by L'équipe de publication | Nov 17, 2024 | Evangelium
Dedication of the Basilicas of Saints Peter and Paul,
Apostles
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The Basilica of St Peter, today known as the Vatican Basilica is the seat of Catholicity and built over the tomb of St Peter the first Pope. Over Paul’s grave is built another magnificent Catholic Basilica of St Paul’s Outside the Walls. In the anniversary of the dedication of the basilicas of St Peter at the Vatican and St Paul in the Via Ostiense we join a tradition of honoring the two greatest apostles of Christ .
Entrance Antiphon : Jer 29: 11, 12, 14
The Lord said: I think thoughts of peace and not of affliction. You will call upon me, and I will answer you, and I will lead back your captives from every place.
Collect
Grant us, we pray, O Lord our God, the constant gladness of being devoted to you, for it is full and lasting happiness to serve with constancy the author of all that is good. 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 : Apocalypse 1:1-4,2:1-5
This is the revelation given by God to Jesus Christ so that he could tell his servants about the things which are now to take place very soon; he sent his angel to make it known to his servant John, and John has written down everything he saw and swears it is the word of God guaranteed by Jesus Christ. Happy the man who reads this prophecy, and happy those who listen to him, if they treasure all that it says, because the Time is close. From John, to the seven churches of Asia: grace and peace to you from him who is, who was, and who is to come, from the seven spirits in his presence before his throne. Write to the angel of the Church in Ephesus and say, “Here is the message of the one who holds the seven stars in his right hand and who lives surrounded by the seven golden lamp-stands: I know all about you: how hard you work and how much you put up with. I know you cannot stand wicked men, and how you tested the impostors who called themselves apostles and proved they were liars. Know, too, that you have patience, and have suffered for my name without growing tired. Nevertheless, I have this complaint to make; you have less love now than you used to. Think where you were before you fell; repent, and do as you used to at first, or else, if you will not repent, I shall come to you and take your lamp-stand from its place.”
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 1:1-4,6
R/ Those who prove victorious I will feed from the tree of life.
Happy indeed is the man who follows not the counsel of the wicked; nor lingers in the way of sinners nor sits in the company of scorners, but whose delight is the law of the Lord and who ponders his law day and night.
He is like a tree that is planted beside the flowing waters, that yields its fruit in due season and whose leaves shall never fade; and all that he does shall prosper.
Not so are the wicked, not so! For they like winnowed chaff shall be driven away by the wind. For the Lord guards the way of the just but the way of the wicked leads to doom.
Gospel Acclamation : Jn8:12
Alleluia, alleluia! I am the light of the world, says the Lord; anyone who follows me will have the light of life.Alleluia!
Gospel : Luke 18:35-43
As Jesus drew near to Jericho there was a blind man sitting at the side of the road begging. When he heard the crowd going past he asked what it was all about, and they told him that Jesus the Nazarene was passing by. So he called out, ‘Jesus, Son of David, have pity on me.’ The people in front scolded him and told him to keep quiet, but he shouted all the louder, ‘Son of David, have pity on me.’ Jesus stopped and ordered them to bring the man to him, and when he came up, asked him, ‘What do you want me to do for you?’ ‘Sir,’ he replied ‘let me see again.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Receive your sight. Your faith has saved you.’ And instantly his sight returned and he followed him praising God, and all the people who saw it gave praise to God for what had happened.
Prayer over the Offerings
Grant, O Lord, we pray, that what we offer in the sight of your majesty may obtain for us the grace of being devoted to you and gain us the prize of everlasting happiness. Through Christ our Lord.
Communion Antiphon : Ps 72: 28
To be near God is my happiness, to place my hope in God the Lord.
Prayer after Communion
We have partaken of the gifts of this sacred mystery, humbly imploring, O Lord, that what your Son commanded us to do in memory of him may bring us growth in charity. Through Christ our Lord.
Meditation
Bartimaeus was led out of darkness and into light due to his unwavering faith and constant supplication. When communicating with God today, we should never give up and never lose sight of faith. Even when others try to discourage us and prevent us from praying to God, we should never give up. Be persistent in your prayers, and know that God hears the cry of the needy (Ps. 22:25). Whatever it takes, the good news is that God will hear and answer us in his own time. And when God grants your request, the people who tried to discourage and quiet you will join your fan club and celebrate your victory.
by L'équipe de publication | Nov 17, 2024 | Agenda Biblique
Dédicace des basiliques
de saint Pierre et de saint Paul, Apôtres
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Vers 330, Constantin fit édifier la basilique vaticane à l’emplacement d’un ancien cimetière où l’on a de bonne raisons de croire que saint Pierre fut inhumé. Depuis la fin du 14e siècle, les papes célèbrent à Saint-Pierre la plupart de leurs liturgies solennelles. Rebâtie au 16e siècle, notamment par Michel-Ange, la plus vaste église de la chrétienté fut consacrée en 1626. Le premier et le deuxième concile du Vatican y tinrent leurs sessions.
Antienne d’ouverture :
Jr 29, 11.12.14
« Mes pensées, dit le Seigneur Dieu, sont des pensées de paix et non pas de malheur. Appelez-moi, je vous écouterai et, de partout, je vous rassemblerai. »
Prière d’ouverture
Accorde-nous, Seigneur, de trouver notre joie dans notre fidélité. Car c’est un bonheur durable et profond de servir constamment le créateur de tout bien. Par Jésus.
1ère lecture :
Apocalypse 1, 1-4 ; 2,1-5
Révélation de Jésus Christ, que Dieu lui a confiée pour montrer à ses serviteurs ce qui doit bientôt advenir ; cette révélation, il l’a fait connaître à son serviteur Jean par l’envoi de son ange. Jean atteste comme parole de Dieu et témoignage de Jésus Christ tout ce qu’il a vu. Heureux celui qui lit, heureux ceux qui écoutent les paroles de la prophétie et gardent ce qui est écrit en elle, car le temps est proche. Jean, aux sept Églises qui sont en Asie mineure : à vous, la grâce et la paix, de la part de Celui qui est, qui était et qui vient, de la part des sept esprits qui sont devant son trône. J’ai entendu le Seigneur qui me disait : À l’ange de l’Église qui est à Éphèse, écris : Ainsi parle celui qui tient les sept étoiles dans sa main droite, qui marche au milieu des sept chandeliers d’or: Je connais tes actions, ta peine, ta persévérance, je sais que tu ne peux supporter les malfaisants ; tu as mis à l’épreuve ceux qui se disent apôtres et ne le sont pas ; tu as découvert qu’ils étaient menteurs. Tu ne manques pas de persévérance, et tu as tant supporté pour mon nom, sans ménager ta peine. Mais j’ai contre toi que ton premier amour, tu l’as abandonné. Eh bien, rappelle-toi d’où tu es tombé, convertis-toi, reviens à tes premières actions.
Psaume : 1, 1-4,6
R/ Au vainqueur, je donnerai de goûter à l’arbre de la vie. (Ap 2, 7)
Heureux est l’homme qui n’entre pas au conseil des méchants, qui ne suit pas le chemin des pécheurs, ne siège pas avec ceux qui ricanent, mais se plaît dans la loi du Seigneur et murmure sa loi jour et nuit !
Il est comme un arbre planté près d’un ruisseau, qui donne du fruit en son temps, et jamais son feuillage ne meurt ; tout ce qu’il entreprend réussira. Tel n’est pas le sort des méchants.
Mais ils sont comme la paille balayée par le vent. Le Seigneur connaît le chemin des justes, mais le chemin des méchants se perdra.
Acclamation : Jn 8, 12
Alléluia. Alléluia. Moi, je suis la lumière du monde, dit le Seigneur.
Celui qui me suit aura la lumière de la vie. Alléluia.
Évangile : Luc 18, 35-43
Alors que Jésus approchait de Jéricho, un aveugle mendiait, assis au bord de la route. Entendant la foule passer devant lui, il s’informa de ce qu’il y avait. On lui apprit que c’était Jésus le Nazaréen qui passait. Il s’écria : « Jésus, fils de David, prends pitié de moi!» Ceux qui marchaient en tête le rabrouaient pour le faire taire. Mais lui criait de plus belle : « Fils de David, prends pitié de moi ! » Jésus s’arrêta et il ordonna qu’on le lui amène. Quand il se fut approché, Jésus lui demanda : « Que veux-tu que je fasse pour toi ? » Il répondit : « Seigneur, que je retrouve la vue. » Et Jésus lui dit : «Retrouve la vue! Ta foi t’a sauvé. » À l’instant même, il retrouva la vue, et il suivait Jésus en rendant gloire à Dieu. Et tout le peuple, voyant cela, adressa une louange à Dieu.
Prière sur les offrandes
Permets, Seigneur notre Dieu, que l’offrande placée sous ton regard nous obtienne la grâce de vivre pour toi et nous donne l’éternité bienheureuse. Par Jésus.
Antienne de communion
Être proche de Dieu, mettre en lui mon espoir, c’est là tout mon bonheur.
Prière après la communion
Nous venons de communier, Seigneur, au don sacré du corps et du sang de ton Fils, et nous te prions humblement : Que cette eucharistie offerte en mémoire de lui, comme il nous a dit de le faire, augmente en nous la charité. Par Jésus
Méditation
La lecture de l’évangile selon saint Luc cette semaine nous donne de très beaux exemples de la façon dont les chemins de Dieu diffèrent souvent de ceux des simples mortels. Dans la description de la guérison de l’aveugle certains essaient de faire taire l’aveugle, mais les yeux spirituels de ce dernier — autrement dit, son esprit, son cœur et son âme — eux, voient bien. L’aveugle sait quelle occasion se présente à lui et sa foi l’encourage, même s’il doit se battre contre la « sagesse » du monde, contre ses « supérieurs » qui veulent le retenir, qui sont gênés par son attitude, et ne veulent pas qu’il dérange le Maître. Et il crie : Fils de David, aie pitié de moi ! Sa vue spirituelle lui a apporté la guérison physique, et par son exemple, sa persévérance et sa foi ; il en a aidé d’autres à se tourner vers Dieu et à le prier. Ta foi t’a guéri. Rappelez-vous que Jésus n’a pas fait beaucoup de miracles à Nazareth, à cause de leur manque de foi (Matthieu 13.58). Prions pour que cette foi nous aide à remplacer la sagesse du monde et à voir ce que nos yeux ne voient pas. Qu’elle nous apporte également de mieux connaître et de mieux servir le Seigneur Jésus.
by L'équipe de publication | Nov 16, 2024 | Agenda Biblique
33ème DIMANCHE DU TEMPS ORDINAIRE
Psautier I
Sainte Elisabeth de Hongrie
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Antienne d’ouverture :
Jr 29,11.12.14
« Mes pensées, dit le Seigneur Dieu, sont des pensées de paix et non pas de malheur. Appelez-moi, je vous écouterai et, de partout, je vous rassemblerai. »
Prière d’ouverture
Accorde-nous, Seigneur, de trouver notre joie dans notre fidélité. Car c’est un bonheur durable et profond de servir constamment le créateur de tout bien. Par Jésus Christ.
1ère lecture : Dn 12, 1-3
En ce temps-là se lèvera Michel, le chef des anges, celui qui se tient auprès des fils de ton peuple. Car ce sera un temps de détresse comme il n’y en a jamais eu depuis que les nations existent, jusqu’à ce temps-ci. Mais en ce temps-ci, ton peuple sera délivré, tous ceux qui se trouveront inscrits dans le Livre. Beaucoup de gens qui dormaient dans la poussière de la terre s’éveilleront, les uns pour la vie éternelle, les autres pour la honte et la déchéance éternelles. Ceux qui ont l’intelligence resplendiront comme la splendeur du firmament, et ceux qui sont des maîtres de justice pour la multitude brilleront comme les étoiles pour toujours et à jamais.
Psaume : 15 (16), 5.8, 9-10, 11
R/ Garde-moi, mon Dieu, j’ai fait de toi mon refuge.
Seigneur, mon partage et ma coupe : de toi dépend mon sort. Je garde le Seigneur devant moi sans relâche ; il est à ma droite : je suis inébranlable.
Mon cœur exulte, mon âme est en fête, ma chair elle-même repose en confiance : tu ne peux m’abandonner à la mort ni laisser ton ami voir la corruption.
Tu m’apprends le chemin de la vie devant ta face, débordement de joie ! À ta droite, éternité de délices !
2ème lecture : He 10, 11-14.18
Dans l’ancienne Alliance, tout prêtre, chaque jour, se tenait debout dans le Lieu saint pour le service liturgique, et il offrait à maintes reprises les mêmes sacrifices, qui ne peuvent jamais enlever les péchés. Jésus Christ, au contraire, après avoir offert pour les péchés un unique sacrifice, s’est assis pour toujours à la droite de Dieu. Il attend désormais que ses ennemis soient mis sous ses pieds. Par son unique offrande, il a mené pour toujours à leur perfection ceux qu’il sanctifie. Or, quand le pardon est accordé, on n’offre plus le sacrifice pour le péché.
Acclamation
Alléluia. Alléluia. Restez éveillés et priez en tout temps : ainsi vous pourrez vous tenir debout devant le Fils de l’homme. Alléluia. (cf. Lc 21, 36)
Evangile : Mc 13, 24-32
En ce temps-là, Jésus parlait à ses disciples de sa venue : « En ces jours-là, après une grande détresse, le soleil s’obscurcira et la lune ne donnera plus sa clarté ; les étoiles tomberont du ciel, et les puissances célestes seront ébranlées. Alors on verra le Fils de l’homme venir dans les nuées avec grande puissance et avec gloire. Il enverra les anges pour rassembler les élus des quatre coins du monde, depuis l’extrémité de la terre jusqu’à l’extrémité du ciel. Laissez-vous instruire par la comparaison du figuier: dès que ses branches deviennent tendres et que sortent les feuilles, vous savez que l’été est proche. De même, vous aussi, lorsque vous verrez arriver cela, sachez que le Fils de l’homme est proche, à votre porte. Amen, je vous le dis : cette génération ne passera pas avant que tout cela n’arrive. Le ciel et la terre passeront, mes paroles ne passeront pas. Quant à ce jour et à cette heure-là, nul ne les connaît, pas même les anges dans le ciel, pas même le Fils, mais seulement le Père. »
Prière sur les offrandes
Permets, Seigneur notre Dieu, que l’offrande placée sous ton regard nous obtienne la grâce de vivre pour toi et nous donne l’éternité bienheureuse. Par Jésus.
Antienne de communion
Être proche de Dieu, mettre en lui mon espoir, c’est là tout mon bonheur.
Prière après la communion
Nous venons de communier, Seigneur, au don sacré du corps et du sang de ton Fils, et nous te prions humblement : Que cette eucharistie offerte en mémoire de lui, comme il nous a dit de le faire, augmente en nous la charité. Par Jésus
Méditation La prédication de Jésus est toute chargée de cette préoccupation : ouvrir les yeux des hommes sur les signes avant-coureurs de cette fin du monde qui ne sera pas une chute dans le néant, mais une entrée dans la gloire. Mais ce qui reste et restera caché, c’est la date de cet instant. Cela reste le secret du Père. Il ne l’a pas encore dit. Voilà pourquoi la Parole (le Fils) ne le sait pas. Le Père n’a pas encore exprimé cette pensée, au nom même de sa patience infinie et de sa bonté sans limites (2Pierre 3, 9). Inutile d’insister (Actes 1, 6-7), ou de demander : « Pourquoi ? » Pour le moment, ça ne nous regarde pas, ça ne nous est même pas utile. La seule chose qui compte, c’est de savoir que ce retour du Christ aura lieu et qu’il faut s’y préparer, sous peine de se retrouver irrémédiablement exclu du Royaume (Matthieu 25, 11-12).
by L'équipe de publication | Nov 16, 2024 | Evangelium
33 rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Psalter: Week 1
Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious
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Entrance Antiphon: Jer 29: 11, 12, 14
The Lord said: I think thoughts of peace and not of affliction. You will call upon me, and I will answer you, and I will lead back your captives from every place.
Collect
Grant us, we pray, O Lord our God, the constant gladness of being devoted to you, for it is full and lasting happiness to serve with constancy the author of all that is good.
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: Daniel 12:1-3
‘At that time Michael will stand up, the great prince who mounts guard over your people. There is going to be a time of great distress, unparalleled since nations first came into existence. When that time comes, your own people will be spared, all those whose names are found written in the Book. Of those who lie sleeping in the dust of the earth many will awake, some to everlasting life, some to shame and everlasting disgrace. The learned will shine as brightly as the vault of heaven, and those who have instructed many in virtue, as bright as stars for all eternity.’
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm
15(16):5,8-11
R/ Preserve me, God, I take refuge in you.
O Lord, it is you who are my portion and cup; it is you yourself who are my prize.
I keep the Lord ever in my sight: since he is at my right hand, I shall stand firm.
And so my heart rejoices, my soul is glad; even my body shall rest in safety. For you will not leave my soul among the dead, nor let your beloved know decay.
You will show me the path of life, the fullness of joy in your presence, at your right hand happiness for ever.
Second reading: Hebrews 10:11-14,18
All the priests stand at their duties every day, offering over and over again the same sacrifices which are quite incapable of taking sins away. He, on the other hand, has offered one single sacrifice for sins, and then taken his place forever, at the right hand of God, where he is now waiting until his enemies are made into a footstool for him. By virtue of that one single offering, he has achieved the eternal perfection of all whom he is sanctifying. When all sins have been forgiven, there can be no more sin offerings.
Gospel Acclamation: Mt24:42 44
Alleluia, alleluia! Stay awake and stand ready, because you do not know the hour when the Son of Man is coming. Alleluia!
Gospel: Mark 13:24-32
Jesus said to his disciples: ‘In those days, after the time of distress, the sun will be darkened, the moon will lose its brightness, the stars will come falling from heaven and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. And then they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory; then too he will send the angels to gather his chosen from the four winds, from the ends of the world to the ends of heaven. ‘Take the fig tree as a parable: as soon as its twigs grow supple and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near. So with you when you see these things happening: know that he is near, at the very gates. I tell you solemnly, before this generation has passed away all these things will have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. ‘But as for that day or hour, nobody knows it, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son; no one but the Father.’
Prayer over the Offerings
Grant, O Lord, we pray, that what we offer in the sight of your majesty may obtain for us the grace of being devoted to you and gain us the prize of everlasting happiness. Through Christ our Lord.
Communion Antiphon: Ps 72: 28
To be near God is my happiness, to place my hope in God the Lord.
Prayer after Communion
We have partaken of the gifts of this sacred mystery, humbly imploring, O Lord, that what your Son commanded us to do in memory of him may bring us growth in charity. Through Christ our Lord.
Meditation
As the liturgical year of the Church comes to an end, we are reminded of the end of the world and the second coming of Jesus Christ. According to the Gospel narrative, the Son of Man will come in the clouds with great power and glory, sending the angels to gather his chosen from the four winds, from the ends of the globe to the ends of heaven. Except for the Father, no one knows the precise day and hour when this will occur. As a result, today’s readings urge each of us to be vigilant. It is an offer and a call to bring Jesus’ Gospel to the entire world, not to withdraw from it. We are being challenged to do so with greater enthusiasm and intensity. Everyone’s time is limited, but Jesus is concerned. We must all be prepared to account for how our lives have been spent. If we have made God the centre of our lives, we must be willing to demonstrate that. The signs of the world’s end are not intended to frighten us but rather to remind us that our God has come to free us from all forms of servitude.
by L'équipe de publication | Nov 15, 2024 | Evangelium
Saint Margaret of Scotland
(1046 – 1093)
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She was born in Hungary of Anglo-Saxon and Hungarian parents. She founded monasteries and supported major reforms of Church life. She died in Edinburgh on 16 November 1093. She is remembered for devotion to prayer and learning, and especially for her generosity to the poor.
Entrance Antiphon: Cf. Ps 87: 3
Let my prayer come into your presence. Incline your ear to my cry for help, O Lord.
Collect
Almighty and merciful God, graciously keep from us all adversity, so that, unhindered in mind and body alike, we may pursue in freedom of heart the things that are yours. 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 : 3 John 1:5-8
My friend, you have done faithful work in looking after these brothers, even though they were complete strangers to you. They are a proof to the whole Church of your charity and it would be a very good thing if you could help them on their journey in a way that God would approve. It was entirely for the sake of the name that they set out, without depending on the pagans for anything; it is our duty to welcome men of this sort and contribute our share to their work for the truth.
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 111:1-6
R/ Happy the man who takes delight in the commands of the Lord.
Happy the man who fears the Lord, who takes delight in all his commands. His sons will be powerful on earth; the children of the upright are blessed.
Riches and wealth are in his house; his justice stands firm for ever. He is a light in the darkness for the upright: he is generous, merciful and just.
The good man takes pity and lends, he conducts his affairs with honour. The just man will never waver: he will be remembered for ever.
Gospel Acclamation : Jm1:21
Alleluia, alleluia! Accept and submit to the word which has been planted in you and can save your souls. Alleluia!
Gospel : Luke 18:1-8
Jesus told his disciples a parable about the need to pray continually and never lose heart. ‘There was a judge in a certain town’ he said ‘who had neither fear of God nor respect for man. In the same town there was a widow who kept on coming to him and saying, “I want justice from you against my enemy!” For a long time he refused, but at last he said to himself, “Maybe I have neither fear of God nor respect for man, but since she keeps pestering me I must give this widow her just rights, or she will persist in coming and worry me to death.”’ And the Lord said ‘You notice what the unjust judge has to say? Now will not God see justice done to his chosen who cry to him day and night even when he delays to help them? I promise you, he will see justice done to them, and done speedily. But when the Son of Man comes, will he find any faith on earth?’
Prayer over the Offerings
Look with favour, we pray, O Lord, upon the sacrificial gifts offered here, that, celebrating in mystery the Passion of your Son, we may honour it with loving devotion. Through Christ our Lord.
Communion Antiphon: Cf. Ps 22: 1-2
The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. Fresh and green are the pastures where he gives me repose, near restful waters he leads me.
Prayer after Communion
Nourished by this sacred gift, O Lord, we give you thanks and beseech your mercy, that, by the pouring forth of your Spirit, the grace of integrity may endure in those your heavenly power has entered. Through Christ our Lord.
Meditation
What can a shameless and unjust judge pitted against a crusty and persistent woman teach us about God’s kingdom justice and vindication? Jesus relates a narrative that is all too familiar: a defenceless widow is exploited and denied her rights. She wears down an unethical judge until he gives her justice via sheer force of will. Persistence pays off, especially for people who believe in God. Jesus demonstrates how God, as our Judge and Vindicator, comes to our defence far faster and brings us his justice, blessing, and support when we need it. But we can easily lose heart and forget to seek our heavenly Father’s grace and assistance.
