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?
