Greetings on this the Monday of the Twenty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time
Readings: 1 Tm 2:1-8; Ps 28:2, 7, 8-9; Lk 7:1-10
Notes: It is my wish, then, that in every place the men should pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger or argument.
First Reading
Beloved: First of all, I ask that supplications, prayers, petitions, and thanksgivings be offered for everyone, for kings and for all in authority, that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all devotion and dignity. This is good and pleasing to God our savior, who wills everyone to be saved and to come to knowledge of the truth.
For there is one God.
Responsorial
Blessed be the Lord, for he has heard my prayer.
Gospel Acclamation
God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son, so that everyone who believes in him might have eternal life.
Gospel
“Lord, do not trouble yourself, for I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof. Therefore, I did not consider myself worthy to come to you; but say the word and let my servant be healed.
When Jesus heard this he was amazed at him and, turning, said to the crowd following him, “I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such faith.” When the messengers returned to the house, they found the slave in good health.
Peace be with you,
Deacon Gerry