by L'équipe de publication | Aug 25, 2025 | Evangelium
Blessed Dominic Barberi (1792 – 1849)
Psalter: Week I
Green
Dominic Barberi was born near Viterbo, Italy, in 1792 and joined the Passionist Order. He worked as a missionary in England. Blessed Dominic was noted for the personal warmth of his approach to non-Catholics and for his zeal in preaching; he drew crowds in spite of his strong Italian accent. Blessed Dominic died at Reading in 1849.
Entrance Antiphon: Cf. Ps 85: 1-3
Turn your ear, O Lord, and answer me; save the servant who trusts in you, my God. Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I cry to you all the day long.
Collect
O God, who cause the minds of the faithful to unite in a single purpose, grant your people to love what you command and to desire what you promise, that, amid the uncertainties of this world,
our hearts may be fixed on that place where true gladness is found. 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: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8
You know yourselves, my brothers, that our visit to you has not proved ineffectual. We had, as you know, been given rough treatment and been grossly insulted at Philippi, and it was our God who gave us the courage to proclaim his Good News to you in the face of great opposition. We have not taken to preaching because we are deluded, or immoral, or trying to deceive anyone; it was God who decided that we were fit to be entrusted with the Good News, and when we are speaking, we are not trying to please men but God, who can read our inmost thoughts. You know very well, and we can swear it before God, that never at any time have our speeches been simply flattery, or a cover for trying to get money; nor have we ever looked for any special honour from men, either from you or anybody else, when we could have imposed ourselves on you with full weight, as apostles of Christ. Instead, we were unassuming. Like a mother feeding and looking after her own children, we felt so devoted and protective towards you, and had come to love you so much, that we were eager to hand over to you not only the Good News but our whole lives as well.
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 138(139):1-3,4-6
R/ O Lord, you search me and you know me.
O Lord, you search me and you know me, you know my resting and my rising, you discern my purpose from afar.
You mark when I walk or lie down, all my ways lie open to you. Before ever a word is on my tongue you know it, O Lord, through and through.
Behind and before you besiege me, your hand ever laid upon me. Too wonderful for me this knowledge, too high, beyond my reach.
Gospel Acclamation: cf.Ac16:14
Alleluia, alleluia! Open our heart, O Lord, to accept the words of your Son. Alleluia!
Gospel: Matthew 23:23-26
Jesus said: ‘Alas for you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You who pay your tithe of mint and dill and cumin and have neglected the weightier matters of the Law – justice, mercy, good faith! These you should have practised, without neglecting the others. You blind guides! Straining out gnats and swallowing camels! ‘Alas for you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You who clean the outside of cup and dish and leave the inside full of extortion and intemperance. Blind Pharisee! Clean the inside of cup and dish first so that the outside may become clean as well.’
Prayer over the Offerings
O Lord, who gained for yourself a people by adoption through the one sacrifice offered once for all, bestow graciously on us, we pray, the gifts of unity and peace in your Church. Through Christ our Lord.
Communion Antiphon: Cf. Ps 103: 13-15
The earth is replete with the fruits of your work, O Lord; you bring forth bread from the earth and wine to cheer the heart.
Prayer after Communion
Complete within us, O Lord, we pray, the healing work of your mercy and graciously perfect and sustain us, so that in all things we may please you. Through Christ our Lord.
Meditation
In this passage, Jesus continues to strongly criticise the religious leaders of His time for their lack of holiness and genuineness. He accuses them of focusing on outward appearances, presenting a façade of purity while harbouring defilement within. Jesus extends this imagery to all who call themselves people of God, emphasising the tendency to wear religious garb while in reality we are mere sinners in need of God’s grace. Christ is calling us out of our arrogant selves and reminding us that holiness is not something that is displayed to others but rather something interior. It is more important to grow in relationship with God than to receive the praise of others. This passage cautions us against passing judgement and labelling others as “heathens” without acknowledging our own need of God’s grace.
by L'équipe de publication | Aug 24, 2025 | Agenda Biblique
Saint Joseph Calasanz
Psautier: I
Vert/Blanc
Joseph Calasanz (1556-1648) se voua au service des enfants pauvres. Né en Aragon, il fonda à Rome la congrégation des Clercs réguliers des Écoles pies. Mais sa charité fut mise à l’épreuve par les persécuteurs qui aboutirent, de son vivant, à la suppression de son œuvre par le pape Innocent X. En 1656, l’œuvre de Joseph Calasanz prenait un nouveau départ. Le pape Pie XII devait le proclamer patron des écoles populaires.
Antienne d’ouverture : Ps 83, 10
Dieu, notre bouclier, regarde: vois le visage de ton Christ. Un jour passé dans ta maison en vaut pour moi plus que mille.
Prière d’ouverture
Pour ceux qui t’aiment, Seigneur, tu as préparé des biens que l’œil ne peut voir. Répands en nos cœurs la ferveur de ta charité, afin que t’aimant en toute chose et par-dessus tout, nous obtenions de toi l’héritage promis qui surpasse tout désir. Par Jésus Christ.
1ère lecture : 1 Th 1, 1-5.8b-10
Paul, Sylvain et Timothée, à l’Église de Thessalonique qui est en Dieu le Père et dans le Seigneur Jésus Christ. À vous, la grâce et la paix. À tout moment, nous rendons grâce à Dieu au sujet de vous tous, en faisant mémoire de vous dans nos prières. Sans cesse, nous nous souvenons que votre foi est active, que votre charité se donne de la peine, que votre espérance tient bon en notre Seigneur Jésus Christ, en présence de Dieu notre Père. Nous le savons, frères bien-aimés de Dieu, vous avez été choisis par lui. En effet, notre annonce de l’Évangile n’a pas été, chez vous, simple parole, mais puissance, action de l’Esprit Saint, pleine certitude : vous savez comment nous nous sommes comportés chez vous pour votre bien. La nouvelle de votre foi en Dieu s’est si bien répandue partout que nous n’avons pas besoin d’en parler. En effet, les gens racontent, à notre sujet, l’accueil que nous avons reçu chez vous ; ils disent comment vous vous êtes convertis à Dieu en vous détournant des idoles, afin de servir le Dieu vivant et véritable, et afin d’attendre des cieux son Fils qu’il a ressuscité d’entre les morts, Jésus, qui nous délivre de la colère qui vient.
Psaume : 149, 1-2, 3-4, 5-6a.9b
R/ Le Seigneur aime son peuple.
Chantez au Seigneur un chant nouveau, louez-le dans l’assemblée de ses fidèles ! En Israël, joie pour son créateur ; dans Sion, allégresse pour son Roi!
Dansez à la louange de son nom, jouez pour lui, tambourins et cithares ! Car le Seigneur aime son peuple, il donne aux humbles l’éclat de la victoire.
Que les fidèles exultent, glorieux, criant leur joie à l’heure du triomphe. Qu’ils proclament les éloges de Dieu, c’est la fierté de ses fidèles.
Acclamation
Alléluia. Alléluia. Mes brebis écoutent ma voix, dit le Seigneur ; moi, je les connais, et elles me suivent. Alléluia.
Évangile : Mt 23, 13-22
En ce temps-là, Jésus disait : « Malheureux êtes-vous, scribes et pharisiens hypocrites, parce que vous fermez à clé le royaume des Cieux devant les hommes ; vous-mêmes, en effet, n’y entrez pas, et vous ne laissez pas entrer ceux qui veulent entrer ! Malheureux êtes-vous, scribes et pharisiens hypocrites, parce que vous parcourez la mer et la terre pour faire un seul converti, et quand c’est arrivé, vous faites de lui un homme voué à la géhenne, deux fois pire que vous ! Malheureux êtes-vous, guides aveugles, vous qui dites : “Si l’on fait un serment par le Sanctuaire, il est nul ; mais si l’on fait un serment par l’or du Sanctuaire, on doit s’en acquitter.” Insensés et aveugles ! Qu’est-ce qui est le plus important : l’or ? ou bien le Sanctuaire qui consacre cet or ? Vous dites encore : “Si l’on fait un serment par l’autel, il est nul ; mais si l’on fait un serment par l’offrande posée sur l’autel, on doit s’en acquitter. Aveugles ! Qu’est-ce qui est le plus important : l’offrande ? ou bien l’autel qui consacre cette offrande ? Celui donc qui fait un serment par l’autel fait un serment par l’autel et par tout ce qui est posé dessus ; celui qui fait un serment par le Sanctuaire fait un serment par le Sanctuaire et par Celui qui l’habite ; et celui qui fait un serment par le ciel fait un serment par le trône de Dieu et par Celui qui siège sur ce trône. »
Prière sur les offrandes
Accepte, Seigneur notre Dieu, ce que nous présentons pour cette eucharistie où s’accomplit un admirable échange. En offrant ce que tu nous as donné, puissions-nous te recevoir toi-même. Par Jésus.
Antienne de communion : Ps 129, 7
Auprès du Seigneur est la grâce, l’abondance du rachat.
Prière après la communion
Par cette eucharistie, Seigneur, tu nous as unis davantage au Christ, et nous te supplions encore. Accorde-nous de lui ressembler sur la terre et de partager sa gloire dans le ciel. Lui qui.
Méditation
Le monde s’identifie généralement aux leaders. Ils se doivent par conséquent d’être des personnes exemplaires. Cette exemplarité exige d’être vrai et compatissant envers ceux dont ils ont la charge. Montrer toujours l’exemple par les actions et les paroles. Les intérêts peuvent pervertir l’exemplarité du leader de manière à créer un désaccord entre sa vie, sa prédication et les Écritures.
by L'équipe de publication | Aug 24, 2025 | Evangelium
Saint Joseph of Calasanz (1557 – 1648)
Psalter: Week I
Green/White
He was born in Aragón, received an excellent education and was ordained priest. After working in his own country for some time he went to Rome, where he worked for the education of the poor and founded a religious congregation for that purpose. His idea was that every child should receive an education. He died in Rome in 1648.
Entrance Antiphon: Cf. Ps 85: 1-3
Turn your ear, O Lord, and answer me; save the servant who trusts in you, my God. Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I cry to you all the day long.
Collect
O God, who cause the minds of the faithful to unite in a single purpose, grant your people to love what you command and to desire what you promise, that, amid the uncertainties of this world,
our hearts may be fixed on that place where true gladness is found. 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: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5, 8-10
From Paul, Silvanus and Timothy, to the Church in Thessalonika which is in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ; wishing you grace and peace. We always mention you in our prayers and thank God for you all, and constantly remember before God our Father how you have shown your faith in action, worked for love and persevered through hope, in our Lord Jesus Christ. We know, brothers, that God loves you and that you have been chosen, because when we brought the Good News to you, it came to you not only as words, but as power and as the Holy Spirit and as utter conviction. And you observed the sort of life we lived when we were with you, which was for your instruction, since it was from you that the word of the Lord started to spread – and not only throughout Macedonia and Achaia, for the news of your faith in God has spread everywhere. We do not need to tell other people about it: other people tell us how we started the work among you, how you broke with idolatry when you were converted to God and became servants of the real, living God; and how you are now waiting for Jesus, his Son, whom he raised from the dead, to come from heaven to save us from the retribution which is coming.
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 149:1-6, 9
R/ The Lord takes delight in his people.
Sing a new song to the Lord, his praise in the assembly of the faithful. Let Israel rejoice in its Maker, let Zion’s sons exult in their king.
Let them praise his name with dancing and make music with timbrel and harp. For the Lord takes delight in his people. He crowns the poor with salvation.
Let the faithful rejoice in their glory, shout for joy and take their rest. Let the praise of God be on their lips: this honour is for all his faithful.
Gospel Acclamation: Jn 17:17
Alleluia, alleluia! Your word is truth, O Lord: consecrate us in the truth. Alleluia!
Gospel: Matthew 23:13-22
Jesus said: ‘Alas for you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You who shut up the kingdom of heaven in men’s faces, neither going in yourselves nor allowing others to go in who want to. ‘Alas for you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You who travel over sea and land to make a single proselyte, and when you have him you make him twice as fit for hell as you are. ‘Alas for you, blind guides! You who say, “If a man swears by the Temple, it has no force; but if a man swears by the gold of the Temple, he is bound.” Fools and blind! For which is of greater worth, the gold or the Temple that makes the gold sacred? Or else, “If a man swears by the altar it has no force; but if a man swears by the offering that is on the altar, he is bound.” You blind men! For which is of greater worth, the offering or the altar that makes the offering sacred? Therefore, when a man swears by the altar he is swearing by that and by everything on it. And when a man swears by the Temple he is swearing by that and by the One who dwells in it. And when a man swears by heaven he is swearing by the throne of God and by the One who is seated there.’
Prayer over the Offerings
O Lord, who gained for yourself a people by adoption through the one sacrifice offered once for all, bestow graciously on us, we pray, the gifts of unity and peace in your Church. Through Christ our Lord.
Communion Antiphon: Cf. Ps 103: 13-15
The earth is replete with the fruits of your work, O Lord; you bring forth bread from the earth and wine to cheer the heart.
Prayer after Communion
Complete within us, O Lord, we pray, the healing work of your mercy and graciously perfect and sustain us, so that in all things we may please you. Through Christ our Lord.
Meditation
Jesus issues a stern rebuke to the religious leaders because they fail to listen to God’s word, and are misleading the people they are supposed to teach and lead in the ways of God. He criticises their misguided ways and provides examples to illustrate their errors. In their zeal to win converts, the religious leaders impose unnecessary and burdensome rules which obscure the more important matters of religion, such as the love of God and neighbour. They forget that God hears every word we utter and sees the heart’s intention, even before we speak or act. The scribes and Pharisees prefer their interpretation of religion over God’s intended principles. Their failure as religious leaders stem from their inability to listen and understand God’s word. Their pride and prejudice have closed the door of their hearts and minds to God’s understanding of His kingdom. The lesson is to avoid shutting the door of God’s kingdom in our lives by remaining open to Jesus, the King of kings and Lord of lords (Rev. 17:14; 19:16). Jesus speaks life, love, truth, freedom, hope, and pardon. Embracing His teachings allows Him to dwell with us and bring forth His Kingdom in our lives.
by L'équipe de publication | Aug 23, 2025 | Agenda Biblique
21eme dimanche du temps ordinaire
Saint barthelemy, apotre
Psautier: I
Blanc
Antienne d’ouverture : Psaume 85, 1-3
Écoute, Seigneur, réponds-moi. Sauve, ô mon Dieu, ton serviteur qui compte sur toi. Prends pitié de moi, Seigneur, toi que j’appelle tout le jour.
Prière d’ouverture
Dieu qui peux mettre au cœur de tes fidèles un unique désir, donne à ton peuple d’aimer ce que tu commandes et d’attendre ce que tu promets; Pour qu’au milieu des changements de ce monde, nos cœurs s’établissent fermement là où se trouvent les vraies joies. Par Jésus Christ.
1ère lecture : Isaïe 66, 18-21
Ainsi parle le Seigneur : connaissant leurs actions et leurs pensées, moi, je viens rassembler toutes les nations, de toute langue. Elles viendront et verront ma gloire : je mettrai chez elles un signe ! Et, du milieu d’elles, j’enverrai des rescapés vers les nations les plus éloignées, vers les îles lointaines qui n’ont rien entendu de ma renommée, qui n’ont pas vu ma gloire ; ma gloire, ces rescapés l’annonceront parmi les nations. Et, de toutes les nations, ils ramèneront tous vos frères, en offrande au Seigneur, sur des chevaux et des chariots, en litière, à dos de mulets et de dromadaires, jusqu’à ma montagne sainte, à Jérusalem, – dit le Seigneur. On les portera comme l’offrande qu’apportent les fils d’Israël, dans des vases purs, à la maison du Seigneur. Je prendrai même des prêtres et des lévites parmi eux, – dit le Seigneur.
Psaume 116 (117), 1, 2
R/ Allez dans le monde entier. Proclamez l’Évangile. ou :Alléluia! (Mc 16, 15)
Louez le Seigneur, tous les peuples ; fêtez-le, tous les pays !
Son amour envers nous s’est montré le plus fort ; éternelle est la fidélité du Seigneur !
2ème lecture : Hébreux 12, 5-7.11-13
Frères, vous avez oublié cette parole de réconfort, qui vous est adressée comme à des fils : Mon fils, ne néglige pas les leçons du Seigneur, ne te décourage pas quand il te fait des reproches. Quand le Seigneur aime quelqu’un, il lui donne de bonnes leçons ; il corrige tous ceux qu’il accueille comme ses fils. Ce que vous endurez est une leçon. Dieu se comporte envers vous comme envers des fils ; et quel est le fils auquel son père ne donne pas des leçons ? Quand on vient de recevoir une leçon, on n’éprouve pas de la joie mais plutôt de la tristesse. Mais plus tard, quand on s’est repris grâce à la leçon, celle-ci produit un fruit de paix et de justice. C’est pourquoi, redressez les mains inertes et les genoux qui fléchissent, et rendez droits pour vos pieds les sentiers tortueux. Ainsi, celui qui boite ne se fera pas d’entorse ; bien plus, il sera guéri.
Acclamation
Alléluia. Alléluia! Moi, je suis le Chemin, la Vérité et la Vie, dit le Seigneur; personne ne va vers le Père sans passer par moi. Alléluia! (Jn 14, 6)
Évangile : Luc 13, 22-30
En ce temps-là, tandis qu’il faisait route vers Jérusalem, Jésus traversait villes et villages en enseignant. Quelqu’un lui demanda : « Seigneur, n’y a-t-il que peu de gens qui soient sauvés ? » Jésus leur dit : « Efforcez-vous d’entrer par la porte étroite, car, je vous le déclare, beaucoup chercheront à entrer et n’y parviendront pas. Lorsque le maître de maison se sera levé pour fermer la porte, si vous, du dehors, vous vous mettez à frapper à la porte, en disant : ‘Seigneur, ouvre-nous’, il vous répondra : ‘Je ne sais pas d’où vous êtes.’ Alors vous vous mettrez à dire : ‘Nous avons mangé et bu en ta présence, et tu as enseigné sur nos places.’ Il vous répondra : ‘Je ne sais pas d’où vous êtes. Éloignez-vous de moi, vous tous qui commettez l’injustice.’ Là, il y aura des pleurs et des grincements de dents, quand vous verrez Abraham, Isaac et Jacob, et tous les prophètes dans le royaume de Dieu, et que vous-mêmes, vous serez jetés dehors. Alors on viendra de l’orient et de l’occident, du nord et du midi, prendre place au festin dans le royaume de Dieu. Oui, il y a des derniers qui seront premiers, et des premiers qui seront derniers. »
Prière sur les offrandes
Par l’unique sacrifice de la Croix, tu t’es donné, Père très bon, un peuple de fils; Accorde-nous, dans ton Église, la grâce de l’unité et de la paix. Par Jésus.
Antienne de communion : Ps 103, 13-15
Seigneur, tu as créé de quoi rassasier le monde entier: tu fais produire à la terre le pain, et le vin qui réjouit le cœur des hommes.
Prière après la communion
Que ta miséricorde, Seigneur, agisse en nous et nous guérisse entièrement; Transforme-nous, par ta grâce, et rends-nous si généreux que nous puissions te plaire en toute chose. Par Jésus.
Méditation
Travailler pour entrer dans le royaume des cieux est ce qui est le plus important dans la vie de foi. Il n’est pas question de céder au découragement parce que beaucoup mesurent l’effort à faire, beaucoup se confrontent à des difficultés et jettent l’éponge. Efforcez-vous d’entrer par la porte étroite, car, je vous le déclare, beaucoup chercheront à entrer et n’y parviendront pas. C’est donc par l’effort que l’on parvient à contempler le visage de Dieu, et non de vivre n’importe comment et espérer d’accéder à Lui.
by L'équipe de publication | Aug 23, 2025 | Evangelium
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saint Bartholomew, Apostle
Psalter: Week I
White
Entrance Antiphon : Cf. Ps 85: 1-3
Turn your ear, O Lord, and answer me; save the servant who trusts in you, my God. Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I cry to you all the day long.
Collect
O God, who cause the minds of the faithful to unite in a single purpose, grant your people to love what you command and to desire what you promise, that, amid the uncertainties of this world, our hearts may be fixed on that place where true gladness is found. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
First reading : Isaiah 66:18-21
The Lord says this: I am coming to gather the nations of every language. They shall come to witness my glory. I will give them a sign and send some of their survivors to the nations: to Tarshish, Put, Lud, Moshech, Rosh, Tubal, and Javan, to the distant islands that have never heard of me or seen my glory. They will proclaim my glory to the nations. As an offering to the Lord they will bring all your brothers, on horses, in chariots, in litters, on mules, on dromedaries, from all the nations to my holy mountain in Jerusalem, says the Lord, like Israelites bringing oblations in clean vessels to the Temple of the Lord. And of some of them I will make priests and Levites, says the Lord.
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 116(117)
R/ Go out to the whole world; proclaim the Good News.
O praise the Lord, all you nations, acclaim him all you peoples!
Strong is his love for us; he is faithful for ever.
Second reading : Hebrews 12:5-7,11-13
Have you forgotten that encouraging text in which you are addressed as sons? My son, when the Lord corrects you, do not treat it lightly; but do not get discouraged when he reprimands you. For the Lord trains the ones that he loves and he punishes all those that he acknowledges as his sons. Suffering is part of your training; God is treating you as his sons. Has there ever been any son whose father did not train him? Of course, any punishment is most painful at the time, and far from pleasant; but later, in those on whom it has been used, it bears fruit in peace and goodness. So hold up your limp arms and steady your trembling knees and smooth out the path you tread; then the injured limb will not be wrenched, it will grow strong again.
Gospel Acclamation : Jn14:23
Alleluia, alleluia! If anyone loves me he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we shall come to him. Alleluia!
Gospel : Luke 13:22-30
Through towns and villages Jesus went teaching, making his way to Jerusalem. Someone said to him, ‘Sir, will there be only a few saved?’ He said to them, ‘Try your best to enter by the narrow door, because, I tell you, many will try to enter and will not succeed. ‘Once the master of the house has got up and locked the door, you may find yourself knocking on the door, saying, “Lord, open to us” but he will answer, “I do not know where you come from.” Then you will find yourself saying, “We once ate and drank in your company; you taught in our streets” but he will reply, “I do not know where you come from. Away from me, all you wicked men!” ‘Then there will be weeping and grinding of teeth, when you see Abraham and Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, and yourselves turned outside. And men from east and west, from north and south, will come to take their places at the feast in the kingdom of God. ‘Yes, there are those now last who will be first, and those now first who will be last.’
Prayer over the Offerings
O Lord, who gained for yourself a people by adoption through the one sacrifice offered once for all, bestow graciously on us, we pray, the gifts of unity and peace in your Church. Through Christ our Lord.
Communion Antiphon : Cf. Ps 103: 13-15
The earth is replete with the fruits of your work, O Lord; you bring forth bread from the earth and wine to cheer the heart.
Prayer after Communion
Complete within us, O Lord, we pray, the healing work of your mercy and graciously perfect and sustain us, so that in all things we may please you. Through Christ our Lord.
Meditation
The image of a door in the context of the Kingdom of God conveys that Jesus is the gateway to enter this divine realm. It signifies that God sent Jesus Christ to save us from our sins and help us enter the narrow door to be with God. The notion of the narrow door emphasises that entering this Kingdom requires endurance and struggles that temptations bring. Sometimes we find it hard to live, we struggle all the time. Life is often challenging, filled with moments of much agony, and this is where temptations enter. Jesus, being the only way through the narrow door, becomes our guide through these struggles.
