1ST READING
The wealthier a person gets, the more divided his heart becomes. This is because the creation of wealth requires a great deal of attention. Jesus knows the temptation of comfort and wealth and so avoids it Himself by living a simple life. The saints seem to follow His example to the point that poverty becomes an almost universal aspect of true sanctity.
Hosea 10:1-3, 7-8, 12
1 Israel is a luxuriant vine whose fruit matches its growth. The more abundant his fruit, the more altars he built; The more productive his land, the more sacred pillars he set up. 2 Their heart is false, now they pay for their guilt; God shall break down their altars and destroy their sacred pillars. 3 If they would say, “We have no king” — Since they do not fear the Lord, what can the king do for them? 7 The king of Samaria shall disappear, like foam upon the waters. 8 The high places of Aven shall be destroyed, the sin of Israel; thorns and thistles shall overgrow their altars. Then they shall cry out to the mountains, “Cover us!” and to the hills, “Fall upon us!” 12 “Sow for yourselves justice, reap the fruit of piety; Break up for yourselves a new field, for it is time to seek the Lord, till he come and rain down justice upon you.”
P S A L M
Psalm 105:2-3, 4-5, 6-7
R: Seek always the face of the Lord.
2 Sing to him, sing his praise, proclaim all his wondrous deeds. 3 Glory in his holy name; rejoice, O hearts that seek the Lord! (R) 4 Look to the Lord in his strength; seek to serve him constantly. 5 Recall the wondrous deeds that he has wrought, his portents, and the judgments he has uttered. (R) 6 You descendants of Abraham, his servants, sons of Jacob, his chosen ones! 7 He, the Lord, is our God; throughout the earth his judgments prevail. (R)
GOSPEL
Today is the Feast of St. Benedict. The Benedictines, perhaps more than any other religious order, has provided apostles to the mission of the Church. They have been around longer than any other order, but nevertheless, they have been faithful to the commands of many popes to bring the Gospel to unknown lands. They largely re-evangelized Europe after the Dark Ages of chaos following the fall of the Roman Empire. They continue to pray for the work of the Church in their monasteries today, as well as perform many other services within the Church.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
The Kingdom of God is at hand: repent and believe in the Gospel.
Matthew 10:1-7
1 Jesus summoned his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits to drive them out and to cure every disease and every illness. 2 The names of the Twelve Apostles are these: first, Simon called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John; 3 Philip and Bartholomew, Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James, the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddeus; 4 Simon the Cananean, and Judas Iscariot who betrayed Jesus. 5 Jesus sent out these Twelve after instructing them thus, “Do not go into pagan territory or enter a Samaritan town. 6 Go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 7 As you go, make this proclamation: ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’”
1st READING 2nd READING
think: Jesus knows the temptation of comfort and wealth and so avoids it Himself by living a simple life.
GOSPEL PSALM
T O D A Y’S BLESSING LIST
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God’s special verse/thought for me today________________
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READ THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR 2 Chronicles 28-30
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