Date: September 17, 2023
New American Bible readings
First reading (Sirach 27:30 – 28:7)
A reading from the book of Sirach.
Wrath and anger are hateful things, yet the sinner hugs them tight. The vengeful will suffer the LORD's vengeance, for he remembers their sins in detail. Forgive your neighbor's injustice; then when you pray, your own sins will be forgiven. Could anyone nourish anger against another and expect healing from the LORD? Could anyone refuse mercy to another like himself, can he seek pardon for his own sins? If one who is but flesh cherishes wrath, who will forgive his sins? Remember your last days, set enmity aside; remember death and decay, and cease from sin! Think of the commandments, hate not your neighbor; remember the Most High's covenant, and overlook faults.
Second reading (Romans 14: 7–9)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Romans.
Brothers and sisters: None of us lives for oneself, and no one dies for oneself. For if we live, we live for the Lord, and if we die, we die for the Lord; so then, whether we live or die, we are the Lord's. For this is why Christ died and came to life, that he might be Lord of both the dead and the living.
Gospel (Matthew 18: 21–35)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew.
Peter approached Jesus and asked him, "Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive? As many as seven times?" Jesus answered, "I say to you, not seven times but seventy-seven times. That is why the kingdom of heaven may be likened to a king who decided to settle accounts with his servants. When he began the accounting, a debtor was brought before him who owed him a huge amount. Since he had no way of paying it back, his master ordered him to be sold, along with his wife, his children, and all his property, in payment of the debt. At that, the servant fell down, did him homage, and said, 'Be patient with me, and I will pay you back in full.' Moved with compassion the master of that servant let him go and forgave him the loan. When that servant had left, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a much smaller amount. He seized him and started to choke him, demanding, 'Pay back what you owe.' Falling to his knees, his fellow servant begged him, 'Be patient with me, and I will pay you back.' But he refused. Instead, he had the fellow servant put in prison until he paid back the debt. Now when his fellow servants saw what had happened, they were deeply disturbed, and went to their master and reported the whole affair. His master summoned him and said to him, 'You wicked servant! I forgave you your entire debt because you begged me to. Should you not have had pity on your fellow servant, as I had pity on you?' Then in anger his master handed him over to the torturers until he should pay back the whole debt. So will my heavenly Father do to you, unless each of you forgives your brother from your heart."
Catholic Pastoral Edition readings
First reading (Sirach 27:30 – 28:7)
A reading from the book of Sirach.
Grudge and wrath, these also are abominations in which sinful people excel. He who demands revenge will suffer the vengeance of the Lord who keeps a strict account of his sins. Forgive the mistakes of your neighbor and you may ask that your sins be forgiven. If a man bears resentment against another, how can he ask God for healing? If he has no compassion on others, how can he pray of forgiveness for his sins? As long as he, mere flesh, is resentful, who will obtain his pardon? Remember your end and give up hatred; keep in mind your final corruption in the grave and keep the commandments. Remember the commandments and do not bear grudges against your neighbor. Remember the covenant with the Most High and overlook the offense.
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Romans.
None of us lives for himself, nor dies for himself. If we live, we live for the Lord, and if we die, we die for the Lord. Either in life or in death, we belong to the Lord. Christ experienced death and life to be Lord both of the living and of the dead.
Gospel (Matthew 18: 21–35)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew.
Peter asked Jesus, "Lord, how many times must I forgive the offenses of my brother or sister? Seven times?" Jesus answered, "No, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. This story throws light on the kingdom of heaven. A king decided to settle the accounts of his servants. Among the first was one who owed him ten thousand gold ingots. As the man could not repay the debt, the king commanded that he be sold as a slave with his wife, children and all his goods in payment. The official threw himself at the feet of the king and stated, 'Give me time, and I will pay you back everything.' The king took pity on him and not only set him free but even canceled his debt. This official then left the king's presence and he met one of his companions who owed him a hundred pieces of silver. He grabbed him by the neck and almost strangled him, shouting, 'Pay me what you owe!' His companion threw himself at his feet and asked him, 'Give me time, and I will pay everything.' The other did not agree, but sent him to prison until he had paid all his debt. His companions saw what happened. They were indignant and so they went and reported everything to their lord. Then the lord summoned his official and stated, 'Wicked servant, I forgave you all that you owed when you begged me to do so. Were you not bound to have pity on your companion as I had pity on you?' The lord was now angry, so he handed his servant over to be punished, until he had paid his whole debt." Jesus added, "So will my heavenly Father do with you unless each of you sincerely forgive your brother or sister."
Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 103) (Verses 1–4 and 9–12)
ReplyDeleteThe response is: The Lord is kind and merciful, slow to anger, and rich in compassion.
Bless the LORD, O my soul; and all my being, bless his holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.
He pardons all your iniquities, heals all your ills. He redeems your life from destruction, crowns you with kindness and compassion.
He will not always chide, nor does he keep his wrath forever. Not according to our sins does he deal with us, nor does he requite us according to our crimes.
For as the heavens are high above the earth, so surpassing is his kindness toward those who fear him. As far as the east is from the west, so far has he put our transgressions from us.
This responsorial psalm is taken from the New American Bible.
DeleteResponsorial Psalm (Psalm 103) (Verses 1–4 and 9–12)
ReplyDeleteThe response is: The Lord is kind and merciful, slow to anger, and rich in compassion.
Bless the Lord, my soul; all my being, bless his holy name! Bless the Lord, my soul, and do not forget all his kindness.
He forgives all you sins and heals all your sicknesses. He redeems your life from destruction and crowns you with love and compassion.
He will not always scold nor will he be angry forever. He does not treat us according to our sins, nor does he punish us as we deserve.
As the heavens are high above the earth, so great is his love for those fearing him; as far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove from us our sins.
This responsorial psalm is taken from the Catholic Pastoral Edition Bible.
DeleteAlleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
ReplyDeleteI give you a new commandment, says the Lord;
love one another as I have loved you.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Primera lectura (Eclesiástico 27:30 – 28:7)
ReplyDeleteUna lectura del libro de Eclesiástico.
También el rencor y la ira son abominables, y ambas cosas son patrimonio de pecador. El hombre vengativo sufrirá la venganza del Señor, que llevará cuenta exacta de todos sus pecados. Perdona el agravio a tu prójimo y entonces, cuando ores, serán absueltos tus pecados. Si un hombre mantiene su enojo contra otro, ¿cómo pretende que el Señor lo sane? No tiene piedad de un hombre semejante a él ¡y se atreve a implorar por sus pecados! Él, un simple mortal, guarda rencor: ¿quién le perdonará sus pecados? Acuérdate del fin, y deja de odiar; piensa en la corrupción y en la muerte, y sé fiel a los mandamientos; acuérdate de los mandamientos, y no guardes rencor a tu prójimo; piensa en la Alianza del Altísimo, y pasa por alto la ofensa.
Salmo responsorial (Salmo 103) (Versículos 1–4 y 9–12)
La respuesta es: El Señor es bondadoso y compasivo, lento para enojarse y de gran compasión.
• Bendice al Señor, alma mía, que todo mi ser bendiga a su santo Nombre; bendice al Señor, alma mía, y nunca olvides sus beneficios.
• Él perdona todas tus culpas y cura todas tus dolencias; rescata tu vida del sepulcro, te corona de amor y de ternura.
• No acusa de manera inapelable ni guarda rencor eternamente; no nos trata según nuestros pecados ni nos paga conforme a nuestras culpas.
• Cuanto se alza el cielo sobre la tierra, así de inmenso es su amor por los que lo temen; cuanto dista el oriente del occidente, así aparta de nosotros nuestros pecados.
Segunda lectura (Romanos 14: 7–9)
Una lectura de la carta de San Pablo a los romanos.
Ninguno de nosotros vive para sí, ni tampoco muere para sí. Si vivimos, vivimos para el Señor, y si morimos, morimos para el Señor: tanto en la vida como en la muerte, pertenecemos al Señor. Porque Cristo murió y volvió a la vida para ser Señor de los vivos y de los muertos.
Evangelio (Mateo 18: 21–35)
Una lectura del Evangelio Santo según el san Mateo.
Entonces Pedro se acercó con esta pregunta: “Señor, ¿cuántas veces tengo que perdonar las ofensas de mi hermano? ¿Hasta siete veces?” Jesús le contestó: “No te digo siete, sino setenta y siete veces. Aprendan algo sobre el Reino de los Cielos. Un rey había decidido arreglar cuentas con sus empleados y, para empezar, le trajeron a uno que le debía diez mil monedas de oro. Como el hombre no tenía con qué pagar, el rey ordenó que fuera vendido como esclavo, junto con su mujer, sus hijos y todo cuanto poseía, para así recobrar algo. El empleado, pues, se arrojó a los pies del rey, suplicándole: ‘Dame un poco de tiempo, y yo te lo pagaré todo.’ El rey se compadeció y lo dejó libre; más todavía, le perdonó la deuda. Pero apenas salió el empleado de la presencia del rey, se encontró con uno de sus compañeros que le debía cien monedas. Lo agarró del cuello y casi lo ahogaba, gritándole: ‘Págame lo que me debes.’ El compañero se echó a sus pies y le rogaba: ‘Dame un poco de tiempo, y yo te lo pagaré todo.’ Pero el otro no aceptó, sino que lo mandó a la cárcel hasta que le pagara toda la deuda. Los compañeros, testigos de esta escena, quedaron muy molestos y fueron a contárselo todo a su señor. Entonces el señor lo hizo llamar y le dijo: ‘Siervo miserable, yo te perdoné toda la deuda cuando me lo suplicaste. ¿No debías también tú tener compasión de tu compañero como yo tuve compasión de ti?’ Y tanto se enojó el señor, que lo puso en manos de los verdugos hasta que pagara toda la deuda.” Y Jesús añadió: “Lo mismo hará mi Padre Celestial con ustedes, a no ser que cada uno perdone de corazón a su hermano.”
Unang pagbabasa (Ecclesiastico 27:30 – 28:7)
ReplyDeleteAng pagbabasa sa aklat ng Ecclesiastico.
Ang poot at pagngingitngit ay dapat ding kamuhian; ngunit sa makasalanan, iyan ay pangkaraniwan. Ang mapaghiganti ay paghihigantihan din ng Panginoon, pagkat natatandaan niya ang kasalanan ng bawat tao. Patawarin mo ang kapwa sa kanyang pagkukulang, at kapag ikaw ay dumalangin sa Diyos, patatawarin ka rin naman. Ang nagtatanim ng galit laban sa kapwa, kapag tumawag sa Panginoon, walang kakamting awa. Kung hindi siya nahahabag sa kapwa, paano niya ihihingi ng tawad ang kanyang mga kasalanan? Kung siya na tao lamang, ay nagkikimkim ng galit, sinong magpapatawad sa kanyang mga kasalanan? Alalahanin mo ang iyong wakas at pawiin mo ang iyong galit. Isipin mo ang kamatayan at maging tapat ka sa mga Kautusan. Tandaan mo ang Kautusan at huwag kang magalit sa kapwa; alalahanin mo ang kasunduan ng Kataas-taasang Diyos at matuto kang magpatawad.
Ikalawang pagbabasa (Roma 14: 7–9)
Ang pagbabasa sa sulat ni San Pablo sa mga taga-Roma.
Walang sinuman sa atin ang nabubuhay o namamatay para sa sarili lamang. Kung tayo'y nabubuhay, para sa Panginoon tayo nabubuhay; at kung tayo'y namamatay, para sa Panginoon tayo namamatay. Kaya nga, sa mabuhay o sa mamatay, tayo'y sa Panginoon. Sapagkat si Cristo ay namatay at muling nabuhay upang maging Panginoon ng mga patay at ng mga buháy.
Ebanghelyo (Mateo 18: 21–35)
Ang magandang balita ayon kay San Mateo.
Lumapit si Pedro at nagtanong kay Jesus, “Panginoon, ilang beses ko po bang patatawarin ang aking kapatid na nagkakasala sa akin? Pitong beses po ba?” Sinagot siya ni Jesus, “Hindi pitong beses, kundi pitumpung ulit na pito. Sapagkat ang kaharian ng langit ay katulad nito: ipinasya ng isang hari na hingan ng ulat ang kanyang mga alipin tungkol sa kanilang mga utang. Nang simulan niyang magkwenta, dinala sa kanya ang isang lingkod na may utang na milyun-milyong piso. Dahil sa siya'y walang maibayad, iniutos ng hari na ipagbili siya, pati ang kanyang asawa, mga anak, at lahat ng kanyang ari-arian, upang siya'y makabayad. Lumuhod ang lingkod sa harapan ng hari at nagmakaawa, ‘Bigyan pa po ninyo ako ng panahon at babayaran ko sa inyo ang lahat.’ Naawa sa kanya ang hari kaya't pinatawad siya sa kanyang pagkakautang at pinalaya. “Ngunit pagkaalis roon ay nakita niya ang isa niyang kapwa lingkod na may utang sa kanya na ilang daang piso. Sinakal niya ito, sabay sabi, ‘Magbayad ka ng utang mo!’ Lumuhod ito at nagmakaawa sa kanya, ‘Bigyan mo pa ako ng panahon at babayaran kita.’ Ngunit hindi siya pumayag. Sa halip, ito'y ipinabilanggo niya hanggang sa makabayad. “Sumama ang loob ng ibang mga lingkod ng hari sa pangyayaring iyon, kaya't pumunta sila sa hari at nagsumbong. Ipinatawag ng hari ang lingkod na iyon. ‘Napakasama mo!’ sabi niya. ‘Pinatawad kita sa utang mo sapagkat nagmakaawa ka sa akin. Naawa ako sa iyo. Hindi ba't dapat ka rin sanang nahabag sa kapwa mo?’ At sa galit ng hari, siya'y ipinabilanggo hanggang sa mabayaran nang buo ang kanyang utang. Gayundin ang gagawin sa inyo ng aking Ama na nasa langit kung hindi ninyo taos pusong patatawarin ang inyong kapatid.”
Bacaan pertama (Sirakh 27:30 – 28:7)
ReplyDeletePembacaan dari buku Sirakh.
Dendam kesumat dan amarahpun sangat mengerikan juga, dan orang berdosalah yang dikuasainya. Barangsiapa membalas dendam akan dibalas oleh Tuhan. Tuhan dengan saksama mengindahkan segala dosanya. Ampunilah kesalahan kepada sesama orang, niscaya dosa-dosamupun akan dihapus juga, jika engkau berdoa. Bagaimana gerangan orang dapat memohon penyembuhan pada Tuhan, jika ia menyimpan amarah kepada sesama manusia? Bolehkah ia berdoa karena dosa-dosanya, kalau tidak menaruh belas kasihan terhadap seorang manusia yang sama dengannya? Meskipun ia hanya daging belaka, namun ia menaruh dendam kesumat, siapa gerangan akan memulihkan dosa-dosanya? Ingatlah akan akhir hidup dan hentikanlah permusuhan, ingatlah akan kebusukan serta maut dan hendaklah setia kepada segala perintah. Ingatlah akan perintah-perintah dan jangan mendendami sesama manusia, hendaklah ingat akan perjanjian dari Yang Mahatinggi, lalu ampunilah kesalahannya.
Bacaan kedua (Roma 14: 7–9)
Pembacaan dari surat Paulus kepada jemaat di Roma.
Sebab tidak ada seorang pun di antara kita yang hidup untuk dirinya sendiri, dan tidak ada seorang pun yang mati untuk dirinya sendiri. Sebab jika kita hidup, kita hidup untuk Tuhan, dan jika kita mati, kita mati untuk Tuhan. Jadi baik hidup atau mati, kita adalah milik Tuhan. Sebab untuk itulah Kristus telah mati dan hidup kembali, supaya Ia menjadi Tuhan, baik atas orang-orang mati, maupun atas orang-orang hidup.
Bacaan Injil (Matius 18: 21–35)
Pembacaan dari Injil suci menurut Santo Matius.
Kemudian datanglah Petrus dan berkata kepada Yesus: "Tuhan, sampai berapa kali aku harus mengampuni saudaraku jika ia berbuat dosa terhadap aku? Sampai tujuh kali?" Yesus berkata kepadanya: "Bukan! Aku berkata kepadamu: Bukan sampai tujuh kali, melainkan sampai tujuh puluh kali tujuh kali. Sebab hal Kerajaan Surga seumpama seorang raja yang hendak mengadakan perhitungan dengan hamba-hambanya. Setelah ia mulai mengadakan perhitungan itu, dihadapkanlah kepadanya seorang yang berhutang sepuluh ribu talenta. Tetapi karena orang itu tidak mampu melunaskan hutangnya, raja itu memerintahkan supaya ia dijual beserta anak isterinya dan segala miliknya untuk pembayar hutangnya. Maka sujudlah hamba itu menyembah dia, katanya: Sabarlah dahulu, segala hutangku akan kulunaskan. Lalu tergeraklah hati raja itu oleh belas kasihan akan hamba itu, sehingga ia membebaskannya dan menghapuskan hutangnya. Tetapi ketika hamba itu keluar, ia bertemu dengan seorang hamba lain yang berhutang seratus dinar kepadanya. Ia menangkap dan mencekik kawannya itu, katanya: Bayar hutangmu! Maka sujudlah kawannya itu dan memohon kepadanya: Sabarlah dahulu, hutangku itu akan kulunaskan. Tetapi ia menolak dan menyerahkan kawannya itu ke dalam penjara sampai dilunaskannya hutangnya. Melihat itu kawan-kawannya yang lain sangat sedih lalu menyampaikan segala yang terjadi kepada tuan mereka. Raja itu menyuruh memanggil orang itu dan berkata kepadanya: Hai hamba yang jahat, seluruh hutangmu telah kuhapuskan karena engkau memohonkannya kepadaku. Bukankah engkau pun harus mengasihani kawanmu seperti aku telah mengasihani engkau? Maka marahlah tuannya itu dan menyerahkannya kepada algojo-algojo, sampai ia melunaskan seluruh hutangnya. Maka Bapa-Ku yang di surga akan berbuat demikian juga terhadap kamu, apabila kamu masing-masing tidak mengampuni saudaramu dengan segenap hatimu."
第一読み物（シラ第27章：第30詩–第28章：第7詩）
ReplyDeleteこの読み物はシラ書です。
憤りと怒り、これはひどく忌まわしい。罪人にはこの両方が付きまとう。復讐する者は、主から復讐を受ける。主はその罪を決して忘れることはない。隣人から受けた不正を赦せ。そうすれば、願い求めるとき、お前の罪は赦される。人が互いに怒りを抱き合っていながら、どうして主からいやしを期待できようか。自分と同じ人間に憐れみをかけずにいて、どうして自分の罪の赦しを願いえようか。弱い人間にすぎない者が、憤りを抱き続けるならば、いったいだれが彼の罪を赦すことができようか。自分の最期に心を致し、敵意を捨てよ。滅びゆく定めと死とを思い、掟を守れ。掟を忘れず、隣人に対して怒りを抱くな。いと高き方の契約を忘れず、他人のおちどには寛容であれ。
第二読み物（ローマの信徒第14章：第7詩–第9詩）
この読み物はローマの信徒への手紙です。
わたしたちの中には、だれ一人自分のために生きる人はなく、だれ一人自分のために死ぬ人もいません。わたしたちは、生きるとすれば主のために生き、死ぬとすれば主のために死ぬのです。従って、生きるにしても、死ぬにしても、わたしたちは主のものです。キリストが死に、そして生きたのは、死んだ人にも生きている人にも主となられるためです。
福音書（マタイ第18章：第21詩–第35詩）
この読み物はマタイによる福音書です。
そのとき、ペトロがイエスのところに来て言った。「主よ、兄弟がわたしに対して罪を犯したなら、何回赦すべきでしょうか。七回までですか。」イエスは言われた。「あなたに言っておく。七回どころか七の七十倍までも赦しなさい。そこで、天の国は次のようにたとえられる。ある王が、家来たちに貸した金の決済をしようとした。決済し始めたところ、一万タラントン借金している家来が、王の前に連れて来られた。しかし、返済できなかったので、主君はこの家来に、自分も妻も子も、また持ち物も全部売って返済するように命じた。家来はひれ伏し、『どうか待ってください。きっと全部お返しします』としきりに願った。その家来の主君は憐れに思って、彼を赦し、その借金を帳消しにしてやった。ところが、この家来は外に出て、自分に百デナリオンの借金をしている仲間に出会うと、捕まえて首を絞め、『借金を返せ』と言った。仲間はひれ伏して、『どうか待ってくれ。返すから』としきりに頼んだ。しかし、承知せず、その仲間を引っぱって行き、借金を返すまでと牢に入れた。仲間たちは、事の次第を見て非常に心を痛め、主君の前に出て事件を残らず告げた。そこで、主君はその家来を呼びつけて言った。『不届きな家来だ。お前が頼んだから、借金を全部帳消しにしてやったのだ。わたしがお前を憐れんでやったように、お前も自分の仲間を憐れんでやるべきではなかったか。』そして、主君は怒って、借金をすっかり返済するまでと、家来を牢役人に引き渡した。あなたがたの一人一人が、心から兄弟を赦さないなら、わたしの天の父もあなたがたに同じようになさるであろう。」