Stand In The Way

Greetings on this the Saturday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time
Readings: Jos 24:14-29; Ps 16:1-2a and 5, 7-8, 11; Mt 19:13-15
Notes: Two years ago: http://deacongerrypalermo.blog/2021/08/14/freedom-of-divine-love/

“Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them;
for the Kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
After he placed his hands on them, he went away.

Don’t be the one who stands obstacle between person and God.
Be the one who stands obstacle between evil and person.

First Reading
So Joshua made a covenant with the people that day and made statutes and ordinances for them at Shechem, which he recorded in the book of the law of God.

Responsorial
You are my inheritance, O Lord.

Gospel Acclamation
Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth; you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the Kingdom.

Gospel
Children were brought to Jesus that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples rebuked them, but Jesus said, “Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the Kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” After he placed his hands on them, he went away.

Peace be with you,
Deacon Gerry