Year II. In poetic language, the prophet Nahum announces the fall of the city of Nineveh with its cruel oppression of the nations of the region. For God is the master of history. This is good news to the people of Judah. Gospel. In the gospel, Jesus presents the Christian life through three equivalent expressions.
Year II. To a people that has almost as a whole deserted God, Jeremiah gives the assurance that God will never be unfaithful to them. There will be a remnant that responds to God’s love. The clue to this is as simple and tremendous as this: God loves his people, the ones from the past
Gospel. Year A. It is regrettable that the Lectionary has omitted that part of the remark of Jesus that gives the foundation of this episode: “Why do you break the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition?” Jesus redefines the true understanding of purity. One is pure not because of ritual ablutions but
Year II. The true prophet is he who says what God inspires him to say, however challenging or unpleasant his word. The false prophet is he who says what people want to hear. He compromises with the truth, with himself. Some talk and oracle to please themselves, to hear their own voice. And those who
What would be our reaction if someone told us right in our face that we are not the people we are supposed or pretend to be? Look what happened to Jeremiah and John the Baptist. Jeremiah has to fight for his life. John the Baptist loses it. Would we welcome prophets better than the people
Greeting The Lord speaks to us, his disciples, today: ”Come, follow me, renounce yourselves, take up your cross and come after me.” May these words call us away from ourselves and may the Lord go always with you. R/ And also with you. Introduction by the Celebrant 1. It Is Risky To Follow the Lord
Greeting Through Jesus, God has entrusted the Church to weak human hands. May the Spirit of the Lord guide the leaders and members of the Church and may the Lord Jesus be always with you. R/ And also with you. Introduction by the Celebrant 1. In the Hands of Weak People We may wonder at
Greeting (See First Reading) My house will be called a house of prayer for all peoples, says the Lord. As the Lord welcomes us, may we be open to all. May the Lord, the Saviour of all, be with you. R/ And also with you. Introduction by the Celebrant 1. How Catholic Are We? How
Greeting (See Responsorial Psalm) I will listen to the voice of the Lord, for it speaks of peace. His help is near for those who fear him. May the Lord, with his help, be always with you. R/ And also with you. Introduction by the Celebrant Is the Lord to be found also in the
Greeting (See First Reading) The Lord invites us: Listen to me and you will have good things to eat and rich food to enjoy. May the Lord nourish you with his body and may he always be with you. R/ And also with you. Introduction by the Celebrant 1. The Hungry Are Fed In every
