A PROPHETIC LIFESTYLE – One Bread, One Body, Jun 9, 2014
St. Ephrem 1 Kings 17:1-6 | Psalm 121:1-8 | Matthew 5:1-12 “They persecuted the prophets before you in the very same way.” —Matthew 5:12 Elijah prophesied: “During these years there shall be no” rain in Israel “except at my word” (1 Kgs 17:1). This prophecy turned Israel’s economy upside down
Thursday of the Fifth Week of Lent
Reading 1 gn 17:3-9 When Abram prostrated himself, God spoke to him: “My covenant with you is this: you are to become the father of a host of nations. No longer shall you be called Abram; your name shall be Abraham, for I am making you the father of a host of nations
Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Lent
Reading 1 dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95 King Nebuchadnezzar said: “Is it true, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, that you will not serve my god, or worship the golden statue that I set up? Be ready now to fall down and worship the statue I had made, whenever you hear the sound of the trumpet, flute, lyre, harp, psaltery, bagpipe, and all the other musical instruments; otherwise, you shall be instantly cast into the white-hot furnace; and who is the God who can deliver you out of my hands?” Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered King Nebuchadnezzar, “There is no need for us to defend ourselves before you in this matter. If our God, whom we serve, can save us from the white-hot furnace and from your hands, O king, may he save us! But even if he will not, know, O king, that we will not serve your god or worship the golden statue that you set up.” King Nebuchadnezzar’s face became livid with utter rage against Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
Catholic Mass Readings for Saturday, April 27th, 2013
First Reading Acts 13:44-52 On the following sabbath almost the whole city gathered to hear the word of the Lord. When the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy and with violent abuse contradicted what Paul said
Catholic Mass Readings for Wednesday, April 24th, 2013
First Reading Acts 12:24–13:5a The word of God continued to spread and grow. After Barnabas and Saul completed their relief mission, they returned to Jerusalem, taking with them John, who is called Mark.