1ST READING
Yes,
our faith will be tested. In fact, if you have already been walking the
life of a disciple for a while, it has probably already been tested.
Testing our faith makes it stronger as, when we pass the test, there is
one less thing that could lead us astray. Lord, with You by my side, I
am sure that any testing of my faith will only result in a deeper
conviction that it is true.
Sirach 35:1-12
1 To keep the Law is a great oblation, and he who observes the commandments sacrifices a peace offering. 2 In works of charity one offers fine flour, and when he gives alms he presents his sacrifice of praise. 3 To refrain from evil pleases the Lord, and to avoid injustice is an atonement. 4 Appear not before the Lord empty-handed, for all that you offer is in fulfillment of the
precepts. 5 The just one’s offering enriches the altar and rises as a sweet odor before the Most High. 6 The just one’s sacrifice is most pleasing, nor will it ever be forgotten. 7 In generous spirit pay homage to the Lord, be not sparing of freewill gifts. 8 With each contribution show a cheerful countenance, and pay your tithes in a spirit of joy. 9 Give to the Most High as he has given to you, generously, according to your means. 10 For the Lord is one who always repays, and he will give back to you sevenfold. 11 But offer no bribes, these he does not accept! Trust not in sacrifice of the fruits of extortion, 12 for he is a God of justice, who knows no favorites.
P S A L M
Psalm 50:5-6, 7-8, 14, 23
R: To the upright I will show the saving power of God.
5 “Gather my faithful ones before me, those who have made a covenant with me by sacrifice.” 6 And the heavens proclaim his justice; for God himself is the judge. (R) 7 “Hear, my people, and I will speak; Israel, I will testify against you; God, your God, am I. 8 Not for your sacrifices do I rebuke you, for your burnt offering are before me always. (R) 14 “Offer to God praise as your sacrifice and fulfill your vows to the Most High. 23 He that offers praise as a sacrifice glorifies me; and to him that goes the right way I will show the salvation of God.” (R)
GOSPEL
There
is a little bit of the mercenary in us. And there is in Peter, too.
Peter is aware of the sacrifices he and the other Apostles have made and
is wondering about their reward. This is perfectly reasonable, as long
as we are ready to accept that the rewards of the Kingdom of God are
rarely in this life but are stored up in eternal life with God in
heaven.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven
and earth; you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the
Kingdom.
Mark 10:28-31
28 Peter began to say to Jesus, “We have given up everything and followed you.” 29 Jesus said, “Amen, I say to you, there is no one who has given up house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or lands for my sake and for the sake of the Gospel 30 who will not receive a hundred times more now in this present
age: houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands, with persecutions, and eternal life in the age to come. 31 But many that are first will be last, and the last will be first.”
LIST
think: Testing our faith makes it stronger as, when we pass the test, there is one less thing that could lead us astray.
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 1 Samuel 17-20
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