1ST READING
St.
Jerome is a great and holy man who loved the Scriptures with a passion
that we should all seek to imitate. He worked hard to translate the
Scriptures from their Hebrew and Greek origins into Latin to make them
more accessible to the Church and the people. Today, we have versions of
the Scriptures in most languages and many dialects to make the Word of
God available to as many people as possible. Let us not forget to be
grateful for the work done in translating the Scriptures into our own
languages.
Zechariah 8:1-8
1 This word of the Lord of hosts came: Thus says the Lord of hosts: 2 I am intensely jealous for Zion, stirred to jealous wrath for her. 3 Thus says the Lord: I will return to Zion, and I will dwell within Jerusalem; Jerusalem shall be called the faithful city, and the mountain of the Lord of hosts, the holy mountain. 4 Thus says the Lord of
hosts: Old men and old women, each with staff in hand because of old age, shall again sit in the streets of Jerusalem. 5 The city shall be filled with boys and girls playing in its streets. 6 Thus
says the Lord of hosts: Even if this should seem impossible in the eyes
of the remnant of this people, shall it in those days be impossible in
my eyes also, says the Lord of hosts? 7 Thus says the Lord of hosts: Lo, I will rescue my people from the land of the rising sun, and from the land of the setting sun. 8 I will bring them back to dwell within Jerusalem. They shall be my people, and I will be their God, with faithfulness and justice.
P S A L M
Psalm 102:16-18, 19-21, 29, 22, 23
R: The Lord will build up Zion again and appear in all his glory.
15 [16] The nations shall revere your name, O Lord, and all the kings of the earth your glory, 16 [17] when the Lord has rebuilt Zion and appeared in his glory; 17 [18] when he has regarded the prayer of the destitute, and not despised their prayer. (R) 18 [19] Let this be written for the generation to come, and let his future
creatures praise the Lord: 19 [20] “The Lord looked down from his holy height, from heaven he beheld the earth, 20 [21] to hear the groaning of the prisoners, to release those doomed to die.” (R) 28 [29] The children of your servants shall abide, and their posterity shall continue in your presence. 21 [22] That the name of the Lord may be declared in Zion; and his praise, in Jerusalem,
22 [23] When the peoples gather together, and the kingdoms, to serve the Lord. (R)
GOSPEL
Greatness
in the Kingdom of God is not measured according to the criteria of the
world. Jesus tells us quite clearly that depth of faith and trust is the
most important thing in a disciple’s life. It is from these that
powerful ministries come, as miracles are possible only by the power of
God. Let us pray for a deeper faith and trust in God.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
The Son of Man came to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.
Luke 9:46-50
46 An argument arose among the disciples about which of them was the greatest. 47 Jesus realized the intention of their hearts and took a child and placed it by his side 48 and
said to them, “Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and
whoever receives me receives the one who sent me. For the one who is
least among all of you is the one who is the greatest.” 49 Then John said in reply,
“Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your name and we tried to prevent him because he does not follow in our company.” 50 Jesus said to him, “Do not prevent him, for whoever is not against you is for you.”
think: Greatness in the Kingdom of God is not measured according to the criteria of the world.
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 Daniel 1-3
REVIEW OF THE QUARTER
Did I fulfill my last quarter goals?
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What were the most important words the Lord gave to me this quarter?
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What were my greatest blessings these past three months?
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What are my most pressing needs for the next quarter?
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NOTES:
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