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Memorial of Saint Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest
Posted on 09/23/2023 08:30 AM (USCCB Daily Readings)
- Readings for the Memorial of Saint Pius of Pietrelcina, priest
Reading 1 1 Tm 6:13-16
I charge you before God, who gives life to all things,
and before Christ Jesus,
who gave testimony under Pontius Pilate
for the noble confession,
to keep the commandment without stain or reproach
until the appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ
that the blessed and only ruler
will make manifest at the proper time,
the King of kings and Lord of lords,
who alone has immortality, who dwells in unapproachable light,
and whom no human being has seen or can see.
To him be honor and eternal power. Amen.
Responsorial Psalm Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 4, 5
Sing joyfully to the LORD all you lands;
serve the LORD with gladness;
come before him with joyful song.
R. Come with joy into the presence of the Lord.
Know that the LORD is God;
he made us, his we are;
his people, the flock he tends.
R. Come with joy into the presence of the Lord.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving,
his courts with praise;
Give thanks to him; bless his name.
R. Come with joy into the presence of the Lord.
For he is good:
the LORD, whose kindness endures forever,
and his faithfulness, to all generations.
R. Come with joy into the presence of the Lord.
Alleluia See Lk 8:15
Blessed are they who have kept the word with a generous heart
and yield a harvest through perseverance.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
Gospel Lk 8:4-15
journeying to Jesus, he spoke in a parable.
"A sower went out to sow his seed.
And as he sowed, some seed fell on the path and was trampled,
and the birds of the sky ate it up.
Some seed fell on rocky ground, and when it grew,
it withered for lack of moisture.
Some seed fell among thorns,
and the thorns grew with it and choked it.
And some seed fell on good soil, and when it grew,
it produced fruit a hundredfold."
After saying this, he called out,
"Whoever has ears to hear ought to hear."
Then his disciples asked him
what the meaning of this parable might be.
He answered,
"Knowledge of the mysteries of the Kingdom of God
has been granted to you;
but to the rest, they are made known through parables
so that they may look but not see, and hear but not understand.
"This is the meaning of the parable.
The seed is the word of God.
Those on the path are the ones who have heard,
but the Devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts
that they may not believe and be saved.
Those on rocky ground are the ones who, when they hear,
receive the word with joy, but they have no root;
they believe only for a time and fall away in time of temptation.
As for the seed that fell among thorns,
they are the ones who have heard, but as they go along,
they are choked by the anxieties and riches and pleasures of life,
and they fail to produce mature fruit.
But as for the seed that fell on rich soil,
they are the ones who, when they have heard the word,
embrace it with a generous and good heart,
and bear fruit through perseverance."
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.
Marseille: Pope meets French President Emmanuel Macron
Posted on 09/23/2023 04:57 AM ()
Pope Francis meets with French President, Emmanuel Macron, during his journey to Marseille.
Lebanese Bishop Boutros: We need to overcome fear of migrants
Posted on 09/23/2023 04:27 AM ()
As Pope Francis concludes the Mediterranean Meetings in Marseille, Lebanon's Bishop Jules Boutros emphasizes that we must not be fearful of people on the move, calling migration an opportunity to demonstrate our love for others.
Pope in Marseille: Make Mediterranean a laboratory of peace in the world
Posted on 09/23/2023 03:16 AM ()
Pope Francis closes the Mediterranean Meetings in Marseille by encouraging religious leaders and civil authorities to contribute to making the Mediterranean region a "foundation of peace" in the world, saying migration is not an emergency but a reality of our times requiring wise foresight.
French media shine spotlight on Pope’s Marseille visit
Posted on 09/23/2023 02:12 AM ()
As Pope Francis begins his second day in Marseille, media outlets across France highlight his message for European nations to respect the human dignity of migrants and rescue them at sea.
Pope Francis meets with people living in poverty in Marseille
Posted on 09/23/2023 01:37 AM ()
Pope Francis starts his second day in Marseille with an encounter with people facing financial difficulty and a brief meeting with the Vice-President of the European Commission, Mr. Margaritis Schinas.
Pope Francis mourns Italy's former President Giorgio Napolitano
Posted on 09/22/2023 12:44 PM ()
Pope Francis mourns and recalls with fondness the former President of Italy, late Giorgio Napolitano, who died on Friday in Rome aged 98.
Pope in Marseille: Migration must be addressed with humanity, solidarity
Posted on 09/22/2023 10:46 AM ()
In his speech at the Monument to the Heroes and Victims of the Sea in Marseille, Pope Francis underscores that tragedies and the epochal challenges of migration need to be addressed humanely across the Mediterranean region.
New Caritas Africa president chairs regional commission meeting in Nigeria
Posted on 09/22/2023 10:22 AM ()
As Caritas Africa installs its newly-elected leadership at a meeting in Abuja, Msgr. Pierre Cibambo describes his mission in his new role as Caritas Africa president and highlights the importance of the Church’s charitable service.
Pope to Marseille clergy: Bring gaze of Jesus to others
Posted on 09/22/2023 10:11 AM ()
At a Marian Prayer service on Friday evening, Pope Francis invites the diocesan clergy of Marseille to bring God’s gaze to their brothers and sisters, to bring their thirst to God, and to spread the joy of the Gospel.