Daily Readings - September 16, 2011 - Friday
St. Cornelius, Pope
First Reading: 1 Timothy 6:2-12
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 49: 6-10, 17-20
Holy Gospel: Luke 8:1-3
Holy Gospel:
1 Jesus walked through towns and countryside, preaching and giving the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve followed him, 2 and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and diseases: Mary called Magdalene, who had been freed of seven demons; 3 Joanna, wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward; Suzanna and others who provided for them out of their own funds.
First Reading:
2 Those whose masters are Christians should not show less respect under the pretext that they are members of the church. On the contrary, they must give a better service since they are doing good works on behalf of believers and dear friends.
Teach and stress these things. 3 Whoever teaches in some other way, not following the sound teaching of our Lord Christ Jesus and true religious instruction, 4 is conceited and understands nothing. This one is crazy about controversies and discussions that result in envy, insults, 5 blows and constant arguments between people of depraved minds and far from the truth. For them, religion is merely for financial gain.
6 In reality, religion is a treasure if we are content with what we have. 7 We brought nothing into the world and we will leave it with nothing. 8 Let us then be content with having food and clothing. 9 Those who strive to be rich fall into temptations and traps. A lot of foolish and harmful ambitions plunge them into ruin and destruction. 10 Indeed, the love of money is the root of every evil. Because of this greed, some have wandered away from the faith, bringing on themselves afflictions of every kind.
11 But you, man of God, shun all this. Strive to be holy and godly. Live in faith and love, with endurance and gentleness. 12 Fight the good fight of faith and win everlasting life to which you were called when you made the good profession of faith in the presence of so many witnesses.
Responsorial Psalm:
6 Why should I fear when evil days come,
when wicked deceivers ring me round
7 those who trust in their wealth
and boast of their great riches?
8 For no ransom avails for one’s life,
there is no price one can give to God for it.
9 For redeeming one’s life
demands too high a price,
and all is lost forever.
10 Who can remain forever alive
and never see the grave?
17 Fear not when someone grows rich,
when his power becomes oppressively great,
18 for nothing will he take when he dies;
his wealth and pomp he will leave behind.
19 Though he praised himself in his lifetime,
“All will say that I have enjoyed life,”
20 he will join the generation of his forebears,
who will never again see the light.
First Reading: 1 Timothy 6:2-12
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 49: 6-10, 17-20
Holy Gospel: Luke 8:1-3
Holy Gospel:
1 Jesus walked through towns and countryside, preaching and giving the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve followed him, 2 and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and diseases: Mary called Magdalene, who had been freed of seven demons; 3 Joanna, wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward; Suzanna and others who provided for them out of their own funds.
First Reading:
2 Those whose masters are Christians should not show less respect under the pretext that they are members of the church. On the contrary, they must give a better service since they are doing good works on behalf of believers and dear friends.
Teach and stress these things. 3 Whoever teaches in some other way, not following the sound teaching of our Lord Christ Jesus and true religious instruction, 4 is conceited and understands nothing. This one is crazy about controversies and discussions that result in envy, insults, 5 blows and constant arguments between people of depraved minds and far from the truth. For them, religion is merely for financial gain.
6 In reality, religion is a treasure if we are content with what we have. 7 We brought nothing into the world and we will leave it with nothing. 8 Let us then be content with having food and clothing. 9 Those who strive to be rich fall into temptations and traps. A lot of foolish and harmful ambitions plunge them into ruin and destruction. 10 Indeed, the love of money is the root of every evil. Because of this greed, some have wandered away from the faith, bringing on themselves afflictions of every kind.
11 But you, man of God, shun all this. Strive to be holy and godly. Live in faith and love, with endurance and gentleness. 12 Fight the good fight of faith and win everlasting life to which you were called when you made the good profession of faith in the presence of so many witnesses.
Responsorial Psalm:
6 Why should I fear when evil days come,
when wicked deceivers ring me round
7 those who trust in their wealth
and boast of their great riches?
8 For no ransom avails for one’s life,
there is no price one can give to God for it.
9 For redeeming one’s life
demands too high a price,
and all is lost forever.
10 Who can remain forever alive
and never see the grave?
17 Fear not when someone grows rich,
when his power becomes oppressively great,
18 for nothing will he take when he dies;
his wealth and pomp he will leave behind.
19 Though he praised himself in his lifetime,
“All will say that I have enjoyed life,”
20 he will join the generation of his forebears,
who will never again see the light.
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