1ST READING
Paul
will prolong the process of his trial by claiming his rights as a Roman
citizen. This means they will have to try him in Rome. As Paul travels
to Rome, he will continue to meet with Christians and encourage them in
their faith; he will also write letters, some of which have been
preserved in the Scriptures. Paul is not someone to waste any time or
opportunity to proclaim the Gospel — a good example for us all.
Acts 25:13-21
13 King Agrippa and Bernice arrived in Caesarea on a visit to Festus. 14 Since
they spent several days there, Festus referred Paul’s case to the king,
saying, “There is a man here left in custody by Felix. 15 When I was in Jerusalem the chief priests and the elders of the Jews brought charges against him and demanded his condemnation. 16 I answered them that it was not Roman practice to hand over an accused person before he has faced his accusers and had the opportunity to defend himself against their charge. 17 So when they came together here, I made no delay; the next day I took my seat on the tribunal and ordered the man to be brought in. 18 His accusers stood around him, but did not charge him with any of the crimes I suspected. 19 Instead they had some issues with him about their own religion and about a certain Jesus who had died but who Paul claimed was alive. 20 Since
I was at a loss how to investigate this controversy, I asked if he were
willing to go to Jerusalem and there stand trial on these charges. 21 And when Paul appealed that he be held in custody for the Emperor’s decision, I ordered him held until I could send him to Caesar.”
P S A L M
Psalm 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20
R: The Lord has established his throne in heaven.
1 Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all my being, bless his holy name. 2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. (R) 11 For as the heavens are high above the earth, so surpassing is his kindness toward those who fear him. 12 As far as the east is from the west, so far has he put
our transgressions from us. (R) 19 The Lord has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all. 20 Bless the Lord, all you his angels, you mighty in strength, who do his bidding. (R)
GOSPEL
A
leader has tremendous responsibility. It is never easy to lead. Let us
always pray that our leaders have the grace of God with them, sufficient
for all they need, such that they may do a good job of leading the
people of God. At the same time, let us try to do all that we can to
make the job of our leaders as easy as possible. Let us seek to help in
any way we can and contribute what we can to the work and life of the
Church.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
The Holy Spirit will teach you everything and remind you of all I told you.
John 21:15-19
15 After
Jesus had revealed himself to his disciples and eaten breakfast with
them, he said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more
than these?” Simon Peter answered him, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love
you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my lambs.” 16 He
then said to Simon Peter a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you
love me?” Simon Peter answered him, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love
you.” He said to him, “Tend my sheep.” 17 He
said to him the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter
was distressed that he had said to him a third time, “Do you love me?”
and he said to him, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep.” 18 Amen, amen, I say to you, when you were younger, you used to dress yourself and go where you wanted; but when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to
go.” 19 He said this signifying by what kind of death he would glorify God. And when he had said this, he said to him, “Follow me.”
think: Let us seek to help in any way we can and contribute what we can to the work and life of the Church.
T O D A Y’S BLESSING LIST
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READ THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR Joshua 21-24
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