by L'équipe de publication | Sep 4, 2025 | Evangelium
Mother Teresa of Calcutta
(1910 – 1997)
Psalter: Week II
Green
Born in Macedonia, she became a missionary in India. Teresa had an encounter, which she heard Christ tell her, “Come be my light.” She formed the Missionaries of Charity, who set up hospitals and homes for the dying. In 1979 she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her work. Mother Teresa died in 1997 and was beatified in 2002.
Entrance Antiphon Cf. Ps 85: 3, 5
Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I cry to you all the day long.O Lord, you are good and forgiving, full of mercy to all who call to you.
Collect
God of might, giver of every good gift, put into our hearts the love of your name, so that, by deepening our sense of reverence, you may nurture in us what is good and, by your watchful care, keep safe what you have nurtured. 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: Colossians 1:15-20
Christ Jesus is the image of the unseen God and the first-born of all creation, for in him were created all things in heaven and on earth: everything visible and everything invisible, Thrones, Dominations, Sovereignties, Powers – all things were created through him and for him. Before anything was created, he existed, and he holds all things in unity. Now the Church is his body, he is its head. As he is the Beginning, he was first to be born from the dead, so that he should be first in every way; because God wanted all perfection
to be found in him and all things to be reconciled through him and for him, everything in heaven and everything on earth, when he made peace by his death on the cross.
Psalm 99(100):2-5
R/ Come before the Lord, singing for joy.
Serve the Lord with gladness. Come before him, singing for joy.
Know that he, the Lord, is God. He made us, we belong to him, we are his people, the sheep of his flock.
Go within his gates, giving thanks. Enter his courts with songs of praise. Give thanks to him and bless his name.
Indeed, how good is the Lord, eternal his merciful love. He is faithful from age to age.
Gospel Acclamation: cf.Ps18:9
Alleluia, alleluia! Your words gladden the heart, O Lord, they give light to the eyes. Alleluia!
Gospel: Luke 5:33-39
The Pharisees and the scribes said to Jesus, ‘John’s disciples are always fasting and saying prayers, and the disciples of the Pharisees too, but yours go on eating and drinking.’ Jesus replied, ‘Surely you cannot make the bridegroom’s attendants fast while the bridegroom is still with them? But the time will come, the time for the bridegroom to be taken away from them; that will be the time when they will fast.’ He also told them this parable, ‘No one tears a piece from a new cloak to put it on an old cloak; if he does, not only will he have torn the new one, but the piece taken from the new will not match the old. ‘And nobody puts new wine into old skins; if he does, the new wine will burst the skins and then run out, and the skins will be lost. No; new wine must be put into fresh skins. And nobody who has been drinking old wine wants new. “The old is good” he says.’
Prayer over the Offerings
May this sacred offering, O Lord, confer on us always the blessing of salvation, that what it celebrates in mystery it may accomplish in power. Through Christ our Lord.
Communion Antiphon: Ps 30: 20
How great is the goodness, Lord, that you keep for those who fear you.
Prayer after Communion
Renewed by this bread from the heavenly table, we beseech you, Lord, that, being the food of charity, it may confirm our hearts and stir us to serve you in our neighbour. Through Christ our Lord.
Meditation
The claim of the scribes and Pharisees in today’s Gospel prompts me to recognise that in numerous situations, my ego has the potential to shape my perspective, allowing me to see only what I prefer or choose to see. I acknowledge how my selfishness, fueled by negative thinking, can distort my perception of sacred events, leading me to perceive the proverbial “glass of water as half empty” or deem ‘this student’s progress from 7% to 20% as hopeless.’ Good Jesus, I implore you to give me a positive mindset at all times. Remind me that with You by my side, every situation can be transformed for the better, and help me to overcome the tendency to focus on negativity.
by L'équipe de publication | Sep 3, 2025 | Agenda Biblique
Sainte rosalie
Psautier: II
Vert
Elle aurait fui la maison paternelle à 14 ans, à la suite d’une apparition de la Vierge Marie, pour préserver sa virginité. Elle aurait passé ainsi les 16 dernières années de sa vie dans une grotte du mont Pellegrino, nourrie de la seule eucharistie que lui portaient les anges.
Antienne d’ouverture : Ps 85, 3. 5
Prends pitié de moi, Seigneur, toi que je supplie tout le jour, toi, tu es bon, tu pardonnes, tu es plein d’amour pour tous ceux qui t’appellent.
Prière d’ouverture
Dieu puissant, de qui vient tout don parfait enracine en nos cœurs l’amour de ton nom. Resserre nos liens avec toi, pour développer ce qui est bon en nous, veille sur nous avec sollicitude, pour protéger ce que tu as fait grandir. Par Jésus.
1ère lecture : Col 1, 9-14
Frères, depuis le jour où nous avons entendu parler de vous, nous ne cessons pas de prier pour vous. Nous demandons à Dieu de vous combler de la pleine connaissance de sa volonté, en toute sagesse et intelligence spirituelle. Ainsi votre conduite sera digne du Seigneur, et capable de lui plaire en toutes choses; par tout le bien que vous ferez, vous porterez du fruit et vous progresserez dans la vraie connaissance de Dieu. Vous serez fortifiés en tout par la puissance de sa gloire, qui vous donnera toute persévérance et patience. Dans la joie, vous rendrez grâce à Dieu le Père, qui vous a rendus capables d’avoir part à l’héritage des saints, dans la lumière. Nous arrachant au pouvoir des ténèbres, il nous a placés dans le Royaume de son Fils bien-aimé : en lui nous avons la rédemption, le pardon des péchés.
Psaume : 97 (98), 2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5-6
R/ Le Seigneur a fait connaître son salut.
Le Seigneur a fait connaître sa victoire et révélé sa justice aux nations ; il s’est rappelé sa fidélité, son amour, en faveur de la maison d’Israël.
La terre tout entière a vu la victoire de notre Dieu. Acclamez le Seigneur, terre entière, sonnez, chantez, jouez ! Jouez pour le Seigneur sur la cithare, sur la cithare et tous les instruments ; au son de la trompette et du cor, acclamez votre roi, le Seigneur !
Acclamation
Alléluia. Alléluia. « Venez à ma suite, dit le Seigneur, et je vous ferai pêcheurs d’hommes. » Alléluia.
Évangile : Lc 5, 1-11
En ce temps-là, la foule se pressait autour de Jésus pour écouter la parole de Dieu, tandis qu’il se tenait au bord du lac de Génésareth. Il vit deux barques qui se trouvaient au bord du lac ; les pêcheurs en étaient descendus et lavaient leurs filets. Jésus monta dans une des barques qui appartenait à Simon, et lui demanda de s’écarter un peu du rivage. Puis il s’assit et, de la barque, il enseignait les foules. Quand il eut fini de parler, il dit à Simon : « Avance au large, et jetez vos filets pour la pêche. »Simon lui répondit: « Maître, nous avons peiné toute la nuit sans rien prendre ; mais, sur ta parole, je vais jeter les filets. » Et l’ayant fait, ils capturèrent une telle quantité de poissons que leurs filets allaient se déchirer. Ils firent signe à leurs compagnons de l’autre barque de venir les aider. Ceux-ci vinrent, et ils remplirent les deux barques, à tel point qu’elles enfonçaient. À cette vue, Simon-Pierre tomba aux genoux de Jésus, en disant : « Éloigne-toi de moi, Seigneur, car je suis un homme pécheur. » En effet, un grand effroi l’avait saisi, lui et tous ceux qui étaient avec lui, devant la quantité de poissons qu’ils avaient pêchés; et de même Jacques et Jean, fils de Zébédée, les associés de Simon. Jésus dit à Simon : « Sois sans crainte, désormais ce sont des hommes que tu prendras. » Alors ils ramenèrent les barques au rivage et, laissant tout, ils le suivirent.
Prière sur les offrandes
Que l’offrande eucharistique, Seigneur, nous apporte toujours la grâce du salut. Que ta puissance accomplisse elle-même ce que nous célébrons dans cette liturgie. Par Jésus.
Antienne de communion : Ps 30, 20
Qu’elle est grande, Seigneur, ta bonté envers ceux qui t’adorent!
Prière après la communion
Rassasiés par le pain de la vie, nous te prions, Seigneur : Que cette nourriture fortifie l’amour en nos cœurs, et nous incite à te servir dans nos frères. Par Jésus.
Méditation
Parce que tu le dis…
Quand nous entendons la voix de Dieu et qu’elle est complètement contraire à ce que nous voulons ou pensons, et est à peine en notre faveur, sommes-nous capables de dire : «Parce que Tu le dis», et de poursuivre malgré tout ? Ce sont des paroles de foi et de confiance. La seule garantie est qu’Il l’a dit, et Sa parole est vraie. Pierre n’a aucune assurance qu’il fera une prise ; au contraire, il est sûr que s’il rejette le filet, ce sera une entreprise perdue. La seule raison pour laquelle il fait ce qu’il fait, c’est qu’il fait confiance à Jésus. Si quelqu’un d’autre le disait, il n’agirait pas, mais puisque c’est Jésus, il ne peut pas dire non. Nous devons également arriver à un point de confiance.
by L'équipe de publication | Sep 3, 2025 | Evangelium
Saint Mac Nissi
Psalter: Week II
Green
He founded the diocese of Connor in Ireland in 480, and is patron saint of the diocese, which is now part of the diocese of Connor and Down.
Entrance Antiphon : Ps 85: 3, 5
Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I cry to you all the day long. O Lord, you are good and forgiving, full of mercy to all who call to you.
Collect
God of might, giver of every good gift, put into our hearts the love of your name, so that, by deepening our sense of reverence, you may nurture in us what is good and, by your watchful care, keep safe what you have nurtured. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
First reading : Colossians 1:9-14
Ever since the day we heard about you, we have never failed to pray for you, and what we ask God is that through perfect wisdom and spiritual understanding you should reach the fullest knowledge of his will. So you will be able to lead the kind of life which the Lord expects of you, a life acceptable to him in all its aspects; showing the results in all the good actions you do and increasing your knowledge of God. You will have in you the strength, based on his own glorious power, never to give in, but to bear anything joyfully, thanking the Father who has made it possible for you to join the saints and with them to inherit the light. Because that is what he has done: he has taken us out of the power of darkness and created a place for us in the kingdom of the Son that he loves, and in him, we gain our freedom, the forgiveness of our sins.
Responsorial Psalm : Psalm 97(98):2-6
R/ The Lord has made known his salvation.
The Lord has made known his salvation; has shown his justice to the nations. He has remembered his truth and love for the house of Israel.
All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. Shout to the Lord, all the earthring out your joy.
Sing psalms to the Lord with the harp with the sound of music. With trumpets and the sound of the horn acclaim the King, the Lord.
Gospel Acclamation : 2Thess2:14
Alleluia, alleluia! Through the Good News God called us to share the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Alleluia!
Gospel : Luke 5:1-11
Jesus was standing one day by the Lake of Gennesaret, with the crowd pressing round him listening to the word of God, when he caught sight of two boats close to the bank. The fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. He got into one of the boats – it was Simon’s – and asked him to put out a little from the shore. Then he sat down and taught the crowds from the boat.
When he had finished speaking he said to Simon, ‘Put out into deep water and pay out your nets for a catch.’ ‘Master,’ Simon replied, ‘we worked hard all night long and caught nothing, but if you say so, I will pay out the nets.’ And when they had done this they netted such a huge number of fish that their nets began to tear, so they signalled to their companions in the other boat to come and help them; when these came, they filled the two boats to sinking point. When Simon Peter saw this he fell at the knees of Jesus saying, ‘Leave me, Lord; I am a sinful man.’ For he and all his companions were completely overcome by the catch they had made; so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were Simon’s partners. But Jesus said to Simon, ‘Do not be afraid; from now on it is men you will catch.’ Then, bringing their boats back to land, they left everything and followed him.
Prayer over the Offerings
May this sacred offering, O Lord, confer on us always the blessing of salvation, that what it celebrates in mystery it may accomplish in power. Through Christ our Lord.
Communion Antiphon : Ps 30: 20
How great is the goodness, Lord, that you keep for those who fear you.
Prayer after Communion
Renewed by this bread from the heavenly table, we beseech you, Lord, that, being the food of charity, it may confirm our hearts and stir us to serve you in our neighbour. Through Christ our Lord.
Meditation
The reassurance from Jesus, “Do not be afraid,” serves as a soothing balm for my nerves. I have been told that this command, urging us not to be afraid, appears well over 300 times in the Scriptures. If I were to actively seek them out, I could potentially discover at least one phrase every day in the Bible to read, providing a constant source of solace to quell my fears and alleviate stress and fatigue. Admittedly, I am not sure I have uncovered all these reassuring commands in the Bible yet!
by L'équipe de publication | Sep 2, 2025 | Agenda Biblique
Saint gregoire le grand,
pape et docteur de l’eglise
Psautier: II
Blanc
D’abord préfet de la ville de Rome, Grégoire (vers 540-604) se retire dans un des monastères qu’il a fondés. Il est arraché à sa solitude pour aller à Constantinople comme légat pontifical. Élu pape en 590, il met au service de l’Église ses dons d’organisateur et d’écrivain. Il envoie des missionnaires en Angleterre.
Antienne d’ouverture : Ps 85, 3. 5
Prends pitié de moi, Seigneur, toi que je supplie tout le jour, toi, tu es bon, tu pardonnes, tu es plein d’amour pour tous ceux qui t’appellent.
Prière d’ouverture
Dieu puissant, de qui vient tout don parfait enracine en nos cœurs l’amour de ton nom. Resserre nos liens avec toi, pour développer ce qui est bon en nous, veille sur nous avec sollicitude, pour protéger ce que tu as fait grandir. Par Jésus.
1ère lecture : Col 1, 1-8
Paul, apôtre du Christ Jésus par la volonté de Dieu, et Timothée notre frère, aux frères sanctifiés par la foi dans le Christ qui habitent Colosses. À vous, la grâce et la paix de la part de Dieu notre Père. Nous rendons grâce à Dieu, le Père de notre Seigneur Jésus Christ, en priant pour vous à tout moment. Nous avons entendu parler de votre foi dans le Christ Jésus et de l’amour que vous avez pour tous les fidèles dans l’espérance de ce qui vous est réservé au ciel ; vous en avez déjà reçu l’annonce par la parole de vérité, l’Évangile qui est parvenu jusqu’à vous. Lui qui porte du fruit et progresse dans le monde entier, il fait de même chez vous, depuis le jour où vous avez reçu l’annonce et la pleine connaissance de la grâce de Dieu dans la vérité. Cet enseignement vous a été donné par Épaphras, notre cher compagnon de service, qui est pour vous un ministre du Christ digne de foi ; il nous a fait savoir de quel amour l’Esprit vous anime.
Psaume : 51 (52), 10, 11
R/ Je compte sur la fidélité de mon Dieu, sans fin, à jamais !
Pour moi, comme un bel olivier dans la maison de Dieu, je compte sur la fidélité de mon Dieu, sans fin, à jamais !
Sans fin, je veux te rendre grâce, car tu as agi. J’espère en ton nom devant ceux qui t’aiment : oui, il est bon !
Acclamation
Alléluia. Alléluia. Le Seigneur m’a envoyé porter la Bonne Nouvelle aux pauvres, annoncer aux captifs leur libération. Alléluia.
Évangile : Lc 4, 38-44
En ce temps-là, Jésus quitta la synagogue de Capharnaüm et entra dans la maison de Simon. Or, la belle-mère de Simon était oppressée par une forte fièvre, et on demanda à Jésus de faire quelque chose pour elle. Il se pencha sur elle, menaça la fièvre, et la fièvre la quitta. À l’instant même, la femme se leva et elle les servait. Au coucher du soleil, tous ceux qui avaient des malades atteints de diverses infirmités les lui amenèrent. Et Jésus, imposant les mains à chacun d’eux, les guérissait. Et même des démons sortaient de beaucoup d’entre eux en criant : « C’est toi le Fils de Dieu!» Mais Jésus les menaçait et leur interdisait de parler parce qu’ils savaient, eux, que le Christ, c’était lui. Quand il fit jour, Jésus sortit et s’en alla dans un endroit désert. Les foules le cherchaient ; elles arrivèrent jusqu’à lui, et elles le retenaient pour l’empêcher de les quitter. Mais il leur dit : « Aux autres villes aussi, il faut que j’annonce la Bonne Nouvelle du règne de Dieu, car c’est pour cela que j’ai été envoyé. » Et il proclamait l’Évangile dans les synagogues du pays des Juifs.
Prière sur les offrandes
Que l’offrande eucharistique, Seigneur, nous apporte toujours la grâce du salut. Que ta puissance accomplisse elle-même ce que nous célébrons dans cette liturgie. Par Jésus.
Antienne de communion : Ps 30, 20
Qu’elle est grande, Seigneur, ta bonté envers ceux qui t’adorent!
Prière après la communion
Rassasiés par le pain de la vie, nous te prions, Seigneur : Que cette nourriture fortifie l’amour en nos cœurs, et nous incite à te servir dans nos frères. Par Jésus.
Méditation
Au coucher du soleil
«Faîtes du foin pendant que le soleil brille,» dit le proverbe. Et qu’en est-il au coucher du soleil ? Le lever du soleil de la vie est le moment où tout semble bien se passer ; nous sommes énergiques et en bonne santé. Le coucher du soleil nous trouve souvent faibles et à bout de ressources. Au coucher du soleil, nous venons à Jésus ; non seulement nous-mêmes, mais nous portons avec nous tous ceux dont le «soleil» a disparu dans leur vie. Le coucher du soleil de la vie représente nos ennuis, maladies et douleurs. Nous venons à Jésus pour la force et la guérison quand nous sommes secs, faibles, malades et fatigués. Jésus nous montre quoi faire au lever du soleil (verset 42). Pour nous donner de la lumière pour la journée, laissons le «Fils» se lever en nous dans la prière. N’oubliez pas, le pouvoir de guérison de Jésus est toujours présent de nos jours.
by L'équipe de publication | Sep 2, 2025 | Evangelium
Pope Saint Gregory the Great (540 – 604)
Psalter: Week II
White
He was elected Pope on 3 September 590, the first monk to be elected to this office. He wrote extensively on pastoral care, spirituality, and morals, and designated himself “servant of the servants of God.” He died on 12 March 604.
Entrance Antiphon
Blessed Gregory, raised upon the throne of Peter, sought always the beauty of the Lord and lived in celebration of that love.
Collect
O God, who care for your people with gentleness and rule them in love, through the intercession of Pope Saint Gregory, endow, we pray, with a spirit of wisdom those to whom you have given authority to govern, that the flourishing of a holy flock may become the eternal joy of the shepherds. 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 : Colossians 1:1-8
From Paul, appointed by God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and from our brother Timothy to the saints in Colossae, our faithful brothers in Christ: Grace and peace to you from God our Father. We have never failed to remember you in our prayers and to give thanks for you to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, ever since we heard about your faith in Christ Jesus and the love that you show towards all the saints because of the hope, which is stored up for you in heaven. It is only recently that you heard of this, when it was announced in the message of the truth. The Good News which has reached you is spreading all over the world and producing the same results as it has among you ever since the day when you heard about God’s grace and understood what this really is. Epaphras, who taught you, is one of our closest fellow workers and a faithful deputy for us as Christ’s servant, and it was he who told us all about your love in the Spirit.
Responsorial Psalm : Psalm 51(52):10-11
R/ I trust in the goodness of God forever and ever.
I am like a growing olive tree in the house of God. I trust in the goodness of God forever and ever.
I will thank you for evermore; for this is your doing. I will proclaim that your name is good,
in the presence of your friends.
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 : Luke 4:38-44
Leaving the synagogue, Jesus went to Simon’s house. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was suffering from a high fever and they asked him to do something for her. Leaning over her he rebuked the fever and it left her. And she immediately got up and began to wait on them. At sunset all those who had friends suffering from diseases of one kind or another brought them to him, and laying his hands on each he cured them. Devils too came out of many people, howling, ‘You are the Son of God.’ But he rebuked them and would not allow them to speak because they knew that he was the Christ. When daylight came he left the house and made his way to a lonely place. The crowds went to look for him, and when they had caught up with him they wanted to prevent him leaving them, but he answered, ‘I must proclaim the Good News of the kingdom of God to the other towns too, because that is what I was sent to do.’ And he continued his preaching in the synagogues of Judaea.
Prayer over the Offerings
Grant our supplication, we pray, O Lord, that this sacrifice we present in celebration of Saint Gregory may be for our good, since through its offering you have loosed the offences of all the world. 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
Through Christ the teacher, O Lord, instruct those you feed with Christ, the living Bread, that on the feast day of Saint Gregory they may learn your truth and express it in works of charity. Through Christ our Lord.
Meditation
“We have never failed to remember you in our prayers.” What a joy, what happiness it brings to hear that someone has been praying for me! Reflecting on this, I find myself contemplating whether I have always prayed for the well-being of others, particularly those with whom I do not agree. Moreover, when I meet people who tell me: “Please greet your wife, children, those in your household for me,” have I ever remembered or cared to deliver such heartfelt messages upon returning home?
