by L'équipe de publication | Nov 16, 2023 | Evangelium
Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious
She was a daughter of the King of Hungary. She was given in marriage and she had three children. She frequently meditated on heavenly things and when her husband died she embraced poverty and built a hospice in which she cared for the sick herself.
Entrance Antiphon: Cf. Ps 51:10
I am like a growing olive tree in the house of God. I trust in the mercy of God, for ever and ever.
Collect
O God, by whose gift Saint Elizabeth of Hungary recognized and revered Christ in the poor, grant, through her intercession, that we may serve with unfailing charity the needy and those afflicted. 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: Wisdom 13: 1-9
Naturally stupid are all men who have not known God and who, from the good things that are seen, have not been able to discover Him-who-is, or, by studying the works, have failed to recognise the Artificer. Fire however, or wind, or the swift air, the sphere of the stars, impetuous water, heaven’s lamps, are what they have held to be the gods who govern the world. If, charmed by their beauty, they have taken things for gods, let them know how much the Lord of these excels them, since the very Author of beauty has created them. And if they have been impressed by their power and energy, let them deduce from these how much mightier is he that has formed them, since through the grandeur and beauty of the creatures we may, by analogy, contemplate their Author. Small blame, however, attaches to these men, for perhaps they only go astray in their search for God and their eagerness to find him; living among his works, they strive to comprehend them and fall victim to appearances, seeing so much beauty. Even so, they are not to be excused: if they are capable of acquiring enough knowledge to be able to investigate the world, how have they been so slow to find its Master?
Psalm 18(19):2-5
R/ The heavens proclaim the glory of God.
The heavens proclaim the glory of God, and the firmament shows forth the work of his hands. Day unto day takes up the story and night unto night makes known the message.
No speech, no word, no voice is heard yet their span extends through all the earth, their words to the utmost bounds of the world.
Gospel Acclamation: Heb 4:12
Alleluia, alleluia! The word of God is something alive and active: it can judge secret emotions and thoughts. Alleluia!
Gospel: Luke 17:26-37
Jesus said to the disciples: “As it was in Noah’s day, so will it also be in the days of the Son of Man. People were eating and drinking, marrying wives and husbands, right up to the day Noah went into the ark, and the flood came and destroyed them all. It will be the same as it was in Lot’s day: people were eating and drinking, buying and selling, planting and building, but the day Lot left Sodom, God rained fire and brimstone from heaven and it destroyed them all. It will be the same when the day comes for the Son of Man to be revealed. When that day comes, anyone on the housetop, with his possessions in the house, must not come down to collect them, nor must anyone in the fields turn back either. Remember Lot’s wife. Anyone who tries to preserve his life will lose it; and anyone who loses it will keep it safe. I tell you, on that night two will be in one bed: one will be taken, the other left; two women will be grinding corn together: one will be taken, the other left.” The disciples interrupted. “Where, Lord?” they asked. He said, “Where the body is, there too will the vultures gather.”
Prayer over the Offerings
We bring the offerings of our devotion to be consecrated by you, O Lord, in commemoration of blessed N., for by the consolation you give us in this life you show that we should not lose hope of what is promised for eternity. Through Christ our Lord.
Communion Antiphon: Ps 44:2
My heart overflows with noble words. To the king I address the song I have made.
Prayer after Communion
Renewed, O Lord, at the wellsprings of salvation, we humbly entreat you that through the intercession of blessed N., holding more closely day by day to Christ, we may merit to be co-heirs in his Kingdom of grace. Who lives and reigns for ever and ever.
Meditation
If it is true that the same causes produce the same effects then, it is important to “remember”. For, to ignore history is to be foolish! Thus, in this speech, Jesus recalls biblical-historical vicissitudes: the days of Noah and Lot. In their time, hedonism was fashionable: we ate, we drank, we bought, we sold… Yes! The recreation also has an end, no matter how long it lasts. We must not make our earthly lives into RECREATIONS. But we must live in the awareness that sooner or later, the days of the Son of Man will come, that is, the days of judgment. On which side shall we be: the good or the bad?
by L'équipe de publication | Nov 15, 2023 | Agenda Biblique
SAINTE Marguerite d’Ecosse
Parente du roi d’Angleterre Edouard le Confesseur, Marguerite (vers 1046-1093) épousa le roi d’Ecosse, Malcom III. Cette mère de famille donna à ses huit enfants une solide formation. Chrétienne ardente, elle travailla à la suppression des rites païens qui contaminaient la vie religieuse de son pays. Son amour pour les pauvres est resté légendaire. L’Ecosse a choisi comme patronne cette sainte dont le nom veut dire, en grec, ‘’perle’’.
Antienne d’ouverture : Ps 87, 2-3
Seigneur, mon Dieu et mon salut, que ma prière parvienne jusqu’à toi, entends-moi qui t’implore.
Prière d’ouverture
Dieu qui es bon et tout-puissant, éloigne de nous tout ce qui nous arrête, afin que sans aucune entrave, ni d’esprit ni de corps, nous soyons libres pour accomplir ta volonté. Par Jésus.
1ère lecture : Sagesse 7, 22 – 8, 1
Il y a dans la Sagesse un esprit intelligent et saint, unique et multiple, subtil et rapide ; perçant, net, clair et intact ; ami du bien, vif, irrésistible, bienfaisant, ami des hommes ; ferme, sûr et paisible, tout-puissant et observant tout, pénétrant tous les esprits, même les plus intelligents, les plus purs, les plus subtils. La Sagesse, en effet, se meut d’un mouvement qui surpasse tous les autres; elle traverse et pénètre toute chose à cause de sa pureté. Car elle est la respiration de la puissance de Dieu, l’émanation toute pure de la gloire du Souverain de l’univers; aussi rien de souillé ne peut l’atteindre. Elle est le rayonnement de la lumière éternelle, le miroir sans tache de l’activité de Dieu, l’image de sa bonté. Comme elle est unique, elle peut tout; et sans sortir d’elle-même, elle renouvelle l’univers. D’âge en âge, elle se transmet à des âmes saintes, pour en faire des prophètes et des amis de Dieu. Car Dieu n’aime que celui qui vit avec la Sagesse. Elle est plus belle que le soleil, elle surpasse toutes les constellations ; si on la compare à la lumière du jour, on la trouve bien supérieure, car le jour s’efface devant la nuit, mais contre la Sagesse le mal ne peut rien. Elle déploie sa vigueur d’un bout du monde à l’autre, elle gouverne l’univers avec bonté.
Psaume : 118 (119), 89-90, 91.130, 135.175
R/ Pour toujours, ta parole, Seigneur.
Pour toujours, ta parole, Seigneur, se dresse dans les cieux. Ta fidélité demeure d’âge en âge, la terre que tu fixas tient bon.
Jusqu’à ce jour, le monde tient par tes décisions : toute chose est ta servante. Déchiffrer ta parole illumine et les simples comprennent.
Pour ton serviteur que ton visage s’illumine : apprends-moi tes commandements. Que je vive et que mon âme te loue ! Tes décisions me soient en aide !
Acclamation
Alléluia. Alléluia. Moi, je suis la vigne, et vous les sarments, dit le Seigneur. Celui qui demeure en moi et en qui je demeure, celui-là porte beaucoup de fruit. Alléluia. (Jn 15, 5)
Évangile : Luc 17, 20-25
En ce temps-là, comme les pharisiens demandaient à Jésus quand viendrait le règne de Dieu, il prit la parole et dit: « La venue du règne de Dieu n’est pas observable. On ne dira pas : “Voilà, il est ici !” ou bien : “Il est là !” En effet, voici que le règne de Dieu est au milieu de vous. » Puis il dit aux disciples: « Des jours viendront où vous désirerez voir un seul des jours du Fils de l’homme, et vous ne le verrez pas. On vous dira: “Voilà, il est là-bas !” ou bien: “Voici, il est ici !” N’y allez pas, n’y courez pas. En effet, comme l’éclair qui jaillit illumine l’horizon d’un bout à l’autre, ainsi le Fils de l’homme, quand son jour sera là. Mais auparavant, il faut qu’il souffre beaucoup et qu’il soit rejeté par cette génération. »
Prière sur les offrandes
Sur les offrandes que nous présentons, Seigneur, jette un regard de pardon et de paix. Qu’en célébrant la passion de ton Fils, nous entrions de tout cœur dans son mystère. Lui qui.
Antienne de communion : Ps 22
Mon berger, c’est le Seigneur: je ne manque de rien. Sur de frais pâturages, il me laisse reposer. Il me mène auprès des eaux tranquilles et me fait revivre.
Prière après la communion
Fortifiés par cette nourriture sainte, nous t’adressons, Seigneur, nos actions de grâce et nous implorons ta miséricorde. Que l’Esprit Saint fasse persévérer dans la droiture ceux qui ont reçu la force d’en haut. Par Jésus.
Méditation
Jésus dans cet extrait du troisième évangile nous renseigne non sans nous sensibiliser avec insistance sur le Règne de Dieu que nous attendons impatiemment et pour lequel nous prions quotidiennement « Notre Père qui es aux Cieux, … que ton Règne vienne… ». Ce Règne de Paix, de Vie, de Joie, de Bonheur et d’Amour doit être attendu non pas dans l’indifférence mais dans la Foi ; non pas dans le bruit mais dans le silence ; non pas de façon insensée mais dans la lucidité sans laquelle nous tomberons dans la duperie, la confusion ou l’erreur.
by L'équipe de publication | Nov 15, 2023 | Evangelium
SAINT Margaret of Scotland
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: Wisdom 7:22-8:1
Within Wisdom is a spirit intelligent, holy, unique, manifold, subtle, active, incisive, unsullied, lucid, invulnerable, benevolent, sharp, irresistible, beneficent, loving to man, steadfast, dependable, unperturbed, almighty, all-surveying, penetrating all intelligent, pure and most subtle spirits; for Wisdom is quicker to move than any motion; she is so pure, she pervades and permeates all things. She is a breath of the power of God, pure emanation of the glory of the Almighty; hence nothing impure can find a way into her. She is a reflection of the eternal light, untarnished mirror of God’s active power, image of his goodness. Although alone, she can do all; herself unchanging, she makes all things new. In each generation she passes into holy souls, she makes them friends of God and prophets; for God loves only the man who lives with Wisdom. She is indeed more splendid than the sun, she outshines all the constellations; compared with light, she takes first place, for light must yield to night, but over Wisdom evil can never triumph. She deploys her strength from one end of the earth to the other, ordering all things for good.
Psalm 118(119): 89-91, 130, 135, 175
R/ Your word, O Lord, stands for ever.
Your word, O Lord, for ever stands firm in the heavens: your truth lasts from age to age, like the earth you created.
By your decree it endures to this day; for all things serve you. The unfolding of your word gives light and teaches the simple.
Let your face shine on your servant and teach me your decrees. Give life to my soul that I may praise you. Let your decrees give me help.
Gospel Acclamation: 1P 1: 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: Luke 17: 20-25
Asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God was to come, Jesus gave them this answer, “The coming of the kingdom of God does not admit of observation and there will be no one to say, ‘Look here! Look there!’ For, you must know, the kingdom of God is among you.’ He said to the disciples, ‘A time will come when you will long to see one of the days of the Son of Man and will not see it. They will say to you, ‘Look there!’ or, ‘Look here!’ Make no move; do not set off in pursuit; for as the lightning flashing from one part of heaven lights up the other, so will be the Son of Man when his day comes. But first he must suffer grievously and be rejected by this generation.”
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
In this extract from Luke’s Gospel, Jesus informs us insistently about the Reign of God that we are impatiently waiting for and for which we pray daily: “Our Father who art in Heaven… let your Reign come…” This Reign of Peace, Life, Joy, Happiness and Love must be awaited not in indifference but in Faith; not in noise but in silence; not senselessly but in lucidity, without which we will fall into deception, confusion or error.
by L'équipe de publication | Nov 14, 2023 | Evangelium
SAINT Albert the Great
He was born in Germany and joined the Dominican Order. He taught in a number of places including the University of Paris, where St Thomas Aquinas studied under him. He was one of the greatest philosophers of the Middle Ages. He made great efforts to secure peace between people and between cities. He died at Cologne in 1280.
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: Wisdom 6:1-11
Listen, kings, and understand; rulers of remotest lands, take warning; hear this, you who have thousands under your rule, who boast of your hordes of subjects. For power is a gift to you from the Lord, sovereignty is from the Most High; he himself will probe your acts and scrutinise your intentions. If, as administrators of his kingdom, you have not governed justly nor observed the law, nor behaved as God would have you behave, he will fall on you swiftly and terribly. Ruthless judgement is reserved for the high and mighty; the lowly will be compassionately pardoned, the mighty will be mightily punished. For the Lord of All does not cower before a personage, he does not stand in awe of greatness, since he himself has made small and great and provides for all alike; but strict scrutiny awaits those in power. Yes, despots, my words are for you, that you may learn what wisdom is and not transgress; for they who observe holy things holily will be adjudged holy, and, accepting instruction from them, will find their defence in them. Look forward, therefore, to my words; yearn for them, and they will instruct you.
Psalm 81(82): 3-4,6-7
R/ Arise, O God, to judge the earth.
Do justice for the weak and the orphan, defend the afflicted and the needy. Rescue the weak and the poor; set them free from the hand of the wicked.
I have said to you: “You are gods and all of you, sons of the Most High.” And yet, you shall die like men, you shall fall like any of the princes.’
Gospel Acclamation: 2Th 2: 14
Alleluia, alleluia! Through the Good News God called us to share the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Alleluia!
Gospel: Luke 17: 11-19
On the way to Jerusalem Jesus travelled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. As he entered one of the villages, ten lepers came to meet him. They stood some way off and called to him, “Jesus! Master! Take pity on us.” When he saw them he said, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” Now as they were going away they were cleansed. Finding himself cured, one of them turned back praising God at the top of his voice and threw himself at the feet of Jesus and thanked him. The man was a Samaritan. This made Jesus say, “Were not all ten made clean? The other nine, where are they? It seems that no one has come back to give praise to God, except this foreigner.” And he said to the man, “Stand up and go on your way. Your faith has saved you.”
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
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
Who would have thought of it; Jews and Samaritans able to communicate or help each other?! Indeed, the socio-historical context of the past did not allow for cohabitation or even dialogue between Jews and Samaritans. This is the first obstacle between Jesus and his listeners. In addition, the presence of leprosy must be emphasized, which was a reason for physical distancing. But Jesus, through his moral positions and convictions, brings an overcoming of interpersonal relationships which must essentially be based on the law of love and not the love of the law. When Jesus heals
by L'équipe de publication | Nov 14, 2023 | Agenda Biblique
SAINT Albert le Grand,
Evêque et Docteur de l’Église
D’origine souabe, Albert de Lauingen (vers 1206-1280) est un esprit à la curiosité universelle, d’abord intéressé par les sciences naturelles. Touché par la prédication de Jourdain de Saxe, maître général des Dominicains, il entre dans cet ordre et se passionne pour la science de Dieu. Mais il ne renonce pas aux autres disciplines.
Antienne d’ouverture : Ps 87, 2-3
Seigneur, mon Dieu et mon salut, que ma prière parvienne jusqu’à toi, entends-moi qui t’implore.
Prière d’ouverture
Dieu qui es bon et tout-puissant, éloigne de nous tout ce qui nous arrête, afin que sans aucune entrave, ni d’esprit ni de corps, nous soyons libres pour accomplir ta volonté. Par Jésus.
1ère lecture : Sagesse 6, 1-11
Écoutez, ô rois, et comprenez; instruisez-vous, juges de toute la terre. Soyez attentifs, vous qui dominez les foules, qui vous vantez de la multitude de vos peuples. Car la domination vous a été donnée par le Seigneur, et le pouvoir, par le Très-Haut, lui qui examinera votre conduite et scrutera vos intentions. En effet, vous êtes les ministres de sa royauté; si donc vous n’avez pas rendu la justice avec droiture, ni observé la Loi, ni vécu selon les intentions de Dieu, il fondra sur vous, terrifiant et rapide, car un jugement implacable s’exerce sur les grands; au petit, par pitié, on pardonne, mais les puissants seront jugés avec puissance. Le Maître de l’univers ne reculera devant personne, la grandeur ne lui en impose pas ; car les petits comme les grands, c’est lui qui les a faits : il prend soin de tous pareillement. Les puissants seront soumis à une enquête rigoureuse. C’est donc pour vous, souverains, que je parle, afin que vous appreniez la sagesse et que vous évitiez la chute, car ceux qui observent saintement les lois saintes seront reconnus saints et ceux qui s’en instruisent y trouveront leur défense. Recherchez mes paroles, désirez-les; elles feront votre éducation.
Psaume : 81 (82), 3-4, 6-7
R/ Lève-toi, Dieu, juge la terre !
Rendez justice au faible, à l’orphelin ; faites droit à l’indigent, au malheureux. Libérez le faible et le pauvre, arrachez-le aux mains des impies.
Je l’ai dit : Vous êtes des dieux, des fils du Très-Haut, vous tous ! Pourtant, vous mourrez comme des hommes, comme les princes, tous, vous tomberez !
Acclamation
Alléluia. Alléluia. Rendez grâce en toute circonstance: c’est la volonté de Dieu à votre égard dans le Christ Jésus. Alléluia.
Évangile : Luc 17, 11-19
En ce temps-là, Jésus, marchant vers Jérusalem, traversait la région située entre la Samarie et la Galilée. Comme il entrait dans un village, dix lépreux vinrent à sa rencontre. Ils s’arrêtèrent à distance et lui crièrent : « Jésus, maître, prends pitié de nous. » À cette vue, Jésus leur dit : « Allez-vous montrer aux prêtres. » En cours de route, ils furent purifiés. L’un d’eux, voyant qu’il était guéri, revint sur ses pas, en glorifiant Dieu à pleine voix. Il se jeta face contre terre aux pieds de Jésus en lui rendant grâce. Or, c’était un Samaritain. Alors Jésus prit la parole en disant : « Tous les dix n’ont-ils pas été purifiés ? Les neuf autres, où sont-ils ? Il ne s’est trouvé parmi eux que cet étranger pour revenir sur ses pas et rendre gloire à Dieu ! » Jésus lui dit : « Relève-toi et va : ta foi t’a sauvé. »
Prière sur les offrandes
Sur les offrandes que nous présentons, Seigneur, jette un regard de pardon et de paix. Qu’en célébrant la passion de ton Fils, nous entrions de tout cœur dans son mystère. Lui qui.
Antienne de communion : Ps 22
Mon berger, c’est le Seigneur: je ne manque de rien. Sur de frais pâturages, il me laisse reposer. Il me mène auprès des eaux tranquilles et me fait revivre.
Prière après la communion
Fortifiés par cette nourriture sainte, nous t’adressons, Seigneur, nos actions de grâce et nous implorons ta miséricorde. Que l’Esprit Saint fasse persévérer dans la droiture ceux qui ont reçu la force d’en haut. Par Jésus.
Méditation
Qui l’eut cru ? Juifs et Samaritains capables de communiquer ou de s’entraider. En effet, le contexte socio-historique d’antan ne permettait pas la cohabitation et même le dialogue entre Juifs et Samaritains. De plus, il faut souligner la présence de la lèpre qui était un motif de distanciation physique. Mais Jésus, à travers ses positions et convictions morales, apporte un dépassement dans les relations interpersonnelles qui doivent essentiellement reposer sur la loi de l’Amour et non l’amour de la loi. Lorsque Jésus guérit ces dix lépreux, Il le fait indépendamment de la loi, de leurs origines, de leur avoir ou de leur être. Il le fait tout simplement par amour ! Curieusement, après leur purification totale, un seul – un samaritain de surcroît – a conscience qu’il faut revenir rendre grâce à Dieu. Les bonnes manières importent lorsque nous vivons en société, en famille et dans l’Eglise. La Courtoisie est une école à laquelle nous devons nous inscrire si nous voulons nous maintenir dans le Cœur de Dieu.
