by L'équipe de publication | Jul 12, 2024 | Evangelium
Saint Henry
(973 – 1024)
Green
He was born in Bavaria in 973 and succeeded to the dukedom at the age of 22. He became Holy Roman Emperor in 1014. He was noted for his support for the reform of the Church and for his encouragement of its missionary activity. He set up many bishoprics, and he and his wife Cunegunda founded many monasteries. He died in 1024 and was canonized by Pope Eugenius III in 1146.
Entrance Antiphon : Cf. Ps 47: 10-11
Your merciful love, O God, we have received in the midst of your temple.Your praise, O God, like your name, reaches the ends of the earth; your right hand is filled with saving justice.
Collect
O God, who in the abasement of your Son, have raised up a fallen world, fill your faithful with holy joy, for on those you have rescued from slavery to sin, you bestow eternal gladness. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
First reading : Isaiah 6:1-8
In the year of King Uzziah’s death I saw the Lord of Hosts seated on a high throne; his train filled the sanctuary; above him stood seraphs, each one with six wings: two to cover its face, two to cover its feet, and two for flying. And they cried out to one another in this way, ‘Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of Hosts. His glory fills the whole earth.’ The foundations of the threshold shook with the voice of the one who cried out, and the Temple was filled with smoke. I said: ‘What a wretched state I am in! I am lost, for I am a man of unclean lips and I live among a people of unclean lips, and my eyes have looked at the King, the Lord of Hosts.’ Then one of the seraphs flew to me, holding in his hand a live coal which he had taken from the altar with a pair of tongs. With this he touched my mouth and said: ‘See now, this has touched your lips, your sin is taken away, your iniquity is purged.’ Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying: ‘Whom shall I send? Who will be our messenger?’ I answered, ‘Here I am, send me.’
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 92:1-2,5
R/ The Lord is king, with majesty enrobed.
The Lord is king, with majesty enrobed; the Lord has robed himself with might, he has girded himself with power.
The world you made firm, not to be moved; your throne has stood firm from of old. From all eternity, O Lord, you are.
Truly your decrees are to be trusted. Holiness is fitting to your house, O Lord, until the end of time.
Gospel Acclamation : 1Jn2:5
Alleluia, alleluia! Whenever anyone obeys what Christ has said, God’s love comes to perfection in him. Alleluia!
Gospel : Matthew 10:24-33
Jesus instructed the Twelve as follows: ‘The disciple is not superior to his teacher, nor the slave to his master. It is enough for the disciple that he should grow to be like his teacher, and the slave like his master. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebul, what will they not say of his household? ‘Do not be afraid of them therefore. For everything that is now covered will be uncovered, and everything now hidden will be made clear. What I say to you in the dark, tell in the daylight; what you hear in whispers, proclaim from the housetops. ‘Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; fear him rather who can destroy both body and soul in hell. Can you not buy two sparrows for a penny? And yet not one falls to the ground without your Father knowing. Why, every hair on your head has been counted. So there is no need to be afraid; you are worth more than hundreds of sparrows. ‘So if anyone declares himself for me in the presence of men, I will declare myself for him in the presence of my Father in heaven. But the one who disowns me in the presence of men, I will disown in the presence of my Father in heaven. ’
Prayer over the Offerings
May this oblation dedicated to your name purify us, O Lord, and day by day bring our conduct closer to the life of heaven. Through Christ our Lord.
Communion Antiphon : Ps 33: 9
Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed the man who seeks refuge in him.
Prayer after Communion
Grant, we pray, O Lord, that, having been replenished by such great gifts, we may gain the prize of salvation and never cease to praise you. Through Christ our Lord.
Meditation
The phrase “do not be afraid” comes three times in today’s Gospel. Do not be afraid of those who say that you are under the influence of Satan. Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Do not be afraid for you are worth more than many sparrows. These encouraging words of Jesus are to empower the disciples to continue their proclamation of the Gospel and give witness. It is important that the proclamation of the Gospel continues for it should reach the end of the world. Persecutions and oppositions for the Gospel will never cease but the missionaries must carry on with their work and even ready to face martyrdom. One should fear God more than the opponents and persecutors who has no power over the soul. God is the author of life and so submitting ourselves to him only can save us.
by L'équipe de publication | Jul 11, 2024 | Agenda Biblique
Saint Olivier,
Evêque et Martyr
VERT
Evêque d’Armagh à l’époque où le gouvernement royal d’Angleterre dépossédait les Irlandais de leurs terres pour les donner aux Anglais protestants qu’il installait dans île catholique, Olivier fut accusé faussement d’avoir préparé le débarquement de 20.000 soldats français en Irlande et d’avoir taxé son clergé pour mettre sur pied une armée de 70.000 hommes. Il pardonna à ses dénonciateurs et remercia le juge de l’avoir condamné à « être pendu, vidé et démembré ».
Antienne d’ouverture : Ps 47, 10
Nous rappelons ton amour, Seigneur, au milieu de ton temple; sur toute la terre ceux qui t’ont rencontré proclament ta louange: tu es toute justice.
Prière d’ouverture
Dieu qui as relevé le monde par les abaissements de ton Fils, donne à tes fidèles une joie sainte : Tu les as tirés de l’esclavage du péché; fais-leur connaître le bonheur impérissable. Par Jésus Christ.
1ère lecture : Os 14, 2-10
Ainsi parle le Seigneur : Reviens, Israël, au Seigneur ton Dieu ; car tu t’es effondré par suite de tes fautes. Revenez au Seigneur en lui présentant ces paroles : « Enlève toutes les fautes, et accepte ce qui est bon. Au lieu de taureaux, nous t’offrons en sacrifice les paroles de nos lèvres. Puisque les Assyriens ne peuvent pas nous sauver, nous ne monterons plus sur des chevaux, et nous ne dirons plus à l’ouvrage de nos mains : “Tu es notre Dieu”, car de toi seul l’orphelin reçoit de la tendresse. » Voici la réponse du Seigneur : Je les guérirai de leur infidélité, je les aimerai d’un amour gratuit, car ma colère s’est détournée d’Israël. Je serai pour Israël comme la rosée, il fleurira comme le lis, il étendra ses racines comme les arbres du Liban. Ses jeunes pousses vont grandir, sa parure sera comme celle de l’olivier, son parfum, comme celui de la forêt du Liban. Ils reviendront s’asseoir à son ombre, ils feront revivre le froment, ils fleuriront comme la vigne, ils seront renommés comme le vin du Liban. Éphraïm ! Peux-tu me confondre avec les idoles ? C’est moi qui te réponds et qui te regarde. Je suis comme le cyprès toujours vert, c’est moi qui te donne ton fruit. Qui donc est assez sage pour comprendre ces choses, assez pénétrant pour les saisir ? Oui, les chemins du Seigneur sont droits : les justes y avancent, mais les pécheurs y trébuchent.
Psaume : 50 (51), 3-4, 12-13, 14.17
R/Ma bouche annoncera ta louange, Seigneur.
Pitié pour moi, mon Dieu, dans ton amour, selon ta grande miséricorde, efface mon péché. Lave-moi tout entier de ma faute, purifie-moi de mon offense.
Mais tu veux au fond de moi la vérité ; dans le secret, tu m’apprends la sagesse. Purifie-moi avec l’hysope, et je serai pur; lave-moi et je serai blanc, plus que la neige.
Crée en moi un cœur pur, ô mon Dieu, renouvelle et raffermis au fond de moi mon esprit. Ne me chasse pas loin de ta face, ne me reprends pas ton esprit saint.
Rends-moi la joie d’être sauvé; que l’esprit généreux me soutienne. Seigneur, ouvre mes lèvres, et ma bouche annoncera ta louange.
Acclamation : Jn 16, 13a ; 14, 26d
Alléluia. Alléluia! Quand il viendra, lui, l’Esprit de vérité, il vous conduira dans la vérité tout entière et il vous fera souvenir de tout ce que je vous ai dit. Alléluia!
Évangile : Mt 10,16-23
En ce temps-là, Jésus disait à ses Apôtres : « Voici que moi, je vous envoie comme des brebis au milieu des loups. Soyez donc prudents comme les serpents, et candides comme les colombes. Méfiez-vous des hommes : ils vous livreront aux tribunaux et vous flagelleront dans leurs synagogues. Vous serez conduits devant des gouverneurs et des rois à cause de moi : il y aura là un témoignage pour eux et pour les païens. Quand on vous livrera, ne vous inquiétez pas de savoir ce que vous direz ni comment vous le direz : ce que vous aurez à dire vous sera donné à cette heure-là. Car ce n’est pas vous qui parlerez, c’est l’Esprit de votre Père qui parlera en vous. Le frère livrera son frère à la mort, et le père, son enfant ; les enfants se dresseront contre leurs parents et les feront mettre à mort. Vous serez détestés de tous à cause de mon nom ; mais celui qui aura persévéré jusqu’à la fin, celui-là sera sauvé. Quand on vous persécutera dans une ville, fuyez dans une autre. Amen, je vous le dis : vous n’aurez pas fini de passer dans toutes les villes d’Israël quand le Fils de l’homme viendra.
Prière sur les offrandes
Puissions-nous être purifiés, Seigneur, par l’offrande qui t’est consacrée ; Qu’elle nous conduise, jour après jour, au Royaume où nous vivrons avec toi. Par Jésus.
Antienne de communion : Ps 33, 9
Goûtez et voyez comme est bon le Seigneur, heureux qui trouve en lui son refuge.
Prière après la communion
Comblés d’un si grand bien, nous te supplions, Seigneur: Fais que nous en retirions des fruits pour notre salut et que jamais nous ne cessions de chanter ta louange. Par Jésus.
Méditation
“Méfiez-vous des hommes”. Être à la suite du Christ, c’est se preparer à vivre le même parcours que Lui. C’est pourquoi le Christ nous recommande la prudence face aux hommes qui ne peuvent pas comprendre le chemin de Dieu. Quelquefois c’est notre propre entourage qui s’attaquent à nous. On ne peut pas être à la suite du Christ ou assumer un certain degré de responsabilité dans l’Eglise sans faire l’expérience de la Croix. Cependant, l’adversité ne doit pas nous faire peur, car ce n’est pas nous qui agissons, c’est le Christ qui agit en nous.
by L'équipe de publication | Jul 11, 2024 | Evangelium
Saint Benedict
(480 – 547)
Green
He was a novice at the Franciscan convent in Greenwich, but when this was dissolved in 1559 he had to move to France, where he took his final vows. Later he went on a mission to England. He was arrested on false charges in 1596 and severely tortured. In 1598 he was tried and convicted of being a priest and on 12 July he was executed.
Entrance Antiphon : Cf. Ps 47: 10-11
Your merciful love, O God, we have received in the midst of your temple.Your praise, O God, like your name, reaches the ends of the earth; your right hand is filled with saving justice.
Collect
O God, who in the abasement of your Son, have raised up a fallen world, fill your faithful with holy joy, for on those you have rescued from slavery to sin, you bestow eternal gladness. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
First reading : Hosea 14:2-10
The Lord says this: Israel, come back to the Lord your God; your iniquity was the cause of your downfall. Provide yourself with words and come back to the Lord. Say to him, ‘Take all iniquity away so that we may have happiness again and offer you our words of praise. Assyria cannot save us, we will not ride horses any more, or say, “Our God!” to what our own hands have made, for you are the one in whom orphans find compassion.’ – I will heal their disloyalty, I will love them with all my heart, for my anger has turned from them. I will fall like dew on Israel. He shall bloom like the lily, and thrust out roots like the poplar, his shoots will spread far; he will have the beauty of the olive and the fragrance of Lebanon. They will come back to live in my shade; they will grow corn that flourishes, they will cultivate vines as renowned as the wine of Helbon. What has Ephraim to do with idols any more when it is I who hear his prayer and care for him? I am like a cypress ever green, all your fruitfulness comes from me. Let the wise man understand these words. Let the intelligent man grasp their meaning. For the ways of the Lord are straight, and virtuous men walk in them, but sinners stumble.
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 50:3-4,8-9,12-14,17
R/ My mouth shall declare your praise.
Have mercy on me, God, in your kindness. In your compassion blot out my offence. O wash me more and more from my guilt and cleanse me from my sin.
Indeed you love truth in the heart;then in the secret of my heart teach me wisdom. O purify me, then I shall be clean; O wash me, I shall be whiter than snow.
A pure heart create for me, O God,put a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me away from your presence,nor deprive me of your holy spirit.
Give me again the joy of your help; with a spirit of fervour sustain me, O Lord, open my lips and my mouth shall declare your praise.
Gospel Acclamation : 1P1:25
Alleluia, alleluia! The word of the Lord remains for ever: What is this word? It is the Good News that has been brought to you. Alleluia!
Gospel : Matthew 10:16-23
Jesus instructed the Twelve as follows: ‘Remember, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; so be cunning as serpents and yet as harmless as doves. ‘Beware of men: they will hand you over to sanhedrins and scourge you in their synagogues. You will be dragged before governors and kings for my sake, to bear witness before them and the pagans. But when they hand you over, do not worry about how to speak or what to say; what you are to say will be given to you when the time comes; because it is not you who will be speaking; the Spirit of your Father will be speaking in you. ‘Brother will betray brother to death, and the father his child; children will rise against their parents and have them put to death. You will be hated by all men on account of my name; but the man who stands firm to the end will be saved. If they persecute you in one town, take refuge in the next; and if they persecute you in that, take refuge in another. I tell you solemnly, you will not have gone the round of the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes.’
Prayer over the Offerings
May this oblation dedicated to your name purify us, O Lord, and day by day bring our conduct closer to the life of heaven. Through Christ our Lord.
Communion Antiphon: Ps 33: 9
Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed the man who seeks refuge in him.
Prayer after Communion
Grant, we pray, O Lord, that, having been replenished by such great gifts, we may gain the prize of salvation and never cease to praise you. Through Christ our Lord.
Meditation
Jesus points out the hostilities, challenges, rejections and sufferings the missionaries may face in their lives. They will be vulnerable and helpless before fierce attackers. They must prudently anticipate threats and like the serpents find ways to survive. They must also be animated by pure motives and single-mindedness for their ministry and should never compromise their integrity. Oppositions and attacks will come from all directions, from people, from authorities and even from family members but protection and sustenance will come from God. The Holy Spirit will accompany them and give them the necessary words and strength to bear witness to Jesus and to his message. The missionaries should always remember that they are heralds of the messianic reign of peace. Follow the footsteps of the master.
by L'équipe de publication | Jul 10, 2024 | Agenda Biblique
Saint Benoît, Abbé,
Patron De l’Europe
Blanc
Benoît de Nursie(480- 547) dénonce la société corrompue de son époque . Il se retire dans la solitude pour vivre pleinement en présence de Dieu. Son mode de vie a rapidement un impact sur ses admirateurs qui vont former une communauté autour de lui . Il va ensuite s’installer au mont Cassin . Pour le pape Pie XII , Benoît est patron de l’Europe.
Antienne d’ouverture : Jr 17, 7
Il est béni, celui qui met sa confiance dans le Seigneur, celui dont le Seigneur est l’espérance.
Prière d’ouverture
Dieu qui as fait de saint Benoît un maître spirituel pour ceux qui apprennent à te servir, permets, nous t’en prions, que sans rien préférer à ton amour, nous avancions d’un cœur libre sur les chemins de tes commandements. Par Jésus Christ.
1ère lecture : Os 11, 1-4.8c-9
Ainsi parle le Seigneur : Oui, j’ai aimé Israël dès son enfance, et, pour le faire sortir d’Égypte, j’ai appelé mon fils. Quand je l’ai appelé, il s’est éloigné pour sacrifier aux Baals et brûler des offrandes aux idoles. C’est moi qui lui apprenais à marcher, en le soutenant de mes bras, et il n’a pas compris que je venais à son secours. Je le guidais avec humanité, par des liens d’amour ; je le traitais comme un nourrisson qu’on soulève tout contre sa joue ; je me penchais vers lui pour le faire manger. Mais ils ont refusé de revenir à moi : vais-je les livrer au châtiment ? Non ! Mon cœur se retourne contre moi ; en même temps, mes entrailles frémissent. Je n’agirai pas selon l’ardeur de ma colère, je ne détruirai plus Israël, car moi, je suis Dieu, et non pas homme : au milieu de vous je suis le Dieu saint, et je ne viens pas pour exterminer.
Psaume : 79 (80), 2ac.3bc, 15bc-16
R/ Que ton visage s’éclaire, et nous serons sauvés !
Berger d’Israël, écoute, resplendis au-dessus des Kéroubim, Réveille ta vaillance et viens nous sauver.
Du haut des cieux, regarde et vois: visite cette vigne, protège-la, celle qu’a plantée ta main puissante, le rejeton qui te doit sa force.
Acclamation
Alléluia. Alléluia ! Le règne de Dieu est tout proche. Convertissez-vous et croyez à l’Évangile. Alléluia ! (Mc 1, 15)
Évangile : Mt 10, 7-15
En ce temps-là, Jésus disait à ses Apôtres : « Sur votre route, proclamez que le royaume des Cieux est tout proche. Guérissez les malades, ressuscitez les morts purifiez les lépreux, expulsez les démons. Vous avez reçu gratuitement: donnez gratuitement. Ne vous procurez ni or ni argent, ni monnaie de cuivre à mettre dans vos ceintures, ni sac pour la route ni tunique de rechange, ni sandales, ni bâton. L’ouvrier, en effet, mérite sa nourriture. Dans chaque ville ou village où vous entrerez, informez-vous pour savoir qui est digne de vous accueillir, et restez là jusqu’à votre départ. En entrant dans la maison, saluez ceux qui l’habitent. Si cette maison en est digne, que votre paix vienne sur elle. Si elle n’en est pas digne, que votre paix retourne vers vous. Si l’on ne vous accueille pas et si l’on n’écoute pas vos paroles, sortez de cette maison ou de cette ville et secouez la poussière de vos pieds. Amen, je vous le dis : au jour du Jugement, le pays de Sodome et de Gomorrhe sera traité moins sévèrement que cette ville. ».
Prière sur les offrandes
Seigneur, regarde avec bienveillance les offrandes que nous te présentons en la fête de saint Benoît: fais qu’à son exemple, en ne cherchant que toi, nous trouvions à ton service les dons de l’unité et de la paix. Par Jésus.
Antienne de la communion : Mt 5, 3.9
Heureux les pauvres de cœur : le Royaume des cieux est à eux! Heureux les artisans de paix : ils seront appelés fils de Dieu !
Prière après la communion
Maintenant que nous avons reçu le gage de la vie éternelle, nous te prions humblement, Seigneur; puissions-nous suivre les enseignements de saint Benoît être fidèles à te servir dans la prière, et avoir pour nos frères une grande charité. Par Jésus.
Méditation
Les disciples de Jésus doivent continuer l’œuvre du Maître. Ils doivent annoncer la presence du Règne de Dieu en guérissant les maladies, en ressuscitant les morts, en purifiant les lépreux et en expulsant les démons. Ce pouvoir a été donné aux disciples du Christ gratuitement dans l’Eglise. Les disciples du Christ doivent être des hommes de paix. Si vous allez chez un homme de Dieu et qu’il vous demande de l’argent pour vous aider ; ou s’il vous dit qu’un tel serait à l’origine de vos problèmes, partez de là, c’est un charlatan. Ceux qui annoncent le règne de Dieu ne sont pas des semeurs de division, mais de paix et de reconciliation. Sais-tu que ton succès comme chrétien dépend de Dieu et non de toi ?
by L'équipe de publication | Jul 10, 2024 | Evangelium
Saint Benedict
(480 – 547)
White
Benedict was born in Nursia and studied in Rome. Benedict organised various small communities of, drew up a set of rules to guide the communal life of monasteries, and, though not the first monastic rule ever, the Rule of St Benedict has proved so wise and balanced that it has served as the foundation of practically every attempt at communal living ever since.
Entrance Antiphon
There was a man of venerable life, Benedict, blessed by grace and by name, who, leaving home and patrimony and desiring to please God alone, sought out the habit of holy living.
Collect
O God, who made the Abbot Saint Benedict an outstanding master in the school of divine service, grant, we pray, that, putting nothing before love of you, we may hasten with a loving heart in the way of your commands. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
First reading : Hosea 11:1-4,8-9
Thus says the Lord: When Israel was a child I loved him, and I called my son out of Egypt. But the more I called to them, the further they went from me; they have offered sacrifice to the Baals and set their offerings smoking before the idols. I myself taught Ephraim to walk, I took them in my arms yet they have not understood that I was the one looking after them. I led them with reins of kindness, with leading-strings of love. I was like someone who lifts an infant close against his cheek; stooping down to him I gave him his food. Ephraim, how could I part with you? Israel, how could I give you up?How could I treat you like Admah, or deal with you like Zeboiim? My heart recoils from it, my whole being trembles at the thought. I will not give rein to my fierce anger, I will not destroy Ephraim again, for I am God, not man: I am the Holy One in your midst and have no wish to destroy.
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 79:2-3,15-16
R/ Let your face shine on us, O Lord, and we shall be saved.
O shepherd of Israel, hear us, shine forth from your cherubim throne. O Lord, rouse up your might, O Lord, come to our help.
God of hosts, turn again, we implore, look down from heaven and see. Visit this vine and protect it, the vine your right hand has planted.
Gospel Acclamation : Ps94:8
Alleluia, alleluia! Harden not your hearts today, but listen to the voice of the Lord. Alleluia!
Gospel : Matthew 10:7-15
Jesus instructed the Twelve as follows: ‘As you go, proclaim that the kingdom of heaven is close at hand. Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out devils. You received without charge, give without charge. Provide yourselves with no gold or silver, not even with a few coppers for your purses, with no haversack for the journey or spare tunic or footwear or a staff, for the workman deserves his keep. ‘Whatever town or village you go into, ask for someone trustworthy and stay with him until you leave. As you enter his house, salute it, and if the house deserves it, let your peace descend upon it; if it does not, let your peace come back to you. And if anyone does not welcome you or listen to what you have to say, as you walk out of the house or town shake the dust from your feet. I tell you solemnly, on the day of Judgement it will not go as hard with the land of Sodom and Gomorrah as with that town.’
Prayer over the Offerings
Look kindly, Lord, upon these holy offerings, which we make in honour of Saint Benedict, and grant that, by following his example in seeking you, we may merit the gifts of unity in your service and of peace. Through Christ our Lord.
Communion Antiphon: Lk 12: 42
This is the steward, faithful and prudent, whom the Lord set over his household to give them their allowance of food at the proper time.
Prayer after Communion
Having received this pledge of eternal life, we humbly beseech you, O Lord, that, attentive to the teaching of Saint Benedict, we may faithfully serve your designs and love one another with fervent charity. Through Christ our Lord.
Meditation
The disciples of Jesus were entrusted with the task of proclaiming the word and were given his power to heal all who were sick and to drive out the evil spirits and even to raise the dead. But while doing this, he wants them to depend entirely on him and not on any material or human resources, not even on their abilities but on God’s power. They should not even worry about the outcome of their ministry and the reaction of the people, whether they accept or welcome them or not. As disciples of the Lord, how do we fulfil our mission? Are we committed and do we depend on him and labour for him and his people with love?
by L'équipe de publication | Jul 9, 2024 | Evangelium
Blessed Emmanuel Ruiz
Green/Red
Martyr with eleven companions in Lebanon. A Spanish Franciscan, Emmanuel and the others were caught up in the rising of the Druses in Lebanon. The Franciscan community, eight in number, and three Maronite laymen were slain by the Islamic rebels. He was beatified in 1926.
Entrance Antiphon : Cf. Ps 47: 10-11
Your merciful love, O God, we have received in the midst of your temple. Your praise, O God, like your name, reaches the ends of the earth; your right hand is filled with saving justice.
Collect
O God, who in the abasement of your Son, have raised up a fallen world, fill your faithful with holy joy, for on those you have rescued from slavery to sin, you bestow eternal gladness. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
First reading : Hosea 10:1-3,7-8,12
Israel was a luxuriant vine yielding plenty of fruit. The more his fruit increased, the more altars he built; the richer his land became, the richer he made the sacred stones. Their heart is a divided heart; very well, they must pay for it: the Lord is going to break their altars down and destroy their sacred stones. Then they will say, ‘We have no king because we have not feared the Lord.’ But what can a king do for us? Samaria has had her day. Her king is like a straw drifting on the water. The idolatrous high places shall be destroyed – that sin of Israel; thorn and thistle will grow on their altars. Then they will say to the mountains, ‘Cover us!’ and to the hills, ‘Fall on us!’ Sow integrity for yourselves, reap a harvest of kindness, break up your fallow ground: it is time to go seeking the Lord until he comes to rain salvation on you.
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 104:2-7
R/ Constantly seek the face of the Lord.
O sing to the Lord, sing his praise; tell all his wonderful works! Be proud of his holy name, let the hearts that seek the Lord rejoice.
Consider the Lord and his strength; constantly seek his face. Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, the judgements he spoke.
O children of Abraham, his servant, O sons of the Jacob he chose. He, the Lord, is our God: his judgements prevail in all the earth.
Gospel Acclamation : James1:18
Alleluia, alleluia! By his own choice the Father made us his children by the message of the truth, so that we should be a sort of first-fruits of all that he created. Alleluia!
Gospel : Matthew 10:1-7
Jesus summoned his twelve disciples, and gave them authority over unclean spirits with power to cast them out and to cure all kinds of diseases and sickness. These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon who is called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James the son of Zebedee, and his brother John; Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the tax collector; James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot, the one who was to betray him. These twelve Jesus sent out, instructing them as follows: ‘Do not turn your steps to pagan territory, and do not enter any Samaritan town; go rather to the lost sheep of the House of Israel. And as you go, proclaim that the kingdom of heaven is close at hand.’
Prayer over the Offerings
May this oblation dedicated to your name purify us, O Lord, and day by day bring our conduct closer to the life of heaven. Through Christ our Lord.
Communion Antiphon : Ps 33: 9
Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed the man who seeks refuge in him.
Prayer after Communion
Grant, we pray, O Lord, that, having been replenished by such great gifts, we may gain the prize of salvation and never cease to praise you. Through Christ our Lord.
Meditation Jesus gave his twelve disciples power and authority over unclean spirits to drive them out of the possessed and to heal all kinds of diseases. Who are these apostles? They are certainly not the great ones of this world—- – the well qualified professionals or the best ones of the society. Instead, they are just the ordinary, simple people, most of them even uneducated. But Jesus transforms them all in the course of time; and then they are filled with the wisdom of God, ready to face the challenges of life, daring to face any powers of this world and willing to lay down their life in spreading the Good News of Jesus their Master and Lord. We too are just the same ordinary, simple and sinful people whom the Lord has chosen to continue the same mission as his. Jesus transformed his disciples and empowered them with his own power and authority. He does the same with us too. But do we believe this and are we willing to be transformed and then to spread his kingdom by proclaiming the Good News and healing all infirmities?
by L'équipe de publication | Jul 9, 2024 | Agenda Biblique
Saint ULRICH
VERT
Il est le fondateur de deux monastères ; l’un en Suisse à Rüggisberg dans le canton de Berne et l’autre à Zell dans la Forêt Noire. C’est là qu’il mourut en 1093 ayant perdu la vue depuis de longues années.
Antienne d’ouverture : Ps 47, 10-11
Nous rappelons ton amour, Seigneur, au milieu de ton temple; sur toute la terre ceux qui t’ont rencontré proclament ta louange: tu es toute justice.
Prière d’ouverture
Dieu qui as relevé le monde par les abaissements de ton Fils, donne à tes fidèles une joie sainte : Tu les as tirés de l’esclavage du péché; fais-leur connaître le bonheur impérissable. Par Jésus Christ.
1ère lecture : Os 10, 1-3.7-8.12
Israël était une vigne luxuriante, qui portait beaucoup de fruit. Mais plus ses fruits se multipliaient, plus Israël multipliait les autels ; plus sa terre devenait belle, plus il embellissait les stèles des faux dieux. Son cœur est partagé; maintenant il va expier : le Seigneur renversera ses autels ; les stèles, il les détruira. Maintenant Israël va dire : « Nous sommes privés de roi, car nous n’avons pas craint le Seigneur. Et si nous avions un roi, que pourrait-il faire pour nous ? » Ils ont disparu, Samarie et son roi, comme de l’écume à la surface de l’eau. Les lieux sacrés seront détruits, ils sont le crime, le péché d’Israël ; épines et ronces recouvriront leurs autels. Alors on dira aux montagnes: « Cachez-nous ! » et aux collines: « Tombez sur nous ! » Faites des semailles de justice, récoltez une moisson de fidélité, défrichez vos terres en friche. Il est temps de chercher le Seigneur, jusqu’à ce qu’il vienne répandre sur vous une pluie de justice.
Psaume : 104 (105), 2-3, 4-5, 6-7
R/Recherchez sans trêve la face du Seigneur.
Chantez et jouez pour lui, redites sans fin ses merveilles ; glorifiez-vous de son nom très saint : joie pour les cœurs qui cherchent Dieu !
Cherchez le Seigneur et sa puissance, recherchez sans trêve sa face ; souvenez-vous des merveilles qu’il a faites, de ses prodiges, des jugements qu’il prononça.
Vous, la race d’Abraham son serviteur, les fils de Jacob, qu’il a choisis. Le Seigneur, c’est lui notre Dieu : ses jugements font loi pour l’univers.
Acclamation
Alléluia. Alléluia ! Le règne de Dieu est tout proche. Convertissez-vous et croyez à l’Évangile. Alléluia ! (Mc 1, 15)
Évangile : Mt 10, 1-7
En ce temps-là, Jésus appela ses douze disciples et leur donna le pouvoir d’expulser les esprits impurs et de guérir toute maladie et toute infirmité. Voici les noms des douze Apôtres : le premier, Simon, nommé Pierre ; André son frère ; Jacques, fils de Zébédée, et Jean son frère ; Philippe et Barthélemy ; Thomas et Matthieu le publicain; Jacques, fils d’Alphée, et Thaddée; Simon le Zélote et Judas l’Iscariote, celui-là même qui le livra. Ces douze, Jésus les envoya en mission avec les instructions suivantes: « Ne prenez pas le chemin qui mène vers les nations païennes et n’entrez dans aucune ville des Samaritains. Allez plutôt vers les brebis perdues de la maison d’Israël. Sur votre route, proclamez que le royaume des Cieux est tout proche. ».
Prière sur les offrandes
Puissions-nous être purifiés, Seigneur, par l’offrande qui t’est consacrée ; Qu’elle nous conduise, jour après jour, au Royaume où nous vivrons avec toi. Par Jésus.
Antienne de communion : Ps 33, 9
Goûtez et voyez comme est bon le Seigneur, heureux qui trouve en lui son refuge.
Prière après la communion
Comblés d’un si grand bien, nous te supplions, Seigneur: Fais que nous en retirions des fruits pour notre salut et que jamais nous ne cessions de chanter ta louange. Par Jésus.
Méditation
Les douze apôtres sont une représentation des douze tribus d’Israël. Par son appel, Jésus fonde le nouveau peuple de Dieu. Les apôtres sont donc les envoyés spéciaux du Christ pour une mission concrête. Pour mener à bien cette mission, Jésus donne aux apôtres ses propres pouvoirs et les charge de prêcher l’évangile. A travers les apôtres, le peuple de Dieu doit ressentir la proximité et la présence de Dieu. Le jour de notre baptême, nous avons été faits fils et filles de Dieu. Par notre vie, nos paroles et nos actes, sommes-nous réellement proximité de Dieu auprès de son peuple ?
by L'équipe de publication | Jul 8, 2024 | Evangelium
Saint Augustine Zhao Rong
and his Companions, Martyrs
Green/Red
Entrance Antiphon : Cf. Ps 47: 10-11
Your merciful love, O God, we have received in the midst of your temple. Your praise, O God, like your name, reaches the ends of the earth; your right hand is filled with saving justice.
Collect
O God, who in the abasement of your Son, have raised up a fallen world, fill your faithful with holy joy, for on those you have rescued from slavery to sin, you bestow eternal gladness. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
First reading : Hosea 8:4-7,11-13
Thus says the Lord: They have set up kings, but not with my consent, and appointed princes, but without my knowledge. Out of their own silver and gold they have made idols, which are doomed to destruction. I spurn your calf, Samaria, my anger blazes against it. (How long will it be before they purge themselves of this, the sons of Israel?) A workman made the thing, this cannot be God! Yes, the calf of Samaria shall go up in flames. They sow the wind, they will reap the whirlwind; their wheat will yield no ear, the ear will yield no flour, or, if it does, foreigners will swallow it. Ephraim has built altar after altar, they have only served him as occasion for sin. Were I to write out the thousand precepts of my Law for him, they would be paid no more attention than those of a stranger. They love sacrificing; right, let them sacrifice! They love meat; right, let them eat it! The Lord takes no pleasure in these. He is now going to remember their iniquity and punish their sins; they will have to go back to Egypt.
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 113B:3-10
R/ Sons of Israel, trust in the Lord.
Our God, he is in the heavens; he does whatever he wills. The idols of the heathen are silver and gold, the work of human hands.
They have mouths but they cannot speak; they have eyes but they cannot see; they have ears but they cannot hear; they have nostrils but they cannot smell.
With their hands they cannot feel; with their feet they cannot walk. Their makers will come to be like them and so will all who trust in them.
Sons of Israel, trust in the Lord; he is their help and their shield. Sons of Aaron, trust in the Lord; he is their help and their shield.
Gospel Acclamation : cf.Ep1:17,18
Alleluia, alleluia! May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes of our mind, so that we can see what hope his call holds for us. Alleluia!
Gospel : Matthew 9:32-37
A man was brought to Jesus, a dumb demoniac. And when the devil was cast out, the dumb man spoke and the people were amazed. ‘Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel’ they said. But the Pharisees said, ‘It is through the prince of devils that he casts out devils.’ Jesus made a tour through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the Good News of the kingdom and curing all kinds of diseases and sickness. And when he saw the crowds he felt sorry for them because they were harassed and dejected, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is rich but the labourers are few, so ask the Lord of the harvest to send labourers to his harvest.’
Prayer over the Offerings
May this oblation dedicated to your name purify us, O Lord, and day by day bring our conduct closer to the life of heaven. Through Christ our Lord.
Communion Antiphon : Ps 33: 9
Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed the man who seeks refuge in him.
Prayer after Communion
Grant, we pray, O Lord, that, having been replenished by such great gifts, we may gain the prize of salvation and never cease to praise you. Through Christ our Lord.
Meditation
The mighty works of Jesus brings out two different reactions from the crowd. One group says, “Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel” and they think that Jesus heals the lepers, cure the sick, raise the dead and cast out demons with the power of God. Another group says, “It is through the prince of devils that he casts out devils.” and does everything in league with Satan. He could not have come from God because he eats with tax collectors and sinners and disregard the purity laws. It is impossible to impress everyone. Confrontations and oppositions can strengthen one’s resolve to be committed to the goal. Sent by the Father Jesus does everything keeping God’s plan before his eyes. Faithfulness never fears challenges and rejections. Move towards the goal without any fear. God is with you.
by L'équipe de publication | Jul 8, 2024 | Agenda Biblique
Sainte ARMANDINE
vert/rouge
Morte au début du 20e siècle, Amandine appartenait à la Congrégation des Franciscaines missionnaires de Marie. Lors de la réaction antichrétienne des Boxers
Antienne d’ouverture : Ps 47, 10-11
Nous rappelons ton amour, Seigneur, au milieu de ton temple; sur toute la terre ceux qui t’ont rencontré proclament ta louange : tu es toute justice.
Prière d’ouverture
Dieu qui as relevé le monde par les abaissements de ton Fils, donne à tes fidèles une joie sainte : Tu les as tirés de l’esclavage du péché; fais-leur connaître le bonheur impérissable. Par Jésus Christ.
1ère lecture : Os 8, 4-7.11-13
Ainsi parle le Seigneur : Les fils d’Israël ont établi des rois sans me consulter, ils ont nommé des princes sans mon accord ; avec leur argent et leur or, ils se sont fabriqué des idoles. Ils seront anéantis. Je le rejette, ton veau, Samarie ! Ma colère s’est enflammée contre tes enfants. Refuseront-ils toujours de retrouver l’innocence? Ce veau est l’œuvre d’Israël, un artisan l’a fabriqué, ce n’est pas un dieu ; ce veau de Samarie sera mis en pièces. Ils ont semé le vent, ils récolteront la tempête. L’épi ne donnera pas de grain ; s’il y avait du grain, il ne donnerait pas de farine ; et, s’il en donnait, elle serait dévorée par les étrangers. Éphraïm a multiplié les autels pour expier le péché ; et ces autels ne lui servent qu’à pécher. J’ai beau lui mettre par écrit tous les articles de ma loi, il n’y voit qu’une loi étrangère. Ils offrent des sacrifices pour me plaire et ils en mangent la viande, mais le Seigneur n’y prend pas de plaisir. Au contraire, il y trouve le rappel de toutes leurs fautes, il fait le compte de leurs péchés. Qu’ils retournent donc en Égypte !
Psaume : 113b (115), 3-4, 5-6, 7ab.8, 9-10
R/Peuple de Dieu, mets ta foi dans le Seigneur.
Notre Dieu, il est au ciel ; tout ce qu’il veut, il le fait. Leurs idoles : or et argent, ouvrages de mains humaines.
Elles ont une bouche et ne parlent pas, des yeux et ne voient pas, des oreilles et n’entendent pas, des narines et ne sentent pas.
Leurs mains ne peuvent toucher, leurs pieds ne peuvent marcher, Qu’ils deviennent comme elles, tous ceux qui les font, ceux qui mettent leur foi en elles.
Israël, mets ta foi dans le Seigneur: le secours, le bouclier, c’est lui ! Famille d’Aaron, mets ta foi dans le Seigneur : le secours, le bouclier, c’est lui !
Acclamation
Alléluia. Alléluia ! Moi, je suis le bon Pasteur, dit le Seigneur ; je connais mes brebis et mes brebis me connaissent. Alléluia ! (Jn 10, 14)
Évangile : Mt 9, 32-38
En ce temps-là, voici qu’on présenta à Jésus un possédé qui était sourd-muet. Lorsque le démon eut été expulsé, le sourd-muet se mit à parler. Les foules furent dans l’admiration, et elles disaient : «Jamais rien de pareil ne s’est vu en Israël! » Mais les pharisiens disaient: « C’est par le chef des démons qu’il expulse les démons. » Jésus parcourait toutes les villes et tous les villages, enseignant dans leurs synagogues, proclamant l’Évangile: du Royaume et guérissant toute maladie et toute infirmité. Voyant les foules, Jésus fut saisi de compassion envers elles parce qu’elles étaient désemparées et abattues comme des brebis sans berger. Il dit alors à ses disciples : « La moisson est abondante, mais les ouvriers sont peu nombreux. Priez donc le maître de la moisson d’envoyer des ouvriers pour sa moisson. ».
Prière sur les offrandes
Puissions-nous être purifiés, Seigneur, par l’offrande qui t’est consacrée ; Qu’elle nous conduise, jour après jour, au Royaume où nous vivrons avec toi. Par Jésus.
Antienne de communion : Ps 33, 9
Goûtez et voyez comme est bon le Seigneur, heureux qui trouve en lui son refuge.
Prière après la communion
Comblés d’un si grand bien, nous te supplions, Seigneur : Fais que nous en retirions des fruits pour notre salut et que jamais nous ne cessions de chanter ta louange. Par Jésus.
Méditation
La guérison du sourd-muet est l’œuvre du Messie qui libère de l’esclavage et des limitations humaines. La réaction de la foule est logique, presqu’une profession de foi : “Jamais rien de pareil ne s’est vu en Isaraël”. Ce qui signifie que le Sauveur attendu est arrivé. Mais, la réaction des ennemis du Christ, au contraire, se traduit par une haine mortelle : “C’est par le chef des demons qu’il expulse les démons”. Voilà le péché contre l’Esprit-Saint, voir l’œuvredu diable quand c’est Dieu qui agit. La vie et la mission de Jésus doivent continuer à travers ses disciples. Le peuple de Dieu est exposé à tout type de danger, c’est à nous de le défendre. Face à de telles attaques, nous ne pouvons être forts que dans la prière.
by L'équipe de publication | Jul 7, 2024 | Evangelium
Saint Kilian (689)
Green
He was born in County Cavan, Ireland. He was a missionary bishop and preached the Gospel in Würzburg and converted the local Duke and much of the population. He was martyred by beheading, possibly at the behest of the Duke’s wife, possibly because she was the widow of the Duke’s brother and Kilian had declared her subsequent marriage to the Duke to be illegal.
Entrance Antiphon : Cf. Ps 47: 10-11
Your merciful love, O God, we have received in the midst of your temple. Your praise, O God, like your name, reaches the ends of the earth; your right hand is filled with saving justice.
Collect
O God, who in the abasement of your Son, have raised up a fallen world, fill your faithful with holy joy, for on those you have rescued from slavery to sin, you bestow eternal gladness. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
First reading : Hosea 2:16,17-18,21-22
It is the Lord who speaks: I am going to lure her and lead her out into the wilderness and speak to her heart. I am going to give her back her vineyards, and make the Valley of Achor a gateway of hope. There she will respond to me as she did when she was young, as she did when she came out of the land of Egypt. When that day comes – it is the Lord who speaks – she will call me, ‘My husband’, no longer will she call me, ‘My Baal.’ I will betroth you to myself for ever, betroth you with integrity and justice, with tenderness and love; I will betroth you to myself with faithfulness, and you will come to know the Lord.
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 144:2-9
R/ The Lord is kind and full of compassion.
I will bless you day after day and praise your name for ever. The Lord is great, highly to be praised, his greatness cannot be measured.
Age to age shall proclaim your works, shall declare your mighty deeds, shall speak of your splendour and glory, tell the tale of your wonderful works.
They will speak of your terrible deeds, recount your greatness and might. They will recall your abundant goodness; age to age shall ring out your justice.
The Lord is kind and full of compassion, slow to anger, abounding in love. How good is the Lord to all, compassionate to all his creatures.
Gospel Acclamation : cf.Jn6:63,68
Alleluia, alleluia! Your words are spirit, Lord, and they are life; you have the message of eternal life. Alleluia!
Gospel : Matthew 9:18-26
While Jesus was speaking, up came one of the officials, who bowed low in front of him and said, ‘My daughter has just died, but come and lay your hand on her and her life will be saved.’ Jesus rose and, with his disciples, followed him. Then from behind him came a woman, who had suffered from a haemorrhage for twelve years, and she touched the fringe of his cloak, for she said to herself, ‘If I can only touch his cloak I shall be well again.’ Jesus turned round and saw her; and he said to her, ‘Courage, my daughter, your faith has restored you to health.’ And from that moment the woman was well again. When Jesus reached the official’s house and saw the flute-players, with the crowd making a commotion he said, ‘Get out of here; the little girl is not dead, she is asleep.’ And they laughed at him. But when the people had been turned out he went inside and took the little girl by the hand; and she stood up. And the news spread all round the countryside.
Prayer over the Offerings
May this oblation dedicated to your name purify us, O Lord, and day by day bring our conduct closer to the life of heaven. Through Christ our Lord.
Communion Antiphon : Ps 33: 9
Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed the man who seeks refuge in him.
Prayer after Communion
Grant, we pray, O Lord, that, having been replenished by such great gifts, we may gain the prize of salvation and never cease to praise you. Through Christ our Lord.
Meditation
he unnamed official and the woman suffering hemorrhages for twelve years exhibit great faith. The official’s daughter has died but he believes that if Jesus comes to his home and lays his hands on her, she will live. The woman suffering hemorrhages too believes that even if she touches the tassel on his cloak she shall be cured. Ritual purity laws prohibited contact with a corpse or a woman who is bleeding but Jesus overcomes the law through healing the woman and resuscitating the dead girl. In both the cases, instead of becoming ritually unclean his divine power transform them. The woman is restored socially and made ritually clean. The girl returns to life and so becomes clean. Faith can move the mountains and do we have enough faith to overcome the barriers that prevent us from helping the marginalized in the society?
