Responsorial Psalm. Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14 and 17. R. (1) If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. You turn man back to dust, saying, “Return, O children of men.”. For a thousand years in your sight. are as yesterday, now that it is past, or as a watch of the night. R.Feb 9, 2019 · Is 6:1-2a, 3-8. In the year King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a high and lofty throne, with the train of his garment filling the temple. Seraphim were stationed above. They cried one to the other, "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts! All the earth is filled with his glory!" At the sound of that cry, the frame of the door shook. 1 Tm 6:11-16. But you, man of God, pursue righteousness, devotion, faith, love, patience, and gentleness. Compete well for the faith. Lay hold of eternal life, to which you were called. when you made the noble confession in the presence of many witnesses. I charge you before God, who gives life to all things,CHAPTER 16. The Parable of the Dishonest Steward. * 1 Then he also said to his disciples, "A rich man had a steward who was reported to him for squandering his property. 2 He summoned him and said, 'What is this I hear about you? Prepare a full account of your stewardship, because you can no longer be my steward.' 3 The steward said to himself, 'What shall I do, now that my master is ...CHAPTER 28. Winter in Malta. 1 Once we had reached safety we learned that the island was called Malta. 2 The natives showed us extraordinary hospitality; they lit a fire and welcomed all of us because it had begun to rain and was cold. 3 Paul had gathered a bundle of brushwood and was putting it on the fire when a viper, escaping from the heat, fastened on his hand.With divine recompense. he comes to save you. Then will the eyes of the blind be opened, the ears of the deaf be cleared; Then will the lame leap like a stag, then the tongue of the mute will sing. Streams will burst forth in the desert, and rivers in the steppe. The burning sands will become pools,Reading 1. Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab. God's temple in heaven was opened, and the ark of his covenant could be seen in the temple. A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. She was with child and wailed aloud in pain as she labored to give birth.1 Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled[ a] among us, 2 just as they were handed down to us by those who from the first were eyewitnesses and servants of the word. 3 With this in mind, since I myself have carefully …In the land of my exile I praise him. and show his power and majesty to a sinful nation. R. Blessed be God, who lives for ever. Bless the Lord, all you his chosen ones, and may all of you praise his majesty. Celebrate days of gladness, and give him praise. R. Blessed be God, who lives for ever.Luke 1:28 describes the Angel Gabriel's salutation to Mary as "Rejoice so highly favored!" As Catholics, we are told this is the source of "Hail Mary, full of grace." How do we get "full of grace" from "highly favored?" Answer: The answer is because, as they say, translation is more art than science.the rains are over and gone. The flowers appear on the earth, the time of pruning the vines has come, and the song of the dove is heard in our land. The fig tree puts forth its figs, and the vines, in bloom, give forth fragrance. Arise, my beloved, my beautiful one, and come! "O my dove in the clefts of the rock,Is 6:1-2a, 3-8. In the year King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a high and lofty throne, with the train of his garment filling the temple. Seraphim were stationed above. They cried one to the other, "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts! All the earth is filled with his glory!" At the sound of that cry, the frame of the door shook.* [7:1–8:3] The episodes in this section present a series of reactions to the Galilean ministry of Jesus and reflect some of Luke’s particular interests: the faith of a Gentile (Lk 7:1–10); the prophet Jesus’ concern for a widowed mother (Lk 7:11–17); the ministry of Jesus directed to the afflicted and unfortunate of Is 61:1 (Lk 7:18 ...Luke suggests that this was a lengthy ministry in Jerusalem (Lk 19:47; 20:1; 21:37–38; 22:53) and it is characterized by Jesus’ daily teaching in the temple (Lk 21:37–38). For the story of the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, see also Mt 21:1 – 11 ; Mk 11:1 – 10 ; Jn 12:12 – 19 and the notes there. CHAPTER 2. 1 * This is what Isaiah, son of Amoz, saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem.. Zion, the Royal City of God. 2 * In days to come,. The mountain of the LORD's house. shall be established as the highest mountain. and raised above the hills. All nations shall stream toward it. a 3 Many peoples shall come and say: "Come, let us go up to the LORD's mountain,. to the house of the God of ...IS 61:1-2A, 10-11. The spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me; he has sent me to bring glad tidings to the poor, to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives. and release to the prisoners, to announce a year of favor from the LORD. and a day of vindication by our God.O God, by your name save me, and by your might defend my cause. O God, hear my prayer; hearken to the words of my mouth. R. God himself is my help. Behold, God is my helper; the Lord sustains my life. Freely will I offer you sacrifice; I will praise your name, O LORD, for its goodness.IS 61:1-2A, 10-11. The spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me; he has sent me to bring glad tidings to the poor, to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives. and release to the prisoners, to announce a year of favor from the LORD. and a day of vindication by our God.Then the dragon stood before the woman about to give birth, to devour her child when she gave birth. She gave birth to a son, a male child, destined to rule all the nations with an iron rod. Her child was caught up to God and his throne. The woman herself fled into the desert. where she had a place prepared by God.1 Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled[ a] among us, 2 just as they were handed down to us by those who from the first were eyewitnesses and servants of the word. 3 With this in mind, since I myself have carefully …Reading 2. 1 Cor 12:12-30. Brothers and sisters: As a body is one though it has many parts, and all the parts of the body, though many, are one body, so also Christ. For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slaves or free persons, and we were all given to drink of one Spirit.to the one who sits on the throne, who lives forever and ever, the twenty-four elders fall down. before the one who sits on the throne. and worship him, who lives forever and ever. They throw down their crowns before the throne, exclaiming: "Worthy are you, Lord our God, to receive glory and honor and power,Lk 1:26-38. The angel Gabriel was sent from God. to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin's name was Mary. And coming to her, he said, "Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you."to the one who sits on the throne, who lives forever and ever, the twenty-four elders fall down. before the one who sits on the throne. and worship him, who lives forever and ever. They throw down their crowns before the throne, exclaiming: "Worthy are you, Lord our God, to receive glory and honor and power,The Parable of the Lost Sheep. a 1 * The tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to listen to him, 2 but the Pharisees and scribes began to complain, saying, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” b 3 So to them he addressed this parable.Dt 30:15-20. Moses said to the people: "Today I have set before you. life and prosperity, death and doom. If you obey the commandments of the LORD, your God, which I enjoin on you today, loving him, and walking in his ways, and keeping his commandments, statutes and decrees, you will live and grow numerous,Mary Visits Elizabeth - At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, where she entered Zechariah's home and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. In a loud voice she exclaimed: "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear! But why am I ...CHAPTER 2. 1 * This is what Isaiah, son of Amoz, saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem.. Zion, the Royal City of God. 2 * In days to come,. The mountain of the LORD's house. shall be established as the highest mountain. and raised above the hills. All nations shall stream toward it. a 3 Many peoples shall come and say: "Come, let us go up to the LORD's mountain,. to the house of the God of ...Col 1:15-20. Christ Jesus is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For in him were created all things in heaven and on earth, the visible and the invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers; all things were created through him and for him. He is before all things,December 24, 2022. December 25, 2022. December 26, 2022. Daily Bible Readings, Podcast Audio and Videos and Prayers brought to you by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.For their ancestors treated the prophets in the same way. But woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation. Woe to you who are filled now, for you will be hungry. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will grieve and weep. Woe to you when all speak well of you, for their ancestors treated the false.The Western text omits some phrases in Lk 24:51, 52 perhaps to avoid any chronological conflict with Acts 1 about the time of the ascension. * The Gospel of Luke ends as it began , in the Jerusalem temple. a. [24:1–8] Mt 28:1–8; Mk 16:1–8; Jn 20:1–17. b. 2 Mc 3:26; Acts 1:10. c. Acts 2:9. d. He came and received the scroll from the right hand. of the one who sat on the throne. When he took it, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders. fell down before the Lamb. Each of the elders held a harp and gold bowls filled with incense, which are the prayers of the holy ones. They sang a new hymn:Lk 7:36-50. A certain Pharisee invited Jesus to dine with him, and he entered the Pharisee’s house and reclined at table. Now there was a sinful woman in the city. who learned that he was at table in the house of the Pharisee. Bringing an alabaster flask of ointment, she stood behind him at his feet weeping.Gospel. Lk 9:22-25. Jesus said to his disciples: "The Son of Man must suffer greatly and be rejected. by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed and on the third day be raised.". Then he said to all, "If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself. and take up his cross daily and follow me.Feb 9, 2019 · Is 6:1-2a, 3-8. In the year King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a high and lofty throne, with the train of his garment filling the temple. Seraphim were stationed above. They cried one to the other, "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts! All the earth is filled with his glory!" At the sound of that cry, the frame of the door shook. Luke tells his story with the hope that Christianity will be treated as fairly. Concerning the date of Acts, see the Introduction to the Gospel according to Luke. The principal divisions of the Acts of the Apostles are the following: The Preparation for the Christian Mission (1:1–2:13) The Mission in Jerusalem (2:14–8:3) Responsorial Psalm. Ps 68:4-5, 6-7, 10-11. R. (cf. 11b) God, in your goodness, you have made a home for the poor. The just rejoice and exult before God; they are glad and rejoice. Sing to God, chant praise to his name; whose name is the LORD. R. God, in your goodness, you have made a home for the poor.1 Tm 2:1-8. Beloved: First of all, I ask that supplications, prayers, petitions, and thanksgivings be offered for everyone, for kings and for all in authority, that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life. in all devotion and dignity. This is good and pleasing to God our savior, who wills everyone to be saved.I did not restrain my lips, as you, O LORD, know. R. Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will. Your justice I kept not hid within my heart; your faithfulness and your salvation I have spoken of; I have made no secret of your kindness and your truth. in the vast assembly. R. Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Lv 13:1-2, 44-46. The LORD said to Moses and Aaron, "If someone has on his skin a scab or pustule or blotch. which appears to be the sore of leprosy, he shall be brought to Aaron, the priest, or to one of the priests among his descendants. If the man is leprous and unclean, the priest shall declare him unclean. by reason of the sore on his head.for I am afflicted and poor. Keep my life, for I am devoted to you; save your servant who trusts in you. You are my God. R. Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth. Have mercy on me, O Lord, for to you I call all the day. Gladden the soul of your servant, for to you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.Reading 1. Gn 14:18-20. In those days, Melchizedek, king of Salem, brought out bread and wine, and being a priest of God Most High, he blessed Abram with these words: "Blessed be Abram by God Most High, the creator of heaven and earth; and blessed be God Most High, who delivered your foes into your hand."Luke tells his story with the hope that Christianity will be treated as fairly. Concerning the date of Acts, see the Introduction to the Gospel according to Luke. The principal divisions of the Acts of the Apostles are the following: The Preparation for the Christian Mission (1:1–2:13) The Mission in Jerusalem (2:14–8:3) 50 His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. 51 He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. 52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones. but has lifted up the humble. 53 He has filled the hungry with good things.50 His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. 51 He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. 52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones. but has lifted up the humble. 53 He has filled the hungry with good things.Jan 8, 2022 · R. (11b) The Lord will bless his people with peace. Give to the LORD, you sons of God, give to the LORD glory and praise, Give to the LORD the glory due his name; adore the LORD in holy attire. R. The Lord will bless his people with peace. The voice of the LORD is over the waters, the LORD, over vast waters. incline your ear to me; hear my word. R. Lord, when your glory appears, my joy will be full. Keep me as the apple of your eye, hide me in the shadow of your wings. But I in justice shall behold your face; on waking I shall be content in your presence. R. Lord, when your glory appears, my joy will be full.Reading 1. Jon 3:1-10. The word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time: ""Set out for the great city of Nineveh, and announce to it the message that I will tell you."". So Jonah made ready and went to Nineveh, according to the LORD's bidding. Now Nineveh was an enormously large city; it took three days to go through it.R. (see 6) Lord, this is the people that longs to see your face. The LORD's are the earth and its fullness; the world and those who dwell in it. For he founded it upon the seas and established it upon the rivers.Some seed fell among thorns, and the thorns grew with it and choked it. And some seed fell on good soil, and when it grew, it produced fruit a hundredfold.". After saying this, he called out, "Whoever has ears to hear ought to hear.". Then his disciples asked him. what the meaning of this parable might be.Luke is the only synoptic gospel writer to use the title savior for Jesus (Lk 2:11; Acts 5:31; 13:23; see also Lk 1:69; 19:9; Acts 4:12). As savior, Jesus is looked upon by Luke as the one who rescues humanity from sin and delivers humanity from the condition of …Col1:15-20. Christ Jesus is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For in him were created all things in heaven and on earth, the visible and the invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers; all things were created through him and for him. He is before all things,The Birth of Jesus Foretold - In the sixth month of Elizabeth's pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin's name was Mary. The angel went to her and said, "Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you." Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered ...Responsorial Psalm. PS 24:1BC-2, 3-4AB, 5-6. R. (1) To the Lord belongs the earth and all that fills it. The LORD's are the earth and its fullness; the world and those who dwell in it. For he founded it upon the seas. and established it upon the rivers. R. To the Lord belongs the earth and all that fills it.Eccl 3:1-11. There is an appointed time for everything, and a time for every thing under the heavens. A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to uproot the plant. A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to tear down, and a time to build. A time to weep, and a time to laugh;1:46-56. Mary said: "My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior. for he has looked upon his lowly servant. From this day all generations will call me blessed: the Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his Name. He has mercy on those who fear him.Sep 8, 2023 · O God, by your name save me, and by your might defend my cause. O God, hear my prayer; hearken to the words of my mouth. R. God himself is my help. Behold, God is my helper; the Lord sustains my life. Freely will I offer you sacrifice; I will praise your name, O LORD, for its goodness. Hos 6:1-6. “Come, let us return to the LORD, it is he who has rent, but he will heal us; he has struck us, but he will bind our wounds. He will revive us after two days; on the third day he will raise us up, to live in his presence. Let us know, let us strive to know the LORD; as certain as the dawn is his coming,Luke Chapter 1. The conception of John the Baptist, and of Christ. The visitation and canticle of the Blessed Virgin. The birth of the Baptist and the canticle of Zachary. 1:1. Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a narration of the things that have been accomplished among us, 1:2. According as they have delivered them unto us, …The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. You spread the table before me. in the sight of my foes; You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. R. The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. Only goodness and kindness follow me. all the days of my life;Ps 113:1b-2, 3-4, 5 and 6-7. R. (2) Blessed be the name of the Lord for ever. Praise, you servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD. Blessed be the name of the LORD. both now and forever. R. Blessed be the name of the Lord for ever. From the rising to the setting of the sun.R. (6) Among you is the great and Holy One of Israel. God indeed is my savior; I am confident and unafraid. My strength and my courage is the LORD, and he has been my savior. With joy you will draw water. at the fountain of salvation. R. Among you is the great and Holy One of Israel.CHAPTER 22. The Conspiracy Against Jesus. 1 a Now the feast of Unleavened Bread, called the Passover, * was drawing near, 2 b and the chief priests and the scribes were seeking a way to put him to death, for they were afraid of the people. 3 c Then Satan entered into Judas, * the one surnamed Iscariot, who was counted among the Twelve, d 4 and he went to the chief priests and temple guards to ...R. (35) Guide me, Lord, in the way of your commands. Blessed are they whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the LORD. R. Guide me, Lord, in the way of your commands. Make me understand the way of your precepts, and I will meditate on your wondrous deeds.Is 6:1-2a, 3-8. In the year King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a high and lofty throne, with the train of his garment filling the temple. Seraphim were stationed above. They cried one to the other, "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts! All the earth is filled with his glory!". At the sound of that cry, the frame of the door shook.Reading 1. RV 3:1-6, 14-22. I, John, heard the Lord saying to me: "To the angel of the Church in Sardis, write this: "'The one who has the seven spirits of God. and the seven stars says this: "I know your works, that you have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Be watchful and strengthen what is left, which is going to die,New American Bible Books of the Bible SORT ORDER: Canonical | Alphabetical Books of the Bible in Canonical Order Old Testament Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy Joshua Judges Ruth 1 Samue...Reading 1. acts 2:14, 22-33. Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice, and proclaimed: "You who are Jews, indeed all of you staying in Jerusalem. Let this be known to you, and listen to my words. You who are Israelites, hear these words. Jesus the Nazarene was a man commended to you by God.Ps 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9. R. (2b) My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God. O God, you are my God whom I seek; for you my flesh pines and my soul thirsts. like the earth, parched, lifeless and without water. R. My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God. Thus have I gazed toward you in the sanctuary.incline your ear to my call for help. R. Let my prayer come before you, Lord. For my soul is surfeited with troubles. and my life draws near to the nether world. I am numbered with those who go down into the pit; I am a man without strength. R. Let my prayer come before you, Lord.In this, Luke agrees with the Marcan parallel (Mk 3:31-35), although by omitting Mk 3:33 and especially Mk 3:20-21 Luke has softened the Marcan picture of Jesus' natural family. Probably he did this because Mary has already been presented in Lk 1:38 as the obedient handmaid of the Lord who fulfills the requirement for belonging to the ...In you, O Lord, I have found my peace. O LORD, my heart is not proud, nor are my eyes haughty; I busy not myself with great things, nor with things too sublime for me. R. In you, O Lord, I have found my peace. Nay rather, I have stilled and quieted. my soul like a weaned child.I did not restrain my lips, as you, O LORD, know. R. Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will. Your justice I kept not hid within my heart; your faithfulness and your salvation I have spoken of; I have made no secret of your kindness and your truth. in the vast assembly. R. Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Luke stresses the innocence of Jesus (Lk 23:4, 14–15, 22) who is the victim of the powers of evil (Lk 22:3, 31, 53) and who goes to his death in fulfillment of his Father’s will (Lk 22:42, 46). CHAPTER 24. The Resurrection of Jesus. 1 a But at daybreak on the first day of the week they took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. 2 They found the stone rolled away from the tomb; 3 but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 While they were puzzling over this, behold, two men in dazzling garments appeared to them. b 5 They were terrified and bowed ...Cursed is the man who trusts in human beings, who seeks his strength in flesh, whose heart turns away from the LORD. He is like a barren bush in the desert. that enjoys no change of season, But stands in a lava waste, a salt and empty earth. Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose hope is the LORD.For their ancestors treated the prophets in the same way. But woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation. Woe to you who are filled now, for you will be hungry. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will grieve and weep. Woe to you when all speak well of you, for their ancestors treated the false.I did not restrain my lips, as you, O LORD, know. R. Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will. Yo, R. (Lk 15:18) I will rise and go to my father. Have mercy on me, O Go, Col 1:15-20. Christ Jesus is the image of the invisible God, , Hos 6:1-6. “Come, let us return to the LORD, it is he who has ren, CHAPTER 6. The Need for Assistants. 1 * At that time, as the nu, THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW The position of the, R. (49) The Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his Name. or: , Responsorial Psalm. Luke 1:69-70, 71-72, 73-75. R. (see 68) Bles, CHAPTER 17. Temptations to Sin. 1 a He said to his disciples, “, Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab. God's temple in heaven was op, Jesus answered him, “Foxes have dens and birds of the s, In this, Luke agrees with the Marcan parallel (Mk 3:3, Biblical scholars disagree about the circumstances of Saint Luke, * The house of Simon: because of Luke’s arrangement of material, the , * [16:19–31] The parable of the rich man and Lazar, Reading 1. Is 66:18-21. Thus says the LORD: I know their works a, Luke 1:46-47, 48-49, 50 and 53, 54-55. R. (see 54b) T he Lord, When I came to you, brothers and sisters, proclaiming the myste.