Greetings on this the Friday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time
Readings: RV 10:8-11; PS 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; LK 19:45-48
Notes: End the old year and start the new year with the Rite of Reconciliation.
First reading
The Angel with the Small Scroll.
He said to me, “Take and swallow it. It will turn your stomach sour, but in your mouth it will taste as sweet as honey.”
The small scroll was sweet because it predicted the final victory of God’s people; it was sour because it also announced their sufferings. Cf. Ez 3:1–3. (NABRE, comment on verse).
Reconciliation is similar.
- It is a sour experience in the way of dealing with our own sin.
- It is sweet as honey because it refreshes you in new life.
https://www.franciscanmedia.org/franciscan-spirit-blog/sacrament-of-reconciliation
We share a common need to move forward spiritually. Prophesy is one vehicle of helping. Friendship helps too.
You help me.
I help you.
See The Prophet as Sentinel (a/k/a warning).
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/ezekiel/3?17=#33003017
Ez 3:17-21.
Responsorial Psalm
How sweet to my taste is your promise!
Alleluia Verse
My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord; I know them, and they follow me.
Gospel Portion
The Cleansing of the Temple.
You are his temple in that your soul is where G-d dwells.
Then Jesus entered the temple area and proceeded to drive out those who were selling things, saying to them, “It is written, ‘My house shall be a house of prayer, but you have made it a den of thieves.’”
Let’s cleanse our temple to receive him.
Christ, the King of the Universe, wishes to dwell within us as guest.
Advent 2023 approaches
- Cycle A
- Week One
- https://www.usccb.org/resources/2023-liturgical-calendar
Peace be with you,
Deacon Gerry
Deacon Gerry Palermo 