Date: October 13, 2013
First Reading (2 Kings 5: 14-17)
A reading from the second book of Kings.
Naaman went down to the Jordan where he washed himself seven times as Elisha had ordered. His skin became soft like that of a child and he was cleansed. Then Naaman returned to the man of God with all his men. He entered and stated to him, "Now I know that there is no other God anywhere in the world but in Israel. I ask you to accept these gifts from your servant." But Elisha replied, "I swear by the Lord whom I serve, I will accept nothing." And however much Naaman insisted, Elisha would not accept his gifts. So Naaman told him, "Since you refuse, let me acquire some sacks of soil from your land – the quantity that two mules can carry. I shall use it to build an altar to the Lord, for I shall not offer sacrifices to any other god but him."
Second Reading (2 Timothy 2: 8-13)
A reading from the second letter of Saint Paul to Timothy.
Beloved: Remember Christ Jesus, risen from the dead, Jesus, son of David, as preached in my Gospel. For this Gospel I labor and even wear chains like an evildoer, but the word of God is not chained. And so I bear everything for the sake of the chosen people, that they, too, may obtain the salvation given to us in Christ Jesus and share eternal glory. This statement is true: If we have died with him, we shall also live with him; if we endure with him, we shall reign with him; if we deny him, he will also deny us; if we are unfaithful, he remains faithful for he cannot deny himself.
Gospel (Luke 17: 11-19)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
On the way to Jerusalem, Jesus was passing along the border between Samaria and Galilee, and as he entered a village, ten lepers came to meet him. Keeping their distance, they called to him, "Jesus, Master, have pity on us!" Then Jesus stated to them, "Go and show yourselves to the priests." Now, as they went their way, they found they were cured. One of them, as soon as he saw he was cleansed, turned back praising God in a loud voice, and throwing himself on his face before Jesus, he gave him thanks. This man was a Samaritan. Then Jesus stated, "Were not all ten healed? Where are the other nine? Was no one found to return and give praise to God but this alien?" And Jesus stated to him, "Stand up and go your separate way, for your faith has saved you."
First Reading (2 Kings 5: 14-17)
A reading from the second book of Kings.
Naaman went down to the Jordan where he washed himself seven times as Elisha had ordered. His skin became soft like that of a child and he was cleansed. Then Naaman returned to the man of God with all his men. He entered and stated to him, "Now I know that there is no other God anywhere in the world but in Israel. I ask you to accept these gifts from your servant." But Elisha replied, "I swear by the Lord whom I serve, I will accept nothing." And however much Naaman insisted, Elisha would not accept his gifts. So Naaman told him, "Since you refuse, let me acquire some sacks of soil from your land – the quantity that two mules can carry. I shall use it to build an altar to the Lord, for I shall not offer sacrifices to any other god but him."
Second Reading (2 Timothy 2: 8-13)
A reading from the second letter of Saint Paul to Timothy.
Beloved: Remember Christ Jesus, risen from the dead, Jesus, son of David, as preached in my Gospel. For this Gospel I labor and even wear chains like an evildoer, but the word of God is not chained. And so I bear everything for the sake of the chosen people, that they, too, may obtain the salvation given to us in Christ Jesus and share eternal glory. This statement is true: If we have died with him, we shall also live with him; if we endure with him, we shall reign with him; if we deny him, he will also deny us; if we are unfaithful, he remains faithful for he cannot deny himself.
Gospel (Luke 17: 11-19)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
On the way to Jerusalem, Jesus was passing along the border between Samaria and Galilee, and as he entered a village, ten lepers came to meet him. Keeping their distance, they called to him, "Jesus, Master, have pity on us!" Then Jesus stated to them, "Go and show yourselves to the priests." Now, as they went their way, they found they were cured. One of them, as soon as he saw he was cleansed, turned back praising God in a loud voice, and throwing himself on his face before Jesus, he gave him thanks. This man was a Samaritan. Then Jesus stated, "Were not all ten healed? Where are the other nine? Was no one found to return and give praise to God but this alien?" And Jesus stated to him, "Stand up and go your separate way, for your faith has saved you."
Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 98) (Verses 1–4)
ReplyDeleteThe response is: The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power.
Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done wonders; his right hand, his holy arm, has won victory for him.
The Lord has shown his salvation, revealing his justice to the nations. He has not forgotten his love nor his faithfulness to Israel.
The farthest ends of the earth have seen God's saving power. All you lands, make a joyful noise to the Lord, break into song and sing praise.
Primera Lectura (2 Reyes 5: 14–17)
ReplyDeleteUna lectura del segundo libro de los Reyes.
Bajó pues y se sumergió en el Jordán siete veces, tal como le había dicho el hombre de Dios. ¡Y después de eso su carne se volvió como la carne de un niñito; estaba sano! Entonces regresó donde el hombre de Dios con todos sus acompañantes, entró en su casa y se presentó ante él: “Ahora, dijo, sé que no hay más Dios en toda la tierra que el Dios de Israel. Acepta pues este presente de parte de tu servidor.” Eliseo le respondió: “Por la vida de Yahvé a quien sirvo que no aceptaré nada.” El otro insistió para que aceptara, pero él se negó. Entonces Naamán le dijo: “Muy bien, pero me gustaría al menos que dieras a tu servidor un poco de tierra para cargar un par de mulas, porque en adelante tu servidor no ofrecerá más sacrificios u holocaustos a otros dioses sino sólo a Yahvé.
Salmo responsorial (Salmo 98) (Versículos 1–4)
La respuesta es: El Señor ha revelado a las naciones su poder rescatante.
• Canten al Señor un canto nuevo, porque él hizo maravillas: su mano derecha y su santo brazo le obtuvieron la victoria.
• El Señor manifestó su victoria, reveló su justicia a los ojos de las naciones: se acordó de su amor y su fidelidad en favor del pueblo de Israel.
• Los confines de la tierra han contemplado el triunfo de nuestro Dios. Aclame al Señor toda la tierra, prorrumpan en cantos jubilosos.
Segunda Lectura (2 Timoteo 2: 8–13)
Una lectura de la segunda carta de San Pablo a Timoteo.
Acuérdate de Jesucristo, que resucitó de entre los muertos y es descendiente de David. Esta es la Buena Noticia que yo predico, por la cual sufro y estoy encadenado como un malhechor. Pero la palabra de Dios no está encadenada. Por eso soporto estas pruebas por amor a los elegidos, a fin de que ellos también alcancen la salvación que está en Cristo Jesús y participen de la gloria eterna. Esta doctrina es digna de fe: Si hemos muerto con él, viviremos con él. Si somos constantes, reinaremos con él. Si renegamos de él, él también renegará de nosotros. Si somos infieles, él es fiel, porque no puede renegar de sí mismo.
Evangelio (Lucas 17: 11–19)
Una lectura del Evangelio Santo según San Lucas.
Mientras se dirigía a Jerusalén, Jesús pesaba a través de Samaria y Galilea. Al entrar en un poblado, le salieron al encuentro diez leprosos, que se detuvieron a distancia y empezaron a gritarle: “¡Jesús, Maestro, ten compasión de nosotros!.” Al verlos, Jesús les dijo: “Vayan a presentarse a los sacerdotes.” Y en el camino quedaron purificados. Uno de ellos, al comprobar que estaba curado, volvió atrás alabando a Dios en voz alta y se arrojó a los pies de Jesús con el rostro en tierra, dándole gracias. Era un samaritano. Jesús le dijo entonces: “¿Cómo, no quedaron purificados los diez? Los otros nueve, ¿dónde están? ¿Ninguno volvió a dar gracias a Dios, sino este extranjero?” Y agregó: “Levántate y vete, tu fe te ha salvado.”