Greetings on this the Memorial of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious
Readings: RV 5:1-10; PS 149:1B-2, 3-4, 5-6A AND 9B; LK 19:41-44
Notes: What makes for peace is the same question as Who can open the seals of the scroll?
Scroll
- The promised gift of the Father (who made us and loves us).
- The Lamb who was slain (who is worthy to give the gift as redeemer).
- The gold bowls filled with incense, which are the prayers of the holy ones (who asks for the gift for one and all).
Recommended author, Dr Scott Hahn: https://www.thriftbooks.com/a/scott-hahn/196754/
First reading
Do not weep.
The lion of the tribe of Judah, the root of David, has triumphed, enabling him to open the scroll with its seven seals.
Each of the elders held a harp and gold bowls filled with incense, which are the prayers of the holy ones.
They sang a new hymn:
“Worthy are you to receive the scroll and break open its seals, for you were slain and with your Blood you purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue, people and nation. You made them a kingdom and priests for our God, and they will reign on earth.”
Responsorial Psalm
The Lamb has made us a kingdom of priests to serve our God.
Alleluia Verse
If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.
Gospel Portion
The Lament for Jerusalem.
As Jesus drew near Jerusalem, he saw the city and wept over it, saying:
If this day you only knew what makes for peace.
Recognize the time of your visitation!
You
- His friend, Lazarus died, and Jesus wept (Jn 11:35).
- And when he had said this, he cried out in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” (Jn 11:43).
- So the people said, “See how he loved him.” (Jn 11:36).
All of Us
- His community disowned him, and As he drew near, he saw the city and wept over it (Lk 19:41).
- When Jesus had taken the wine, he said, “It is finished.” And bowing his head, he handed over the spirit (Jn 19:30).
- So the elders said, With your Blood you purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue, people and nation. You made them a kingdom and priests for our God, and they will reign on earth (Rev 5:9b).
This, this is peace:
- Father’s Divine Gift of Love.
- Lamb – Divine response to sin.
- Prayer – Asking for the gift.
Peace be with you,
Deacon Gerry
Deacon Gerry Palermo 