1ST READING
Peter
reminds us of the words of Christ, “Be holy because I am holy.” This is
a pretty good idea to heed; there is no better authority than the
Scriptures. Peter further encourages us to live sober lives, attentive
to the circumstances so that we can live the Gospel in the most
effective manner possible. This is one of our responsibilities as
Christians — to live and proclaim the Gospel all the days of our lives.
1 Peter 1:10-16
10 Beloved: Concerning this salvation, prophets who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours searched and investigated it, 11 investigating the time and circumstances that the Spirit of Christ within them indicated when it testified in advance to the sufferings destined for Christ and the glories to follow them. 12 It
was revealed to them that they were serving not themselves but you with
regard to the things
that have now been announced to you by those who preached the Good News
to you through the Holy Spirit sent from heaven, things into which
angels longed to look. 13 Therefore,
gird up the loins of your mind, live soberly, and set your hopes
completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus
Christ. 14 Like obedient children, do not act in compliance with the desires of your former ignorance 15 but, as he who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in every aspect of your conduct, 16 for it is written, “Be holy because I am holy.”
P S A L M
Psalm 98:1, 2-3, 3-4
R: The Lord has made known his salvation.
1 Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done wondrous deeds; his right hand has won victory for him, his holy arm. (R) 2 The Lord has made his salvation known: in the sight of the nations he has revealed his justice. 3 He has remembered his kindness and his faithfulness toward the house of Israel. (R) All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation by our God.
4 Sing joyfully to the Lord, all you lands; break into song; sing praise. (R)
GOSPEL
There
will be rewards in this life for our faithfulness but they will pale in
comparison with those we will receive in eternal life. This is the
source of our hope that will encourage and strengthen us in times of
suffering and trial. Therefore we should reflect upon this promise often
and in depth. The more we reflect upon them, the more real they will
become to us and, thus, more present in our daily lives.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Blessed
are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth; you have revealed to little
ones the mysteries of the Kingdom. Peter reminds us of the words of
Christ, “Be holy because I am holy.” This is a pretty good idea to heed;
there is no better authority than the Scriptures. Peter further
encourages us to live sober lives, attentive to the circumstances so
that we can live the Gospel in the most effective manner possible. This
is one of our responsibilities as Christians — to live and proclaim the
Gospel all the days of our lives.
1 Peter 1:10-16
10 Beloved: Concerning this salvation, prophets who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours searched and investigated it, 11 investigating the time and circumstances that the Spirit of Christ within them indicated when it testified in advance to the sufferings destined for Christ and the glories to follow them. 12 It
was revealed to them that they were serving not themselves but you with
regard to the
things that have now been announced to you by those who preached the
Good News to you through the Holy Spirit sent from heaven, things into
which angels longed to look. 13 Therefore,
gird up the loins of your mind, live soberly, and set your hopes
completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus
Christ. 14 Like obedient children, do not act in compliance with the desires of your former ignorance 15 but, as he who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in every aspect of your conduct, 16 for it is written, “Be holy because I am holy.”
think: This is one of our responsibilities as Christians — to live and proclaim the Gospel all the days of our life.
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 2 Peter 1-3
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