1ST READING
The
arrogance of humanity is what led to the sin of Adam and Eve. It is
this arrogance, the belief that we can stand on our own without God’s
help, that continues
to lead us into sin today. How do we overcome this arrogance and
mistaken independence? There is no easy answer to this question. The
answer has to do with the individual’s willingness to repent of his or
her sins and surrender everything to follow God’s will.
Ezekiel 28:1-10
1 The word of the Lord came to me: 2 Son
of man, say to the prince of Tyre: Thus says the Lord God: Because you
are haughty of heart, you say, “A god am I! I occupy a godly throne in
the heart of the sea!” — And yet you are a man, and not a god, however
you may think yourself like a god. 3 Oh yes, you are wiser than Daniel, there is no secret that is beyond you. 4 By your wisdom and your
intelligence you have made riches for yourself; you have put gold and silver into your treasuries. 5 By your great wisdom applied to your trading you have heaped up your riches; your heart has grown haughty from your riches — 6 therefore thus says the Lord God: Because you have thought yourself to have the mind of a god, 7 therefore
I will bring against you foreigners, the most barbarous of nations.
They shall draw their swords against your beauteous wisdom, they shall
run them through your splendid apparel. 8
They shall thrust you down to the pit, there to die a bloodied corpse, in the heart of the sea. 9 Will
you then say, “I am a god!” when you face your murderers? No, you are a
man, not a god, handed over to those who will slay you. 10 You shall die the death of the uncircumcised at the hands of foreigners, for I have spoken, says the Lord God.
P S A L M
Deuteronomy 32:26-27, 27-28, 30, 35-36
R: It is I who deal death and give life.
26 “I would have said, ‘I will make an end of them and blot out their name from men’s memories,’ 27 had I not feared the insolence of their enemies, feared that these foes would mistakenly boast, (R) ‘Our own hand won the victory; the Lord had nothing to do with it.’” 28 For they are a people devoid of reason, having no understanding. (R) 30 “How
could one man rout a thousand, or two men put ten thousand to flight,
unless it was because their Rock sold them and the Lord delivered them
up?” (R) 35 Close at hand is the day of their disaster and their doom is rushing upon them! 36 Surely, the Lord shall do justice for his people; on his servants he shall have pity. (R)
GOSPEL
Wealth,
material belongings, and all the good things of life are blessings from
God. However, blessings can become a curse if we allow them to take
control of our lives. When they become distractions in doing the will of
God, they are no longer helping us but hindering us. It is essential
that we do not let this happen. It is up to us to ensure that our hearts
do not get distracted by the things of the world and keep our focus on
following the way of Christ.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Jesus Christ became poor although he was rich so that by his poverty you might become rich.
Matthew 19:23-30
23 Jesus said to his disciples: “Amen, I say to you, it will be hard for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven. 24 Again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.” 25 When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished and said, “Who then can be saved?” 26 Jesus looked at them and said, “For men this is impossible, but for God all things are possible.” 27 Then Peter said to him in reply, “We have given up everything and followed you. What will there be for us?” 28 Jesus
said to them, “Amen, I say to you that you who have followed me, in the
new age, when the Son of Man is seated on his throne of glory, will
yourselves sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. 29 And everyone who has given up houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or lands
for the sake of my name will receive a hundred times more, and will inherit eternal life. 30 But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.”
think: Blessings can become a curse if we allow them to take control of our lives.
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 Job 18-21
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