Date: September 8, 2013
First Reading (Wisdom 9: 13–18)
A reading from the book of Wisdom.
Indeed, who can know the intentions of God? Who can discern the plan of the Lord? For human reason is timid, our notions misleading; a perishable body is a burden for the soul and our tent of clay weighs down the active mind. We are barely able to know about the things on earth and it is a struggle to understand what is close to us; who then may hope to understand heavenly things? Who has ever known your will unless you first gave him Wisdom and sent down your holy spirit to him? In this way you directed the human race on the right path; they learned what pleases you and were saved by Wisdom.
Second Reading (Philemon: 9b–10 and 12–17)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to Philemon.
The one talking is Paul, the old man, now prisoner for Christ. And my request is on behalf of Onesimus, whose father and I have become while I was in prison. In returning him to you, I am sending you my own heart. I would have liked to keep him at my side, to serve me on your behalf while I am in prison for the Gospel, but I did not want to do anything without your agreement, nor impose a good deed upon you without your free consent. Perhaps Onesimus has been parted for you for a while so that you may have him back forever, no longer as a slave, but better than a slave. For he is a very dear brother to me, and he will be even dearer to you. And so, because of our friendship, receive him as if he were I myself.
Gospel (Luke 14: 25–33)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
One day, when large crowds were following and walking along with Jesus, he turned and stated to them, "If you come to me, without being ready to give up your love for your father and mother, your spouse and children, your brothers and sisters, and indeed yourself, you cannot be my disciple. Whoever does not follow me carrying his own cross cannot be my disciple. Do you build a house without first sitting down to count the cost to see whether you have enough to complete it? Otherwise, if you have laid the foundation and are not able to finish it, everyone will make fun of you: 'This fellow began to build and was not able to finish.' And when a king wages war against another king, does he go to fight without first sitting down to consider whether his ten thousand can stand against the twenty thousand of his opponent? And if not, while the other is still a long way off he sends messengers for peace talks. In the same way, none of you may become my disciple if he does not give up everything he has.
First Reading (Wisdom 9: 13–18)
A reading from the book of Wisdom.
Indeed, who can know the intentions of God? Who can discern the plan of the Lord? For human reason is timid, our notions misleading; a perishable body is a burden for the soul and our tent of clay weighs down the active mind. We are barely able to know about the things on earth and it is a struggle to understand what is close to us; who then may hope to understand heavenly things? Who has ever known your will unless you first gave him Wisdom and sent down your holy spirit to him? In this way you directed the human race on the right path; they learned what pleases you and were saved by Wisdom.
Second Reading (Philemon: 9b–10 and 12–17)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to Philemon.
The one talking is Paul, the old man, now prisoner for Christ. And my request is on behalf of Onesimus, whose father and I have become while I was in prison. In returning him to you, I am sending you my own heart. I would have liked to keep him at my side, to serve me on your behalf while I am in prison for the Gospel, but I did not want to do anything without your agreement, nor impose a good deed upon you without your free consent. Perhaps Onesimus has been parted for you for a while so that you may have him back forever, no longer as a slave, but better than a slave. For he is a very dear brother to me, and he will be even dearer to you. And so, because of our friendship, receive him as if he were I myself.
Gospel (Luke 14: 25–33)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
One day, when large crowds were following and walking along with Jesus, he turned and stated to them, "If you come to me, without being ready to give up your love for your father and mother, your spouse and children, your brothers and sisters, and indeed yourself, you cannot be my disciple. Whoever does not follow me carrying his own cross cannot be my disciple. Do you build a house without first sitting down to count the cost to see whether you have enough to complete it? Otherwise, if you have laid the foundation and are not able to finish it, everyone will make fun of you: 'This fellow began to build and was not able to finish.' And when a king wages war against another king, does he go to fight without first sitting down to consider whether his ten thousand can stand against the twenty thousand of his opponent? And if not, while the other is still a long way off he sends messengers for peace talks. In the same way, none of you may become my disciple if he does not give up everything he has.
Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 90) (Verses 3-6, 12-14, and 17)
ReplyDeleteThe response is: In every age, O Lord, you have been our refuge.
You turn humans back to dust, saying, "Return, O mortals!" A thousand years in your sight are like day that has passed, or like a watch in the night.
You sow them in their time, at dawn they peep out. In the morning they blossom, but the flower fades and withers in the evening.
So make us know the shortness of our life, that we may gain wisdom of heart. How long will you be angry, O Lord? Have mercy on your servant.
Fill us at daybreak with your goodness, that we may be glad all our days. May the sweetness of the Lord be upon us; may he prosper the work of our hands.
Primera Lectura (Sabiduría 9: 13–18)
ReplyDeleteUna lectura del libro de la Sabiduría.
¿Qué hombre puede conocer los designios de Dios o hacerse una idea de lo que quiere el Señor? Los pensamientos de los mortales son indecisos y sus reflexiones, precarias, porque un cuerpo corruptible pesa sobre el alma y esta morada de arcilla oprime a la mente con muchas preocupaciones. Nos cuesta conjeturar lo que hay sobre la tierra, y lo que está a nuestro alcance lo descubrimos con el esfuerzo; pero ¿quién ha explorado lo que está en el cielo? ¿Y quién habría conocido tu voluntad si tú mismo no hubieras dado la Sabiduría y enviado desde lo alto tu santo espíritu? Así se enderezaron los caminos de los que están sobre la tierra, así aprendieron los hombres lo que te agrada y, por la Sabiduría, fueron salvados.”
Salmo responsorial (Salmo 90) (Versículos 3–6, 12–14 y 17)
La respuesta es: En todas edades, O Señor, has sido nuestro refugio.
• Tú haces que los hombres vuelvan al polvo, con sólo decirles: “Vuelvan, seres humanos.” Porque mil años son ante tus ojos como el día de ayer, que ya pasó, como una vigilia de la noche.
• Tú los arrebatas, y son como un sueño, como la hierba que brota de mañana: por la mañana brota y florece, y por la tarde se seca y se marchita.
• Enséñanos a calcular nuestros años, para que nuestro corazón alcance la sabiduría. ¡Vuélvete, Señor! ¿Hasta cuándo...? Ten compasión de tus servidores.
• Sácianos en seguida con tu amor, y cantaremos felices toda nuestra vida. Que descienda hasta nosotros la bondad del Señor; que el Señor, nuestro Dios, haga prosperar la obra de nuestras manos.
Segunda Lectura (Filemón: 9b–10 y 12–17)
Una lectura de la carta de San Pablo a Filemón.
Yo, Pablo, ya anciano y ahora prisionero a causa de Cristo Jesús, te suplico en favor de mi hijo Onésimo, al que engendré en la prisión. Te lo envío como si fuera yo mismo. Con gusto lo hubiera retenido a mi lado, para que me sirviera en tu nombre mientras estoy prisionero a causa del Evangelio. Pero no he querido realizar nada sin tu consentimiento, para que el beneficio que me haces no sea forzado, sino voluntario. Tal vez, él se apartó de ti por un instante, a fin de que lo recuperes para siempre, no ya como un esclavo, sino como algo mucho mejor, como un hermano querido. Si es tan querido para mí, cuánto más lo será para ti, que estás unido a él por lazos humanos y en el Señor. Por eso, si me consideras un amigo, recíbelo como a mí mismo.
Evangelio (Lucas 14: 25–33)
Una lectura del Evangelio Santo según San Lucas.
Junto con Jesús iba un gran gentío, y él, dándose vuelta, les dijo: “Cualquiera que venga a mí y no me ame más que a su padre y a su madre, a su mujer y a sus hijos, a sus hermanos y hermanas, y hasta a su propia vida, no puede ser mi discípulo. El que no carga con su cruz y me sigue, no puede ser mi discípulo. ¿Quién de ustedes, si quiere edificar una torre, no se sienta primero a calcular los gastos, para ver si tiene con qué terminarla? No sea que una vez puestos los cimientos, no pueda acabar y todos los que lo vean se rían de él, diciendo: ‘Este comenzó a edificar y no pudo terminar.’ ¿Y qué rey, cuando sale en campaña contra otro, no se sienta antes a considerar si con diez mil hombres puede enfrentar al que viene contra él con veinte mil? Por el contrario, mientras el otro rey está todavía lejos, envía una embajada para negociar la paz de la misma manera, cualquiera de ustedes que no renuncie a todo lo que posee, no puede ser mi discípulo.”