1ST READING
The
youth are the future of any organization. The head of the community
needs to be an older statesman-like figure, but the next level must be
peppered with younger people. Otherwise, the community will die. In
today’s world, cultural and behavioral changes happen instantly, so the
youth need to be represented to avoid generational problems from
developing.
1 Timothy 4:12-16
12 Beloved:
Let no one have contempt for your youth, but set an example for those
who believe, in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity. 13 Until I arrive, attend to the reading, exhortation, and teaching. 14 Do
not neglect the gift you have, which was conferred on you through the
prophetic word with the imposition of hands of the presbyterate. 15 Be diligent in these matters, be absorbed in them, so that your
progress may be evident to everyone. 16 Attend
to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in both tasks, for by doing
so you will save both yourself and those who listen to you.
P S A L M
Psalm 111:7-8, 9, 10
R: How great are the works of the Lord.
7 The works of his hands are faithful and just; sure are all his precepts, 8 reliable forever and ever, wrought in truth and equity. (R) 9 He has sent deliverance to his people; he has ratified his covenant forever; holy and awesome is his name. (R) 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning
of wisdom; prudent are all who live by it. His praise endures forever. (R)
GOSPEL
Let
us be generous with our forgiveness. It is difficult to forgive at
times, but that is the only way to heal the hurts others have caused
you. Jesus forgives all our sins. What right have we to withhold
forgiveness from those who have sinned against us? The only way for God
to heal us, is to let go of the sins others inflict upon us.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest, says the Lord.
Luke 7:36-50
36 A certain Pharisee invited Jesus to dine with him, and he entered the Pharisee’s house and reclined at table. 37 Now there was a sinful woman in the city who learned that he was at the table in the house of the Pharisee. Bringing an alabaster flask of ointment, 38 she
stood behind him at his feet weeping and began to bathe his feet with
her tears. Then she wiped them with her hair, kissed them, and anointed
them with the ointment. 39 When
the Pharisee who had invited him saw this he said to himself, “If this
man were a prophet, he would know who and what sort of woman this is who
is touching him, that she is a sinner.” 40 Jesus said to him in reply, “Simon, I have something to say to you.” “Tell me, teacher,” he said. 41 “Two people were in debt to a certain creditor; one owed five hundred days’ wages and the other owed fifty. 42 Since they were unable to repay the debt, he
forgave it for both. Which of them will love him more?” 43 Simon said in reply, “The one, I suppose, whose larger debt was forgiven.” He said to him, “You have judged rightly.” 44 Then
he turned to the woman and said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? When I
entered your house, you did not give me water for my feet, but she has
bathed them with her tears and wiped them with her hair. 45 You did not give me a kiss, but she has not ceased kissing my feet since the time I entered. 46
You did not anoint my head with oil, but she anointed my feet with ointment. 47 So
I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven; hence, she has shown
great love. But the one to whom little is forgiven, loves little.” 48 He said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.” 49 The others at table said to themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?” 50 But he said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in
peace.”
think: The only way for God to heal us, is to let go of the sins others inflict upon us.
T O D A Y’S BLESSING LIST
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READ THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR Psalm 116-118
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