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?
