MARCH 4 1ST READING Peter reminds us of the words of Christ, “Be holy because I am holy.” This is a pretty good idea to heed; there is no better authority than the Scriptures. Peter further encourages us to live sober lives, attentive to the circumstances so that we can live the Gospel in the most effective manner possible. This is one of our responsibilities as Christians — to live and proclaim the Gospel all the days of our lives. 1 Peter 1:10-16 10 Beloved: Concerning this salvation, prophets who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours searched and investigated it, 11 investigating the time and circumstances that the Spirit of Christ within them indicated when it testified in advance to the sufferings destined for Christ and the glories to follow them. 12 It was revealed to them that they were serving not themselves but you with regard to the things that have now been announced to you by those who preached the Good News to you through the Holy Spirit sent from heaven, things into which angels longed to look. 13 Therefore, gird up the loins of your mind, live soberly, and set your hopes completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14 Like obedient children, do not act in compliance with the desires of your former ignorance 15 but, as he who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in every aspect of your conduct, 16 for it is written, “Be holy because I am holy.” P S A L M Psalm 98:1, 2-3, 3-4 R: The Lord has made known his salvation. 1 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) 2 The Lord has made his salvation known: in the sight of the nations he has revealed his justice. 3 He has remembered his kindness and his faithfulness toward the house of Israel. (R) All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation by our God. 4 Sing joyfully to the Lord, all you lands; break into song; sing praise. (R) GOSPEL There will be rewards in this life for our faithfulness but they will pale in comparison with those we will receive in eternal life. This is the source of our hope that will encourage and strengthen us in times of suffering and trial. Therefore we should reflect upon this promise often and in depth. The more we reflect upon them, the more real they will become to us and, thus, more present in our daily lives. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth; you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the Kingdom. Mark 10:28-31 28 Peter began to say to Jesus, “We have given up everything and followed you.” 29 Jesus said, “Amen, I say to you, there is no one who has given up house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or lands for my sake and for the sake of the Gospel 30 who will not receive a hundred times more now in this present age: houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands, with persecutions, and eternal life in the age to come. 31 But many that are first will be last, and the last will be first.” think: This is one of our responsibilities as Christians — to live and proclaim the Gospel all the days of our life. T O D A Y’S BLESSING LIST Thank You Lord for everything.
Posted on: Tue, 04 Mar 2014 00:26:07 +0000