Daily Bible Reading - September 18, 2020

 

1st READING

If Jesus has not been raised from the dead, then the Gospel proclamation is merely smoke and mirrors, fodder for the comedians. The empty tomb is essential to the Christian message that Jesus is alive. Otherwise, there is no victory over death and sin. Jesus’ resurrection has always been the essence of the proclamation of the Gospel.

1 Corinthians 15:12-20

12 Brothers and sisters: If Christ is preached as raised from the dead, how can some among you say there is no resurrection of the dead? 13 If there is no resurrection of the dead, then neither has Christ been raised. 14 And if Christ has not been raised, then empty too is our preaching; empty, too, your faith. 15 Then we are also false witnesses to God, because we testified against God that he raised Christ, whom he did not raise if in fact the dead are not raised. 16 For if the dead are not raised, neither has Christ been raised, 17 and if Christ has not been raised, your faith is vain; you are still in your sins. 18 Then those who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. 19 If for this life only we have hoped in Christ, we are the most pitiable people of all. 20 But now Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.

PSALM

Psalm 17:1, 6-7, 8, 15

R: Lord, when your glory appears, my joy will be full.

1 Hear, O Lord, a just suit; attend to my outcry; hearken to my prayer from lips without deceit. (R) 6 I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God; incline your ear to me; hear my word. 7 Show your wondrous mercies, O savior of those who flee from their foes to refuge at your right hand. (R) 8 Hide me in the shadow of your wings, 15 but I in justice shall behold your face; on waking, I shall be content in your presence. (R)

GOSPEL

We walk through life with friends and the help of others. We are communal beings who need others to draw out the best in us. We also contribute to bringing the best out of them. Let us commit to and strengthen our relationships, so they will be formative forces for good in our lives.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth; you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the Kingdom.

Luke 8:1-3

1 Jesus journeyed from one town and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom of God. Accompanying him were the Twelve 2 and some women who had been cured of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, 3 Joanna, the wife of Herod’s steward Chuza, Susanna, and many others who provided for them out of their resources.

Reflect: How do you support the ministry you’ve been called to serve in?

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T O D A Y’S BLESSING LIST 

thank You, Lord, for: 

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