Daily Bible Readings - October 19,2012

1^ST READING

 

The idea of being stamped with a seal is a very military image. The Roman soldiers were branded and sealed with the mark of their emperor to indicate their allegiance and commitment. Paul is obviously drawing on this idea as he explains what it means to have faith — that in baptism we have chosen to join the army of the saints who are disciples of Jesus.

 

Ephesians 1:11-14

11 Brothers and sisters: In Christ we were also chosen, destined in accord with the purpose of the One who accomplishes all things according to the intention of his will, 12 so that we might exist for the praise of his glory, we who first hoped in Christ. 13 In him you also, who have heard the word of truth, the Gospel of your salvation, and have believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, 14 which is the first installment of our inheritance toward redemption as God’s possession, to the praise of his glory.

 

P S A L M

 

Psalm 33:1-2, 4-5, 12-13

R: Blessed the people the Lord has chosen to be his own.

1 Exult, you just, in the Lord; praise from the upright is fitting. 2 Give thanks to the Lord on the harp; with the ten-stringed lyre chant his praises. (R) 4 For upright is the word of the Lord, and all his works are trustworthy. 5 He loves justice and right; of the kindness of the Lord the earth is full. (R) 12 Blessed the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he has chosen for his own inheritance. 13 From heaven the Lord looks down; he sees all mankind. (R)

 

GOSPEL

 

There is nowhere to hide when it comes to doing God’s will. We cannot keep anything secret from Him. Jesus tells us that even what is whispered will eventually be known as if someone shouted it from the rooftops. Let us be aware of this and be inspired to live fully in the light of Gospel truth so that Satan will not get a foothold in our lives.

 

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

May your kindness, O Lord, be upon us; who have put our hope in you.

 

Luke 12:1-7

1 At that time: So many people were crowding together that they were trampling one another underfoot. Jesus began to speak, first to his disciples, “Beware of the leaven — that is, the hypocrisy — of the Pharisees. 2 “There is nothing concealed that will not be revealed, nor secret that will not be known. 3 Therefore whatever you have said in the darkness will be heard  in the light, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will be proclaimed on the housetops. 4 I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body but after that can do no more. 5 I shall show you whom to fear. Be afraid of the one who after killing has the power to cast into Gehenna; yes, I tell you, be afraid of that one. 6 Are not five sparrows sold for two small coins? Yet not one of them has escaped the notice of God. 7 Even the hairs of your head have all been counted. Do not be afraid. You are worth more than many sparrows.”

 

GOSPEL PSAL

think: In baptism we have chosen to join the army of the saints who are disciples of Jesus.

 

 

TODAY’S

BLESSING

LIS 

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 Sirach 36-40