18th Week, Saturday, August 7
Deut 6:4-13 / Matthew 17:14-20
Moses recites the Shema Israel; "Love the Lord with all your heart."
Aug 6: Transfiguration of the Lord
Opening Stories:
1) The Samurai Warrior and the Zen Master
One day, a Samurai warrior went to a Zen master for instruction. "Please," the huge man asked in a thundering voice that was used to instant obedience, "teach me about heaven and hell."
The master scowled at the swordsman, then broke into mocking laughter. "Me, teach you about heaven and hell? I wouldn't waste a moment trying to instruct the brain of an overweight ignoramus like you! How dare you ask me for such a lofty insight?"
Well, upon hearing these words, the Samurai grew furious. No one could insult him like this and get away with it. Enraged, his face flushed and he drew his sword to chop off the teacher's head. Just as he was about to strike, the master raised his hand and calmly said "That, sir, is hell."
1) The Samurai Warrior and the Zen Master
One day, a Samurai warrior went to a Zen master for instruction. "Please," the huge man asked in a thundering voice that was used to instant obedience, "teach me about heaven and hell."
The master scowled at the swordsman, then broke into mocking laughter. "Me, teach you about heaven and hell? I wouldn't waste a moment trying to instruct the brain of an overweight ignoramus like you! How dare you ask me for such a lofty insight?"
Well, upon hearing these words, the Samurai grew furious. No one could insult him like this and get away with it. Enraged, his face flushed and he drew his sword to chop off the teacher's head. Just as he was about to strike, the master raised his hand and calmly said "That, sir, is hell."
18th Week, Thursday, August 5
18th Week, Thursday, August 5
Numbers
20:1-13 / Matthew 16:13-23
God blessed you greatly; You must keep his commandments
18th Week, Wednesday, August 4
18th Week, Wednesday, August 4
Numbers 13:1-2, 25 - 14:1, 26-29, 34-35 / Matthew 15:21-28
The Israelites complain; The people wailed in the night.
18th Week: August 2-7:
18th Week: August 2-7:
Matthew 14:13-21:
The context: Today’s Gospel describes Jesus’ miraculous feeding of a great multitude.
18 Sunday B - Liturgical Prayers
Greetings (see the Gospel)
We have been looking for food that lasts,
the true bread from heaven, Jesus himself.
Those who believe in him will never grow thirsty.
May Jesus our Lord be always
our food and drink for life,
and may he always stay with you. R/ And also with you.
Introduction by the Celebrant
19th Sunday B: I'm the Living Bread
Michel DeVerteuil
Textual CommentsIn this passage, Jesus again draws lessons about life from the feeding of the five thousand.
I remind you that all teaching of Jesus recorded in the gospels is intended to speak to experience, and we must therefore appeal to our experience to discover its truth.
17th Week, Saturday, July 31
17th Week, Saturday, July 31
Leviticus 25:1, 8-17 / Matthew 14:1-12
God orders a jubilee; "Everyone shall return to his Property. "
17th Week, Friday, July 30
17th Week, Friday, July 30
Leviticus 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34-37 / Matthew 13:54-58
God instructs Israel about worship; "Celebrate these feasts”
17th Week: July 26-31:
17th Week: July 26-31:
July 26 Monday (St.
Joachim & St. Ann, Parents of B.V. Mary): (Grandparents’
Day): Mt 13: 16-17:
The Bible does not say anything about the parents of Mary.
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