1ST READING
The curtain referred to here is that which separated the Holy of
Holies from the rest of the Temple and through which the High Priest entered
once a year to offer sacrifice. The Jews certainly respected the place where
they believed God dwelt. Jesus tears down this curtain and announces to us that
God dwells in our hearts first and foremost, not some physical place. Yes, we
believe He is present in the Blessed Sacrament but we need first to focus on
His presence in each and every person. This is the basis for our understanding
of human dignity — life from conception until death.
Hebrews 10:19-25
19 Brothers and sisters: Since through the blood of
Jesus we have confidence of entrance into the sanctuary 20 by the new and living way he opened for us through the veil, that
is, his flesh, 21 and since we have “a great priest over the house
of God,” 22 let us approach with a sincere heart and in
absolute trust, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our
bodies washed in pure water. 23 Let us hold unwaveringly to our confession that
gives us hope, for he who made the promise is trustworthy. 24 We must consider how to rouse one another to love and good works. 25 We should not stay away from our assembly, as is the custom of
some, but encourage one another, and this all the more as you see the day
drawing near.
P S A L M
Psalm 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6
R: Lord, this is the people that longs to see your face.
1 The Lord’s are the earth and its fullness; the
world and those who dwell in it. 2 For he founded it upon
the seas and established it upon the rivers. (R)
3 Who can ascend the mountain of the Lord? Or who
may stand in his holy place? (R) 4 He whose hands are sinless, whose heart is clean, who desires not
what is vain. (R) 5 He shall receive a blessing from the Lord, a reward from God his
savior. 6 Such is the race that seeks for him, that seeks
the face of the God of Jacob. (R)
GOSPEL
The light of the Gospel has been given to us. It is alive in our
hearts, minds and souls. Will we let it shine so that others can see it? We
have received the Gospel without price; we should also share it with others
without price. Let us do everything we can to allow the truth of the Gospel to
be manifest in our lives so that the Good News will continue to go forth into
the world.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
A lamp to my feet is your word, a light to my path.
Mark 4:21-25
21 Jesus said to his disciples, “Is a lamp brought
in to be placed under a bushel basket or under a bed, and not to be placed on a
lampstand? 22 For there is nothing hidden except to be made
visible; nothing is secret except to come to light. 23 Anyone who has ears to hear ought to hear.” 24He also told them, “Take care what you hear. The measure with
which you measure will be measured out to you, and still more will be given to
you. 25 To the one who has, more will be given; from the
one who has not, even what he has will be taken away.”
think: The light of the
Gospel has been given to us. It is alive in our hearts, minds and souls. Will
we let it shine so that others can see it?
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 Acts 25-28
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