1ST READING
Paul
comes to Rome not to found the Christian Community but to inform them
that he is on his way and that he intends to visit them on his journey
to proclaim the Gospel at the other end of the Mediterranean, in what is
now modern-day Spain. Yes, traditionally, we recall Paul and Peter as
founders of the Church in Rome but this is more an honorary title than
an actual fact of history. Traditions can be like that sometimes.
Romans 1:1-7
1 Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the Gospel of God, 2 which he promised previously through his prophets in the holy Scriptures, 3 the gospel about his Son, descended from David according to the flesh, 4 but
established as Son of God in power according to the spirit of holiness
through resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord.
5 Through
him we have received the grace of apostleship, to bring about the
obedience of faith, for the sake of his name, among all the Gentiles, 6 among whom are you also, who are called to belong to Jesus Christ; 7 to all the beloved of God in Rome, called to be holy. Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
P S A L M
Psalm 98:1, 2-3, 3-4
R: The Lord has made known his salvation.
1 Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done wondrous deeds; his right hand has won victory for him, his holy arm. (R) 2 The Lord has made his salvation known: in the sight of the nations he has revealed his justice. 3 He
has remembered his kindness and his faithfulness toward the house of
Israel. (R) All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation by our
God. 4 Sing joyfully to the Lord, all you lands; break
into song; sing praise. (R)
GOSPEL
Jesus
is the source of all the power and strength we need in the Christian
life. We will find ourselves in very deep trouble unless we remember
this. As soon as we begin to rely on ourselves and our own resources
apart from those of God, we will very quickly find ourselves overcome by
the works of the enemy. He rejoices in our arrogance in thinking that
we can stand against him without God’s help. If we don’t seek Jesus’
help, the enemy needs to do nothing, as we have separated ourselves from
the gift of salvation.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.
Luke 11:29-32
29 While
still more people gathered in the crowd, Jesus said to them, “This
generation is an evil generation; it seeks a sign, but no sign will be
given it, except the sign of Jonah. 30 Just as Jonah became a sign to the Ninevites, so will the Son of Man be to this generation. 31 At
the judgment the queen of the south will rise with the men of this
generation and she will condemn them, because she came from the ends of
the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and
there is something greater than Solomon here. 32 At
the judgment the men of Nineveh will arise with this generation and
condemn it, because at the preaching of Jonah they repented, and there
is something greater than Jonah here.”
think: Jesus is the source of all the power and strength we need in the Christian life.
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 Micah 4-7
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