1ST READING
Virtuous
living is the only way to holiness. We cannot be holy without
cultivating the various human and theological virtues in our lives. The
Book of Wisdom tells us that holiness is possible for everyone as long
as we are willing to make the difficult choices on a constant basis. In
other words, are we ready to persevere in the pursuit of holy living? If
not, then we will very quickly drop out of the challenge.
Wisdom 1:1-7
1 Love justice, you who judge the earth; think of the Lord in goodness, and seek him in integrity of heart; 2 Because he is found by those who test him not, and he manifests himself to those who do not disbelieve him. 3 For perverse counsels separate a man from God, and his power, put to the proof, rebukes the foolhardy; 4 because into a soul that plots evil, wisdom enters not, nor dwells she in a body under debt of
sin. 5 For the Holy Spirit of discipline flees deceit and withdraws from senseless counsels; and when injustice occurs it is rebuked. 6 For
wisdom is a kindly spirit, yet she acquits not the blasphemer of his
guilty lips; Because God is the witness of his inmost self and the sure
observer of his heart and the listener to his tongue. 7 For the Spirit of the Lord fills the world, is all-embracing, and knows what man says.
P S A L M
Psalm 139:1-3, 4-6, 7-8, 9-10
R: Guide me, Lord, along the everlasting way.
1 O Lord, you have probed me and you know me; 2 you know when I sit and when I stand; you understand my thoughts from afar. 3 My journeys and my rest you scrutinize, with all my ways you are familiar. (R) 4 Even before a word is on my tongue, behold, O Lord, you know the whole of it. 5
Behind me and before, you hem me in and rest your hand upon me. 6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; too lofty for me to attain. (R) 7 Where can I go from your spirit? From your presence where can I flee? 8 If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I sink to the nether world, you are present there. (R) 9 If I take the wings of the dawn, if I settle at
the farthest limits of the sea, 10 even there your hand shall guide me, and your right hand hold me fast. (R)
GOSPEL
Jesus
tells us that we will encounter obstacles in our faith journey. That is
quite natural. However, He does not accept those who create obstacles
for others’ growth in holiness. This is, indeed, something that we
should all avoid. It is bad enough to sin personally; it is worse to be
the occasion or cause of another person’s sin.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Shine like lights in the world, as you hold on to the word of life.
Luke 17:1-6
1 Jesus said to his disciples, “Things that cause sin will inevitably occur, but woe to the person through whom they occur. 2 It would be better for him
if a millstone were put around his neck and he be thrown into the sea
than for him to cause one of these little ones to sin. 3 Be on your guard! If your brother sins, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him. 4 And
if he wrongs you seven times in one day and returns to you seven times saying, ‘I am sorry,’ you should forgive him.” 5 And the Apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith.” 6 The
Lord replied, “If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you would
say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it
would obey you.”
think: It is bad enough to sin personally; it is worse to be the occasion or cause of another person’s sin.
T O D A Y’S BLESSING LIST
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READ THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR Psalm 41-45
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