1ST READING
Barnabas,
known as the “son of encouragement,” is a key figure in the life of the
early Church. He is the one who will introduce and vouch for the
credentials of Paul to Church
leaders. Barnabas and Paul work closely together for a number of years
and then part ways, albeit not amicably. Even holy people have
difficulties with relationships. That is why there is hope for us.
Acts 11:21-26; 13:1-3
21 In those days a great number who believed turned to the Lord. 22 The news about them reached the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to go to Antioch. 23 When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to remain faithful to the Lord in firmness of heart, 24 for he was a good man, filled with the
Holy Spirit and faith. And a large number of people was added to the Lord. 25 Then he went to Tarsus to look for Saul, 26 and when he had found him he brought him to Antioch. For a whole year they met with the church and taught a large number of people, and it was in Antioch that the disciples were first called Christians. 13:1 Now there were in
the church at Antioch prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Symeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen who was a close friend of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. 2 While they were worshipping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” 3 Then, completing their fasting and prayer, they laid hands on them and sent them off.
P S A L M
Psalm 98:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6
R: The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power.
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) 5 Sing praise to the Lord with the harp, with the harp and melodious song. 6 With trumpets and the sound of the horn sing joyfully before the King, the Lord. (R)
GOSPEL
As
we witness to the truth of the Gospel, what matters is that the same is
evident in our lives. Jesus challenges the scribes and the Pharisees
about their being holy in word but not in action. The Church has a lot
of soul-searching to do regarding solidarity with the poor. Are you in
solidarity with the poor who are close to the Lord’s heart?
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Go and teach all nations, says the Lord; I am with you always, until the end of the world.
Matthew 5:20-26 (or Matthew 10:7-13)
20 Jesus
said to his disciples: “I tell you, unless your righteousness surpasses
that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter into the kingdom
of heaven. 21 “You have heard that it was said to your ancestors, You shall not kill; and whoever kills will be liable to judgment. 22 But I say to you, whoever is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment, and whoever says to his brother, ‘Raqa,’ will be answerable to the
Sanhedrin, and whoever says, ‘You fool,’ will be liable to fiery Gehenna. 23 Therefore, if you bring your gift to the altar, and there recall that your brother has anything against you, 24 leave your gift there at the altar, go first and be reconciled with your brother, and then come and offer your gift. 25 Settle with
your opponent quickly while on the way to court with him. Otherwise
your opponent will hand you over to the judge, and the judge will hand
you over to the guard, and
you will be thrown into prison. 26 Amen, I say to you, you will not be released until you have paid the last penny.”
think: Even holy people have difficulties with relationships. That is why there is hope for us.
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