Daily Bible Readings - September 25, 2012

1^ST READING

 

If we shut our ears to the cry of the poor and those suffering injustice, heaven will be shut to our cries for salvation as well. This principle is very clearly enunciated to us in the Lord’s Prayer, where we pray to God to forgive our sins “as we forgive those who sin against us.” This is a very important principle to remember because if we do not live by it, then we are telling God not to honor our request and cries for forgiveness.

 

Proverbs 21:1-6, 10-13

1 Like a stream is the king’s heart in the hand of the Lord; wherever it pleases him, he directs it. 2 All the ways of a man may be right in his own eyes, but it is the Lord who proves hearts. 3 To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. 4 Haughty eyes and a proud heart — the tillage of the wicked is sin. 5 The plans of the diligent are sure of profit, but all rash haste leads certainly to poverty. 6 Whoever makes a fortune by a lying tongue is chasing a bubble over deadly snares. 10 The soul of the wicked man desires evil; his neighbor finds no pity in his eyes. 11 When the arrogant man is punished, the simple are the wiser; when the wise man is instructed, he gains knowledge. 12 The just man appraises the house of the wicked there is one who brings down the wicked to ruin. 13 He who shuts his ear to the cry of the poor will himself also call and not be heard.

 

P S A L M

 

Psalm 119:1, 27, 30, 34, 35, 44

R: Guide me, Lord, in the way of your commands.

1 Blessed are they whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord. (R) 27 Make me understand the way of your precepts, and I will meditate on your wondrous deeds. (R) 30 The way of truth I have chosen; I have set your ordinances before me. (R) 34 Give me discernment, that I may observe your law and keep it with all my heart. (R) 35 Lead me in the path of your commands, for in it I delight. (R) 44 And I will keep your law continually, forever and ever. (R)

 

GOSPEL

 

What Jesus looks for in the life of a disciple is obedience to the will of God. This is the example He has given us; this is the expectation He places upon our discipleship. It is crucial for us to realize that faith is not just about praying – it also involves putting Christian principles into action. This is the heart of the Gospel message of conversion, namely that our lives change and begin to reflect more closely the life of Christ as He has presented Himself to the world.

 

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

Blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it.

 

Luke 8:19-21

19 The mother of Jesus and his brothers came to him but were unable to join him because of the crowd. 20 He was told, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside and they wish to see you.” 21 He said to them in reply, “My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and act on it.”

GOSPEL PSALM

TODAY’S

think: What Jesus looks for in the life of a disciple is obedience to the will of God.

 

 

Thank You Lord for: ____________________________________

 

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God’s special verse/thought for me today________________

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