Daily Readings - September 13, 2011 - Tuesday
Saint John Chrysostom
First Reading: 1 Timothy 3: 1 - 13
Responsorial Psalm: 101: 1-2, 2-3, 5, 6
Holy Gospel: Luke 7: 11-17
Holy Gospel:
11 A little later Jesus went to a town called Naim and many of his disciples went with him – a great number of people. 12 As he reached the gate of the town, a dead man was being carried out. He was the only son of his mother and she was a widow; there followed a large crowd of townspeople.
13 On seeing her, the Lord had pity on her and said, “Don’t cry.” 14 Then he came up and touched the stretcher and the men who carried it stopped. Jesus then said, “Young man, awake, I tell you.” 15 And the dead man got up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother. 16 A holy fear came over them all and they praised God saying, “A great prophet has appeared among us; God has visited his people.” 17 This news spread out in the Jewish country and the surrounding places.
First Reading:
1 If someone aspires to the overseer’s ministry, he is without a doubt looking for a noble task. 2 It is necessary that the overseer (or bishop) be beyond reproach, the husband of one wife, responsible, judicious, of good manners, hospitable and skillful in teaching. 3 He must not be addicted to wine or quarrelsome, but gentle and peaceful, and not a lover of money, 4 but a man whose household is well-managed, with obedient and well-mannered children. 5 If he cannot govern his own house, how can he lead the assembly of God?
6 He must not be a recent convert, lest he become conceited and fall into the same condemnation as the devil. 7 Moreover he must enjoy a good reputation among the outsiders, lest people speak evil about him and he fall into the snare of the devil.
8 Deacons, likewise, must be serious and sincere and moderate in drinking wine, not greedy for money, 9 they must keep the mystery of faith with a clear conscience. 10 Let them be first tried and, if found blameless, be accepted as deacons. 11 In the same way the women must be conscientious, not given to gossip, but reserved and trustworthy.
12 A deacon must be husband of one wife, and must know how to guide his children and manage his household. 13 Those who serve well as deacons will win honorable rank, with authority to speak of Christian faith.
Responsorial Psalm:
I will walk with blameless heart.
I will sing of your love and justice; to you, O Lord, I will sing praise.
2 I will walk the way of integrity – O Lord, when will you come to me? With a blameless heart I will walk within my house.
3 I will not set before my eyes anything that is base. I hate the deeds of faithless people; I will have no part in them.
5 He who deals with others treacherously, I will silence. He who talks and acts arrogantly, I will not endure.
6 I will choose from the faithful of the land those who may dwell with me; only the upright shall be my servant.
First Reading: 1 Timothy 3: 1 - 13
Responsorial Psalm: 101: 1-2, 2-3, 5, 6
Holy Gospel: Luke 7: 11-17
Holy Gospel:
11 A little later Jesus went to a town called Naim and many of his disciples went with him – a great number of people. 12 As he reached the gate of the town, a dead man was being carried out. He was the only son of his mother and she was a widow; there followed a large crowd of townspeople.
13 On seeing her, the Lord had pity on her and said, “Don’t cry.” 14 Then he came up and touched the stretcher and the men who carried it stopped. Jesus then said, “Young man, awake, I tell you.” 15 And the dead man got up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother. 16 A holy fear came over them all and they praised God saying, “A great prophet has appeared among us; God has visited his people.” 17 This news spread out in the Jewish country and the surrounding places.
First Reading:
1 If someone aspires to the overseer’s ministry, he is without a doubt looking for a noble task. 2 It is necessary that the overseer (or bishop) be beyond reproach, the husband of one wife, responsible, judicious, of good manners, hospitable and skillful in teaching. 3 He must not be addicted to wine or quarrelsome, but gentle and peaceful, and not a lover of money, 4 but a man whose household is well-managed, with obedient and well-mannered children. 5 If he cannot govern his own house, how can he lead the assembly of God?
6 He must not be a recent convert, lest he become conceited and fall into the same condemnation as the devil. 7 Moreover he must enjoy a good reputation among the outsiders, lest people speak evil about him and he fall into the snare of the devil.
8 Deacons, likewise, must be serious and sincere and moderate in drinking wine, not greedy for money, 9 they must keep the mystery of faith with a clear conscience. 10 Let them be first tried and, if found blameless, be accepted as deacons. 11 In the same way the women must be conscientious, not given to gossip, but reserved and trustworthy.
12 A deacon must be husband of one wife, and must know how to guide his children and manage his household. 13 Those who serve well as deacons will win honorable rank, with authority to speak of Christian faith.
Responsorial Psalm:
I will walk with blameless heart.
I will sing of your love and justice; to you, O Lord, I will sing praise.
2 I will walk the way of integrity – O Lord, when will you come to me? With a blameless heart I will walk within my house.
3 I will not set before my eyes anything that is base. I hate the deeds of faithless people; I will have no part in them.
5 He who deals with others treacherously, I will silence. He who talks and acts arrogantly, I will not endure.
6 I will choose from the faithful of the land those who may dwell with me; only the upright shall be my servant.
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