hope for an everlasting share in the Paschal Mystery. And so, with all the Angels, we praise you, as in joyful celebration we acclaim...
ReplyDeleteEucharistic Prayer no. 2 is used for this Mass.
ReplyDeleteLa plegaria eucaristía número dos está usado por esta Misa.
DeleteAs this reception of your Holy Communion, O Lord, foreshadows the union of the faithful in you, so may it bring about unity in your Church. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
ReplyDeleteBow your heads and pray for God's blessing.
ReplyDeleteFather, help your people to rejoice in the mystery of redemption and to win its reward. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.
And may the blessing of Almighty God, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, come upon you and remain with you forever. Amen.
The Mass has ended, therefore, go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life. Thanks be to God.
Special event coming tomorrow! Father's Day is here. All fathers arrive to the front of the altar to receive their special cookie gifts.
ReplyDelete¡Un evento especial viniendo mañana! El Día del Padre está aquí. Todos padres llegan al frente del altar para recibir sus regalos de galletas.
Delete¡Ah! ¡Me olvidé que el Día del Padre es mañana!
DeleteOh yeah, I forgot!
DeleteHappy Father's Day to all the fathers in the world!
DeleteThat is strange. The mothers do not receive the special gift from the church but the fathers did? That is completely extraordinary.
DeleteYou are right. That is strange.
Delete¡Feliz Día del Padre!
Delete¡Feliz Día del Padre!
ReplyDeleteTambién conmigo. ¡Feliz Día del Padre!
DeleteAh sí. ¡Feliz Día del Padre!
Delete¡Feliz Día del Padre!
DeleteOye, hemos hecho muchas plegarias a nuestro Dios, y todas de nuestras plegarias son verdaderas.
ReplyDeleteLa iglesia ahora está tranquila, ¿no?
ReplyDeleteAhora, muchas personas dejaron Yakarta.
DeleteExcepto Hermano Jim e Ivan.
DeleteAh sí. Estas personas no dejan Yakarta. ¿Sabes por qué?
DeleteSí. Creo que Hermano Jim e Ivan no dejan Yakarta. Son humildes, porque les gusta servir al Dios.
DeletePor supuesto ellos no dejan Yakarta. Todavía se quedan acá. Pero tienes razón cuando dices que ellos les gusta servir al Dios.
DeleteAhora, el sacerdote se lleva verde a esta Misa.
ReplyDeleteAdemás, parece que una familia reconocida le presenta las ofertas al sacerdote.
ReplyDeleteHermano Ivan elige a la familia de Sean por la segunda vez. Dios actualmente reconoce las plegarias de la familia. Muy afortunada.
Delete¡Felicidades! ¡Enhorabuena!
DeleteLa familia que le presenta las ofertas deberían haber dado una recompensa.
DeleteUy, lo siento que no estoy "en línea" mucho, chicos. :( La computadora que uso para editando los vídeos es quebrada ahora, e intento adivinar cómo repararla (y cómo pagar las reparaciones). También, hay muchas actividades que suceden ahora y no tengo el tiempo libre para relajar. :( De todas maneras, ¡espero que todas personas disfrutan sus vacaciones de verano! Esperanzadamente, puedo recobrar el show en la línea eventualmente.
ReplyDeleteAy caramba. Esperanzadamente, ¡SS182 puede recobrar su computadora y el show!
Delete¡Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
Delete¿Por qué?
Delete¿Por qué?
ReplyDeletePrimera Lectura (Ezequiel 17: 22–24)
ReplyDeleteUna lectura del profeta Ezequiel.
‘Yo, el Señor, digo: “Tomaré también la punta más alta del cedro; arrancaré un retoño tierno de la rama más alta y lo plantaré yo mismo en un monte muy elevado, en el monte más alto de Israel. Echará ramas, dará fruto y se convertirá en un cedro magnífico. Animales de toda clase vivirán debajo de él, y aves de toda especie anidarán a la sombra de sus ramas. Y todos los árboles del campo sabrán que yo soy el Señor. Yo derribo el árbol orgulloso y hago crecer el árbol pequeño. Yo seco el árbol verde y hago reverdecer el árbol seco. Yo, el Señor, lo digo y lo cumplo.’”
Salmo responsorial (Salmo 92) (Versículos 2–3 y 13–16)
La respuesta es: Señor, es bueno darte gracias.
• Altísimo Señor, ¡qué bueno es darte gracias y cantar himnos en tu honor! Anunciar por la mañana y por la noche tu gran amor y fidelidad.
• Los buenos florecen como las palmas y crecen como los cedros del Líbano. Están plantados en el templo del Señor; florecen en los atrios de nuestro Dios.
• Aun en su vejez, darán fruto; siempre estarán fuertes y lozanos, y anunciarán que el Señor, mi protector, es recto y no hay en él injusticia.
Segunda Lectura (2 Corintios 5: 6–10)
Una lectura de la segunda carta de San Pablo a los corintios.
Por eso, siempre tenemos confianza. Sabemos que mientras vivamos en este cuerpo estaremos como en el destierro, lejos del Señor. Ahora no podemos verlo, sino que vivimos sostenidos por la fe; pero tenemos confianza, y quisiéramos más bien salir de este cuerpo para ir a presentarnos ante el Señor. En todo caso, procuramos agradar siempre al Señor, ya sea que dejemos este cuerpo o que sigamos en él. Porque todos tenemos que presentarnos ante el tribunal de Cristo para que cada uno reciba lo que le corresponda, según lo bueno o lo malo que haya hecho mientras estaba en el cuerpo.
Evangelio (Marcos 4: 26–34)
Una lectura del Evangelio Santo según el San Marcos.
Jesús dijo también: “Con el reino de Dios sucede como con el hombre que siembra en la tierra: que lo mismo si duerme que si está despierto, lo mismo de noche que de día, la semilla nace y crece sin que él sepa cómo. Y es que la tierra produce por sí misma: primero brota una hierba, luego se forma la espiga y, por último, el grano que llena la espiga. Y cuando el grano ya está maduro, se siega, porque ha llegado el tiempo de la cosecha.” También dijo Jesús: “¿A qué se parece el reino de Dios, o con qué podremos compararlo? Es como una semilla de mostaza que se siembra en la tierra. Es la más pequeña de todas las semillas del mundo; pero, una vez sembrada, crece y se hace mayor que cualquiera otra planta del huerto, y echa ramas tan grandes que hasta los pájaros pueden anidar a su sombra.” De esta manera les enseñaba Jesús el mensaje, por medio de muchas parábolas como estas y hasta donde podían comprender. No les decía nada sin parábolas, aunque a sus discípulos se lo explicaba todo aparte.
Unang pagbabasa (Ezekiel 17: 22–24)
ReplyDeleteAng pagbabasa sa aklat ng Ezekiel.
Ito nga ang ipinapasabi ni Yahweh: “Kukuha ako ng isang usbong ng sedar at aking iaayos. Ang kukunin ko'y ang pinakamura ng pinakamataas na sanga. Itatanim ko ito sa isang mataas na bundok, sa pinakamataas na bundok ng Israel upang lumago at mamungang mabuti at maging isang kahanga-hangang sedar. Sa gayon, lahat ng uri ng hayop ay makakapanirahan sa ilalim nito. Ang mga ibon nama'y makapamumugad sa mga sanga nito. Kung magkagayon, malalaman ng lahat ng punongkahoy na maibababa ko ang mataas na kahoy at maitataas ko ang mababa; na mapapatuyo ko ang sariwang kahoy at mapapanariwa ko ang tuyong punongkahoy. Akong si Yahweh ang nagsasabi nito at ito'y gagawin ko.”
Pangalawang pagbabasa (2 Taga-Corinto 5: 6–10)
Ang ikalawang sulat ni Pablo sa Mga Taga-Corinto.
Kaya't laging malakas ang ating loob, kahit na alam nating habang tayo'y narito pa sa katawang-lupa, hindi tayo makakapasok sa tahanang inihanda ng Panginoon. Sapagkat namumuhay tayo batay sa pananampalataya sa Panginoon at hindi sa mga bagay na nakikita. Malakas nga ang loob nating iwanan ang katawang ito na ating tinatahanan ngayon, upang manirahan na sa piling ng Panginoon. Kaya naman, ang pinakananais natin ay maging kalugud-lugod sa kanya, maging nasa katawang-lupa tayo o maging nasa piling na niya. Sapagkat lahat tayo'y haharap sa hukuman ni Cristo at tatanggap ng nararapat ayon sa ating mga gawang mabuti o masama, nang tayo'y nabubuhay pa sa daigdig na ito.
Ebanghelyo (Marcos 4: 26–34)
Ang magandang balita ayon kay San Marcos.
Sinabi pa ni Jesus, “Ang kaharian ng Diyos ay maitutulad sa isang taong naghasik ng binhi sa kanyang bukid. Natutulog siya kung gabi at bumabangon kung araw. Samantala, ang binhi ay tumutubo at lumalago ngunit hindi alam ng naghasik kung paano. Ang lupa ang nagpapasibol at nagpapabunga sa mga pananim; usbong muna ang lumilitaw, saka ang tangkay; pagkatapos, nahihitik ito sa butil. Kapag hinog na ang mga butil, agad niya itong ipagagapas sapagkat panahon na para ito'y anihin.” “Saan pa natin maihahambing ang kaharian ng Diyos? Anong talinhaga ang gagamitin natin upang mailarawan ito?” tanong ni Jesus. “Ang katulad nito ay butil ng mustasa na siyang pinakamaliit sa lahat ng binhi. Ngunit kapag itinanim, ito'y lumalago at nagiging pinakamalaki sa lahat ng tanim; ito'y nagkakasanga nang mayabong, kaya't ang mga ibon ay nakakapamugad sa lilim nito.” Ipinangaral ni Jesus sa kanila ang mensahe sa pamamagitan ng maraming talinhagang tulad ng mga ito, ayon sa abot ng kanilang pang-unawa. Hindi siya nangaral sa kanila nang hindi gumagamit ng talinhaga; ngunit ipinapaliwanag niya ang mga ito sa kanyang mga alagad kapag sila-sila na lamang.
Bacaan Pertama (Yehezkiel 17: 22–24)
ReplyDeletePembacaan dari kitab dari nabi Yehezkiel.
Beginilah firman Tuhan ALLAH: “Aku sendiri akan mengambil sebuah carang dari puncak pohon aras yang tinggi dan menanamnya; Aku mematahkannya dari pucuk yang paling ujung dan yang masih muda dan Aku sendiri akan menanamnya di atas sebuah gunung yang menjulang tinggi ke atas; di atas gunung Israel yang tinggi akan Kutanam dia, agar ia bercabang-cabang dan berbuah dan menjadi pohon aras yang hebat; segala macam burung dan yang berbulu bersayap tinggal di bawahnya, mereka bernaung di bawah cabang-cabangnya. Maka segala pohon di ladang akan mengetahui, bahwa Aku, TUHAN, merendahkan pohon yang tinggi dan meninggikan pohon yang rendah, membuat pohon yang tumbuh menjadi layu kering dan membuat pohon yang layu kering bertaruk kembali. Aku, TUHAN, yang mengatakannya dan akan membuatnya.”
Mazmur (Mazmur 92) (Ayat 2–3 dan 13–16)
Tanggapan adalah: Sungguh baiklah bersyukur kepada-Mu, ya Tuhan.
• Adalah baik untuk menyanyikan syukur kepada TUHAN, dan untuk menyanyikan mazmur bagi nama-Mu, ya Yang Mahatinggi, untuk memberitakan kasih setia-Mu di waktu pagi dan kesetiaan-Mu di waktu malam.
• Orang benar akan bertunas seperti pohon kurma, akan tumbuh subur seperti pohon aras di Libanon; mereka yang ditanam di bait TUHAN akan bertunas di pelataran Allah kita.
• Pada masa tua pun mereka masih berbuah, menjadi gemuk dan segar, untuk memberitakan, bahwa TUHAN itu benar, bahwa Ia gunung batuku dan tidak ada kecurangan pada-Nya.
Bacaan Kedua (2 Korintus 5: 6–10)
Pembacaan dari surat Paulus yang kedua kepada jemaat di Korintus.
Maka oleh karena itu hati kami senantiasa tabah, meskipun kami sadar, bahwa selama kami mendiami tubuh ini, kami masih jauh dari Tuhan, sebab hidup kami ini adalah hidup karena percaya, bukan karena melihat, tetapi hati kami tabah, dan terlebih suka kami beralih dari tubuh ini untuk menetap pada Tuhan. Sebab itu juga kami berusaha, baik kami diam di dalam tubuh ini, maupun kami diam di luarnya, supaya kami berkenan kepada-Nya. Sebab kita semua harus menghadap takhta pengadilan Kristus, supaya setiap orang memperoleh apa yang patut diterimanya, sesuai dengan yang dilakukannya dalam hidupnya ini, baik ataupun jahat.
Bacaan Injil (Markus 4: 26–34)
Pembacaan dari Injil kudus menurut Santo Markus.
Lalu kata Yesus: “Beginilah hal Kerajaan Allah itu: seumpama orang yang menaburkan benih di tanah, lalu pada malam hari ia tidur dan pada siang hari ia bangun, dan benih itu mengeluarkan tunas dan tunas itu makin tinggi, bagaimana terjadinya tidak diketahui orang itu. Bumi dengan sendirinya mengeluarkan buah, mula-mula tangkainya, lalu bulirnya, kemudian butir-butir yang penuh isinya dalam bulir itu. Apabila buah itu sudah cukup masak, orang itu segera menyabit, sebab musim menuai sudah tiba.” Kata-Nya lagi: "Dengan apa hendak kita membandingkan Kerajaan Allah itu, atau dengan perumpamaan manakah hendaknya kita menggambarkannya? Hal Kerajaan itu seumpama biji sesawi yang ditaburkan di tanah. Memang biji itu yang paling kecil dari pada segala jenis benih yang ada di bumi. Tetapi apabila ia ditaburkan, ia tumbuh dan menjadi lebih besar dari pada segala sayuran yang lain dan mengeluarkan cabang-cabang yang besar, sehingga burung-burung di udara dapat bersarang dalam naungannya.” Dalam banyak perumpamaan yang semacam itu Ia memberitakan firman kepada mereka sesuai dengan pengertian mereka, dan tanpa perumpamaan Ia tidak berkata-kata kepada mereka, tetapi kepada murid-murid-Nya Ia menguraikan segala sesuatu secara tersendiri.