1ST READING
As
a bishop, St. Athanasius was exiled many times from his diocese by the
Roman authorities of his day, at the bidding of his many unorthodox
enemies. He endured his sufferings and trials with great patience and
fortitude; he is truly an inspiration to us. He never wavered in his
support of the faith, even when departing from it would have been
advantageous to him.
Acts 15:7-21
7 After
much debate had taken place, Peter got up and said to the Apostles and
the presbyters, “My brothers, you are well aware that from early days God made his choice among you that through my mouth the Gentiles would hear the word of the Gospel and believe. 8 And God, who knows the heart, bore witness by granting them the Holy Spirit just as he did us. 9 He made no
distinction between us and them, for by faith he purified their hearts. 10 Why, then,
are you now putting God to the test by placing on the shoulders of the
disciples a yoke that neither our ancestors nor we have been able to
bear? 11 On the contrary, we believe that we are saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, in the same way as they.” 12 The whole assembly fell silent, and they listened while Paul and Barnabas described the signs and wonders God had worked among the Gentiles through them. 13 After they had fallen silent, James responded, “My brothers, listen to me.” 14 Symeon has described how God first concerned himself with acquiring from among the Gentiles a people for his name. 15 The words of the prophets agree with this, as is written: 16 ‘After this I shall return and
rebuild the fallen hut of David; from its ruins I shall rebuild it and raise it up again, 17 so
that the rest of humanity may seek out the Lord, even all the Gentiles
on whom my name is invoked. Thus says the Lord who accomplishes these
things, 18 known from of old.’ 19 It is my judgment, therefore, that we ought to stop troubling the Gentiles who turn to God, 20 but tell them by letter to avoid pollution from idols, unlawful marriage, the
meat of strangled animals, and blood. 21 For Moses, for generations now, has had those who proclaim him in every town, as he has been read in the synagogues every sabbath.”
P S A L M
Psalm 96:1-2, 2-3, 10
R: Proclaim God’s marvelous deeds to all the nations.
1 Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all you lands. 2 Sing to the Lord; bless his name. (R) Announce his salvation, day after day. 3 Tell his glory among the nations; among all peoples, his wondrous deeds. (R) 10 Say among the nations, “The Lord is king. He has made the
world firm, not to be moved; he governs the peoples with equity.” (R)
GOSPEL
in one year
Jesus
calls us to love one another as He has loved us. This is not an easy
thing to practice on a daily basis. Once in a while is fairly easy, but
to do it all the time would mean responding heroically to the call to be
holy. Jesus is our example and inspiration in this, especially so, as
we remember that He was without sin and, thus, innocent. He suffered
purely because of His choice to do so, out of necessity for our
salvation, and for no benefit of His own.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord; I know them, and they follow me.
John 15:9-11
9 Jesus said to his disciples: “As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love. 10 If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and remain in his love. 11 “I have told you this so that my joy might be in you and your joy might be complete.”
think: Jesus is our example and inspiration in loving one another.
T O D A Y’S BLESSING LIST
Thank You Lord for: __________________
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God’s special verse/thought for me today_
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READ THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR Numbers 34-36
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