Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Lectionary: 92
Lectionary: 92
Thus says the Lord
GOD:
I, too, will take from the crest of the cedar,
from its topmost branches tear off a tender shoot,
and plant it on a high and lofty mountain;
on the mountain heights of Israel I will plant it.
It shall put forth branches and bear fruit,
and become a majestic cedar.
Birds of every kind shall dwell beneath it,
every winged thing in the shade of its boughs.
And all the trees of the field shall know
that I, the LORD,
bring low the high tree,
lift high the lowly tree,
wither up the green tree,
and make the withered tree bloom.
As I, the LORD, have spoken, so will I do.
I, too, will take from the crest of the cedar,
from its topmost branches tear off a tender shoot,
and plant it on a high and lofty mountain;
on the mountain heights of Israel I will plant it.
It shall put forth branches and bear fruit,
and become a majestic cedar.
Birds of every kind shall dwell beneath it,
every winged thing in the shade of its boughs.
And all the trees of the field shall know
that I, the LORD,
bring low the high tree,
lift high the lowly tree,
wither up the green tree,
and make the withered tree bloom.
As I, the LORD, have spoken, so will I do.
Responsorial PsalmPS 92:2-3, 13-14, 15-16
R. (cf. 2a) Lord, it is good to give thanks to you.
It is good to give thanks to the LORD,
to sing praise to your name, Most High,
To proclaim your kindness at dawn
and your faithfulness throughout the night.
R. Lord, it is good to give thanks to you.
The just one shall flourish like the palm tree,
like a cedar of Lebanon shall he grow.
They that are planted in the house of the LORD
shall flourish in the courts of our God.
R. Lord, it is good to give thanks to you.
They shall bear fruit even in old age;
vigorous and sturdy shall they be,
Declaring how just is the LORD,
my rock, in whom there is no wrong.
R. Lord, it is good to give thanks to you.
It is good to give thanks to the LORD,
to sing praise to your name, Most High,
To proclaim your kindness at dawn
and your faithfulness throughout the night.
R. Lord, it is good to give thanks to you.
The just one shall flourish like the palm tree,
like a cedar of Lebanon shall he grow.
They that are planted in the house of the LORD
shall flourish in the courts of our God.
R. Lord, it is good to give thanks to you.
They shall bear fruit even in old age;
vigorous and sturdy shall they be,
Declaring how just is the LORD,
my rock, in whom there is no wrong.
R. Lord, it is good to give thanks to you.
Reading 22 COR 5:6-10
Brothers and
sisters:
We are always courageous,
although we know that while we are at home in the body
we are away from the Lord,
for we walk by faith, not by sight.
Yet we are courageous,
and we would rather leave the body and go home to the Lord.
Therefore, we aspire to please him,
whether we are at home or away.
For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ,
so that each may receive recompense,
according to what he did in the body, whether good or evil.
We are always courageous,
although we know that while we are at home in the body
we are away from the Lord,
for we walk by faith, not by sight.
Yet we are courageous,
and we would rather leave the body and go home to the Lord.
Therefore, we aspire to please him,
whether we are at home or away.
For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ,
so that each may receive recompense,
according to what he did in the body, whether good or evil.
Alleluia
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
The seed is the word of God, Christ is the sower.
All who come to him will live forever.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
The seed is the word of God, Christ is the sower.
All who come to him will live forever.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
GospelMK 4:26-34
Jesus said to the
crowds:
“This is how it is with the kingdom of God;
it is as if a man were to scatter seed on the land
and would sleep and rise night and day
and through it all the seed would sprout and grow,
he knows not how.
Of its own accord the land yields fruit,
first the blade, then the ear, then the full grain in the ear.
And when the grain is ripe, he wields the sickle at once,
for the harvest has come.”
He said,
“To what shall we compare the kingdom of God,
or what parable can we use for it?
It is like a mustard seed that, when it is sown in the ground,
is the smallest of all the seeds on the earth.
But once it is sown, it springs up and becomes the largest of plants
and puts forth large branches,
so that the birds of the sky can dwell in its shade.”
With many such parables
he spoke the word to them as they were able to understand it.
Without parables he did not speak to them,
but to his own disciples he explained everything in private.
“This is how it is with the kingdom of God;
it is as if a man were to scatter seed on the land
and would sleep and rise night and day
and through it all the seed would sprout and grow,
he knows not how.
Of its own accord the land yields fruit,
first the blade, then the ear, then the full grain in the ear.
And when the grain is ripe, he wields the sickle at once,
for the harvest has come.”
He said,
“To what shall we compare the kingdom of God,
or what parable can we use for it?
It is like a mustard seed that, when it is sown in the ground,
is the smallest of all the seeds on the earth.
But once it is sown, it springs up and becomes the largest of plants
and puts forth large branches,
so that the birds of the sky can dwell in its shade.”
With many such parables
he spoke the word to them as they were able to understand it.
Without parables he did not speak to them,
but to his own disciples he explained everything in private.
Scripture Study, June 14, 2015
June 14, 2015 Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Ezekiel 17:22-24
22Thus says the Lord GOD:
22Thus says the Lord GOD:
I, too, will take from the crest of the cedar,
from its topmost branches tear off a tender shoot,
and plant it on a high and lofty mountain;
23on the mountain heights of Israel I will plant it.
It shall put forth branches and bear fruit,
and become a majestic cedar.
Birds of every kind shall dwell beneath it,
every winged thing in the shade of its boughs.
24And all the trees of the field shall know
that I, the LORD,
bring low the high tree,
lift high the lowly tree,
wither up the green tree,
and make the withered tree bloom.
As I, the LORD, have spoken, so will I do.
NOTES on First Reading:
* [17:22�23]
The Lord will undo the actions of the Babylonian king by rebuilding the Davidic
dynasty so the nations realize that only Israel�s God can restore a people�s
destiny.
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:6-10
6
Brothers and sisters:
Brothers and sisters:
We are always courageous,
although we know that while we are at home in the body
we are away from the Lord,
6for we walk by faith, not by sight.
8Yet we are courageous,
and we would rather leave the body and go home to the Lord.
9Therefore, we aspire to please him,
whether we are at home or away.
10For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ,
so that each may receive recompense,
according to what he did in the body, whether good or evil.
NOTES on Second Reading:
* [5:6�9]
Tension between present and future is expressed by another spatial image, the
metaphor of the country and its citizens. At present we are like citizens in
exile or far away from home. The Lord is the distant homeland, believed in but
unseen (2 Cor 5:7).
* [5:10] We must all appear: the verb is ambiguous: we are
scheduled to �appear� for judgment, at which we
will be �revealed� as we are.
Gospel Reading: Mark 4:26-34
26Jesus said to the crowds:
“This is how it is with the kingdom of God;
it is as if a man were to scatter seed on the land
27and would sleep and rise night and day
and through it all the seed would sprout and grow,
he knows not how.
28Of its own accord the land yields fruit,
first the blade, then the ear, then the full grain in the ear.
29And when the grain is ripe, he wields the sickle at once,
for the harvest has come.”
30He said,
“To what shall we compare the kingdom of God,
or what parable can we use for it?
31It is like a mustard seed that, when it is sown in the ground,
is the smallest of all the seeds on the earth.
32But once it is sown, it springs up and becomes the largest of
plants
and puts forth large branches,
so that the birds of the sky can dwell in its shade.”
33With many such parables
he spoke the word to them as they were able to understand it.
34Without parables he did not speak to them,
but to his own disciples he explained everything in private.
NOTES on Gospel:
* [4:26�29]
Only Mark records the parable of the seed’s growth. Sower and harvester are the
same. The emphasis is on the power of the seed to grow of itself without human
intervention (Mk 4:27). Mysteriously it produces blade and ear and full grain
(Mk 4:28). Thus the kingdom of God initiated by Jesus in proclaiming the word
develops quietly yet powerfully until it is fully established by him at the
final judgment (Mk 4:29); cf. Rev 14:15.
* [4:32] The universality of the kingdom of God is indicated
here; cf. Ez 17:23; 31:6; Dn 4:17�19.
Meditation: What the kingdom of God is like
What can mustard seeds teach us about the kingdom of God? The
tiny mustard seed literally grew to be a tree which attracted numerous birds
because they loved the little black mustard seed it produced. God's kingdom
works in a similar fashion. It starts from the smallest beginnings in the
hearts of men and women who are receptive to God's word. And it works unseen
and causes a transformation from within. Just as a seed has no power to change
itself until it is planted in the ground, so we cannot change our lives to be
like God until God gives us the power of his Holy Spirit.
The Lord of the Universe is ever ready to transform us by the
power of his Spirit. Are you ready to let God change you by his life-giving
Word and Spirit? The kingdom of God produces a transformation in those who
receive the new life which Jesus Christ offers. When we yield to the Lord Jesus
and allow his word to take root in us, our lives are transformed by the power
of the Holy Spirit who dwells within us. Paul the Apostle says, "we
have this treasure in earthen vessels, to show that the transcendent power
belongs to God and not to us" (2 Corinthians 4:7). Do you believe
in the transforming power of the Holy Spirit?
Peter Chrysologous (400-450 AD), an early church father,
explained how the " tree of the cross" spreads its branches
throughout the world and grew into a worldwide community of faith offering its
fruit to the whole world:
It is up to us to sow this mustard seed in our minds and let it
grow within us into a great tree of understanding reaching up to heaven and
elevating all our faculties; then it will spread out branches of knowledge, the
pungent savor of its fruit will make our mouths burn, its fiery kernel will
kindle a blaze within us inflaming our hearts, and the taste of it will dispel
our unenlightened repugnance. Yes, it is true: a mustard seed is indeed an
image of the kingdom of God. Christ is the kingdom of heaven. Sown like a
mustard seed in the garden of the virgin’s womb, he grew up into the tree of
the cross whose branches stretch across the world. Crushed in the mortar of the
passion, its fruit has produced seasoning enough for the flavoring and
preservation of every living creature with which it comes in contact. As long
as a mustard seed remains intact, its properties lie dormant; but when it is
crushed they are exceedingly evident. So it was with Christ; he chose to have
his body crushed, because he would not have his power concealed….
Christ became all things in order to restore all of us in
himself. The man Christ received the mustard seed which represents the kingdom
of God; as man he received it, though as God he had always possessed it. He
sowed it in his garden, that is in his bride, the Church. The Church is a
garden extending over the whole world, tilled by the plough of the gospel,
fenced in by stakes of doctrine and discipline, cleared of every harmful weed
by the labor of the apostles, fragrant and lovely with perennial flowers:
virgins’ lilies and martyrs’ roses set amid the pleasant verdure of all who
bear witness to Christ and the tender plants of all who have faith in him. Such
then is the mustard seed which Christ sowed in his garden. When he promised a
kingdom to the patriarchs, the seed took root in them; with the prophets it
sprang up; with the apostles it grew tall; in the Church it became a great tree
putting forth innumerable branches laden with gifts. And now you too must take
the wings of the psalmist’s dove, gleaming gold in the rays of divine sunlight,
and fly to rest for ever among those sturdy, fruitful branches. No snares are
set to trap you there; fly off, then, with confidence and dwell securely in its
shelter. (SERMON 98)
Do you allow the seed of God's word to take deep root in your
life and transform you into a fruit-bearing disciple of Jesus Christ?
"Lord Jesus, fill me with your Holy Spirit and transform me
into the Christ-like holiness you desire. Increase my zeal for your kingdom and
instill in me a holy desire to live for your greater glory."
ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SUNDAY, JUNE 14, MARK 4:26-34
(Ezekiel 17:22-24; Psalm 92; 2 Corinthians 5:6-10)
SUNDAY, JUNE 14, MARK 4:26-34
(Ezekiel 17:22-24; Psalm 92; 2 Corinthians 5:6-10)
Key Verse: "With many such parables he spoke the word to them as they were able to understand it" (v.33).
TO READ: Jesus taught his followers by means of parables, stories that illustrated Christian truths using examples from everyday life. The images of farmers, grain, seeds and plants invited Jesus' followers to discover the nature of God's reign. Jesus told them that although a farmer did his work in planting the seed, it grew according to its own timetable. He compared the irrepressible nature of the kingdom to a mustard seed that is small when it is sown, but which grew to the height of a tree when the plant matured. So too the kingdom moves steadily forward toward its fulfillment. Jesus' disciples were greatly encouraged; their own inadequacies would not hinder the coming of the reign of God.
TO REFLECT: Have I sown seeds of the kingdom today?
TO RESPOND: Lord Jesus, help me to trust that you will triumph over difficult situations in my life.
FLAG DAY
On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes pattern for the national flag. This was almost a year after the Declaration of Independence and more than a decade before the U.S. Constitution was finalized. Flag Day was first celebrated in 1877, the centennial of the U.S. flag's existence. After that many citizens and organizations advocated the adoption of a national day of commemoration for the U.S. Flag. It was not until 1949, that President Harry Truman signed legislation making Flag Day a day of national observance.
Sunday 14 June 2015
SUN 14TH. 11th Sunday in
Ordinary Time. Ezekiel 17:22-24. Lord, it is good to give thanks to you—Ps
91(92):2-3, 13-16. 2 Corinthians 5:6-10. Mark 4:26-34.
Lord, even the tiniest seed
that comes from my heart may be planted in the heart of someone who is
searching, or suffering, or longing for faith or hope or love.
Help us to remember that
often the best way of planting such a seed is just to say quite simply what we
believe.
Today’s gospel is a
reminder that a little seed planted in receptive soil will grow into a strong
bush.
It is not always easy to
plant the seed. We can forget the seed of love that God has planted in us and
neglect to try to pass it on to others. And even when we do try, with proper
discretion and respect for the person, results will often seem lacking or very
slow in coming. But most growth is slow. One cannot force the seed to become a
shrub. One cannot force-feed a child to make it grow quickly. Growth needs patience.
Your disciples must have
wondered, Jesus, how their insignificant little group could ever grow into a
kingdom. You reminded them that all they were called to do was to plant the
tiny seed of the kingdom. Its growth would not be through their efforts but the
power of God.
MINUTE MEDITATIONS
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Come, Holy Spirit
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Come, Holy Spirit The Father has made it easy for us to pray. All
we have to do is say, beg, or demand, “Come, Holy Spirit.” Any desire we have
for Jesus or the Father emanates from the Spirit united with our own.
June
14
St. Albert Chmielowski
(1845-1916)
St. Albert Chmielowski
(1845-1916)
Born in Igolomia near Kraków as the eldest of four children in a
wealthy family, he was christened Adam. During the 1864 revolt against Czar
Alexander III, Adam’s wounds forced the amputation of his left leg.
His great
talent for painting led to studies in Warsaw, Munich and Paris. Adam returned
to Kraków and became a Secular Franciscan. In 1888 he took the name Albert when
he founded the Brothers of the Third Order of Saint Francis, Servants to the
Poor. They worked primarily with the homeless, depending completely on alms
while serving the needy, regardless of age, religion or politics. A community
of Albertine sisters was established later.
Pope John
Paul II beatified him in 1983 and canonized him six years later.
Comment:
Reflecting on his own priestly vocation, Pope John Paul II wrote in 1996 that Brother Albert had played a role in its formation "because I found in him a real spiritual support and example in leaving behind the world of art, literature and the theater, and in making the radical choice of a vocation to the priesthood" (Gift and Mystery: On the Fiftieth Anniversay of My Priestly Ordination, p. 33). As a young priest, Karol Wojtyla repaid his debt of gratitude by writing The Brother of Our God, a play about Brother Albert’s life.
Reflecting on his own priestly vocation, Pope John Paul II wrote in 1996 that Brother Albert had played a role in its formation "because I found in him a real spiritual support and example in leaving behind the world of art, literature and the theater, and in making the radical choice of a vocation to the priesthood" (Gift and Mystery: On the Fiftieth Anniversay of My Priestly Ordination, p. 33). As a young priest, Karol Wojtyla repaid his debt of gratitude by writing The Brother of Our God, a play about Brother Albert’s life.
Quote:
The first reading at the canonization included Isaiah 58:6 (“Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of injustice, to undo the thongs of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke?”). The pope referred to this passage and said: “This is the theology of messianic liberation, which contains what we are accustomed to calling today the ‘option for the poor’.... In this tireless, heroic service on behalf of the marginalized and the poor, he [Albert] ultimately found his path. He found Christ. He took upon himself Christ’s yoke and burden; he did not become merely ‘one of those who give alms,’ but became the brother to those he served...” (L'Osservatore Romano 1989, Vol. 49, No. 9).
The first reading at the canonization included Isaiah 58:6 (“Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of injustice, to undo the thongs of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke?”). The pope referred to this passage and said: “This is the theology of messianic liberation, which contains what we are accustomed to calling today the ‘option for the poor’.... In this tireless, heroic service on behalf of the marginalized and the poor, he [Albert] ultimately found his path. He found Christ. He took upon himself Christ’s yoke and burden; he did not become merely ‘one of those who give alms,’ but became the brother to those he served...” (L'Osservatore Romano 1989, Vol. 49, No. 9).
LECTIO: 11TH
SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME (B)
Lectio:
Sunday, June 14, 2015
The Parables of the Kingdom of God The Kingdom
is like a seed
Mark 4,26-34
1. Opening Prayer
Lord Jesus, send us your Spirit, to open the Scriptures for us in the same way that you opened them for the disciples on the road to Emmaus. With the light of the Word, written in the Bible, you helped them to discover the presence of God in the terrible events of your condemnation and crucifixion. Thus, the cross, that seemed to be the end of all hope, could be seen by them as the source of life and resurrection.
Lord Jesus, send us your Spirit, to open the Scriptures for us in the same way that you opened them for the disciples on the road to Emmaus. With the light of the Word, written in the Bible, you helped them to discover the presence of God in the terrible events of your condemnation and crucifixion. Thus, the cross, that seemed to be the end of all hope, could be seen by them as the source of life and resurrection.
Create in us the silence that will enable us
to listen to your voice in creation and in Scripture, in the events of life and
in other people, especially in the poor and the suffering. May your Word direct
us so that we too, just like the disciples on the road to Emmaus, may
experience the power of your resurrection and be witnesses for others of the
truth that you are alive and that you live in our midst, as the source of
fraternity, peace and justice. We ask this of you, Jesus, Son of Mary, who have
revealed the Father to us and have sent us your Holy Spirit. Amen.
2. Reading
a) A division of the text that will help
our understanding
Mk 4,26-29: The parable of the seed that
springs up on its own
Mk 4,30-32: The parable of the grain of
mustard
Mk 4,33-34: The conclusion regarding parables.
b) The text: Mk 4,26-34
He also said, "The kingdom of God is as
if someone would scatter seed on the ground, and would sleep and rise night and
day, and the seed would sprout and grow, he does not know how. The earth
produces of itself, first the stalk, then the head, then the full grain in the
head. But when the grain is ripe, at once he goes in with his sickle, because
the harvest has come."
He also said, "With what can we compare
the kingdom of God, or what parable will we use for it? It is like a mustard
seed, which, when sown upon the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on
earth; yet when it is sown it grows up and becomes the greatest of all shrubs,
and puts forth large branches, so that the birds of the air can make nests in
its shade."
With many such parables he spoke the word to
them, as they were able to hear it; he did not speak to them except in
parables, but he explained everything in private to his disciples.
3. A Moment of Prayerful Silence
- so that the Word of God may enter and
enlighten our lives.
4. Questions
to help us in our prayer and meditation
a) What point struck you most? Why?
b) Jesus did not explain the parables. He told
the stories and awakened the imagination in his listeners and their reflection
on what they discovered. What have you discovered in the parables?
c) The purpose of these words is to make life transparent. Over the years, has your life become more transparent, or has the opposite happened?
c) The purpose of these words is to make life transparent. Over the years, has your life become more transparent, or has the opposite happened?
5. For those who want to look more deeply at
the theme
a) For a better understanding
Why Jesus taught through parables: Jesus
recounted many parables. All of them are taken from the life of the people. In
this way he helped people to discover the things of God in everyday life, as
life becomes more transparent, because the extraordinary things of God are
hidden in the ordinary and common things of everyday life. The people could
understand the things of life. The parables provide the key that opens that
life and finds the signs of God in it.
Through the parables, Jesus helped the people
to see the mysterious presence of the Kingdom in the things of life. A parable
is a comparison. Jesus used the known and obvious things of life to help to
explain the invisible and unknown things of the Kingdom of God. For example,
the people of Galilee understood when someone talked about seeds, land, rain,
sunshine, salt, flowers, fish, harvest etc., Jesus used all these things that
the people knew very well, in his parables, to help to explain the mystery of
the Kingdom.
The parable of the sower is a portrait of a
farmer’s life. At that time, it was hard to make a living from farming. The
land was full of stones. There were many rough plants, not a lot of rain, and a
strong sun. As well as that, often, the people in order to take shortcuts
walked across the land and trampled on the plants (Mk 2,23). Despite all that,
every year the farmer would plant, trusting in the power of the seed and in the
generosity of nature.
A parable doesn’t say everything, but induces
a person to think and make discoveries, beginning with the experience the
listeners have of the seed. This is not a neatly packaged doctrine that arrives
all ready to be taught and embellished. The parable does not provide water in a
bottle, but rather, leads people to the source. A farmer, listening, would say,
“Seed in the ground, I know what that is, but Jesus is saying that this has
something to do with the Kingdom of God! What could that be?” It’s not
difficult to imagine the long conversations that might follow with the crowd.
The parable moves with the people and gets them to listen to nature and to
think about life.
b) Commentary on the text
It is wonderful to see Jesus, again and again,
looking at life and at what’s happening around him, for things and images that
might help the people to detect and to experience the presence of the Kingdom.
In today’s Gospel, again, he tells two short stories about things that happen
every day in our lives: The story of the seed that grows, all on its own, and
the story of the tiny mustard that grows to be so big”.
The story of the seed that grows all on its
own
The farmer who plants the seed knows the
process: first the seed, then the green shoot, the leaf, the ear and the grain.
The farmer knows how to wait and will not cut the stalk before it is time, but
he does not know from where the power comes for the soil, the rain, the sun and
the seed to make a seed turn into fruit. That’s what the Kingdom of God is
like. It’s a process. There are stages and points of growth. It takes time and
happens in time. The fruit comes at the right time but no one can explain its
mysterious power. No one is its master!. Only God!
L’agricoltore sa aspettare, non falcia il
grano prima del tempo. Ma non sa come la terra, la pioggia, il sole e il seme
abbiano questa forza di far crescere una pianta dal nulla fino alla frutta.
Così è il Regno di Dio. È un processo, ci sono tappe e momenti di crescita.
Avviene nel tempo. Produce frutto al momento giusto, ma nessuno sa spiegare la
sua forza misteriosa. Nessuno ne è il padrone! Solo Dio!
The story of the tiny mustard seed that turns
into something very big
The mustard seed is small, but it grows, to
the point where the birds can make their nests in its branches. That’s what the
Kingdom is like. It begins as something very small, it grows and spreads its
branches. The parable does not say who the birds are. The answer to that
question will come later in the Gospel. The text suggests that it refers to the
pagans who will not be able to get into the community and be sharers in the
Kingdom.
Jesus explained the parable to his disciples
In the house, when they were on their own with
Jesus, the disciples want to know what the parable means. They do not
understand it. Jesus is astonished by their failure to understand (Mk 4:13) and
at that point responds in a way that is difficult and mysterious. He says to
his disciples, "To you has been given the secret of the kingdom of God,
but for those outside, everything comes in parables; in order that 'they may
indeed look, but not perceive, and may indeed listen, but not understand; so
that they may not turn again and be forgiven.'" (Mk 4:11-12) This makes
the people wonder, What use is the parable then? Is it to make things clear or
to hide them? Perhaps Jesus uses parables so that people will go on living in
ignorance and not become converted? Certainly not!. Today’s Gospel says that,
“with many such parables he spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear
it” (Mk4:33)
The parable reveals and hides at the same
time! It reveals, to those who have become attuned, who accept Jesus, the
Servant Messiah. It hides, from those who insist on seeing him as Messiah,
mighty King. These see the images of the parable but they do not grasp their
meaning.
6. Prayer - Psalm 96
Tell of his salvation from day to day
O sing to the Lord a new song;
sing to the Lord, all the earth.
Sing to the Lord, bless his name;
tell of his salvation from day to day.
Declare his glory among the nations,
his marvelous works among all the peoples.
For great is the Lord, and greatly to be
praised;
he is to be revered above all gods.
For all the gods of the peoples are idols,
but the Lord made the heavens.
Honor and majesty are before him;
strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
Ascribe to the Lord, O families of the
peoples,
ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.
Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name;
bring an offering, and come into his courts.
Worship the Lord in holy splendor;
tremble before him, all the earth.
Say among the nations, "The Lord is king!
The world is firmly established;
it shall never be moved.
He will judge the peoples with equity."
Let the heavens be glad,
and let the earth rejoice;
let the sea roar, and all that fills it;
let the field exult, and everything in it.
Then shall all the trees of the forest sing
for joy
before the Lord; for he is coming,
for he is coming to judge the earth.
He will judge the world with righteousness,
and the peoples with his truth.
7. Closing Prayer
Lord Jesus, we give you thanks for your word
that has helped us to see more clearly what is the will of the Father. Let your
Spirit enlighten our actions and give us the strength to be able to do what
your word had allowed us to see. Let us, like Mary your Mother, not just listen
to the your Word, but also to put it into practice. You live and reign with the
Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen
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