1st READING
Patience, among many other attributes, is important for relationships. There are times when we will have to wait for others to catch up with us and times when they will have to wait for us. Patience helps in this process. We also have to work on developing the rest of the gifts and fruits of the Spirit so that we will have the ability to follow where Jesus takes us.
James 1:1-11
1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes in the dispersion, greetings. 2 Consider it all joy, my brothers and sisters, when you encounter various trials, 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 And let perseverance be perfect, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. 5 But if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and he will be given it. 6 But he should ask in faith, not doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed about by the wind. 7 For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord, 8 since he is a man of two minds, unstable in all his ways. 9 The brother in lowly circumstances should take pride in his high standing, 10 and the rich one in his lowliness, for he will pass away “like the flower of the field.” 11 For the sun comes up with its scorching heat and dries up the grass, its flower droops, and the beauty of its appearance vanishes. So will the rich person fade away in the midst of his pursuits.
P S A L M
Psalm 119:67, 68, 71, 72, 75, 76
R: Be kind to me, Lord, and I shall live.
67 Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I hold to your promise. (R) 68 You are good and bountiful; teach me your statutes. (R) 71 It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I may learn your statutes. (R) 72 The law of your mouth is to me more precious than thousands of gold and silver pieces. (R) 75 I know, O Lord, that your ordinances are just, and in your faithfulness you have afflicted me. (R) 76 Let your kindness comfort me according to your promise to your servants. (R)
GOSPEL
It is not a good idea to be looking for signs all the time simply because this is not necessary. God has given us minds to discern His will. This is the normal way we should be making our decisions, not looking for some extraordinary sign from God to tell us which way to move or what to say next. Most discernment is a fairly simple affair requiring us to test our ideas against the Scriptures and traditions of the Church. We can also help each other out by sharing our ideas and lives with one another.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
I am the way and the truth and the life, says the Lord; no one comes to the Father except through me.
Mark 8:11-13
11 The Pharisees came forward and began to argue with Jesus, seeking from him a sign from heaven to test him. 12 He sighed from the depth of his spirit and said, “Why does this generation seek a sign? Amen, I say to you, no sign will be given to this generation.” 13 Then he left them, got into the boat again, and went off to the other shore.
READING 2nd READING
TODAY’S
BLESSING
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think: God has given us minds to discern His will. This is the normal way we should be making our decisions, not looking for some extraordinary sign from God.
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 Corinthians 1-4 s 1-4READING 2nd READING
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