Memorial of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church

“Saint Therese of Lisieux”
artist and date are UNKNOWN

Alternate Proper for the Memorial of St.Thérèse of the Child Jesus

Readings for Tuesday of the Twenty-sixth Week in Ordinary Time[1][2]

Readings from the Jerusalem Bible

Readings and Commentary:[3]

Reading 1: Zechariah 8:20-23

Thus says the Lord of hosts:

There shall yet come peoples,

the inhabitants of many cities;

and the inhabitants of one city shall approach those of another,

and say, “Come! let us go to implore the favor of the Lord”;

and, “I too will go to seek the Lord.”

Many peoples and strong nations shall come

to seek the Lord of hosts in Jerusalem

and to implore the favor of the Lord.

Thus says the Lord of hosts:

In those days ten men of every nationality,

speaking different tongues, shall take hold,

yes, take hold of every Jew by the edge of his garment and say,

“Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.”

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Commentary on Zec 8:20-23

The Prophet Zechariah continues to exhort the Jews of the Diaspora to return to Israel and be faithful to their Lord and God. He predicts that others of every nation shall see the devotion and the salvation God has shown to his people and wish to worship him as well. We, as Christians, see this plan fulfilled in Christ whose invitation has spread, through his Apostles, throughout the world.

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Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 87:1b-3, 4-5, 6-7

R. (Zec 8:23) God is with us.

His foundation upon the holy mountains

the Lord loves:

The gates of Zion,

more than any dwelling of Jacob.

Glorious things are said of you,

O city of God!

R. God is with us.

I tell of Egypt and Babylon

among those that know the Lord;

Of Philistia, Tyre, Ethiopia:

“This man was born there.”

And of Zion they shall say:

“One and all were born in her;

And he who has established her

is the Most High Lord.”

R. God is with us.

They shall note, when the peoples are enrolled:

“This man was born there.”

And all shall sing, in their festive dance:

“My home is within you.”

R. God is with us.

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Commentary on Ps 87:1b-3, 4-5, 6-7

This post-exilic song was probably sung by pilgrims from around the known world returning to Jerusalem to celebrate in God’s holy city the joys of his bounty. The psalm proclaims the centrality of Jerusalem (Zion) as the source of holiness.  The psalmist sings of how Jerusalem is the mother of faith and that, by implication, all are joined to her in faith.  Seen in the light of Christ, this unity can also be applied to the Church which brings all peoples to itself. Again we see the messianic call carried within the hymn.

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Gospel: Luke 9:51-56

When the days for Jesus to be taken up were fulfilled,

he resolutely determined to journey to Jerusalem,

and he sent messengers ahead of him.

On the way they entered a Samaritan village

to prepare for his reception there,

but they would not welcome him

because the destination of his journey was Jerusalem.

When the disciples James and John saw this they asked,

"Lord, do you want us to call down fire from heaven

to consume them?"

Jesus turned and rebuked them,

and they journeyed to another village.

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Commentary on Lk 9:51-56

This passage from St. Luke’s Gospel marks the beginning of the Lord’s final journey to Jerusalem. Just as his Galilean ministry began with a rejection by the people of his home town, this passage sees him rejected by the Samaritans. Jesus disregards the suggestion by his disciples to call down heavenly retribution. In doing so he disassociates himself from the image of Elijah (see what could be thought to be a parallel story in 2 Kings 1:10, 12). The final journey begins as it will end, with rejection.

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Reflection:

Each and every one of us is called to assume the role of Zechariah as we look at the modern Diaspora.  It is ironic that there were no conquering armies to destroy the geographical center of our faith as the Babylonians did in Zachariah’s time.  No, the force which is causing the modern disapora is much more insidious.  It is the force which, like a disease, attacks the moral and spiritual fiber that binds us together as a people of faith.

We need not look far to see the effects of secularism.  It invades our homes through the medias of entertainment and communication with others (these days social media magnifies that effect tremendously).  It invades our schools under the guise of separation of church and state and even attacks our religious freedoms under the auspices of free speech and “social reform”.  Most recently this attack has been reached epic proportions as the US Government has enacted laws that subvert our religions freedoms (HHS Mandate) and attempt to destroy the only civilly recognized institution that protects parents and their kids – marriage (defeat of DOMA). In virtually every facet of our lives, we are encouraged to turn away from our God and adopt societal norms of morality which drive our daily activity.

Those of us who have remained strong in the face of this army of attackers find our numbers dwindling.  We look to our own families and see the impact on our children and our children’s children.   We see how these forces attempt to lure them away, to scatter them, metaphorically, to the winds.

When we consider their plight we think of the great Prophets, Zechariah among them.  We should feel compelled to reach out, as he did; calling those scatted by societal forces.  We call them back, exhorting them to see the wonders God has given us.  We call them to accept once more the adoption of Christ and to remember the salvation that can be theirs.

At the same time, we must also call out to each other.  Again as Zechariah did, the faithful must see that their example of faith is more powerful than the words of the mightiest prophet.  Our example of faith and lived evidence of the Lord’s saving hand will strike a cord and cause them to look again at a path long rejected.  In exhorting our own people we also strengthen the bonds of faith fortifying them against the constant on slot of political and social rhetoric aimed at weakening us further.

Today our example is Zechariah who, had he been born later, would have raised the banner of Christ who came to fulfill all he promised and prophesied.  We pray today that our example and words might call out to the modern diaspora and strengthen the cadre of the faithful.

Pax

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[1] ALTRE

[2] The picture is “Saint Therese of Lisieux” artist and date are UNKNOWN

[3] The readings are taken from the New American Bible with the exception of the Psalm and its response which were developed by the International Committee for English in Liturgy (ICEL). This re-publication is not authorized by USCCB and is for private use only.

Memorial of Saint Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church

“St Jerome”
by Fra Angelico,
1438-40

Alternate Proper for the Memorial of St. Jerome

Readings for Monday of the Twenty-sixth Week in Ordinary Time[1][2]

Readings from the Jerusalem Bible

Readings and Commentary:[3]

Reading 1: Zechariah 8:1-8

This word of the LORD of hosts came:

Thus says the LORD of hosts:

I am intensely jealous for Zion,

stirred to jealous wrath for her.

Thus says the LORD:

I will return to Zion,

and I will dwell within Jerusalem;

Jerusalem shall be called the faithful city,

and the mountain of the LORD of hosts,

the holy mountain.

Thus says the LORD of hosts:  Old men and old women,

each with staff in hand because of old age,

shall again sit in the streets of Jerusalem.

The city shall be filled with boys and girls playing in its streets.

Thus says the LORD of hosts:

Even if this should seem impossible

in the eyes of the remnant of this people,

shall it in those days be impossible in my eyes also,

says the LORD of hosts?

Thus says the LORD of hosts:

Lo, I will rescue my people from the land of the rising sun,

and from the land of the setting sun.

I will bring them back to dwell within Jerusalem.

They shall be my people, and I will be their God,

with faithfulness and justice.

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Commentary on Zec 8:1-8

The Prophet Zechariah was a contemporary of Ezra and Haggai.  In these first five of the ten prophecies found in Zachariah, there are a series of pronouncements about what God wants from his scatted people (not just the Babylonian exiles but all the Jewish people).  The prophet issues God’s call to the people to come back from exile to Zion. He calls the future Jerusalem a faithful city, one of great import to the faith; a Holy Mountain – a high place, dedicated to God where he resides in a special way.  He issues God’s call for the people to return in faith, that the city might be reborn in greatness.  We may see it as a call to conversion, a return to more steadfast faith in the New Jerusalem – Christ’s Kingdom.

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Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 102:16-18, 19-21, 29 and 22-23

R. (17) The Lord will build up Zion again, and appear in all his glory.

The nations shall revere your name, O LORD,

and all the kings of the earth your glory,

When the LORD has rebuilt Zion

and appeared in his glory;

When he has regarded the prayer of the destitute,

and not despised their prayer.

R. The Lord will build up Zion again, and appear in all his glory.

Let this be written for the generation to come,

and let his future creatures praise the Lord:

“The LORD looked down from his holy height,

from heaven he beheld the earth,

To hear the groaning of the prisoners,

to release those doomed to die.”

R. The Lord will build up Zion again, and appear in all his glory.

The children of your servants shall abide,

and their posterity shall continue in your presence.

That the name of the LORD may be declared in Zion;

and his praise, in Jerusalem,

When the peoples gather together,

and the kingdoms, to serve the LORD.

R. The Lord will build up Zion again, and appear in all his glory.

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Commentary on Ps 102:16-18, 19-21, 29 and 22-23

Psalm 102 gives us a prayer of thanksgiving for the restoration of the people to Israel after the Diaspora. God brought them back from their captivity and reestablished them in Zion. The prayer prefigures God’s salvation offered in the New Jerusalem – God’s heavenly kingdom.

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Gospel: Luke 9:46-50

An argument arose among the disciples

about which of them was the greatest.

Jesus realized the intention of their hearts and took a child

and placed it by his side and said to them,

“Whoever receives this child in my name receives me,

and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.

For the one who is least among all of you

is the one who is the greatest.”

Then John said in reply,

“Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your name

and we tried to prevent him

because he does not follow in our company.”

Jesus said to him,

“Do not prevent him, for whoever is not against you is for you.”

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Commentary on Lk 9:46-50

St. Luke depicts a teaching moment for Jesus as he tells his Disciples that they must not fall into the all too human trap of rivalry for leadership.  Rather he tells them that humble leadership will be the norm.  In the second instance, the Lord insists that his Disciples accept support from those whom they do not know (see also comments on Mark 9:38-50).

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Reflection:

Kneeling before the tabernacle, I can think of only one thing to say to our Lord: "My God, you know that I love You." And I feel that my prayer does not weary Jesus; knowing my weakness, He is satisfied with my good will. -Saint Therese of Lisieux

When we read the Gospel of St. Luke and hear the words we heard today; “For the one who is least among all of you is the one who is the greatest” there are some contemporary examples we could point to for meaning.  None, however, are more eloquent than the attitude expressed by St. Thérèse, the Little Flower of Jesus who was quoted at the beginning of this entry.

The simple faith captured in that one piercing prayer “My God, you know that I love You.” says volumes and when it comes from the heart it drives our actions to imitate those of Christ.  His whole mission was to give exactly that message from God to us “My Children, you know that I love you.”

The Lord was telling his Disciples that when their intent was unselfish, their actions directed at loving God, then their leadership would be genuine and the outcome pleasing to the Father whose love is expressed perfectly in Jesus.  It is such a simple concept that, like them, we often “over think” it.  We get caught up in the complexity of human interaction, trying to detect motives and appeal to agendas.  Our expression of that prayer; “My God, you know that I love You.” in our every action will accomplish what God intends.

Pax

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[1] ALTRE

[2] The picture is “St Jerome” by Fra Angelico, 1438-40

[3] The readings are taken from the New American Bible with the exception of the Psalm and its response which were developed by the International Committee for English in Liturgy (ICEL). This re-publication is not authorized by USCCB and is for private use only.

Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

"Dives and Lazarus" by Veronese Bonifacio, 1540

 Readings for the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time[1][2]

Readings from the Jerusalem Bible

Readings and Commentary:[3]

Reading 1: Amos 6:1a, 4-7

Thus says the Lord the God of hosts:

Woe to the complacent in Zion!

Lying upon beds of ivory,

stretched comfortably on their couches,

they eat lambs taken from the flock,

and calves from the stall!

Improvising to the music of the harp,

like David, they devise their own accompaniment.

They drink wine from bowls

and anoint themselves with the best oils;

yet they are not made ill by the collapse of Joseph!

Therefore, now they shall be the first to go into exile,

and their wanton revelry shall be done away with.

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Commentary on Am 6:1a, 4-7

In his “Third Woe”, the Prophet Amos warns his own people in the south through his criticism of the rich and complacent people of the northern kingdom.  The Assyrians have already started their aggression and it is clear that their neighbors have not headed this threat.  The broader message is to remain vigilant and faithful.

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Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 146:7, 8-9, 9-10

R. (1b) Praise the Lord, my soul!

or:

R. Alleluia.

Blessed he who keeps faith forever,

secures justice for the oppressed,

gives food to the hungry.

The Lord sets captives free.

R. Praise the Lord, my soul!

or:

R. Alleluia.

The Lord gives sight to the blind.

The Lord raises up those who were bowed down;

the Lord loves the just.

The Lord protects strangers.

R. Praise the Lord, my soul!

or:

R. Alleluia.

The fatherless and the widow he sustains,

but the way of the wicked he thwarts.

The Lord shall reign forever;

your God, O Zion, through all generations. Alleluia.

R. Praise the Lord, my soul!

or:

R. Alleluia.

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Commentary on Ps 146:7, 8-9, 9-10

In this hymn of praise we find the historical view of God’s attributes as envisioned by the Hebrew people. The psalmist catalogues the mercy of God’s salvation (sight to the blind, raises those who were bowed down (the oppressed)) using imagery borrowed by the Prophets and much later by Gospel authors as well.

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Reading II: 1 Timothy 6:11-16

But you, man of God, pursue righteousness,

devotion, faith, love, patience, and gentleness.

Compete well for the faith.

Lay hold of eternal life, to which you were called

when you made the noble confession in the presence of many witnesses.

I charge you before God, who gives life to all things,

and before Christ Jesus,

who gave testimony under Pontius Pilate for the noble confession,

to keep the commandment without stain or reproach

until the appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ

that the blessed and only ruler

will make manifest at the proper time,

the King of kings and Lord of lords,

who alone has immortality, who dwells in unapproachable light,

and whom no human being has seen or can see.

To him be honor and eternal power. Amen.

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Commentary on 1 Tm 6:11-16

St. Paul exhorts Timothy to the absolute faithfulness demanded by his position. He concludes this exhortation with what appears to be part of a liturgical prayer from the period. It is most likely the commandment he speaks of – the requirement to keep God first in his life. The passage concludes with an eloquent liturgical profession or doxology of faith in the Savior.

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Gospel: Luke 16:19-31

Jesus said to the Pharisees:

"There was a rich man who dressed in purple garments and fine linen

and dined sumptuously each day.

And lying at his door was a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores,

who would gladly have eaten his fill of the scraps

that fell from the rich man's table.

Dogs even used to come and lick his sores.

When the poor man died,

he was carried away by angels to the bosom of Abraham.

The rich man also died and was buried,

and from the netherworld, where he was in torment,

he raised his eyes and saw Abraham far off

and Lazarus at his side.

And he cried out, 'Father Abraham, have pity on me.

Send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue,

for I am suffering torment in these flames.'

Abraham replied,

'My child, remember that you received

what was good during your lifetime

while Lazarus likewise received what was bad;

but now he is comforted here, whereas you are tormented.

Moreover, between us and you a great chasm is established

to prevent anyone from crossing who might wish to go

from our side to yours or from your side to ours.’

He said, 'Then I beg you, father,

send him to my father's house, for I have five brothers,

so that he may warn them,

lest they too come to this place of torment.'

But Abraham replied, 'They have Moses and the prophets.

Let them listen to them.'

He said, 'Oh no, father Abraham,

but if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent.'

Then Abraham said, 'If they will not listen to Moses and the prophets,

neither will they be persuaded if someone should rise from the dead.'"

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Commentary on Lk 16:19-31

The story of Lazarus and the Rich Man (some ancient texts name him "Nineveh") is found only in the Gospel of Luke. Jesus addresses this story to the Pharisees who were known to be fond of money. In this context we need to understand that all Jewish land owners were considered to be tenants of Yahweh, the landowner, and owed a tax to God’s representatives, the poor.

The rich man’s great sin was ignoring the suffering of Lazarus and when they both had passed from this life to the next, the rich man suffering torment begged Abraham to send Lazarus to warn his brothers. The “punch line” that follows must have been especially harsh for the Pharisaic audience - 'If they will not listen to Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded if someone should rise from the dead.'" This last statement, of course, is also alluding to his own rejection by the scribes and Pharisees even after his own resurrection.

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Reflection:

We should be constantly reminded that we live in one of the wealthiest societies on earth and as such, the Parable of Dives and Lazarus should be one of great import to us.  We suspect that if the Lord came to us in judgment today, he might say “I see that you have been somewhat generous with your wealth, but your motives are suspect.”

The Gospel call to love one another has a special focus on the poor.  As we were reminded recently, the poor can be classified that way for reasons that go beyond the monetary.  There are those who are poor in spirit; the old and forgotten, the homebound and chronically ill.  Mother Theresa, when she visited this country a number of years ago said she had not seen real poverty until she visited us.  Here she found the true poverty of the spirit in the lonely.  We do not have to look to the developing world to find the poor.

And what does the Lord demand of us?  We who are rich; rich in spirit, full of the knowledge of God’s love, overflowing with the friendship of Jesus in the faith community that is his risen and living body, we are called to share what we have been given.  In a land were monetary wealth is so prevalent, it is too easy to write a check.  We are called to reach out with something much more valuable, our time and ourselves.

The story of Lazarus and Dives we are given again today should remind us that the very comfort of our pews should be a warning.  If we are filled to overflowing with life and love, we need to share that abundance with those who have less.  If we do not know how, we should seek out a mechanism that allows us to do so.  At a very minimum we should pray constantly for the less fortunate, that God in his mercy will give them comfort and peace in this world and the next.

Pax

In other years: Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels

Additional information about Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael

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[1] ALTRE

[2] The Picture today is Dives and Lazarus by Veronese Bonifacio, 1540

[3] The readings are taken from the New American Bible with the exception of the Psalm and its response which were developed by the International Committee for English in Liturgy (ICEL).  This re-publication is not authorized by USCCB and is for private use only.

Saturday of the Twenty-fifth Week in Ordinary Time

“Saint John the Evangelist's
Vision of Jerusalem”
by Alonso Cano, 1636-37

(Optional Memorial for Saint Wenceslaus, Martyr)

(Optional Memorial for Saint Lawrence Ruiz, Martyr, and His Companions, Martyrs)

(Optional Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary)

Alternate Proper for the Memorial of St. Wenceslaus

Biographical Information about St. Lawrence Ruiz and his Companions

Alternate Readings for this memorial may be taken from the Common of Martyrs

On Saturdays in Ordinary Time when there is no obligatory memorial, an optional memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary is allowed [1]. Mass texts may be taken from the Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary, from a votive Mass, or from the special collection of Masses for the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Readings for Saturday of the Twenty-fifth Week in Ordinary Time [2][3]

Readings from the Jerusalem Bible

Readings and Commentary:[4]

Reading 1: Zechariah 2:5-9, 14-15a

I, Zechariah, raised my eyes and looked:

there was a man with a measuring line in his hand.

I asked, “Where are you going?”

He answered, “To measure Jerusalem,

to see how great is its width and how great its length.”

Then the angel who spoke with me advanced,

and another angel came out to meet him and said to him,

“Run, tell this to that young man:

People will live in Jerusalem as though in open country,

because of the multitude of men and beasts in her midst.

But I will be for her an encircling wall of fire, says the LORD,

and I will be the glory in her midst.”

Sing and rejoice, O daughter Zion!

See, I am coming to dwell among you, says the LORD.

Many nations shall join themselves to the LORD on that day,

and they shall be his people and he will dwell among you.

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Commentary on Zec 2:5-9, 14-15a

This first selection from the Book of the Prophet Zechariah is the third vision the prophet has described.  The vision requires and angel to measure the expanse of the New Jerusalem, God’s heavenly Kingdom (see also Ezekiel 40:2-3 and 41:13). In the broader sense, it predicts the coming of the Messiah providing a rather unique glimpse at the messianic expectation – He comes to unify and bring security to the faithful. This passage also demonstrates the “true man, true God” essence of the Lord by saying “I am coming to dwell among you.”

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Responsorial Psalm: Jeremiah 31:10, 11-12ab, 13

R. (see 10d) The Lord will guard us as a shepherd guards his flock.

Hear the word of the LORD, O nations,

proclaim it on distant isles, and say:

He who scattered Israel, now gathers them together,

he guards them as a shepherd guards his flock.

R. The Lord will guard us as a shepherd guards his flock.

The LORD shall ransom Jacob,

he shall redeem him from the hand of his conqueror.

Shouting, they shall mount the heights of Zion,

they shall come streaming to the LORD’s blessings.

R. The Lord will guard us as a shepherd guards his flock.

Then the virgins shall make merry and dance,

and young men and old as well.

I will turn their mourning into joy,

I will console and gladden them after their sorrows.

R. The Lord will guard us as a shepherd guards his flock.

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Commentary on Jer 31:10, 11-12ab, 13

The song from Jeremiah recalls the Diaspora, the exile of the Hebrews. In these strophes, the prophet sees the salvific work of God who shepherds his people as they return from exile in the “New Exodus” and the reunification of the people. He prophesies their return to the land from which they had been driven; giving praise to God for his mercy.

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Gospel: Luke 9:43b-45

While they were all amazed at his every deed,

Jesus said to his disciples,

“Pay attention to what I am telling you.

The Son of Man is to be handed over to men.”

But they did not understand this saying;

its meaning was hidden from them

so that they should not understand it,

and they were afraid to ask him about this saying.

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Commentary on Lk 9:43b-45

Jesus begins this second announcement of his coming passion using language that would have evoked a sense of the holy as his words (literally; “lay these words within your ears.”) would be reminiscent of Exodus 17:14b.  “…meaning; Think seriously about what you have seen and heard, for my life is moving determinately to a violent death.  handed over: From Isaiah 53: 12 (LXX) the fourth song of the suffering servant.”[5]  The fact that the disciples “…should not understand it” was not seen as a defect of belief on their part, but rather as necessary (not yet time) in the plan of revelation.

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Reflection:

The Gospel proclaimed today is set shortly after the miracle of the Transfiguration of the Lord.  Jesus has continued with his disciples toward Jerusalem and his great passion, curing the sick and preaching along the way.  As the disciples become more and more in awe of the Lord’s great majesty, he finds it necessary to remind them of what he has already told them – he is not to assume power and majesty in the earthly kingdom, his place is in the New Jerusalem (as described by the Prophet Zechariah in the first reading).

Even with the added emphasis “Pay attention to what I am telling you” they did not grasp what was unfolding.  The disciples were so completely taken aback that they were even afraid to ask him for an explanation.  But they would have to wait and face their fear in the Garden.

The spiritual frailty of the twelve painted in this excerpt from St. Luke’s Gospel gives us hope for ourselves.  How often have we been confronted by issues in our lives and said in prayer “Lord help me to know what to do!  I don’t understand what is happening and I can’t see the way.”  The disciples were in that place and we know that ultimately the love of God showed them their way.

Our great solace is that when we are confronted with a situation we do not understand, recalling the disciples’ similar challenge, we can be patient and have hope.  The Lord went to his passion for our salvation and his Holy Spirit is with us still, to help and guide us.  We pray today for the Wisdom to hear that word and have hope.

Pax

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[1] General Norms for the Liturgical Year and the Calendar no. 15

[2] ALTRE

[3] The picture is “Saint John the Evangelist's Vision of Jerusalem” by Alonso Cano, 1636-37

[4] The readings are taken from the New American Bible with the exception of the Psalm and its response which were developed by the International Committee for English in Liturgy (ICEL). This re-publication is not authorized by USCCB and is for private use only.

[5] See Jerome Biblical Commentary, Prentice Hall, Inc., © 1968, 44:92.