by L'équipe de publication | Jul 28, 2023 | Evangelium
SAINTS MARTHA, MARY AND LAZARUS
Saints Martha, Mary and Lazarus Martha was the sister of Mary of Bethany and Lazarus. In the West, her feast day comes a week after that of St Mary Magdalene because of the old and probably erroneous tradition that Mary Magdalene was the same person as Martha’s sister. Modern scholarship having made matters clearer, Martha, Mary and Lazarus have since 2021 been celebrated together on this day, which was formerly assigned to Martha alone.
Entrance Antiphon: Cf. Lk 10: 38
Jesus entered a village, where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home.
Collect
Almighty ever-living God, whose Son was pleased to be welcomed in Saint Martha’s house as a guest, grant, we pray, that through her intercession, serving Christ faithfully in our brothers and sisters, we may merit to be received by you in the halls of heaven. 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: Exodus 24:3-8
Moses went and told the people all the commands of the Lord and all the ordinances. In answer, all the people said with one voice, “We will observe all the commands that the Lord has decreed.” Moses put all the commands of the Lord into writing, and early next morning he built an altar at the foot of the mountain, with twelve standing-stones for the twelve tribes of Israel. Then he directed certain young Israelites to offer holocausts and to immolate bullocks to the Lord as communion sacrifices. Half of the blood Moses took up and put into basins, the other half he cast on the altar. And taking the Book of the Covenant he read it to the listening people, and they said, “We will observe all that the Lord has decreed; we will obey.” Then Moses took the blood and cast it towards the people. This” he said “is the blood of the Covenant that the Lord has made with you, containing all these rules.”
Psalm 49(50):1-2,5-6,14-15
R/ Pay your sacrifice of thanksgiving to God.
The God of gods, the Lord, has spoken and summoned the earth, from the rising of the sun to its setting. Out of Zion’s perfect beauty he shines.
‘Summon before me my people who made covenant with me by sacrifice.’ The heavens proclaim his justice, for he, God, is the judge.
Pay your sacrifice of thanksgiving to God and render him your votive offerings. Call on me in the day of distress. I will free you and you shall honour me.’
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: John 11:19-27
Many Jews had come to Martha and Mary to sympathise with them over their brother. When Martha heard that Jesus had come she went to meet him. Mary remained sitting in the house. Martha said to Jesus, “If you had been here, my brother would not have died, but I know that, even now, whatever you ask of God, he will grant you.” “Your brother”, said Jesus, to her “will rise again.” Martha said, “I know he will rise again at the resurrection on the last day.” Jesus said: “I am the resurrection and the life. If anyone believes in me, even though he dies he will live, and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?” “Yes, Lord,” she said, “I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, the one who was to come into this world.”
Prayer over the Offerings
As we proclaim your wonders in Saint Martha, O Lord, we humbly implore your majesty, that, as her homage of love was pleasing to you, so, too, our dutiful service may find favour in your sight. Through Christ our Lord.
Communion Antiphon: Jn 11: 27
Martha said to Jesus: You are the Christ, the Son of God, who is coming into this world.
Prayer after Communion
May the holy reception of the Body and Blood of your Only Begotten Son, O Lord, turn us away from the cares of this fallen world, so that, following the example of Saint Martha, we may grow in sincere love for you on earth and rejoice to behold you for eternity in heaven. Through Christ our Lord.
Meditation
The first reading tells us about the commitment of the people of Israel to follow the Lord’s precepts. We too made a commitment on the day of our baptism to follow the Lord firmly. Let us now ask ourselves what we have done with our baptismal commitments. Are we living them? Or have we stood by the side of the road, paralysed by the weeds? Lord of tenderness and love, you who are patient in spite of our many betrayals, raise us up and make us worthy to live in your presence for eternity on the day of your coming.
by L'équipe de publication | Jul 27, 2023 | Agenda Biblique
SAINT Samson, Evêque
Fondateur des monastères de Pental et de Dol-de-Bretagne, il participa au concile de Paris en 557.
Antienne d’ouverture : Ps 53, 6. 8
Voici que le Seigneur vient m’aider, Dieu, mon appui entre tous. De grand cœur j’offrirai le sacrifice, je rendrai grâce à son nom, car il est bon !
Prière d’ouverture
Sois favorable à tes fidèles, Seigneur, et multiplie les dons de ta grâce. Entretiens en eux la foi, l’espérance et la charité, pour qu’ils soient attentifs à garder tes commandements. Par Jésus.
1ère lecture : Exode 20, 1-17
En ces jours-là, sur le Sinaï, Dieu prononça toutes les paroles que voici: « Je suis le Seigneur ton Dieu, qui t’ai fait sortir du pays d’Égypte, de la maison d’esclavage. Tu n’auras pas d’autres dieux en face de moi. Tu ne feras aucune idole, aucune image de ce qui est là-haut dans les cieux, ou en bas sur la terre ou dans les eaux par-dessous la terre. Tu ne te prosterneras pas devant ces dieux, pour leur rendre un culte Car moi, le Seigneur ton Dieu, je suis un Dieu jaloux : chez ceux qui me haïssent, je punis la faute des pères sur les fils, jusqu’à la troisième et la quatrième génération ; mais ceux qui m’aiment et observent mes commandements, je leur montre ma fidélité jusqu’à la millième génération. Tu n’invoqueras pas en vain le nom du Seigneur ton Dieu, car le Seigneur ne laissera pas impuni celui qui invoque en vain son nom. Souviens-toi du jour du sabbat pour le sanctifier. Pendant six jours tu travailleras et tu feras tout ton ouvrage ; mais le septième jour est le jour du repos, sabbat en l’honneur du Seigneur ton Dieu : tu ne feras aucun ouvrage, ni toi, ni ton fils, ni ta fille, ni ton serviteur, ni ta servante, ni tes bêtes, ni l’immigré qui est dans ta ville. Car en six jours le Seigneur a fait le ciel, la terre, la mer et tout ce qu’ils contiennent, mais il s’est reposé le septième jour. C’est pourquoi le Seigneur a béni le jour du sabbat et l’a sanctifié. Honore ton père et ta mère, afin d’avoir longue vie sur la terre que te donne le Seigneur ton Dieu. Tu ne commettras pas de meurtre. Tu ne commettras pas d’adultère. Tu ne commettras pas de vol. Tu ne porteras pas de faux témoignage contre ton prochain. Tu ne convoiteras pas la maison de ton prochain ; tu ne convoiteras pas la femme de ton prochain, ni son serviteur, ni sa servante, ni son bœuf, ni son âne : rien de ce qui lui appartient. »
Psaume : 18b (19), 8, 9, 10, 11
R/ Tes paroles, Seigneur, sont esprit et elles sont vie.
La loi du Seigneur est parfaite, qui redonne vie ; la charte du Seigneur est sûre, qui rend sages les simples.
Les préceptes du Seigneur sont droits, ils réjouissent le cœur ; le commandement du Seigneur est limpide, il clarifie le regard.
La crainte qu’il inspire est pure, elle est là pour toujours ; les décisions du Seigneur sont justes et vraiment équitables.
Plus désirables que l’or, qu’une masse d’or fin, plus savoureuses que le miel qui coule des rayons.
Acclamation
Alléluia. Alléluia. Heureux ceux qui ont entendu la Parole dans un cœur bon et généreux, qui la retiennent et portent du fruit par leur persévérance. Alléluia. (cf. Lc 8, 15)
Évangile : Mt 13, 18-23
En ce temps-là, Jésus disait à ses disciples : « Écoutez ce que veut dire la parabole du semeur. Quand quelqu’un entend la parole du Royaume sans la comprendre, le Mauvais survient et s’empare de ce qui est semé dans son cœur : celui-là, c’est le terrain ensemencé au bord du chemin. Celui qui a reçu la semence sur un sol pierreux, c’est celui qui entend la Parole et la reçoit aussitôt avec joie; mais il n’a pas de racines en lui, il est l’homme d’un moment : quand vient la détresse ou la persécution à cause de la Parole, il trébuche aussitôt. Celui qui a reçu la semence dans les ronces, c’est celui qui entend la Parole ; mais le souci du monde et la séduction de la richesse étouffent la Parole, qui ne donne pas de fruit. Celui qui a reçu la semence dans la bonne terre, c’est celui qui entend la Parole et la comprend : il porte du fruit à raison de cent, ou soixante, ou trente pour un. »
Prière sur les offrandes
Dans l’unique et parfait sacrifice de la croix, tu as porté à leur achèvement, Seigneur, les sacrifices de l’ancienne loi. Reçois cette offrande des mains de tes fidèles et daigne la sanctifier comme tu as béni les présents d’Abel, que les dons offerts par chacun pour te glorifier servent au salut de tous. Par Jésus.
Antienne de communion : Ps 110, 4-5
Le Seigneur a mis le comble à son amour en nous laissant le mémorial de ses merveilles, à ses amis, il a donné le signe d’un repas qui leur rappelle à jamais son alliance.
Prière après la communion
Dieu très bon, reste auprès de ton peuple, car sans toi notre vie tombe en ruine. Fais passer à une vie nouvelle ceux que tu as initiés aux sacrements de ton Royaume. Par Jésus.
Méditation
Frères et sœurs, en ce jour, le seigneur nous donne ses commandements. Il nous les donnes pour que nous menions une vie harmonieuse avec lui, ainsi qu’avec notre prochain. Toutefois, seule une bonne compréhension de ces commandements nous aidera à porter les fruits que seuls ceux qui vivent la parole peuvent porter. L’arrivé à ce stade est parsemée par de nombreuses luttes. Luttes contre le démon, contre les soucis du monde et contre l’enthousiasme d’un instant. Seigneur ouvre-nous à la compréhension et au vécu de ta parole.
by L'équipe de publication | Jul 27, 2023 | Evangelium
SAINT VICTOR
Victor, an African by birth, was elected pope in 189. During his pontificate, which lasted until 198, he settled the controversy over the date of Easter. After much consultation and discussion, the decision was taken to celebrate it on Sunday throughout the Church. He was the first pope from Africa.
Entrance Antiphon: Ps 53: 6, 8
See, I have God for my help. The Lord sustains my soul. I will sacrifice to you with willing heart, and praise your name, O Lord, for it is good.
Collect
Show favour, O Lord, to your servants and mercifully increase the gifts of your grace, that, made fervent in hope, faith and charity, they may be ever watchful in keeping 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: Exodus 20:1-17
God spoke all these words. He said, “I am the Lord your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. You shall have no gods except me. You shall not make yourself a carved image or any likeness of anything in heaven or on earth beneath or in the waters under the earth; you shall not bow down to them or serve them. For I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God and I punish the father’s fault in the sons, the grandsons, and the great-grandsons of those who hate me; but I show kindness to thousands of those who love me and keep my commandments. You shall not utter the name of the Lord your God to misuse it, for the Lord will not leave unpunished the man who utters his name to misuse it. Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy. For six days you shall labour and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath for the Lord your God. You shall do no work that day, neither you nor your son nor your daughter nor your servants, men or women, nor your animals nor the stranger who lives with you. For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth and the sea and all that these hold, but on the seventh day he rested; that is why the Lord has blessed the Sabbath day and made it sacred. Honour your father and your mother so that you may have a long life in the land that the Lord your God has given to you. You shall not kill. You shall not commit adultery. You shall not steal. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbour. You shall not covet your neighbour’s house. You shall not covet your neighbour’s wife, or his servant, man or woman, or his ox, or his donkey, or anything that is his.”
Psalm 18(19):8-11
R/ Lord, you have the message of eternal life.
The law of the Lord is perfect, it revives the soul. The rule of the Lord is to be trusted, it gives wisdom to the simple.
The precepts of the Lord are right, they gladden the heart. The command of the Lord is clear, it gives light to the eyes.
The fear of the Lord is holy, abiding for ever. The decrees of the Lord are truth and all of them just.
They are more to be desired than gold, than the purest of gold and sweeter are they than honey, than honey from the comb.
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: Matthew 13:18-23
Jesus said to his disciples: “You are to hear the parable of the sower. When anyone hears the word of the kingdom without understanding, the evil one comes and carries off what was sown in his heart: this is the man who received the seed on the edge of the path. The one who received it on patches of rock is the man who hears the word and welcomes it at once with joy. But he has no root in him, he does not last; let some trial come, or some persecution on account of the word, and he falls away at once. The one who received the seed in thorns is the man who hears the word, but the worries of this world and the lure of riches choke the word and so he produces nothing. And the one who received the seed in rich soil is the man who hears the word and understands it; he is the one who yields a harvest and produces now a hundredfold, now sixty, now thirty.”
Prayer over the Offerings
O God, who in the one perfect sacrifice brought to completion varied offerings of the law, accept, we pray, this sacrifice from your faithful servants and make it holy, as you blessed the gifts of Abel, so that what each has offered to the honour of your majesty may benefit the salvation of all. Through Christ our Lord.
Communion Antiphon: Ps 110: 4-5
The Lord, the gracious, the merciful, has made a memorial of his wonders; he gives food to those who fear him.
Prayer after Communion
Graciously be present to your people, we pray, O Lord, and lead those you have imbued with heavenly mysteries to pass from former ways to newness of life. Through Christ our Lord.
Meditation
Brothers and sisters, on this day the Lord gives us his commandments. He gives them to us so that we may live a harmonious life with him and with our neighbour, not to lay a burden upon us. However, only a proper understanding of these commandments will help us to bear the fruit that only those who live by the word can bear. Getting to this point entails struggling with many obstacles; struggles against the devil, against the cares of the world and against the enthusiasm of the moment. Lord, open us to the understanding and living of your word.
by L'équipe de publication | Jul 26, 2023 | Agenda Biblique
SAINTE Nathalie
Elle subit le martyre à Cordoue, en Espagne, en même temps que saint Aurèle, son époux. La tradition dit qu’elle était musulmane avant de se convertir à la foi chrétienne.
Antienne d’ouverture : Ps 53, 6. 8
Voici que le Seigneur vient m’aider, Dieu, mon appui entre tous. De grand cœur j’offrirai le sacrifice, je rendrai grâce à son nom, car il est bon !
Prière d’ouverture
Sois favorable à tes fidèles, Seigneur, et multiplie les dons de ta grâce. Entretiens en eux la foi, l’espérance et la charité, pour qu’ils soient attentifs à garder tes commandements. Par Jésus.
1ère lecture : Exode 19, 1-2.9-11.16-20b
Le troisième mois qui suivit la sortie d’Égypte, jour pour jour, les fils d’Israël arrivèrent dans le désert du Sinaï. C’est en partant de Rephidim qu’ils arrivèrent dans ce désert, et ils y établirent leur camp juste en face de la montagne. Le Seigneur dit à Moïse: « Je vais venir vers toi dans l’épaisseur de la nuée, pour que le peuple, qui m’entendra te parler, mette sa foi en toi, pour toujours. » Puis Moïse transmit au Seigneur les paroles du peuple. Le Seigneur dit encore à Moïse : « Va vers le peuple; sanctifie-le, aujourd’hui et demain ; qu’ils lavent leurs vêtements, pour être prêts le troisième jour; car, ce troisième jour, en présence de tout le peuple, le Seigneur descendra sur la montagne du Sinaï. » Le troisième jour, dès le matin, il y eut des coups de tonnerre, des éclairs, une lourde nuée sur la montagne, et une puissante sonnerie de cor; dans le camp, tout le peuple trembla. Moïse fit sortir le peuple hors du camp, à la rencontre de Dieu, et ils restèrent debout au pied de la montagne. La montagne du Sinaï était toute fumante, car le Seigneur y était descendu dans le feu; la fumée montait, comme la fumée d’une fournaise, et toute la montagne tremblait violemment. La sonnerie du cor était de plus en plus puissante. Moïse parlait, et la voix de Dieu lui répondait. Le Seigneur descendit sur le sommet du Sinaï, il appela Moïse sur le sommet de la montagne.
Cantique Dn 3, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56
R/ À toi, louange et gloire éternellement!
Béni sois-tu, Seigneur, Dieu de nos pères : R/
Béni soit le nom très saint de ta gloire : R/
Béni sois-tu dans ton saint temple de gloire : R/
Béni sois-tu sur le trône de ton règne : R/
5. Béni sois-tu, toi qui sondes les abîmes :R/
Toi qui sièges au-dessus des Kéroubim : R/
Béni sois-tu au firmament, dans le ciel : R/
Acclamation
Alléluia. Alléluia. Tu es béni, Dieu notre Père, Seigneur de l’univers, toi qui révèles aux petits les mystères du Royaume. Alléluia. cf. Mt 11, 25
Évangile : Mt 13, 10-17
Les disciples s’approchèrent de Jésus et lui dirent : « Pourquoi leur parles-tu en paraboles ? » Il leur répondit: « À vous il est donné de connaître les mystères du Royaume des cieux mais à eux ce n’est pas donné. Celui qui a recevra encore, et il sera dans l’abondance ; mais celui qui n’a rien se fera enlever même ce qu’il a. Si je leur parle en paraboles, c’est parce qu’ils regardent sans regarder, qu’ils écoutent sans écouter et sans comprendre. Ainsi s’accomplit pour eux la prophétie d’Isaïe : Vous aurez beau écouter, vous ne comprendrez pas. Vous aurez beau regarder, vous ne verrez pas. Le cœur de ce peuple s’est alourdi : ils sont devenus durs d’oreille, ils se sont bouchés les yeux, pour que leurs yeux ne voient pas, que leurs oreilles n’entendent pas, que leur cœur ne comprenne pas, et qu’ils ne se convertissent pas. Sinon, je les aurais guéris ! Mais vous, heureux vos yeux parce qu’ils voient, et vos oreilles parce qu’elles entendent ! Amen, je vous le dis : beaucoup de prophètes et de justes ont désiré voir ce que vous voyez, et ne l’ont pas vu, entendre ce que vous entendez, et ne l’ont pas entendu. »
Prière sur les offrandes
Dans l’unique et parfait sacrifice de la croix, tu as porté à leur achèvement, Seigneur, les sacrifices de l’ancienne loi. Reçois cette offrande des mains de tes fidèles et daigne la sanctifier comme tu as béni les présents d’Abel, que les dons offerts par chacun pour te glorifier servent au salut de tous. Par Jésus.
Antienne de communion : Ps 110
Le Seigneur a mis le comble à son amour en nous laissant le mémorial de ses merveilles, à ses amis, il a donné le signe d’un repas qui leur rappelle à jamais son alliance.
Prière après la communion
Dieu très bon, reste auprès de ton peuple, car sans toi notre vie tombe en ruine. Fais passer à une vie nouvelle ceux que tu as initiés aux sacrements de ton Royaume. Par Jésus.
Méditation
Frères et sœurs, les textes de ce jour nous font comprendre que, la rencontre avec le Seigneur nécessite une préparation. En effet, nous sommes très nombreux à réclamer au Seigneur de nous parler. Mais si nos cœurs sont alourdis par nos rancœurs, nos haines, nos désirs de grandeurs, de richesse, de concupiscence, etc. Notre être fait à l’origine pour gouter et de voir combien est bon le Seigneur demeurera inapte à rentrer en union avec Dieu qui ne cesse de se donner dans les sacrements et notre vie quotidienne. Seigneur aide nous à alléger nos cœurs pour te voir et t’entendre.
by L'équipe de publication | Jul 26, 2023 | Evangelium
BLESSED TITUS BRANDSMA
He was born in Bolsward in the Netherlands. He was vehemently opposed to Nazi ideology. He was arrested in January 1942, when he tried to persuade Dutch Catholic newspapers not to print Nazi propaganda (as was required by the law of the Nazi German occupiers). Titus Brandsma was killed by lethal injection in Dachau on July 26, 1942.
Entrance Antiphon: Ps 53: 6, 8
See, I have God for my help. The Lord sustains my soul. I will sacrifice to you with willing heart, and praise your name, O Lord, for it is good.
Collect
Show favour, O Lord, to your servants and mercifully increase the gifts of your grace, that, made fervent in hope, faith and charity, they may be ever watchful in keeping 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: Exodus 19:1-2,9-11,16-20
Three months after they came out of the land of Egypt, on that day the sons of Israel came to the wilderness of Sinai. From Rephidim they set out again; and when they reached the wilderness of Sinai, there in the wilderness they pitched their camp; there facing the mountain Israel pitched camp. The Lord said to Moses, “I am coming to you in a dense cloud so that the people may hear when I speak to you and may trust you always.” And Moses took the people’s reply back to the Lord. The Lord said to Moses, “Go to the people and tell them to prepare themselves today and tomorrow. Let them wash their clothing and hold themselves in readiness for the third day, because on the third day the Lord will descend on the mountain of Sinai in the sight of all the people.” Now at daybreak on the third day there were peals of thunder on the mountain and lightning flashes, a dense cloud, and a loud trumpet blast, and inside the camp all the people trembled. Then Moses led the people out of the camp to meet God; and they stood at the bottom of the mountain. The mountain of Sinai was entirely wrapped in smoke, because the Lord had descended on it in the form of fire. Like smoke from a furnace the smoke went up, and the whole mountain shook violently. Louder and louder grew the sound of the trumpet. Moses spoke, and God answered him with peals of thunder. The Lord came down on the mountain of Sinai, on the mountain top, and the Lord called Moses to the top of the mountain; and Moses went up.
Responsorial Psalm: Daniel 3:52-56
R/ To you glory and praise for evermore.
You are blest, Lord God of our fathers.
Blest your glorious holy name.
You are blest in the temple of your glory.
You are blest on the throne of your kingdom.
You are blest who gaze into the depths.
You are blest in the firmament of heaven.
Gospel Acclamation: Ps94:8
Alleluia, alleluia! Harden not your hearts today, but listen to the voice of the Lord. Alleluia!
Gospel: Matthew 13:10-17
The disciples went up to Jesus and asked, “Why do you talk to them in parables?” “Because”, he replied, “the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven are revealed to you, but they are not revealed to them. For anyone who has will be given more, and he will have more than enough; but from anyone who has not, even what he has will be taken away. The reason I talk to them in parables is that they look without seeing and listen without hearing or understanding. So in their case this prophecy of Isaiah is being fulfilled: ‘You will listen and listen again, but not understand, see and see again, but not perceive. For the heart of this nation has grown coarse, their ears are dull of hearing, and they have shut their eyes, for fear they should see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their heart, and be converted and be healed by me.’ But happy are your eyes because they see, your ears because they hear! I tell you solemnly, many prophets and holy men longed to see what you see, and never saw it; to hear what you hear, and never heard it.”
Prayer over the Offerings
O God, who in the one perfect sacrifice brought to completion varied offerings of the law, accept, we pray, this sacrifice from your faithful servants and make it holy, as you blessed the gifts of Abel, so that what each has offered to the honour of your majesty may benefit the salvation of all. Through Christ our Lord.
Communion Antiphon: Ps 110: 4-5
The Lord, the gracious, the merciful, has made a memorial of his wonders; he gives food to those who fear him.
Prayer after Communion
Graciously be present to your people, we pray, O Lord, and lead those you have imbued with heavenly mysteries to pass from former ways to newness of life. Through Christ our Lord.
Meditation
Today’s texts make us understand that meeting the Lord requires preparation. Indeed, many of us ask the Lord to speak to us. But if our hearts are weighed down by our resentments, our hatreds, our desires for greatness, wealth, concupiscence, etc., we are not prepared for this encounter with God. Our being, made to taste and see how good the Lord, is will remain unfit to enter into union with God who never ceases to give Himself to us in the sacraments and in our daily lives. Lord, help us to lighten our hearts to see and hear you.
