Greetings on this the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings: Is 58:7-10; Ps 112:4-5, 6-7, 8-9; 1 Cor 2:1-5; Mt 5:13-16
Notes: Quoting Paul: your faith might rest not on human wisdom but on the power of God. For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ, and him crucified.
When we act rightly, light shines!
Then your light shall break forth like the dawn.
Then light shall rise for you in the darkness, and the gloom shall become for you like midday.
First reading
- Share
- Shelter
- Clothe
- Bestow bread upon the hungry
- Satisfy the afflicted
- Remove oppression.
- Remove false accusations.
- Remove malicious speech.
Responsorial Psalm
The just man is a light in darkness to the upright.
- gracious and merciful and just
- conducts his affairs with justice
- lavishly he gives to the poor
Second reading
When I came to you, brothers and sisters, proclaiming the mystery of God, I did not come with sublimity of words or of wisdom. For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ, and him crucified. I came to you in weakness and fear and much trembling, and my message and my proclamation were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of Spirit and power, so that your faith might rest not on human wisdom but on the power of God.
Alleluia Verse
I am the light of the world, says the Lord; whoever follows me will have the light of life.
Gospel Portion
Jesus said to his disciples: “You are the salt of the earth.
Jesus said to his disciples: “You are the light of the world.
Jesus said to his disciples: “Your light must shine before others.
That they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.
The good we do is from God because He is the origin of all good.
Peace be with you,
Deacon Gerry
Deacon Gerry Palermo 