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apocrypals · 2 years ago

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Previously, on Apocrypals part 5: The Fifth One

As we begin our sixth (!) calendar year of Apocrypals, here is a list of the texts we have covered so far on the show in case you want to read along or catch up. They’re arranged in a way that appeases my systematic nature.

Tanakh/Old Testament:

Genesis (episodes 16-20)

Exodus (episodes 33 and 35)

Leviticus (episode 59)

Numbers (episode 62)

Deuteronomy (episode 65)

Joshua (episode 73)

Judges (episode 80)

Ruth (episode 45)

1 Samuel (episode 89)

2 Samuel (episode 90-91)

1 Kings (episode 99)

2 Kings (episode 106)

Esther (episode 37)

Job (episode 101)

Ecclesiastes (episode 52)

Song of Songs (episode 34)

Isaiah (episode 4)

Jeremiah (episode 43-44)

Lamentations (episode 48)

Ezekiel (episode 55-56)

Daniel (episode 2)

Hosea (episode 108)

Jonah (episode 31)

Micah (episode 74)

Nahum (episode 74)

Deuterocanon/capital-A Apocrypha:

Tobit (episode 13)

Judith (episode 22)

Greek Additions to Esther (episode 37)

1 Maccabees (episode 27)

2 Maccabees (episode 28)

3 Maccabees (episode 53)

4 Maccabees (episode 78)

The Prayer of Azariah aka the Song of the Three Holy Children (episode 2)

Susanna (episode 2)

Bel and the Dragon (episode 2)

The Prayer of Manasseh (episode 6)

New Testament:

Matthew (episodes 8-9)

Mark (episode 7)

Luke (episode 10)

John (episode 11-12)

Acts of the Apostles (episode 1)

Romans (episode 5)

1 Corinthians (episode 25)

2 Corinthians (episode 42)

Galatians (episode 72)

Ephesians (episode 81)

Hebrews (episode 104)

1 John (episode 49)

2 John (episode 49)

3 John (episode 49)

Revelation (episode 50)

Pseudepigrapha (Jewish apocrypha):

The Testament of Solomon (episode 24)

The Story of Ahikar (episode 14)

The Ascension of Isaiah (episode 6)

1 Enoch (episode 39-40)

2 Enoch (episode 61)

3 Enoch (episode 86-87)

Jubilees (episodes 82 and 83)

The Letter of Aristeas (episode 70)

The War of the Sons of Light Against the Sons of Darkness (episode 71)

Joseph and Aseneth (episode 93)

New Testament apocrypha:

The Protevangelium aka Infancy Gospel of James (episode 29)

The Acts of Pilate/Gospel of Nicodemus (episode 23)

Mors Pilati/Death of Pilate (episode 23)

The Acts of Paul and Thecla (episode 22)

The Acts of Peter (episode 3)

The Acts of Peter and Paul (episode 3)

The Acts of Andrew and Matthias (episode 60)

The Acts of Thomas and His Wonderworking Skin (episode 66)

The Life of Xanthippe, Polyxena, and Rebecca (episode 57)

Questions of Bartholomew (episode 41)

Resurrection of Jesus Christ by Bartholomew (episode 41)

The Book of Bartholomew (episode 67)

Acts of John (episode 46)

The Acts of Andrew (episode 97)

Syriac Infancy Gospel (episode 47)

Infancy Gospel of Thomas (episode 54)

Infancy Gospel of Pseudo-Matthew (episode 79)

The Adoration of the Magi (2020 Christmas bonus episode)

The History of Joseph the Carpenter (episode 103)

The First Apocryphal Apocalypse of John (episode 68)

The Second Apocryphal Apocalypse of John (episode 68)

The Third Apocryphal Apocalypse of John (episode 68)

The Apocalypse of Peter (episode 75)

The Apocalypse of Paul (episode 95)

The Gospel of Philip (episode 92)

The Gospel of Mary (episode 92)

The Gospel of Jesus’s Wife (episode 92)

The Gospel of Judas (episode 100)

The Greater Questions of Mary (episode Secret 69)

The Golden Legend of Jacobus de Voragine:

The Life of Saint Nicholas (episode 26)

The Life of Saint Lucy (episode 26)

The Life of Saint Christopher (episode 15)

The Life of Saint Benedict (episode 15)

excerpts from The Passion of the Lord (episode 23)

The Life of Saint Sebastian (episode 58)

The Life of Saint Blaise (episode 58)

The Life of Saint Agatha (episode 58)

The Life of Saint Roch (episode 63)

The Life of Saint Catherine of Alexandria (episode 77)

The Life of Saint Barbara (episode 77)

The Life of Saint Dunstan (episode 85)

The Life of Mary Magdalene (episode 94)

The Life of Saint Martha of Bethany (episode 102)

The Life of Saint Margaret of Antioch (episode 102)

Other:

Historia Trium Regum/The Legend of the Three Kings by John of Hildesheim (episode 30)

Muirchu’s Life of Saint Patrick (episode 36)

The Life of Saint Guinefort (episode 63)

The Life of Saint Mary of Egypt (episode 69)

The Life of Saint Pelagia (episode 69)

The Life of Saint Martin by Sulpicius Severus (episode 76)

The Life of Saint Columba (episode 84)

The Life of Saint Wilgefortis (episode 94)

Lives of cephalophoric saints (bonus episode cephalo4)

Stories of the Baal Shem Tov from The Golden Mountain (episode 96)

More stories of the Baal Shem Tov from The Golden Mountain (episode 107)

Solomon and Ashmedai (bonus episode double chai)

Listener questions (episode 32)

Bible trivia questions (episode 38)

Halloween-themed Chick tracts (episode 51)

Christmas-themed Chick tracts (episode 98)

Bible Adventures and the Wisdom Tree catalogue of video games (episode 64)

The Da Vinci Code, the movie (episode 88)

Guess the Bible character from Persona 5 (bonus episode Persona 5)

El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron (episode 105)

You can find links to all these episodes with show notes and more on the Apocrypals wiki

#apocrypals #podcast #podcasts #religion #bible #christianity #judaism #apocrypha #old testament #new testament #hagiography

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roman-catholic-mass-readings · 1 year ago

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20th November >> Mass Readings (USA)

Monday, Thirty Third Week in Ordinary Time

(Liturgical Colour: Green: A (1))

First Reading 1 Maccabees 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63 Terrible affliction was upon Israel.

[From the descendants of Alexander’s officers] there sprang a sinful offshoot, Antiochus Epiphanes, son of King Antiochus, once a hostage at Rome. He became king in the year one hundred and thirty-seven of the kingdom of the Greeks.

In those days there appeared in Israel men who were breakers of the law, and they seduced many people, saying: “Let us go and make an alliance with the Gentiles all around us; since we separated from them, many evils have come upon us.” The proposal was agreeable; some from among the people promptly went to the king, and he authorized them to introduce the way of living of the Gentiles. Thereupon they built a gymnasium in Jerusalem according to the Gentile custom. They covered over the mark of their circumcision and abandoned the holy covenant; they allied themselves with the Gentiles and sold themselves to wrongdoing.

Then the king wrote to his whole kingdom that all should be one people, each abandoning his particular customs. All the Gentiles conformed to the command of the king, and many children of Israel were in favor of his religion; they sacrificed to idols and profaned the sabbath.

On the fifteenth day of the month Chislev, in the year one hundred and forty-five, the king erected the horrible abomination upon the altar of burnt offerings and in the surrounding cities of Judah they built pagan altars. They also burned incense at the doors of the houses and in the streets. Any scrolls of the law which they found they tore up and burnt. Whoever was found with a scroll of the covenant, and whoever observed the law, was condemned to death by royal decree. But many in Israel were determined and resolved in their hearts not to eat anything unclean; they preferred to die rather than to be defiled with unclean food or to profane the holy covenant; and they did die. Terrible affliction was upon Israel.

The Word of the Lord

R/ Thanks be to God.

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158

R/ Give me life, O Lord, and I will do your commands.

Indignation seizes me because of the wicked who forsake your law.

R/ Give me life, O Lord, and I will do your commands.

Though the snares of the wicked are twined about me, your law I have not forgotten.

R/ Give me life, O Lord, and I will do your commands.

Redeem me from the oppression of men, that I may keep your precepts.

R/ Give me life, O Lord, and I will do your commands.

I am attacked by malicious persecutors who are far from your law.

R/ Give me life, O Lord, and I will do your commands.

Far from sinners is salvation, because they seek not your statutes.

R/ Give me life, O Lord, and I will do your commands.

I beheld the apostates with loathing, because they kept not to your promise.

R/ Give me life, O Lord, and I will do your commands.

Gospel Acclamation John 8:12

Alleluia, alleluia. I am the light of the world, says the Lord; whoever follows me will have the light of life. Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel Luke 18:35-43 What do you want me to do for you? Lord, please let me see.

As Jesus approached Jericho a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging, and hearing a crowd going by, he inquired what was happening. They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” He shouted, “Jesus, Son of David, have pity on me!” The people walking in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent, but he kept calling out all the more, “Son of David, have pity on me!” Then Jesus stopped and ordered that he be brought to him; and when he came near, Jesus asked him, “What do you want me to do for you?” He replied, “Lord, please let me see.” Jesus told him, “Have sight; your faith has saved you.” He immediately received his sight and followed him, giving glory to God. When they saw this, all the people gave praise to God.

The Gospel of the Lord

R/ Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

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garudabluffs · 3 months ago

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IDF Soldiers BLOW UP Critical Water Facility In Rafah

Aug 25, 2024 Palestinians are wading through puddles and sewage in search of water. Jordan Uhl, Sharon Reed and Yasmin Khan discuss on The Young Turks.

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BREAKING!!:WHAT DO ARABS DO IN ANCIENT JEWISH CITIES ON JEWISH LAND???!!Here’s a revised list of 100 ancient Jewish cities in Judea and Samaria, along with their English meanings or translations: 1. *Jerusalem* - City of Peace 2. *Hebron* - Friend 3. *Bethlehem* - House of Bread 4. *Jericho* - Fragrant 5. *Bethel* - House of God 6. *Shiloh* - Peaceful, Tranquil 7. *Gibeon* - Great Hill 8. *Samaria* - Watch Mountain 9. *Jaffa* - Beautiful 10. *Tiberias* - Fish 11. *Nablus* (Shechem) - Shoulder 12. *Ramallah* - Height of God 13. *Beersheba* - Well of the Oath 14. *Lachish* - Impenetrable 15. *Ashkelon* - Fortress 16. *Modiin* - Place of the Maccabees 17. *Zif* - Aroma 18. *En Gedi* - Spring of the Kid 19. *Kiryat Yearim* - City of Forest 20. *Ma'ale Adumim* - Red Ascent 21. *Gush Etzion* - Etzion Block 22. *Mitzpeh Jericho* - Lookout of Jericho 23. *Gezer* - Boundary 24. *Hazor* - Fortress 25. *Yavne* - To Build 26. *Capernaum* - Village of Nahum 27. *Taanach* - Place of the Tannins 28. *Caesarea* - Caesarea 29. *Acco* (Acre) - Stronghold 30. *Safed* - Branch 31. *Ashdod* - Stronghold 32. *Ein Kerem* - Spring of the Vineyard 33. *Qumran* - The Place of the Qumran Sect 34. *Arad* - City of the Wild Goat 35. *Gilead* - Hill of Witness 36. *Kfar Etzion* - Village of the Etzion 37. *Shushan* - Lily 38. *Kiryat Sefer* - City of the Book 39. *Bet Shemesh* - House of the Sun 40. *Geva* - Hill 41. *Kfar Saba* - Village of Saba 42. *Ein Gedi* - Spring of the Goat 43. *Giv'at Ze'ev* - Hill of Wolf 44. *Sde Boker* - Field of the Boker 45. *Tirosh* - New Wine 46. *Zichron Yaakov* - Memorial of Jacob 47. *Mevo Modi'im* - Entrance to Modi'im 48. *Shushan* - Lily 49. *Tzora* - Place of the Lion 50. *Shechem* - Shoulder 51. *Peki'in* - Opening 52. *Susiya* - Ruins 53. *Kirjat Arba* - City of Four 54. *Migdol* - Tower 55. *Gibeah* - Hill 56. *Givon* - Great Hill 57. *Kiryat Shmona* - City of Eight 58. *Taanach* - Place of the Tannins 59. *Kfar Chabad* - Village of Chabad 60. *Giv'at Hamivtar* - Hill of the Watchtower 61. *Bar Am* - Son of the People 62. *Hatzor* - Fortress 63. *Shiloh* - Peaceful 64. *Be'er Sheva* - Well of the Oath 65. *Adoraim* - Ruins 66. *Efrat* - Fruitful 67. *En Avdat* - Spring of Avdat 68. *Giv'ah* - Hill 69. *Ma'ale Levona* - White Ascent 70. *Tzfat* - Branch 71. *Bnei Brak* - Sons of the Wheat 72. *Giv'at Shmuel* - Hill of Samuel 73. *Rosh HaAyin* - Head of the Eye 74. *Betar* - Fortress 75. *Yitzhar* - Olive Oil 76. *Nahariya* - Place of the Clouds 77. *Yavne'el* - God Builds 78. *Ariel* - Lion of God 79. *Kfar Maimon* - Village of Maimon 80. *Sde Eliyahu* - Field of Elijah 81. *Sde Moshe* - Field of Moses 82. *Ein Avdat* - Spring of Avdat 83. *Hadera* - Place of the Water 84. *Kiryat Bialik* - Bialik City 85. *Kiryat Yam* - City by the Sea 86. *Ashdod* - Stronghold 87. *Giv'at Shmuel* - Hill of Samuel 88. *Yagur* - Place of the Yagur 89. *Nof Hagalil* - Galilee Heights 90. *Ramat Gan* - Gan Heights 91. *Petah Tikva* - Opening of Hope 92. *Tel Aviv* - Hill of Spring 93. *Ramat Hasharon* - Heights of Sharon 94. *Herzliya* - Herzl's Place 95. *Ra'anana* - To be Resurrected 96. *Giv'atayim* - Hill of the People 97. *Tiberias* - Fish 98. *Capernaum* - Village of Nahum 99. *Kfar Saba* - Village of the Father 100. *Ein Bokek* - Spring of the Bokek Feel free to ask if you need more details about any specific city!Show less

#Middle East conflict #Youtube

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anastpaul · 3 years ago

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One Minute Reflection – 15 November – The Light of Faith

One Minute Reflection – 15 November – Readings: First Maccabees 1: 10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63; Psalm 119: 53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158; Luke 18: 35-43 and the Memorial of St Albert the Great OP (1200-1280) Doctor of the Church “Your faith has saved you.” – Luke 18:42 REFLECTION – “We must now look at what He said to the blind man as He came near: “What do you want me to do for you?” Was One who…

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trashyemonerd · 7 years ago

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For You, Roth ; Raven

`What's the matter? Afraid of the dark?’

Title: For You, Roth

Songs: 96 (as of 11/11/17)

Fandom: DC ; Teen Titans

Character: Raven/ Rachel “Raven” Roth

(listen on spotify here)

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1. Demons by Imagine Dragons

2. Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen

3. Strawberry Fields Forever by The Beatles

4. See Me by Tei Shi

5. Heaven Knows by The Pretty Reckless

6. No. 1 Party Anthem by Arctic Monkeys

7. Here by Alessia Cara

8. Remembering Sunday by All Time Low

9. Sunshine & City Lights by Greyson Chance

10. Rehab by Amy Winehouse

11. Gasoline by Halsey

12. Dollhouse by Melanie Martinez

13. Riptide by Christian Akridge

14. It’s Not My Fault, I’m Happy by Passion Pit

15. Someone New by Hozier

16. Love Me Again by John Newman

17. Can’t Pretend by Tom Odell

18. Robbers by The 1975

19. Young Blood by Bea Miller

20. True Friends by Bring Me the Horizon

21. Trying by Bully

22. Are You Lonesome Tonight? by Chris Botti, Paul Buchanan

23. Monks by Frank Ocean

24. Trade Mistakes by Panic! at the Disco

25. Human by Daughter

26. Irrelevant by Lauren Aquilina

27. Best Friends, Right? By Amy Winehouse

28. People Like Us by Kelly Clarkson

29. Doll Parts by Hole

30. Together by Night Café

31. Tokyo Narita by Halsey, Lido

32. Deadroses by Blackbear

33. Heart is Black by Escondido

34. The Judge by Twenty One Pilots

35. Ya Hey by Vampire Weekend

36. Maneater by Hall & Oates

37. Enemy Fire by Bea Miller

38. Somewhere Sweet by Scott Helman

39. Dreamville by Kenny Holland

40. Scars by James Bay

41. Fuck Me Up by Gnash

42. I Saved the World Today by Eurythmics

43. Creeper by Reese Lansangan

44. Psychic Reader by Bad Bad Hats

45. Are Things Still Burning by Em Harriss, Dials

46. Chaos by Frankie

47. Life in a Box by Raleigh Ritchie

48. Look at Me by John Lennon

49. Working for the City by Hydrogen Child

50. Weak by Wet

51. I’ll Be Good by Jaymes Young

52. Seventeen Hands by The Maccabees

53. Wasted Youth by Sody, Martin Luke Brown

54. Human by Christina Perri

55. Unforgiving Girl (She’s Not An) by Car Seat Headrest

56. Girl by Salvia Palth

57. Little Bird by Angelica Garcia

58. Fangs by Night Riots

59. Broken Bones by The Long Goodbye

60. Like You Used To by Tessa Violet

61. Lighthouse by Hearts & Colors

62. Brain Cell by Nowhere

63. How Soon is Now? by The Smith

64. BBRae by DJ Hymn, Greg Cipes

65. Ms. Anonymous by Max, Jared Evan

66. Glitter & Gold by Barns Courtney

67. Stonecold by Machineheart

68. Girls Your Age by Transviolet

69. Madness by Ruelle

70. Riot by Paris Carney

71. Detox by Clover the Girl

72. We Will Rock You by Queen

73. Local Long Distance Relationship (LA2NY) by Saint Motel

74. O.K.Fine by Clover the Girl

75. Show Me the Moon by Bandshes

76. Destroyer by Saint Motel

77. Young and Menace by Fall Out Boy

78. Bird 4 U by Surfer Blood

79. Apocalypse by Cigarettes After Sex

80. Paper Walls by Jena Rose

81. Night Trouble by Petit Biscuit

82. I Can Feel You Now by Wild Future

83. The Golden Age of Grotesque by Marilyn Manson

84. Good Mourning by Halsey

85. Antisocial by Anthrax

86. I Carried This for Years

87. Deathless by Ibeyi, Kamasi Washington

88. La berceuse hip hop du docteur Madeleine by Dionysus, Emily Loizeau

89. Roots by MO

90. Birds Fly (Whisper To A Scream) by The Icicle Works

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Note: There are 6 songs which I can’t see on my iPad?? I can’t recall what those other songs are, so sorry. I will update this once I add more songs and can finally see those locked ones. This is one of my favourite playlists ever.

-Mika the Fangirl x

#raven #raven roth #rachel roth #raven rachel roth #teen titans #dc #superhero #spotify #character playlist #playlist #mika the fangril #mika tunes #bbrae #beast boy x raven #raven x reader #music #dc comics

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coco-vanilla-arty · 7 years ago

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1. You woke up naked next to the last person you texted, what would you say? -Would be the happiest person in the world

2. What’s going on between you and the last person you kissed? -Who knows��🏻‍♀️ I adore him

3. If your boyfriend or girlfriend was into drugs, would you care? -No, because we do it together & it’s great

4. Is your last name longer than six letters? -No

5. Was your last kiss drunk or sober? -Very drunk, was perfect

6. Have you ever wanted to have someone but you messed it up? -He’s the only person who can calm me down

7. What does your last received text say? -‘sorry I can’t stay I need to go to work tomorrow’

8. How many times have you kissed the last person you kissed? -Not enough, no way near enough

9. Where was your last kiss at? -On my bed

10. When is the last time you saw your sister? -Yesterday!

11. What do you drink in the morning? -Tea

12. Where did you sleep last night? -My bed

13. Do you think relationships are hard? -so tough but so worth it when you adore someone

14. If you could go back and change something in the past 5 months, would you? -I would change pretty much everything tbh. But I met him at the best time and the last few months have been amazing

15. You’re locked in a room with the last person you kissed, any problems? -music playing, smoking, falling in love

16. Would you rather it be sunny or rainy? -A sunny day after the rain, where the air is fresh

17. Do you know anyone with the same middle name as you? -Nope

18. Are you wearing jeans,sweatpants,or pajama pants? -knickers

19. Do you think you will be in a relationship 3 years from now? -Who knows? I hope so

20. Does anyone like you? -Yes

21. Have you ever kissed someone with a name that starts with an S? -Yep

22. Is the last person you kissed gay? -no

23. Is there a person you CANNOT stand? -Yep

24. Have you ever considered getting a tattoo? -I want more, we will get Maccabees ones

25. In the past week have you cried? -A little

26. What breed was the last dog you saw? -Frenchie

27. Do you dry off in the shower or out of the shower? -Out

28. Have you ever kissed a football player? -Yep

29. Do you think you’re old? -No

30. Do you like text messaging? -Prefer to call

31. What type of day are you having? -A great night, listening to him play guitar & video games & lasagne

32. Have you ever thought about getting your nose pierced? -Already got it

33. Do you prefer warm or cold weather? -Cold

34. Is there a person of the opposite sex who means a lot to you? - my guy friends, my best friend

35. Would you prefer a relationship or a fling? -I would marry you

36. Are you a simple or complicated person? -Complicated but simply

37. What song are you listening to? Maccabees // toothpaste kisses

38. When you say you’re sorry do you mean it? -Always

39. Is there a girl that knows everything or almost everything about you? -Maddie ❤️ Kira, sash, Ellie

40. What made you start liking the person you like now? - he’s just perfect, the way he is, a gentle person, a passionate person

41. When did you last receive a text message? -12:30 when he got home

42. What is wrong with you right now? - I want him here

43. How well do you know the last female you texted? -Very

44. Does anyone disgust you? -Yep

45. Would you date someone right now if they asked? -100%

46. Are you in a good mood right now?-Yes

47. Who was the last person you talked to in person? -Jordan

48. What color shirt are you wearing? -Black

49. Has someone recently told you something you didn’t want to hear? -Yes

50. Anyone you’re giving up on? -Yep

51. Do you hate the person you fell hardest for? -I am head over heels, I couldn’t ever hate him, I cannot wait for the future whatever that’ll be

52. Have you ever thought about giving up on someone but couldn’t? -Yep

53. Do you like rain? -Love it

54. Do you care if your boyfriend/girlfriend drinks? -Hell no, we get so drunk, slow dance in busy bars

55. Have you ever liked somebody and never told them?- No

56. Do you like to cuddle? -Yes

57. Are you shy? -No

58. Do you get along with girls? -Sometimes, I’m learning to. I have 8 best girl mates

59. Have you dated the person you texted last? -Yes

60. What do you carry with you at all times? -Phone, keys, ID, card, necklace, baccy

61. If you were paid 1 million dollars to spend the night in a supposed haunted house, would you? -Yeh

62. Do you think you can last in a relationship for five months? -With him, I think we could last through anything

63. Think back to October, were you in a relationship? -Yeh, with a cunt xoxo

64. The person you like kisses you on the forehead, do you find this cute? - definitely, id kiss his neck because he likes that too

65. Did anything “cute” happen in the last week? -Slow danced with you, held your hand as we walk in the road to get home, lying with you, kissing you

66. How old are the last three people you kissed? 20, 22, 3

67. Would you rather pay to get your nails done or do them yourself? -Myself or Maddie

68. Which do you like better- Zebra print or leopard print? -Leopard

69. Do you have any stickers on your car? -I have stickers on my laptop 🤙🏼

70. Would you rather listen to Luke Bryan or Lil Wayne? Who?

71. Blackberry, Anroid, or iPhone? -iPhone

72. When’s the last time you had pizza from Pizza Hut? -Agesssss agooooo

73. Do you like diet soda? -No

74. What color are the walls in your room? -White and covered in photographs, illustrations and work

75. Are you 16 or older? -20

76. Do you watch Pretty Little Liars? -Yep watched*

77. Do you have a job? -YES Vintage Lovingggg

78. What are your initials?- CEC

79. Did you ever have braces? -nope

80. Are you from the south? -Of Leic yeh but midlandssss

81. What does your last status on facebook say? - a song you love

82. Do you still talk to the first person you ever kissed? - Yes, we see eachother all the time

83. Are you closer to your mom or your dad? -Mum

84. Have you ever done cheerleading or gymnastics? -Gymnastics wayyyyyy ago

85. What’s the last movie you saw in theaters? Street Car Names Desire - theatre & Incredibles 2 - cinema

86. Do you smoke? Yes

87. Would you rather wear heels or flip flops? -Healed boots m8 or conveese

88. Is your phone touch screen? -Yeh

89. Do you normally wear your hair straight or curly?- Wavy

90. Have you ever snuck out of your house? -Yep

91. Would you rather swim in a river, lake, or pool? -Lake

92. Have you ever made out in a car? -Yes

93. …Had sex in a car? -Nope

94. Are you single or in a relationship? -Who knows

95. What were you doing last night at midnight? - High, sleepy, catching up from the weekend

96. When’s the last time you saw fireworks? -Bonfire night

97. Do you like the camera on your phone? -Yeh

98. Have you ever had a friend with benefits? -Yeh

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randomfandomtrashstash · 6 years ago

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Fine but I’m not putting the question

1. Mmmmmm idk not really

2. Yes I think

3. Like four months

4. A little bit but in a good way I think

5. It’s fine but a little complicated

6. Nope

7. Nope

8. Probably not

9. Both people loving and supporting one another

10. Serious relationships bc I get attached

11. It might be necessary if someone has things to sort out

12. None I’m not a hoe 😂

13. I said some things I wish I wouldn’t have

14. I feel like 16/17 is normal

15. In the sense that you can find love at any age not in the way pedophiles use it as an excuse because ew

16. No, love takes time to develop. You can certainly be attracted to someone at first sight

17. Yep

18. Someone who’s controlling or manipulative is a big no

19. You don’t feel the same way you did when you started dating. When you aren’t happy with that person anymore

20. No

21. Of course

22. Why not

23. 1

24. Yes!

25. Yep!!!!

26. My parents don’t have a say in who I love

27. I’d tell myself to take things slow and don’t be embarrassed to show your affection

28. Yes

29. Usually their eyes and the way they present themselves to others/ the world

30. I’m bi (but I have a preference for girls)

31. No that would be hypocritical because I suffer from mental illnesses

32. Not really it wasn’t a relationship but it had a lot of parallels

33. Maybe. It depends on where life takes me

34. I wouldn’t because there’s always the chance things won’t work out

35. I don’t think so

36. Ummm

37. Personality. There’s plenty of beautiful people out there with ugly personalities

38. Not reallyyyyy they’re so cliche.... and straight.

39. No I would love to give someone roses though!!!

40. Nope

41. Talking about our childhoods, space, dreams, and anything really while we hang out and I show you my favorite songs and you show me yours. Or doing something exciting!! Like going to an amusement park

42. Yes, thanks to the American school system 👍🏼

43. They’re both important why do I have to chose

44. Yes

45. Yeah

46. Not outright or directly

47. The first couple that popped into my head was Sandy and Danny from Grease and now “we go together” is stuck in my head

48. I have a lot, a few good ones are Cosmic Love by Florence + the Machine, Mystery of Love by Sujan Stevens, and Toothpaste Kisses by the Maccabees

49. I don’t think so unless anyone wants to let me know 😂

50. I’m single because things didn’t work out and because I don’t like talking to people

51. Poor but nice

52. I try my best to give advice and usually I’m okay at it but if I really don’t know I’ll tell them that because I don’t want to misguide my friends

53. Yes.........

54. Not that important tbh

55. I’m definitely clingy and I do get jealous sometimes

56. I hope not

57. Already answered

58. Dominant

59. No

60. They’re fine if everyone is on board and communicates but I don’t think they’re for me

61. Why do I have to choose??

62. Someone acting upon romantic/sexual desires with someone else while still being in a relationship

63. Already answered

64. Already answered

65. Y e s

Answer all the asks bitch I’m bored and curious-😍

All of them????? Bro I don’t think you want to read all that 😂

Pick your favorites or I can answer the ones I like lmao

#😍#asks

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Best Songs of 2009

1-1901-Phoenix 2-Zero-Yeah Yeah Yeahs 3-I And Love And You-The Avett Brothers 4-Dream City-Free Energy 5-Satellite Skin-Modest Mouse 6-No Kind Words-The Maccabees 7-Paranoid-Kanye West 8-Daniel-Bat For Lashes 9-Sleepyhead-Passion Pit 10-Cornerstone-Arctic Monkeys 11-My Girls-Animal Collective 12-Empire State of Mind-Jay-Z 13-Feelings Gone-Basement Jaxx 14-Songs Remind Me of You-Annie 15-The Fear-Lily Allen 16-Ambitions-Donkeyboy 17-Ulysses-Franz Ferdinand 18-Gimme Sympathy-Metric 19-Black Wax-Dananananakroyd 20-Keep It Goin' Louder-Major Lazer 21-Panic Switch-Silversun Pickups 22-Lisztomania-Phoenix 23-Heads Will Roll-Yeah Yeah Yeahs 24-French Navy-Camera Obscura 25-Last Dance-The Raveonettes 26-Sticks and Stones-Jamie T 27-Two-The Antlers 28-Dominos-The Big Pink 29-Light of Love-Music Go Music 30-I Like You So Much Better When You're Naked-Ida Maria 31-My Life Would Suck Without You-Kelly Clarkson 32-While You Wait for the Others-Grizzly Bear 33-Actor Out of Work-St. Vincent 34-I've Got Friends-Manchester Orchestra 35-Upside Down-Banjo or Freakout 36-At the Bottom-Brand New 37-Stillness is the Move-Dirty Projectors 38-Love Etc.-Pet Shop Boys 39-Pulling on a Line-Great Lake Swimmers 40-The Reeling-Passion Pit 41-Young Hearts Spark Fire-Japandroids 42-Hyph Mngo-Joy Orbison 43-Crystalized-The xx 44-There's No Secrets This Year-Silversun Pickups 45-Hazel-Junior Boys 46-Leave-V.V. Brown 47-Bulletproof-La Roux 48-Microphone-Coconut Records 49-Wrong-Depeche Mode 50-Daylight-Matt & Kim 51-Get Older-Dan Deacon 52-You've Got the Love-Florence and the Machine 53-I Do Not Hook Up-Kelly Clarkson 54-Warm in the Shadows-Music Go Music 55-Walkabout (f/Panda Bear)-Atlas Sound 56-It Ain't Gonna Save Me-Jay Reatard 57-No Turning Back-Gui Boratto 58-You Belong With Me-Taylor Swift 59-Waking Up in Vegas-Katy Perry 60-Percussion Gun-White Rabbits 61-Best I Ever Had-Drake 62-Watching the Planets-Flaming Lips 63-Bear-The Antlers 64-Berlin-Christophe Willem 65-Paparazzi-Lady GaGa 66-The Heartbreak Rides-A.C. Newman 67-Ambling Alp-Yeasayer 68-Suffragette, Suffragette-Everything, Everything 69-Masiterladi-Amadou & Mariam 70-Golden Phone-Micachu & the Shapes 71-Psychic City-YACHT 72-Wooden Chair-Jenny Wilson 73-Raindrops-Basement Jaxx 74-The Howling-The Phantom Band 75-This Must Be It (f/Fever Ray)-Royksopp 76-9x's Outta 10-DJ Kwik & Kurupt 77-Young Adult Friction-The Pains of Being Pure at Heart 78-Let's Go Surfing-The Drums 79-11th Dimension-Julian Casablancas 80-Anthonio-Annie 81-Fixin' to Thrill-Dragonette 82-Basic Space-The xx 83-Too Fake-Hockey 84-I Gotta Feeling-The Black Eyed Peas 85-I'm Confused-Handsome Furs 86-Coast of Carolina-Telekinesis 87-The Rake's Song-The Decemberists 88-Tie Me Up With Jackets-Fight Like Apes 89-Flight of the Demoiselles-Blacklist 90-Got Nuffin'-Spoon 91-Kingdom of Rust-Doves 92-Laura-Girls 93-Sketch on Glass-Mount Kimble 94-The Hope that House Built-Future of the Left 95-I Say Fever-Ramona Falls 96-Swim Until You Can't See Land-Frightened Rabbit 97-Your Heart Feels-Theives Like Us 98-The Girl and The Robot (f/ Robyn)-Royksopp 99-Quiet Little Voices-We Were Promised Jetpacks 100-Fot I Hose-Casiokids

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Daily Office Readings November 14, 2019 at 11:00PM

Psalm 88

Prayer for Help in Despondency

A Song. A Psalm of the Korahites. To the leader: according to Mahalath Leannoth. A Maskil of Heman the Ezrahite.

1 O Lord, God of my salvation, when, at night, I cry out in your presence, 2 let my prayer come before you; incline your ear to my cry.

3 For my soul is full of troubles, and my life draws near to Sheol. 4 I am counted among those who go down to the Pit; I am like those who have no help, 5 like those forsaken among the dead, like the slain that lie in the grave, like those whom you remember no more, for they are cut off from your hand. 6 You have put me in the depths of the Pit, in the regions dark and deep. 7 Your wrath lies heavy upon me, and you overwhelm me with all your waves.Selah

8 You have caused my companions to shun me; you have made me a thing of horror to them. I am shut in so that I cannot escape; 9 my eye grows dim through sorrow. Every day I call on you, O Lord; I spread out my hands to you. 10 Do you work wonders for the dead? Do the shades rise up to praise you?Selah 11 Is your steadfast love declared in the grave, or your faithfulness in Abaddon? 12 Are your wonders known in the darkness, or your saving help in the land of forgetfulness?

13 But I, O Lord, cry out to you; in the morning my prayer comes before you. 14 O Lord, why do you cast me off? Why do you hide your face from me? 15 Wretched and close to death from my youth up, I suffer your terrors; I am desperate.[a] 16 Your wrath has swept over me; your dread assaults destroy me. 17 They surround me like a flood all day long; from all sides they close in on me. 18 You have caused friend and neighbor to shun me; my companions are in darkness.

Footnotes:

Psalm 88:15 Meaning of Heb uncertain

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (NRSVCE)

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Psalm 91-92

Psalm 91

Assurance of God’s Protection

1 You who live in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shadow of the Almighty,[a] 2 will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust.” 3 For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence; 4 he will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler. 5 You will not fear the terror of the night, or the arrow that flies by day, 6 or the pestilence that stalks in darkness, or the destruction that wastes at noonday.

7 A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you. 8 You will only look with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked.

9 Because you have made the Lord your refuge,[b] the Most High your dwelling place, 10 no evil shall befall you, no scourge come near your tent.

11 For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. 12 On their hands they will bear you up, so that you will not dash your foot against a stone. 13 You will tread on the lion and the adder, the young lion and the serpent you will trample under foot.

14 Those who love me, I will deliver; I will protect those who know my name. 15 When they call to me, I will answer them; I will be with them in trouble, I will rescue them and honor them. 16 With long life I will satisfy them, and show them my salvation.

Psalm 92

Thanksgiving for Vindication

A Psalm. A Song for the Sabbath Day.

1 It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name, O Most High; 2 to declare your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by night, 3 to the music of the lute and the harp, to the melody of the lyre. 4 For you, O Lord, have made me glad by your work; at the works of your hands I sing for joy.

5 How great are your works, O Lord! Your thoughts are very deep! 6 The dullard cannot know, the stupid cannot understand this: 7 though the wicked sprout like grass and all evildoers flourish, they are doomed to destruction forever, 8 but you, O Lord, are on high forever. 9 For your enemies, O Lord, for your enemies shall perish; all evildoers shall be scattered.

10 But you have exalted my horn like that of the wild ox; you have poured over me[c] fresh oil. 11 My eyes have seen the downfall of my enemies; my ears have heard the doom of my evil assailants.

12 The righteous flourish like the palm tree, and grow like a cedar in Lebanon. 13 They are planted in the house of the Lord; they flourish in the courts of our God. 14 In old age they still produce fruit; they are always green and full of sap, 15 showing that the Lord is upright; he is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him.

Footnotes:

Psalm 91:1 Traditional rendering of Heb Shaddai

Psalm 91:9 Cn: Heb Because you, Lord, are my refuge; you have made

Psalm 92:10 Syr: Meaning of Heb uncertain

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1 Maccabees 1:41-63

Installation of Gentile Cults

41 Then the king wrote to his whole kingdom that all should be one people, 42 and that all should give up their particular customs. 43 All the Gentiles accepted the command of the king. Many even from Israel gladly adopted his religion; they sacrificed to idols and profaned the sabbath. 44 And the king sent letters by messengers to Jerusalem and the towns of Judah; he directed them to follow customs strange to the land, 45 to forbid burnt offerings and sacrifices and drink offerings in the sanctuary, to profane sabbaths and festivals, 46 to defile the sanctuary and the priests, 47 to build altars and sacred precincts and shrines for idols, to sacrifice swine and other unclean animals, 48 and to leave their sons uncircumcised. They were to make themselves abominable by everything unclean and profane, 49 so that they would forget the law and change all the ordinances. 50 He added,[a] “And whoever does not obey the command of the king shall die.”

51 In such words he wrote to his whole kingdom. He appointed inspectors over all the people and commanded the towns of Judah to offer sacrifice, town by town. 52 Many of the people, everyone who forsook the law, joined them, and they did evil in the land; 53 they drove Israel into hiding in every place of refuge they had.

54 Now on the fifteenth day of Chislev, in the one hundred forty-fifth year,[b] they erected a desolating sacrilege on the altar of burnt offering. They also built altars in the surrounding towns of Judah, 55 and offered incense at the doors of the houses and in the streets. 56 The books of the law that they found they tore to pieces and burned with fire. 57 Anyone found possessing the book of the covenant, or anyone who adhered to the law, was condemned to death by decree of the king. 58 They kept using violence against Israel, against those who were found month after month in the towns. 59 On the twenty-fifth day of the month they offered sacrifice on the altar that was on top of the altar of burnt offering. 60 According to the decree, they put to death the women who had their children circumcised, 61 and their families and those who circumcised them; and they hung the infants from their mothers’ necks.

62 But many in Israel stood firm and were resolved in their hearts not to eat unclean food. 63 They chose to die rather than to be defiled by food or to profane the holy covenant; and they did die.

Footnotes:

1 Maccabees 1:50 Gk lacks He added

1 Maccabees 1:54 167 b.c.

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Revelation 19:11-16

The Rider on the White Horse

11 Then I saw heaven opened, and there was a white horse! Its rider is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war. 12 His eyes are like a flame of fire, and on his head are many diadems; and he has a name inscribed that no one knows but himself. 13 He is clothed in a robe dipped in[a] blood, and his name is called The Word of God. 14 And the armies of heaven, wearing fine linen, white and pure, were following him on white horses. 15 From his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and he will rule[b] them with a rod of iron; he will tread the wine press of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty. 16 On his robe and on his thigh he has a name inscribed, “King of kings and Lord of lords.”

Footnotes:

Revelation 19:13 Other ancient authorities read sprinkled with

Revelation 19:15 Or will shepherd

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (NRSVCE)

Matthew 16:13-20

Peter’s Declaration about Jesus

13 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 15 He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” 16 Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah,[a] the Son of the living God.” 17 And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father in heaven. 18 And I tell you, you are Peter,[b] and on this rock[c] I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. 19 I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” 20 Then he sternly ordered the disciples not to tell anyone that he was[d] the Messiah.[e]

Footnotes:

Matthew 16:16 Or the Christ

Matthew 16:18 Gk Petros

Matthew 16:18 Gk petra

Matthew 16:20 Other ancient authorities add Jesus

Matthew 16:20 Or the Christ

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tpanan · 7 years ago

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My Monday Daily Blessings

November 20, 2017

Be still quiet your heart and mind, the LORD is here, loving you talking to you...........

Monday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time (Roman Rite Calendar)

Lectionary: 497

First Reading: 1 Maccabees 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63

[From the descendants of Alexander's officers] there sprang a sinful offshoot, Antiochus Epiphanes, son of King Antiochus, once a hostage at Rome. He became king in the year one hundred and thirty seven of the kingdom of the Greeks. In those days there appeared in Israel men who were breakers of the law, and they seduced many people, saying: "Let us go and make an alliance with the Gentiles all around us; since we separated from them, many evils have come upon us." The proposal was agreeable; some from among the people promptly went to the king, and he authorized them to introduce the way of living of the Gentiles. Thereupon they built a gymnasium in Jerusalem according to the Gentile custom. They covered over the mark of their circumcision and abandoned the holy covenant; they allied themselves with the Gentiles and sold themselves to wrongdoing.

They also burned incense at the doors of the houses and in the streets. Any scrolls of the law which they found they tore up and burnt. Whoever was found with a scroll of the covenant, and whoever observed the law, was condemned to death by royal decree.

But many in Israel were determined and resolved in their hearts not to eat anything unclean; they preferred to die rather than to be defiled with unclean food or to profane the holy covenant; and they did die. Terrible affliction was upon Israel.

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158

"Give me life, O LORD, and I will do your commands."

Verse before the Gospel: John 8:12

Alelluia, Alelluia

"I am the light of the world, says the Lord; whoever follows me will have the light of life."

Alelluia, Alelluia

Gospel Reading: Luke 18:35-43

Jesus told his disciples a parable about the necessity for them to pray always without becoming weary. He said, "There was a judge in a certain town who neither feared God nor respected any human being.

And a widow in that town used to come to him and say, 'Render a just decision for me against my adversary.' For a long time the judge was unwilling, but eventually he thought, 'While it is true that I neither fear God nor respect any human being, because this widow keeps bothering me I shall deliver a just decision for her lest she finally come and strike me.'" The Lord said, "Pay attention to what the dishonest judge says. Will not God then secure the rights of his chosen ones who call out to him day and night? Will he be slow to answer them? I tell you, he will see to it that justice is done for them speedily.

But when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?"

**Meditation:

Have you ever encountered a special moment of grace, a once in a life-time opportunity you knew you could not pass up? Such a moment came for a blind and destitute man who heard that Jesus was passing by. The Gospel of Mark identifies this man as Bartimaeus (Mark 10:46-52). This blind man was determined to get near the one person who could meet his need. He knew who Jesus was and had heard of his fame for healing, but until now had no means of making contact with the Son of David, a clear reference and title for the Messiah.

Faith and persistence is rewarded It took raw courage and bold persistence for Bartimaeus to get the attention of Jesus over the din of a noisy throng who crowded around Jesus as he made his way out of town. Why was the crowd annoyed with the blind man's persistent shouts? He was disturbing their peace and interrupting their conversation with Jesus. It was common for a rabbi to teach as he walked with others. Jesus was on his way to celebrate the Passover in Jerusalem and a band of pilgrims followed him. When the crowd tried to silence the blind man he overpowered them with his loud emotional outburst and thus caught the attention of Jesus.

This incident reveals something important about how God interacts with us. The blind man was determined to get Jesus' attention and he was persistent in the face of opposition. Jesus could have ignored or scolded him because he was interrupting his talk and disturbing his audience. Jesus showed that acting was more important than talking. This man was in desperate need and Jesus was ready not only to empathize with his suffering but to relieve it as well.

The blind man recognized Jesus with eyes of faith A great speaker can command attention and respect, but a man or woman with a helping hand and a big heart is loved more. Jesus commends Bartimaeus for recognizing who he is with the eyes of faith and grants him physical sight as well. Do you recognize your need for God's healing grace and do you seek Jesus out, like Bartimaeus, with persistent faith and trust in his goodness and mercy?

Bartimaeus was not only grateful for the gift of faith and the gift of physical sight, but for the opportunity to now follow Jesus as one of his disciples. Luke tells us us that he immediately followed Jesus and gave glory to God. The crowd also gave praise to God when they saw this double miracle of spiritual and physical vision. Cyril of Alexandria, a 5th century church father, comments on this double vision:

Now that he was delivered from his blindness, did he neglect the duty of loving Christ? He certainly did not. It says, “He followed him, offering him glory like to God.” He was set free from double blindness. Not only did he escape from the blindness of the body but also from that of the mind and heart. He would not have glorified him as God, had he not possessed spiritual vision. He became the means of others giving Christ glory, for it says that all the people gave glory to God.(Commentary on Luke, Homily 126)

Do you give glory to God for giving you the "eyes of faith" to recognize him as your Lord and Healer?

**Prayer

"Lord Jesus, open the eyes of my heart and mind that I may see and understand the truth and goodness of your word. May I never fail to recognize your presence with me and to call upon your saving grace in my time of need and healing.

Sources:

Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States, second typical edition, Copyright © 2001, 1998, 1997, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine; Psalm refrain © 1968, 1981, 1997, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc. All rights reserved. Neither this work nor any part of it may be reproduced, distributed, performed or displayed in any medium, including electronic or digital, without permission in writing from the copyright owner.

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15th November >> Mass Readings (USA)

Monday, Thirty Third Week in Ordinary Time

Saint Albert the Great, Bishop, Doctor.

Monday, Thirty Third Week in Ordinary Time

(Liturgical Colour: Green)

First Reading

1 Maccabees 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63

Terrible affliction was upon Israel.

The Word of the Lord

R/ Thanks be to God.

Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158

R/ Give me life, O Lord, and I will do your commands.

Indignation seizes me because of the wicked who forsake your law.

R/ Give me life, O Lord, and I will do your commands.

Though the snares of the wicked are twined about me, your law I have not forgotten.

R/ Give me life, O Lord, and I will do your commands.

Redeem me from the oppression of men, that I may keep your precepts.

R/ Give me life, O Lord, and I will do your commands.

I am attacked by malicious persecutors who are far from your law.

R/ Give me life, O Lord, and I will do your commands.

Far from sinners is salvation, because they seek not your statutes.

R/ Give me life, O Lord, and I will do your commands.

I beheld the apostates with loathing, because they kept not to your promise.

R/ Give me life, O Lord, and I will do your commands.

Gospel Acclamation

John 8:12

Alleluia, alleluia. I am the light of the world, says the Lord; whoever follows me will have the light of life. Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel

Luke 18:35-43

What do you want me to do for you? Lord, please let me see.

The Gospel of the Lord

R/ Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

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Saint Albert the Great, Bishop, Doctor

(Liturgical Colour: White)

(Readings for the memorial)

(There is a choice today between the readings for the ferial day (Monday) and those for the memorial. The ferial readings are recommended unless pastoral reasons suggest otherwise)

First Reading

Sirach 15:1-6

She will fill him with the spirit of wisdom and understanding.

He who fears the LORD will do this; he who is practiced in the law will come to wisdom. Motherlike she will meet him, like a young bride she will embrace him, Nourish him with the bread of understanding, and give him the water of learning to drink. He will lean upon her and not fall, he will trust in her and not be put to shame. She will exalt him above his fellows; and in the midst of the assembly she will open his mouth and fill him with the spirit of wisdom and understanding, and clothe him with the robe of glory. Joy and gladness he will find, an everlasting name he will inherit.

The Word of the Lord

R/ Thanks be to God.

Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 119:9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14

R/ Lord, teach me your statutes.

How shall a young man be faultless in his way? By keeping to your words.

R/ Lord, teach me your statutes.

With all my heart I seek you; let me not stray from your commands.

R/ Lord, teach me your statutes.

Within my heart I treasure your promise, that I may not sin against you.

R/ Lord, teach me your statutes.

Blessed are you, O LORD; teach me your statutes.

R/ Lord, teach me your statutes.

With my lips I declare all the ordinances of your mouth.

R/ Lord, teach me your statutes.

In the way of your decrees I rejoice, as much as in all riches.

R/ Lord, teach me your statutes.

Gospel Acclamation

cf. Acts of the Apostles 16:14b

Alleluia, alleluia. Open our hearts, O Lord, to listen to the words of your Son. Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel

Matthew 13:47-52

Both the new and the old.

Jesus said to the crowds: “The Kingdom of heaven is like a net thrown into the sea, which collects fish of every kind. When it is full they haul it ashore and sit down to put what is good into buckets. What is bad they throw away. Thus it will be at the end of the age. The angels will go out and separate the wicked from the righteous and throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth. Do you understand all these things?” They answered, “Yes.” And he replied, “Then every scribe who has been instructed in the Kingdom of heaven is like the head of a household who brings from his storeroom both the new and the old.”

The Gospel of the Lord

R/ Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

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20th Nov >> Daily Reflection on Today’s First Reading (1 Maccabees 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63) for Roman Catholics on Monday of the Thirty-Third Week 33 in Ordinary Time

Commentary on 1 Maccabees 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63

During this week we take readings from the First and Second Books of the Maccabees. These are among the latest of Old Testament writings. 1 Maccabees was originally written in Hebrew but we only have the Greek translation now; 2 Maccabees was written in Greek. They date from about 100 BC, not long before the birth of Christ. Although they deal with the same period of history, they are quite separate books by different authors. They are not part of the Jewish canon and are not included, except as “apocrypha”, in Protestant bibles.

The first book is mainly historical and covers events between 175 and 134 BC and a successful revolution by the Jews. The second book is less concerned about history and covers a shorter period than the first book. Our readings will alternate between the first and second books.

The period we are covering follows on the death of Alexander. As the opening of 1 Maccabees indicates, the territories conquered by Alexander were divided among his officers and noblemen, who appointed themselves kings in their own regions.

From these there emerged a “wicked offshoot”, Antiochus Epiphanes IV, son of King Antiochus (175-164 BC). He was the younger brother of Seleucus IV and son of Antiochus II. The royal epithet Epiphanes (‘who reveals himself in splendour’) indicates the king’s claim to be the earthly manifestation of the Greek god, Zeus. He had been among hostages handed over to the Romans by his father in 189 BC, after his defeat at Magnesia in Sipyle.

Antiochus IV became king in the 107th year of the “kingdom of the Greeks”. This refers to the Seleucid era which began in Syria in the autumn of 312 BC (when Antioch was supposed to have been founded) and in Babylonia in the following year, 311 BC.

It was at this point, according to 1 Maccabees, that a group of “renegades” (literally, “breakers of the Law”) emerged among the Israelites with the purpose of leading the people astray. They began urging the people to merge with the surrounding hellenistic peoples on the grounds that by separating themselves they had had nothing but trouble. They began making propaganda among their fellow-Jews urging them to break down the barriers that divided the Jews from the surrounding peoples.

This proposal met with a favourable response on the part of many and some of them approached Antiochus, who gave them the authority to practise gentile customs. One of the signs of change was the building of a gymnasium, which was a feature of every Greek city. Many of the Jews “disguised their circumcision” because men were always naked in the gymnasium and circumcision was peculiar only to the Jews. The nakedness which was no problem to the Greeks was a source of discomfort to the Jews (think of Adam and Eve in the garden after their sin). It is likely that other behaviour obnoxious to the Jews, such as homosexual behaviour, would also take place there. The statement that some “submitted to gentile rule as willing slaves of impiety” may even imply that some of the Jewish men and women practised prostitution.

The New Jerusalem Bible comments:

Religion, the Law and ancestral custom isolated the Jews as a foreign community inside the oriental world which had been unified and hellenised since Alexander’s conquest. Assimilation by the new culture offered material benefits, but could not be achieved without breaking down the barriers which safeguarded the integrity of the Jewish faith. At this point, the innovations were not yet identified with the idolatrous practices which the king was to impose seven years later, but they increased the opportunities for taking part in such rites; and here lies the underlying theme of the two books of Maccabees. This movement among the hellenising Jews was sure of support from Antiochus Epiphanes, a devotee of Greek culture.

Antiochus now began to reveal his real intentions. After invading Egypt and defeating Ptolemy its king, he moved against Judah and sacked Jerusalem. He rebuilt the City of David and filled it with Jews allied to his hellenising ways. He then issued a proclamation ordering all ethnic groups in his kingdom to renounce their customs and accept his religion.

Our reading picks up the story at this point. On the 15th day of Chislev in the year 145 of his dynasty, which corresponds to 8 December 167 BC, Antiochus erected the “abomination of desolation” in the Temple at Jerusalem. This was an altar to Baal Shamem or the Olympian god Zeus which was erected on the Jewish altar of holocausts in the temple. A greater and more humiliating sacrilege could not be imagined by any Israelite. (It was not unlike the French revolutionaries placing a naked woman as Venus on the high altar of Notre Dame cathedral in Paris.)

Altars to Antiochus’ gods were also erected in other towns of Judah and incense offered at the doors of houses and in the streets. Again, for the Jews, there was only one altar and that was in the temple. Incense too would only be used in temple liturgies. Books of the Law, meaning copies of the Pentateuch containing the Law, were seized and burnt.

However, not all the Jews accepted this situation. There were those who stood their ground and refused to comply. They would not eat food which they regarded as unclean. “They chose death rather than contamination by such fare or profanation of the holy covenant.” Many of these paid for their courageous resistance with their lives. “It was a truly dreadful retribution that visited Israel.” Once again, the suffering of the people is at least partly attributed to their own former sins.

It will be the beginning of a bitter struggle to preserve Jewish integrity in Antiochus’ kingdom.

As Christians we can face similar problems although they may vary a great deal in intensity. There are now strong pressures on us to conform to the prevailing cultures of our society which involve paying worship to various idols such as materialism, consumerism, sex (with its various “recreational” offshoots), success, status, power and the fashion of the moment.

Among Christians some have taken all this culture on board and subscribe to it as did some of the Israelites in our reading. Most of us would have to admit that we are infected in varying degrees. It is not easy to walk a truly Christian path through our societies and, if we do, we can expect criticism, resistance and abuse, even violence.

Like the Israelites, though not in exactly the same way, we need to keep away from everything that is unclean or tainted with falsehood, greed, hate or violence. The covenant we have made with the Lord is to follow his commandment of unconditional love at all times and with every person.

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FOR ALL YOU STUPID ASS NIGGERS IN CHRUCH WHO DONT READ OR STUDY THE BIBLE THIS IS WHO PAUL WAS SENT TO PREACH TO YOU NIGGERS WHO BROKE THE COVENANT WHY DO YOU THINK THEY TOOK THE APOCRYPHA OUT OF THE ORIGINAL KING JAMES 1611 BIBLE IT HAS TOO MUCH HISTORY IN IT AND A SPECIAL SHOUT OUT FUCK YOU TO YOU FAKE AS FAGGOTT ASS BLACK PREACHERS WHO ARE THE MAIN ONES TEACHING LIES 1 Maccabees 1Mac.1[1] And it happened, after that Alexander son of Philip, the Macedonian, who came out of the land of Chettiim, had smitten Darius king of the Persians and Medes, that he reigned in his stead, the first over Greece, [2] And made many wars, and won many strong holds, and slew the kings of the earth, [3] And went through to the ends of the earth, and took spoils of many nations, insomuch that the earth was quiet before him; whereupon he was exalted and his heart was lifted up. [4] And he gathered a mighty strong host and ruled over countries, and nations, and kings, who became tributaries unto him. [5] And after these things he fell sick, and perceived that he should die. [6] Wherefore he called his servants, such as were honourable, and had been brought up with him from his youth, and parted his kingdom among them, while he was yet alive. [7] So Alexander reigned twelves years, and then died. [8] And his servants bare rule every one in his place. [9] And after his death they all put crowns upon themselves; so did their sons after them many years: and evils were multiplied in the earth. [10] And there came out of them a wicked root Antiochus surnamed Epiphanes, son of Antiochus the king, who had been an hostage at Rome, and he reigned in the hundred and thirty and seventh year of the kingdom of the Greeks. [11] In those days went there out of Israel wicked men, who persuaded many, saying, Let us go and make a covenant with the heathen that are round about us: for since we departed from them we have had much sorrow. [12] So this device pleased them well. [13] Then certain of the people were so forward herein, that they went to the king, who gave them licence to do after the ordinances of the heathen: [14] Whereupon they built a place of exercise at Jerusalem according to the customs of the heathen: [15] And made themselves uncircumcised, and forsook the holy covenant, and joined themselves to the heathen, and were sold to do mischief. [16] Now when the kingdom was established before Antiochus, he thought to reign over Egypt that he might have the dominion of two realms. [17] Wherefore he entered into Egypt with a great multitude, with chariots, and elephants, and horsemen, and a great navy, [18] And made war against Ptolemee king of Egypt: but Ptolemee was afraid of him, and fled; and many were wounded to death. [19] Thus they got the strong cities in the land of Egypt and he took the spoils thereof. [20] And after that Antiochus had smitten Egypt, he returned again in the hundred forty and third year, and went up against Israel and Jerusalem with a great multitude, [21] And entered proudly into the sanctuary, and took away the golden altar, and the candlestick of light, and all the vessels thereof, [22] And the table of the shewbread, and the pouring vessels, and the vials. and the censers of gold, and the veil, and the crown, and the golden ornaments that were before the temple, all which he pulled off. [23] He took also the silver and the gold, and the precious vessels: also he took the hidden treasures which he found. [24] And when he had taken all away, he went into his own land, having made a great massacre, and spoken very proudly. [25] Therefore there was a great mourning in Israel, in every place where they were; [26] So that the princes and elders mourned, the virgins and young men were made feeble, and the beauty of women was changed. [27] Every bridegroom took up lamentation, and she that sat in the marriage chamber was in heaviness, [28] The land also was moved for the inhabitants thereof, and all the house of Jacob was covered with confusion. [29] And after two years fully expired the king sent his chief collector of tribute unto the cities of Juda, who came unto Jerusalem with a great multitude, [30] And spake peaceable words unto them, but all was deceit: for when they had given him credence, he fell suddenly upon the city, and smote it very sore, and destroyed much people of Israel. [31] And when he had taken the spoils of the city, he set it on fire, and pulled down the houses and walls thereof on every side. [32] But the women and children took they captive, and possessed the cattle. [33] Then builded they the city of David with a great and strong wall, and with mighty towers, and made it a strong hold for them. [34] And they put therein a sinful nation, wicked men, and fortified themselves therein. [35] They stored it also with armour and victuals, and when they had gathered together the spoils of Jerusalem, they laid them up there, and so they became a sore snare: [36] For it was a place to lie in wait against the sanctuary, and an evil adversary to Israel. [37] Thus they shed innocent blood on every side of the sanctuary, and defiled it: [38] Insomuch that the inhabitants of Jerusalem fled because of them: whereupon the city was made an habitation of strangers, and became strange to those that were born in her; and her own children left her. [39] Her sanctuary was laid waste like a wilderness, her feasts were turned into mourning, her sabbaths into reproach her honour into contempt. [40] As had been her glory, so was her dishonour increased, and her excellency was turned into mourning. [41] Moreover king Antiochus wrote to his whole kingdom, that all should be one people, [42] And every one should leave his laws: so all the heathen agreed according to the commandment of the king. [43] Yea, many also of the Israelites consented to his religion, and sacrificed unto idols, and profaned the sabbath. [44] For the king had sent letters by messengers unto Jerusalem and the cities of Juda that they should follow the strange laws of the land, [45] And forbid burnt offerings, and sacrifice, and drink offerings, in the temple; and that they should profane the sabbaths and festival days: [46] And pollute the sanctuary and holy people: [47] Set up altars, and groves, and chapels of idols, and sacrifice swine's flesh, and unclean beasts: [48] That they should also leave their children uncircumcised, and make their souls abominable with all manner of uncleanness and profanation: [49] To the end they might forget the law, and change all the ordinances. [50] And whosoever would not do according to the commandment of the king, he said, he should die. [51] In the selfsame manner wrote he to his whole kingdom, and appointed overseers over all the people, commanding the cities of Juda to sacrifice, city by city. [52] Then many of the people were gathered unto them, to wit every one that forsook the law; and so they committed evils in the land; [53] And drove the Israelites into secret places, even wheresoever they could flee for succour. [54] Now the fifteenth day of the month Casleu, in the hundred forty and fifth year, they set up the abomination of desolation upon the altar, and builded idol altars throughout the cities of Juda on every side; [55] And burnt incense at the doors of their houses, and in the streets. [56] And when they had rent in pieces the books of the law which they found, they burnt them with fire. [57] And whosoever was found with any the book of the testament, or if any committed to the law, the king's commandment was, that they should put him to death. [58] Thus did they by their authority unto the Israelites every month, to as many as were found in the cities. [59] Now the five and twentieth day of the month they did sacrifice upon the idol altar, which was upon the altar of God. [60] At which time according to the commandment they put to death certain women, that had caused their children to be circumcised. [61] And they hanged the infants about their necks, and rifled their houses, and slew them that had circumcised them. [62] Howbeit many in Israel were fully resolved and confirmed in themselves not to eat any unclean thing. [63] Wherefore the rather to die, that they might not be defiled with meats, and that they might not profane the holy covenant: so then they died. [64] And there was very great wrath upon Israel.(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXYyafFwv_w)

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apocrypals · 4 years ago

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Previously, on Apocrypals part 3: The Third One

As we begin our fourth calendar year of Apocrypals, here is a list of the texts we have covered so far on the show in case you want to read along or catch up. They’re arranged in a way that appeases my systematic nature.

Tanakh/Old Testament:

Genesis (episodes 16-20)

Exodus (episodes 33 and 35)

Leviticus (episode 59)

Numbers (episode 62)

Deuteronomy (episode 65)

Joshua (episode 73)

Ruth (episode 45)

Esther (episode 37)

Ecclesiastes (episode 52)

Song of Songs (episode 34)

Isaiah (episode 4)

Jeremiah (episode 43-44)

Lamentations (episode 48)

Ezekiel (episode 55-56)

Daniel (episode 2)

Jonah (episode 31)

Micah (episode 74)

Nahum (episode 74)

Deuterocanon/capital-A Apocrypha:

Tobit (episode 13)

Judith (episode 22)

Greek Additions to Esther (episode 37)

1 Maccabees (episode 27)

2 Maccabees (episode 28)

3 Maccabees (episode 53)

4 Maccabees (episode 78)

The Prayer of Azariah aka the Song of the Three Holy Children (episode 2)

Susanna (episode 2)

Bel and the Dragon (episode 2)

The Prayer of Manasseh (episode 6)

New Testament:

Matthew (episodes 8-9)

Mark (episode 7)

Luke (episode 10)

John (episode 11-12)

Acts of the Apostles (episode 1)

Romans (episode 5)

1 Corinthians (episode 25)

2 Corinthians (episode 42)

Galatians (episode 72)

1 John (episode 49)

2 John (episode 49)

3 John (episode 49)

Revelation (episode 50)

Pseudepigrapha (Jewish apocrypha):

The Testament of Solomon (episode 24)

The Story of Ahikar (episode 14)

The Ascension of Isaiah (episode 6)

1 Enoch (episode 39-40)

2 Enoch (episode 61)

The Letter of Aristeas (episode 70)

The War of the Sons of Light Against the Sons of Darkness (episode 71)

New Testament apocrypha:

The Protevangelium aka Infancy Gospel of James (episode 29)

The Acts of Pilate/Gospel of Nicodemus (episode 23)

Mors Pilati/Death of Pilate (episode 23)

The Acts of Paul and Thecla (episode 22)

The Acts of Peter (episode 3)

The Acts of Peter and Paul (episode 3)

The Acts of Andrew and Matthias (episode 60)

The Acts of Thomas and His Wonderworking Skin (episode 66)

The Life of Xanthippe, Polyxena, and Rebecca (episode 57)

Questions of Bartholomew (episode 41)

Resurrection of Jesus Christ by Bartholomew (episode 41)

The Book of Bartholomew (episode 67)

Acts of John (episode 46)

Syriac Infancy Gospel (episode 47)

Infancy Gospel of Thomas (episode 54)

Infancy Gospel of Pseudo-Matthew (episode 79)

The Adoration of the Magi (2020 Christmas bonus episode)

The First Apocryphal Apocalypse of John (episode 68)

The Second Apocryphal Apocalypse of John (episode 68)

The Third Apocryphal Apocalypse of John (episode 68)

The Apocalypse of Peter (episode 75)

The Golden Legend of Jacobus de Voragine:

The Life of Saint Nicholas (episode 26)

The Life of Saint Lucy (episode 26)

The Life of Saint Christopher (episode 15)

The Life of Saint Benedict (episode 15)

excerpts from The Passion of the Lord (episode 23)

The Life of Saint Sebastian (episode 58)

The Life of Saint Blaise (episode 58)

The Life of Saint Agatha (episode 58)

The Life of Saint Roch (episode 63)

The Life of Saint Catherine of Alexandria (episode 77)

The Life of Saint Barbara (episode 77)

Other:

Historia Trium Regum/The Legend of the Three Kings by John of Hildesheim (episode 30)

Muirchu’s Life of Saint Patrick (episode 36)

The Life of Saint Guinefort (episode 63)

The Life of Saint Mary of Egypt (episode 69)

The Life of Saint Pelagia (episode 69)

The Life of Saint Martin by Sulpicius Severus (episode 76)

Listener questions (episode 32)

Bible trivia questions (episode 38)

Halloween-themed Chick tracts (episode 51)

Bible Adventures and the Wisdom Tree catalogue of video games (episode 64)

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roman-catholic-mass-readings · 5 years ago

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18th November >> Mass Readings (USA)

Monday, Thirty Third Week in Ordinary Time

or Dedication of the Basilicas of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles

or Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne.

Monday, Thirty Third Week in Ordinary Time

(Liturgical Colour: Green)

First Reading

1 Maccabees 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63

Terrible affliction was upon Israel.

The Word of the Lord

R/ Thanks be to God.

Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158

R/ Give me life, O Lord, and I will do your commands.

Indignation seizes me because of the wicked

who forsake your law.

R/ Give me life, O Lord, and I will do your commands.

Though the snares of the wicked are twined about me,

your law I have not forgotten.

R/ Give me life, O Lord, and I will do your commands.

Redeem me from the oppression of men,

that I may keep your precepts.

R/ Give me life, O Lord, and I will do your commands.

I am attacked by malicious persecutors

who are far from your law.

R/ Give me life, O Lord, and I will do your commands.

Far from sinners is salvation,

because they seek not your statutes.

R/ Give me life, O Lord, and I will do your commands.

I beheld the apostates with loathing,

because they kept not to your promise.

R/ Give me life, O Lord, and I will do your commands.

Gospel Acclamation

John 8:12

Alleluia, alleluia.

I am the light of the world, says the Lord;

whoever follows me will have the light of life.

Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel

Luke 18:35-43

What do you want me to do for you? Lord, please let me see.

The Gospel of the Lord

R/ Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

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Dedication of the Basilicas of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles

(Liturgical Colour: White)

(There is no choice between ferial and memorial readings today, because all readings are proper to the memorial)

First Reading

Acts of the Apostles 28:11-16, 30-31

And thus we came to Rome.

After three months we set sail on a ship that had wintered at the island [of Malta]. It was an Alexandrian ship with the Dioscuri as its figurehead. We put in at Syracuse and stayed there three days, and from there we sailed round the coast and arrived at Rhegium. After a day, a south wind came up and in two days we reached Puteoli. There we found some brothers and were urged to stay with them for seven days. And thus we came to Rome. The brothers from there heard about us and came as far as the Forum of Appius and Three Taverns to meet us. On seeing them, Paul gave thanks to God and took courage. When he entered Rome, Paul was allowed to live by himself, with the soldier who was guarding him.

He remained for two full years in his lodgings. He received all who came to him, and with complete assurance and without hindrance he proclaimed the Kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ.

The Word of the Lord

R/ Thanks be to God.

Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5-6

R/ The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power.

Sing to the Lord a new song,

for he has done wondrous deeds;

His right hand has won victory for him,

his holy arm.

R/ The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power.

The Lord has made his salvation known:

in the sight of the nations he has revealed his justice.

He has remembered his kindness and his faithfulness

toward the house of Israel.

R/ The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power.

All the ends of the earth have seen

the salvation by our God.

Sing joyfully to the Lord, all you lands;

break into song; sing praise.

R/ The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power.

Sing praise to the Lord with the harp,

with the harp and melodious song.

With trumpets and the sound of the horn

sing joyfully before the King, the Lord.

R/ The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power.

Gospel Acclamation

cf. Te Deum

Alleluia, alleluia.

We praise you, O God,

we acclaim you as Lord;

the glorious company of Apostles praise you.

Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel

Matthew 14:22-33

Command me to come to you on the water.

After the crowd had eaten their fill, Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and precede him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. After doing so, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When it was evening he was there alone. Meanwhile the boat, already a few miles offshore, was being tossed about by the waves, for the wind was against it. During the fourth watch of the night, he came toward them, walking on the sea. When the disciples saw him walking on the sea they were terrified. “It is a ghost,” they said, and they cried out in fear. At once Jesus spoke to them, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.” Peter said to him in reply, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.” Peter got out of the boat and began to walk on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw how strong the wind was he became frightened; and, beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand and caught him, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” After they got into the boat, the wind died down. Those who were in the boat did him homage, saying, “Truly, you are the Son of God.”

The Gospel of the Lord

R/ Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

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Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne

(Liturgical Colour: White)

(Readings for the memorial)

(There is a choice today between the readings for the ferial day (Monday) and those for the memorial. The ferial readings are recommended unless pastoral reasons suggest otherwise)

First Reading

Genesis 12:1-4a

Go forth from the land of your kinsfolk and from your father’s house.

The Lord said to Abram: “Go forth from the land of your kinsfolk and from your father’s house to a land that I will show you.

”I will make of you a great nation,

and I will bless you;

I will make your name great,

so that you will be a blessing.

I will bless those who bless you

and curse those who curse you.

All the communities of the earth

shall find blessing in you.”

Abram went as the Lord directed him.

Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6

Blessed are they who hope in the Lord.

Blessed are they who delight in the law of the Lord.

The just will flourish like the palm tree in the garden of the Lord.

Blessed the man who follows not

the counsel of the wicked

Nor walks in the way of sinners,

nor sits in the company of the insolent,

But delights in the law of the Lord

and meditates on his law day and night.

Blessed are they who hope in the Lord.

Blessed are they who delight in the law of the Lord.

The just will flourish like the palm tree in the garden of the Lord.

He is like a tree

planted near running water,

That yields its fruit in due season,

and whose leaves never fade.

Whatever he does, prospers.

Blessed are they who hope in the Lord.

Blessed are they who delight in the law of the Lord.

The just will flourish like the palm tree in the garden of the Lord.

Not so, the wicked, not so;

they are like chaff which the wind drives away.

For the Lord watches over the way of the just,

but the way of the wicked vanishes.

Blessed are they who hope in the Lord.

Blessed are they who delight in the law of the Lord.

The just will flourish like the palm tree in the garden of the Lord.

Gospel Acclamation

Matthew 5:3

Alleluia, alleluia.

Blessed are the poor in spirit;

for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.

Alleluia, alleluia.

Or:

Matthew 5:6

Alleluia, alleluia.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,

for they will be satisfied.

Alleluia, alleluia.

Or:

Matthew 5:8

Alleluia, alleluia.

Blessed are the clean of heart,

for they will see God.

Alleluia, alleluia.

Or:

See Matthew 11:25

Alleluia, alleluia.

Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth;

you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the Kingdom.

Alleluia, alleluia.

Or:

Matthew 11:28

Alleluia, alleluia.

Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened,

and I will give you rest, says the Lord.

Alleluia, alleluia.

Or:

Matthew 23:11, 12b

Alleluia, alleluia.

The greatest among you must be your servant.

Whoever humbles himself will be exalted.

Alleluia, alleluia.

Or:

Luke 21:36

Alleluia, alleluia.

Be vigilant at all times

and pray that you may have the strength to stand before the Son of Man.

Alleluia, alleluia.

Or:

John 8:12

Alleluia, alleluia.

I am the light of the world, says the Lord;

whoever follows me will have the light of life.

Alleluia, alleluia.

Or:

John 8:31b-32

Alleluia, alleluia.

If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples,

and you will know the truth, says the Lord.

Alleluia, alleluia.

Or:

John 13:34

Alleluia, alleluia.

I give you a new commandment:

love one another as I have loved you.

Alleluia, alleluia.

Or:

John 14:23

Alleluia, alleluia.

Whoever loves me will keep my word

and my Father will love him

and we will come to him.

Alleluia, alleluia.

Or:

John 15:4a, 5b

Alleluia, alleluia.

Remain in me, as I remain in you, says the Lord;

whoever remains in me will bear much fruit.

Alleluia, alleluia.

Or:

John 15:9b, 5b

Alleluia, alleluia.

Remain in my love, says the Lord;

whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit.

Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel

Matthew 11:25-30

Although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned, you have revealed them to the childlike.

At that time Jesus exclaimed: “I give praise to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to the childlike. Yes, Father, such has been your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son wishes to reveal him.

“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.”

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