1ST READING
It
is a virtuous act or person that oftentimes annoys us. I think it must
have something to do with our conscience, namely that we know deep down
that what they are doing is right and that we should do it, too. But now
we have no excuse to delay acting virtuously.
Wisdom 2:12, 17-20
12 The
wicked says: Let us beset the just one, because he is obnoxious to us;
he sets himself against our doings, reproaches us for transgressions of
the law and charges us with violations of our training. 17 Let us see whether his words be true; let us find out what will happen to him. 18 For if the just one be the son of God, God will defend him and deliver him from the hand of his foes. 19 With revilement and torture let us put the just one to the test that we may have proof of his gentleness and try his patience. 20 Let us condemn him to a shameful death; for according to his own words, God will take care of him.
P S A L M
Psalm 54:3-4, 5, 6-8
R: The Lord upholds my life.
1 [3] O God, by your name save me, and by your might defend my cause. 2 [4] O God, hear my prayer; hearken to the words of my mouth. (R) 3 [5] For the haughty have risen up against me, and the ruthless seek my life; they set not God before their eyes. (R) 4 [6] Behold, God is my helper; the Lord sustains my life. 6 [8] Freely will I offer you sacrifice; I will praise your name, O Lord, for its goodness. (R)
2ND READING
If
something is worth having, there will usually be a cost involved and
this is no more true than when it comes to the life of virtue. It is
essential for the life of holiness that we are ready to work hard and
persevere in the life of virtue. This is the only way we are going to be
able to overcome the sin and temptation that assail us and seek to keep
our virtues suppressed. Let us never be satisfied with anything less
than doing the best we can in order to be virtuous.
James 3:16-4:3
16 Beloved: Where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every foul practice. 17 But
the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peaceable, gentle,
compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, without inconstancy or
insincerity. 18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for those who cultivate peace. 4: 1 Where
do the wars and where do the conflicts among you come from? Is it not
from your passions that make war within your members? 2 You
covet but do not possess. You kill and envy but you cannot obtain; you
fight and wage war. You do not possess because you do not ask. 3 You ask but do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions.
GOSPEL
What
is the point of comparing greatness when you know that you are all
disciples of the Son of God? He is the greatest, and anything we might
be in comparison is nothing! What do we gain from ”being the greatest”
anyway? We are supposed to direct everyone to Jesus and so, being the
greatest will mean very little. Yes, there may be some sort of ”bragging
rights” for the one who is the greatest, but who wants that when
humility is the only path to heaven?
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
God has called us through the Gospel to possess the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Mark 9:30-37
30 Jesus and his disciples left from there and began a journey through Galilee, but he did not wish anyone to know about it. 31 He
was teaching his disciples and telling them, “The Son of Man is to be
handed over to men and they will kill him, and three days after his
death he will rise.” 32 But they did not understand the saying, and they were afraid to question him. 33 They came to Capernaum and, once inside the house, he began to ask them, “What were you arguing about on the way?” 34 But they remained silent. They had been discussing among themselves on the way who was the greatest. 35 Then
he sat down, called the Twelve, and said to them, “If anyone wishes to
be first, he shall be the last of all and the servant of all.” 36 Taking a child he placed it in their midst, and putting his arms around it he said to them, 37 “Whoever
receives one child such as this in my name, receives me; and whoever
receives me, receives not me but the one who sent me.”
LIST
2nd READING
PSALM
TODAY’S
think: Let us never be satisfied with anything less than doing the best we can in order to be virtuous.
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 Psalm 146-150
SABBATH PAUSE
My weekly time with God
THANK YOU LIST
Things to be grateful for from the past week
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SPECIAL NEEDS
Things to ask God for in the coming week
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HIDDEN TREASURE
Most important word God told me this week
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