27th Sunday of the Year (C): 2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14

Sunday Readings for Your Reflection: Liturgical Years 2011 (A), 2012 (B), and 2013 (C)

Sunday, October 6, 2013

Liturgical readings
Hebrews 1:2-3; 2:2-4
Psalm 95
2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14
Luke 17:5-10

"The Spirit God has given us is...a strong, loving and wise spirit."


I remind you to stir into flame
the gift of God bestowed
when my hands were laid on you.


The Spirit God has given us
is no cowardly spirit,


but


rather one that makes us


strong,
loving
and wise.


Therefore,
never be ashamed
of your testimony to our Lord,


nor of me,


a prisoner for his sake;


but with the strength
which comes from God


bear your share of the hardship
which the gospel entails.


Take as model of sound teaching
what you have heard me say,
in faith and love in Christ Jesus.


Guard the rich deposit of faith
with the help of the Holy Spirit
who dwells within us.




Scripture verses from the readings:
"Let us kneel before the Lord who made us...for he is our God." (Psalm 95)
"With the strength which comes from God bear your share of the hardship which the gospel entails." (2 Timothy)
"The just man, because of his faith, shall live." (Hebrews 1)

26th Sunday of the Year (C)

25th Sunday of the Year (C): 1 Timothy 2:1-8

25th Sunday of the Year (C), September 22, 2013

Liturgical readings
Amos 8:4-7
Psalm 113
1 Timothy 2:1-8
Luke 16:1-13

"Prayer of this kind is good."


I urge that petitions,
        prayers,
        intercessions,
        and thanksgivings


be offered for all men,
        especially for kings
        and those in authority,


that we may be able to lead
        undisturbed
        and tranquil lives
        in perfect piety
        and dignity.


Prayer of this kind is good,
and God our savior is pleased with it,
for


he wants all men to be saved
and come to know the truth.


And the truth is this:


"God is one.


One also is the mediator between God and men,


the man Christ Jesus,


who gave himself as a ransom for all."


This truth was attended at the fitting time.


I have been made its herald and apostle,


(believe me
I am not lying
but speak the truth)


the teacher of the nations in the true faith.


I is my wish, then,
that in every place
the men shall offer prayers
with blameless hands held aloft,
and be free


from anger


and dissension.


Scripture quotes from the readings:
"High above all nations is the Lord; above the heavens is his glory." (Psalm 113)
"God wants all men to be saved and come to know the truth." (1 Timothy)
"Petitions, prayers, intercessions and thanksgivings be offered for all men, especially for kings and those in authority." (1 Timothy)