by Jude Thaddeus Langeh | Feb 5, 2022 | Evangelium
5th Sunday in ordinary time
Psalter I
Entrance Antiphon : Ps 94: 6-7
O come, let us worship God and bow low before the God who made us, for he is the Lord our God.
Collect
Keep your family safe, O Lord, with unfailing care, that, relying solely on the hope of heavenly grace, they may be defended always by your protection. 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 6:1-2,3-8
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. And they cried out to one another int 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.’
Psalm 137(138):1-5,7-8
R/ Before the angels I will bless you, O Lord.
1. I thank you, Lord, with all my heart: you have heard the words of my mouth. In the presence of the angels I will bless you. I will adore before your holy temple.
2. I thank you for your faithfulness and love, which excel all we ever knew of you. On the day I called, you answered; you increased the strength of my soul.
3. All earth’s kings shall thank you when they hear the words of your mouth. They shall sing of the Lord’s ways: ‘How great is the glory of the Lord!’
4. You stretch out your hand and save me, your hand will do all things for me. Your love, O Lord, is eternal, discard not the work of your hands.
Second reading : 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, the gospel that you received and in which you are firmly established; because the gospel will save you only if you keep believing exactly what I preached to you – believing anything else will not lead to anything. Well then, in the first place, I taught you what I had been taught myself, namely that Christ died for our sins, in accordance with the scriptures; that he was buried; and that he was raised to life on the third day, in accordance with the scriptures; that he appeared first to Cephas and secondly to the Twelve. Next he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers at the same time, most of whom are still alive, though some have died; then he appeared to James, and then to all the apostles; and last of all he appeared to me too; it was as though I was born when no one expected it. I am the least of the apostles; in fact, since I persecuted the Church of God, I hardly deserve the name apostle; but by God’s grace that is what I am, and the grace that he gave me has not been fruitless. On the contrary, I, or rather the grace of God that is with me, have worked harder than any of the others; but what matters is that I preach what they preach, and this is what you all believed.
Gospel Acclamation : Jn15:15
Alleluia, alleluia! I call you friends, says the Lord, because I have made known to you everything I have learnt from my Father. Alleluia!
Gospel : Luke 5:1-11
Jesus was standing one day by the Lake of Gennesaret, with the crowd pressing round him listening to the word of God, when he caught sight of two boats close to the bank. The fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. He got into one of the boats – it was Simon’s – and asked him to put out a little from the shore. Then he sat down and taught the crowds from the boat. When he had finished speaking he said to Simon, ‘Put out into deep water and pay out your nets for a catch.’ ‘Master,’ Simon replied, ‘we worked hard all night long and caught nothing, but if you say so, I will pay out the nets.’ And when they had done this they netted such a huge number of fish that their nets began to tear, so they signalled to their companions in the other boat to come and help them; when these came, they filled the two boats to sinking point.
When Simon Peter saw this he fell at the knees of Jesus saying, ‘Leave me, Lord; I am a sinful man.’ For he and all his companions were completely overcome by the catch they had made; so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were Simon’s partners. But Jesus said to Simon, ‘Do not be afraid; from now on it is men you will catch.’ Then, bringing their boats back to land, they left everything and followed him.
Prayer over the Offerings
O Lord, our God, who once established these created things to sustain us in our frailty, grant, we pray, that they may become for us now the Sacrament of eternal life. Through Christ our Lord.
Communion Antiphon : Cf. Ps 106: 8-9
Let them thank the Lord for his mercy, his wonders for the children of men, for he satisfies the thirsty soul, and the hungry he fills with good things.
Prayer after Communion
O God, who have willed that we be partakers in the one Bread and the one Chalice, grant us, we pray, so to live that, made one in Christ, we may joyfully bear fruit for the salvation of the world. Through Christ our Lord.
Meditation
The Lord does not seek qualified people to do his work. Rather, he qualifies those he calls; hence the words, “Do not be afraid; from now on it is men you will catch.” In the life of Paul we see the doubt and fear of being unqualified, and the power of God to work with anyone and to build him up. Paul was built into a strong voice to take the Gospel to the gentiles. Isaiah had the same experience, as well as Simon Peter. God does not need us to be perfect for the job but he need us be determined to be faithful followers. Let us acknowledge our unworthiness, inadequacies AND SINFULNESS BEFORE God, and yet, pledge ourselves to His services.
by Jude Thaddeus Langeh | Feb 4, 2022 | Evangelium
St. Agatha
She was martyred at Catania in Sicily during the persecution of Decius (250-253). She is mentioned in the Roman Canon of the Mass.
Entrance Antiphon
Behold, now she follows the Lamb who was crucified for us, powerful in virginity, modesty her offering, a sacrifice on the altar of chastity.
Collect
May the Virgin Martyr Saint Agatha implore your compassion for us, O Lord, we pray, for she found favour with you by the courage of her martyrdom and the merit of her chastity. 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 : 1 Kings 3:4-13
King Solomon went to Gibeon to sacrifice there, since that was the greatest of the high places – Solomon offered a thousand holocausts on that altar. At Gibeon the Lord appeared in a dream to Solomon during the night. God said, ‘Ask what you would like me to give you.’ Solomon replied, ‘You showed great kindness to your servant David, my father, when he lived his life before you in faithfulness and justice and integrity of heart; you have continued this great kindness to him by allowing a son of his to sit on his throne today. Now, O Lord my God, you have made your servant king in succession to David my father. But I am a very young man, unskilled in leadership. Your servant finds himself in the midst of this people of yours that you have chosen, a people so many its number cannot be counted or reckoned. Give your servant a heart to understand how to discern between good and evil, for who could govern this people of yours that is so great?’ It pleased the Lord that Solomon should have asked for this. ‘Since you have asked for this’ the Lord said ‘and not asked for long life for yourself or riches or the lives of your enemies, but have asked for a discerning judgement for yourself, here and now I do what you ask. I give you a heart wise and shrewd as none before you has had and none will have after you. What you have not asked I shall give you too: such riches and glory as no other king ever had.’
Psalm 118(119): 9-14
R/ Lord, teach me your statutes.
1. How shall the young remain sinless? By obeying your word. I have sought you with all my heart; let me not stray from your commands.
2. I treasure your promise in my heart lest I sin against you. Blessed are you, O Lord; teach me your statutes.
3. With my tongue I have recounted the decrees of your lips. I rejoiced to do your will as though all riches were mine.
Gospel Acclamation : Jn10:27
Alleluia, alleluia! The sheep that belong to me listen to my voice, says the Lord, I know them and they follow me. Alleluia!
Gospel : Mark 6:30-34
The apostles rejoined Jesus and told him all they had done and taught. Then he said to them, ‘You must come away to some lonely place all by yourselves and rest for a while’; for there were so many coming and going that the apostles had no time even to eat. So they went off in a boat to a lonely place where they could be by themselves. But people saw them going, and many could guess where; and from every town they all hurried to the place on foot and reached it before them. So as he stepped ashore he saw a large crowd; and he took pity on them because they were like sheep without a shepherd, and he set himself to teach them at some length.
Prayer over the Offerings
May the offerings we bring in celebration of St. Agatha win your gracious acceptance, O Lord, we pray, just as the struggle of her suffering and passion was pleasing to you. Through Christ our Lord.
Communion Antiphon : Rv 7: 17
The Lamb who is at the centre of the throne will lead them to the springs of the waters of life.
Prayer after Communion
O God, who bestowed on St. Agatha a crown among the Saints for her twofold triumph of virginity and martyrdom, grant, we pray, through the power of this Sacrament, that, bravely overcoming every evil, we may attain the glory of heaven. Through Christ our Lord.
Meditation
Solomon’s request from God goes against what many of us would have asked for or even ask for now (good health, financial breakthrough, etc.) Solomon asked for the wisdom to know right from wrong: he was king, so what else could he have asked for? Knowing what is important in your life helps shape your prayer request. As king Solomon had all power as it were, but then knew he needed something no kingly power could command: God’s wisdom and help. Indeed, what will be the outcome of our lives if we do not give first place just to right judgement and proper consideration of right and wrong?
by Jude Thaddeus Langeh | Feb 3, 2022 | Agenda Biblique
Ste. Véronique
Son nom, en grec, vera icona, veut dire « l’icône authentique ». Les Saintes Écritures évoquent le souvenir de cette femme qui aurait bravé la foule hostile pour essuyer le visage du Christ pendant sa Passion, recueillant ainsi sur son linge la sainte Face. Plusieurs légendes sont à l’origine de ce récit.
Antienne d’ouverture
Sauve-nous, Seigneur notre Dieu; rassemble tes enfants dispersés. Nous rendrons grâce à ton saint nom, nous te bénirons dans la joie.
Prière d’ouverture
Accorde-nous, Seigneur, de pouvoir t’adorer sans partage, et d’avoir pour tout homme une vraie charité. Par Jésus Christ.
1ère lecture : Si 47, 2-11
Dans le sacrifice de communion, on met à part la graisse des animaux offerts à Dieu ; ainsi David a été mis à part entre les fils d’Israël. Il a joué avec les lions comme si c’étaient des chevreaux, et avec les ours comme avec des agneaux. N’était-il pas tout jeune quand il a tué le géant et supprimé la honte de son peuple, lorsqu’il lança la pierre de sa fronde et abattit l’arrogance de Goliath ? Il invoqua le Seigneur Très-Haut qui a mis dans sa main la vigueur pour supprimer le puissant guerrier et pour exalter la force de son peuple. C’est pourquoi on lui a fait gloire des dizaines de milliers qu’il a tués : on l’a célébré en bénissant le Seigneur quand on lui a donné la glorieuse couronne royale. En effet, il a détruit les ennemis alentour, il a anéanti ses adversaires philistins, il a détruit leur force comme on le voit encore aujourd’hui. Dans tout ce qu’il a fait, il a célébré la louange du Saint, du Très-Haut, en proclamant sa gloire. De tout son cœur, il a chanté les psaumes, il a aimé son Créateur. Devant l’autel, il a placé des chantres, et leur voix rendit les mélodies plus douces ; chaque jour ils loueront Dieu par leurs chants. Il a donné de l’éclat aux fêtes, il a donné une parfaite splendeur aux solennités, pour que le saint nom du Seigneur soit célébré, et que les chants retentissent dans le sanctuaire dès le matin. Le Seigneur a enlevé les péchés de David, il a pour toujours exalté sa force, il a fondé sur lui l’Alliance avec sa dynastie, le trône de gloire d’Israël.
Psaume Ps 17 (18), 31.33a, 47.50, 32a.51
R/ Béni soit Dieu, mon Sauveur ! (cf. Ps 17, 47)
1. Notre Dieu a des chemins sans reproche, la parole du Seigneur est sans alliage, il est un bouclier pour qui s’abrite en lui. C’est le Dieu qui m’emplit de vaillance.
2. Vive le Seigneur ! Béni soit mon Rocher ! Qu’il triomphe, le Dieu de ma victoire. Aussi, je te rendrai grâce parmi les peuples, Seigneur, je fêterai ton nom.
3. Qui est Dieu, hormis le Seigneur? Il donne à son roi de grandes victoires, il se montre fidèle à son messie, à David et sa descendance, pour toujours.
Acclamation
Alléluia, alléluia! Heureux ceux qui ont entendu la Parole dans un cœur bon et généreux, qui la retiennent et portent du fruit par leur persévérance. Alléluia. (cf. Lc 8, 15)
Évangile : Mc 6, 14-29
En ce temps-là, comme le nom de Jésus devenait célèbre, le roi Hérode en entendit parler. On disait: «C’est Jean, celui qui baptisait : il est ressuscité d’entre les morts, et voilà pourquoi des miracles se réalisent par lui.» Certains disaient: «C’est le prophète Élie.» D’autres disaient encore: «C’est un prophète comme ceux de jadis.» Hérode entendait ces propos et disait: «Celui que j’ai fait décapiter, Jean, le voilà ressuscité!» Car c’était lui, Hérode, qui avait donné l’ordre d’arrêter Jean et de l’enchaîner dans la prison, à cause d’Hérodiade, la femme de son frère Philippe, que lui-même avait prise pour épouse. En effet, Jean lui disait: «Tu n’as pas le droit de prendre la femme de ton frère.» Hérodiade en voulait donc à Jean, et elle cherchait à le faire mourir. Mais elle n’y arrivait pas parce que Hérode avait peur de Jean : il savait que c’était un homme juste et saint, et il le protégeait; quand il l’avait entendu, il était très embarrassé; cependant il l’écoutait avec plaisir. Or, une occasion favorable se présenta quand, le jour de son anniversaire, Hérode fit un dîner pour ses dignitaires, pour les chefs de l’armée et pour les notables de la Galilée. La fille d’Hérodiade fit son entrée et dansa. Elle plut à Hérode et à ses convives. Le roi dit à la jeune fille: «Demande-moi ce que tu veux, et je te le donnerai.» Et il lui fit ce serment: «Tout ce que tu me demanderas, je te le donnerai, même si c’est la moitié de mon royaume.» Elle sortit alors pour dire à sa mère: «Qu’est-ce que je vais demander?» Hérodiade répondit: «La tête de Jean, celui qui baptise.» Aussitôt la jeune fille s’empressa de retourner auprès du roi, et lui fit cette demande : « Je veux que, tout de suite, tu me donnes sur un plat la tête de Jean le Baptiste.» Le roi fut vivement contrarié; mais à cause du serment et des convives, il ne voulut pas lui opposer un refus. Aussitôt il envoya un garde avec l’ordre d’apporter la tête de Jean. Le garde s’en alla décapiter Jean dans la prison. Il apporta la tête sur un plat, la donna à la jeune fille, et la jeune fille la donna à sa mère. Ayant appris cela, les disciples de Jean vinrent prendre son corps et le déposèrent dans un tombeau.
Prière sur les offrandes
Pour te servir, Seigneur, nous déposons nos offrandes sur ton autel : accueille-les avec indulgence, pour qu’elles deviennent le sacrement de notre salut. Par Jésus.
Antienne de la communion : Ps 30, 17-18
Seigneur, que ton visage s’éclaire en faveur de tes fidèles. Sauve-nous dans ta bonté, ne déçois pas notre prière.
Prière après la communion
Nous avons été fortifiés, Seigneur, par le sacrement de notre Rédemption ; permets que cet aliment de salut éternel nous fasse progresser dans la vraie foi. Par Jésus.
Méditation
Le livre de Ben-Sirac le Sage fait éloge du roi David qu’il souligne les hauts faits et la piété envers Dieu. David, au-delà de son péché (II S 11, 1-27), fut un modèle d’attachement au Seigneur, d’humilité et de piété envers Dieu ; un modèle que nous sommes appelés à imiter sur le chemin de la sainteté. L’évangile, tout en faisant mention de la renommée de Jésus, parle du martyre de Jean Baptiste. La leçon fondamentale est de savoir que celui-ci est mort à cause de sa mission prophétique dans la cour royale : celle de ne proclamer rien que la vérité. Jean-Baptiste n’a pas sacrifié la vérité, mais il est mort pour la vérité. Chrétiens, nous sommes des prophètes de notre temps. Soyons des prophètes courageux et capables d’annoncer la vérité.
by Jude Thaddeus Langeh | Feb 3, 2022 | Evangelium
St. Gilbert of Sempringham
(1083 – 1190)
Entrance Antiphon : Ps 105: 47
Save us, O Lord our God! And gather us from the nations, to give thanks to your holy name, and make it our glory to praise you.
Collect
Grant us, Lord our God, that we may honour you with all our mind, and love everyone in truth of heart. 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 : Ecclesiasticus 47:2-13
As the fat is set apart from the communion sacrifice, so David was chosen out of all the sons of Israel. He played with lions as though with kids, and with bears as though with lambs of the flock. While still a boy, did he not slay the giant, and relieve the people of their shame, by putting out a hand to sling a stone which brought down the arrogance of Goliath? For he called on the Lord Most High, who gave strength to his right arm to put a mighty warrior to death, and lift up the horn of his people. Hence they gave him credit for ten thousand, and praised him while they blessed the Lord, by offering him a crown of glory; for he massacred enemies on every side, he annihilated his foes the Philistines, and crushed their horn to this very day. In all his activities he gave thanks to the Holy One, the Most High, in words of glory; he put all his heart into his songs out of love for his Maker. He placed harps before the altar to make the singing sweeter with their music; he gave the feasts their splendour, the festivals their solemn pomp, causing the Lord’s holy name to be praised and the sanctuary to resound from dawn. The Lord took away his sins, and exalted his horn forever; he gave him a royal covenant, and a glorious throne in Israel.
Psalm 17(18): 31, 47, 50-51
R/ Praised be the God who saves me.
1. The ways of God are perfect; the word of the Lord, purest gold. He indeed is the shield of all who make him their refuge.
2. Long life to the Lord, my rock! Praised be the God who saves me, so I will praise you, Lord, among the nations: I will sing a psalm to your name.
3. He has given great victories to his king and shown his love for his anointed, for David and his sons for ever.
Gospel Acclamation : cf.Lk8:15
Alleluia, alleluia! Blessed are those who, with a noble and generous heart, take the word of God to themselves and yield a harvest through their perseverance. Alleluia!
Gospel : Mark 6:14-29
King Herod had heard about Jesus, since by now his name was well known. Some were saying, ‘John the Baptist has risen from the dead, and that is why miraculous powers are at work in him.’ Others said, ‘He is Elijah’; others again, ‘He is a prophet, like the prophets we used to have.’ But when Herod heard this he said, ‘It is John whose head I cut off; he has risen from the dead.’ Now it was this same Herod who had sent to have John arrested, and had him chained up in prison because of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife whom he had married. For John had told Herod, ‘It is against the law for you to have your brother’s wife.’ As for Herodias, she was furious with him and wanted to kill him; but she was not able to, because Herod was afraid of John, knowing him to be a good and holy man, and gave him his protection. When he had heard him speak he was greatly perplexed, and yet he liked to listen to him. An opportunity came on Herod’s birthday when he gave a banquet for the nobles of his court, for his army officers and for the leading figures in Galilee. When the daughter of this same Herodias came in and danced, she delighted Herod and his guests; so the king said to the girl, ‘Ask me anything you like and I will give it you.’ And he swore her an oath, ‘I will give you anything you ask, even half my kingdom.’ She went out and said to her mother, ‘What shall I ask for?’ She replied, ‘The head of John the Baptist.’ The girl hurried straight back to the king and made her request, ‘I want you to give me John the Baptist’s head, here and now, on a dish.’ The king was deeply distressed but, thinking of the oaths he had sworn and of his guests, he was reluctant to break his word to her. So the king at once sent one of the bodyguard with orders to bring John’s head. The man went off and beheaded him in prison; then he brought the head on a dish and gave it to the girl, and the girl gave it to her mother. When John’s disciples heard about this, they came and took his body and laid it in a tomb.
Prayer over the Offerings
O Lord, we bring to your altar these offerings of our service: be pleased to receive them, we pray, and transform them into the Sacrament of our redemption. Through Christ our Lord.
Communion Antiphon : Cf. Ps 30: 17-18
Let your face shine on your servant. Save me in your merciful love. O Lord, let me never be put to shame, for I call on you.
Prayer after Communion
Nourished by these redeeming gifts, we pray, O Lord, that through this help to eternal salvation true faith may ever increase. Through Christ our Lord.
Meditation
Looking at the life of David, we see that he is just as ordinary as anyone, with sins and weaknesses. However, something stands out about David; he never denied his sinfulness, and he saw himself for who he was each time he was confronted for his sins. David was the man after God’s own heart for reasons of his doggedness to reconnect with God at all times. The righteous is not one who is incapable or falling from grace but he is the one who fights with all he has not to and to get up after a fall. We are called to constant repentance and eagerness to remain united with the Lord acknowledging our sinfulness and clinging to His grace and mercy.
by Jude Thaddeus Langeh | Feb 2, 2022 | Agenda Biblique
St. Blaise de Sébaste,
évêque et martyr
Evêque de Sébaste, il naquit en Arménie et fut décapité pour la foi au Christ vers 316. Sa légende fit de lui un saint très populaire, spécialement invoqué pour les maux de gorge.
Antienne d’ouverture : Ps 105, 47
Sauve-nous, Seigneur notre Dieu; rassemble tes enfants dispersés. Nous rendrons grâce à ton saint nom, nous te bénirons dans la joie.
Prière d’ouverture
Accorde-nous, Seigneur, de pouvoir t’adorer sans partage, et d’avoir pour tout homme une vraie charité. Par Jésus Christ.
1ère lecture : 1 R 2, 1-4. 10-12
Comme les jours de David approchaient de leur fin, il exprima ses volontés à son fils Salomon: «Je m’en vais par le chemin de tout le monde. Sois fort, sois un homme courageux! Tu garderas les observances du Seigneur ton Dieu, en marchant dans ses chemins. Tu observeras ses décrets, ses commandements, ses ordonnances et ses édits, selon ce qui est écrit dans la loi de Moïse. Ainsi tu réussiras dans tout ce que tu feras et entreprendras, et le Seigneur réalisera cette parole qu’il m’a dite: “Si tes fils veillent à suivre leur chemin en marchant devant moi avec loyauté, de tout leur cœur et de toute leur âme, jamais tes descendants ne seront écartés du trône d’Israël.” David mourut, il reposa avec ses pères, et il fut enseveli dans la Cité de David. Le règne de David sur Israël avait duré quarante ans: il avait régné sept ans à Hébron, et trente-trois ans à Jérusalem. Salomon prit possession du trône de David son père, et sa royauté fut solidement établie.
Cantique : 1 Ch 29, 10, 11abc, 11de-12a, 12bcd
R/ Seigneur, c’est toi, le Maître de tout.
1. Béni sois-tu, Seigneur, Dieu de notre père Israël, depuis les siècles et pour les siècles!
2. À toi, Seigneur, force et grandeur, éclat, victoire, majesté, tout, dans les cieux et sur la terre !
3. À toi, Seigneur, le règne, la primauté sur l’univers: la richesse et la gloire viennent de ta face !
4. C’est toi, le Maître de tout: dans ta main, force et puissance; tout, par ta main, grandit et s’affermit.
Acclamation
Alléluia, alléluia! Le règne de Dieu est tout proche. Convertissez-vous et croyez à l’Évangile. Alléluia. (Mc 1, 15)
Évangile : Mc 6, 7-13
En ce temps-là, Jésus appela les Douze ; alors il commença à les envoyer en mission deux par deux. Il leur donnait autorité sur les esprits impurs, et il leur prescrivit de ne rien prendre pour la route, mais seulement un bâton; pas de pain, pas de sac, pas de pièces de monnaie dans leur ceinture. «Mettez des sandales, ne prenez pas de tunique de rechange.» Il leur disait encore: «Quand vous avez trouvé l’hospitalité dans une maison, restez-y jusqu’à votre départ. Si, dans une localité, on refuse de vous accueillir et de vous écouter, partez et secouez la poussière de vos pieds: ce sera pour eux un témoignage.» Ils partirent, et proclamèrent qu’il fallait se convertir. Ils expulsaient beaucoup de démons, faisaient des onctions d’huile à de nombreux malades, et les guérissaient.
Prière sur les offrandes
Pour te servir, Seigneur, nous déposons nos offrandes sur ton autel : accueille-les avec indulgence, pour qu’elles deviennent le sacrement de notre salut. Par Jésus.
Antienne de la communion : Ps 30, 17-18
Seigneur, que ton visage s’éclaire en faveur de tes fidèles. Sauve-nous dans ta bonté, ne déçois pas notre prière.
Prière après la communion
Nous avons été fortifiés, Seigneur, par le sacrement de notre Rédemption ; permets que cet aliment de salut éternel nous fasse progresser dans la vraie foi. Par Jésus.
Méditation
En s’adressant à son fils Salomon avant sa mort, le roi David, dans la première lecture, nous fait des recommandations capitales pour la vie. Il nous invite au courage et à la fidélité à la loi divine dans le contexte actuel, marqué par la crise d’identité et sociale. Dans l’évangile, Jésus appelle les Douze qu’il avait choisis et les envoie en mission, celle de révéler le visage miséricordieux de Dieu et de communiquer la joie de l’Evangile. Cette mission, c’est celle qu’il nous confie aujourd’hui. Elle se doit d’être partagée pour raison d’efficacité et va de pair avec la promotion intégrale de l’homme. Que chacun de nous en prenne conscience et se laisse guider par l’Esprit Saint pour son accomplissement.
