July 29- Aug 3: 17th week Year 1 Weekday Reflections
July 29 Monday: (St. Martha) Matthew 14:13-21: 13
Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a lonely place
apart. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns.
14 As he went ashore, he saw a great throng; and he had compassion on them and
healed their sick. 15 When it was evening, the disciples came to him and said,
“This is a lonely place, and the day is now over; send the crowds away to go
into the villages and buy food for themselves.” 16 Jesus said, “They need not
go away; you give them something to eat.” 17 They said to him, “We have only
five loaves here and two fish.” 18 And he said, “Bring them here to me.” 19
Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass; and taking the five loaves
and the two fish he looked up to heaven, and blessed, and broke and gave the
loaves to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. 20 And they
all ate and were satisfied. And they took up twelve baskets full of the broken
pieces left over. 21 And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides
women and children. (Cfr also MK 6:30-44, LK 9: 10-17, JN 6: 1-14)
17 Sunday C - Liturgical Prayers
Greetings
Those are sons and daughters of God
who are led by the Spirit of God.
We have received a Spirit
who makes us God's children
and who make us cry out: Father!
May this Spirit be always with you.
R/ And also with you.
Introduction by the Celebrant
17 Sunday C - Teach us to Pray
Receiving Communion can itself be a moment of prayer - a dialogue between God and us and so proper reception is called for. Watch the video:
16th week-July 22-27: Weekly Reflections
July 22 Monday (St. Mary Magdalene): Jn 20: 11-18: St.
Mary Magdalene: 11 But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb, and as
she wept she stooped to look into the tomb; 12 and she saw two angels in white,
sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and one at the feet.
13 They said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “Because
they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him.”
14 Saying this, she turned round and saw Jesus standing, but she did not know
that it was Jesus. 15 Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom do
you seek?”
16 Sunday C - Liturgical Prayers
Greetings
To us is proclaimed in this assembly
the mystery of God.
That mystery is Christ among us.
He speaks his word of wisdom to us.
May we listen to his words
and may Christ our Lord be with you.
R/ And also with you.
15th Week, Ordinary Time, Wednesday, 17-07-19
Exodus 3:1-6, 9-12 / Matthew 11:25-27
God appears to Moses: The bush burned but
was not consumed.
16 Sunday C: Mary and Martha: Contemplation and Action
Gospel Text: Luke 10:38-42
Michel de Verteuil
General Textual Comments
Here is another very famous story which you must meditate on personally, letting yourself be guided by your feelings.
The passage has given rise to deep and sometimes mystical interpretations, but at root it is a simple story of human relationships and your meditation must start there.
You may like to focus on Jesus. See him as a model human being, receiving the hospitality of the sisters, accepting the love of Mary, teaching Martha wisdom, kindly but firmly.
July 15-20: Weekday Reflections
July 15 Monday (St. Bonaventure, Bishop, Doctor of the
Church): Mt 10:34–11:1: 34 “Do not think that I have come to bring
peace on earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. 35 For I have come
to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a
daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law; 36 and a man’s foes will be those of
his own household. 37 ..11:
15th Sunday C - Liturgical Prayers
Greetings
To us is proclaimed in this assembly
the mystery of God.
That mystery is Christ among us.
He speaks his word of wisdom to us.
May we listen to his words
and may Christ our Lord be with you.
R/ And also with you.
15 Sunday C - Good Samaritan
Michel de VerteuilGeneral Textual Comments
The gospel text for the Sunday is taken mainly with the parable of the Good Samaritan, one of the most famous of all of Jesus’ parables.
14 Sunday C - Liturgical Prayers
Greetings (See Second Reading)
Peace and mercy to all
who become new in Christ.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
R/ And also with you.
who become new in Christ.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
R/ And also with you.
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