Posted on 06/05/2006 7:53:36 AM PDT by Salvation
Memorial of Saint Boniface, bishop and martyr
Reading 1
2 Pt 1:2-7
Beloved:
May grace and peace be yours in abundance
through knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
His divine power has bestowed on us
everything that makes for life and devotion,
through the knowledge of him
who called us by his own glory and power.
Through these, he has bestowed on us
the precious and very great promises,
so that through them you may come to share in the divine nature,
after escaping from the corruption that is in the world
because of evil desire.
For this very reason,
make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue,
virtue with knowledge, knowledge with self-control,
self-control with endurance, endurance with devotion,
devotion with mutual affection, mutual affection with love.
Responsorial Psalm
Ps 91:1-2, 14-15b, 15c-16
R. (see 2b) In you, my God, I place my trust.
You who dwell in the shelter of the Most High,
who abide in the shadow of the Almighty,
Say to the LORD, “My refuge and my fortress,
my God, in whom I trust.”
R. In you, my God, I place my trust.
Because he clings to me, I will deliver him;
I will set him on high because he acknowledges my name.
He shall call upon me, and I will answer him;
I will be with him in distress.
R. In you, my God, I place my trust.
I will deliver him and glorify him;
with length of days I will gratify him
and will show him my salvation.
R. In you, my God, I place my trust.
Gospel
Mk 12:1-12
Jesus began to speak to the chief priests, the scribes,
and the elders in parables.
“A man planted a vineyard, put a hedge around it,
dug a wine press, and built a tower.
Then he leased it to tenant farmers and left on a journey.
At the proper time he sent a servant to the tenants
to obtain from them some of the produce of the vineyard.
But they seized him, beat him,
and sent him away empty-handed.
Again he sent them another servant.
And that one they beat over the head and treated shamefully.
He sent yet another whom they killed.
So, too, many others; some they beat, others they killed.
He had one other to send, a beloved son.
He sent him to them last of all, thinking, ‘They will respect my son.’
But those tenants said to one another, ‘This is the heir.
Come, let us kill him, and the inheritance will be ours.’
So they seized him and killed him,
and threw him out of the vineyard.
What then will the owner of the vineyard do?
He will come, put the tenants to death,
and give the vineyard to others.
Have you not read this Scripture passage:
The stone that the builders rejected
has become the cornerstone;
by the Lord has this been done,
and it is wonderful in our eyes?”
They were seeking to arrest him, but they feared the crowd,
for they realized that he had addressed the parable to them.
So they left him and went away.
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| Mk 12:1-12 | ||
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| 1 | And he began to speak to them in parables: A certain man planted a vineyard and made a hedge about it and dug a place for the winefat and built a tower and let it to husbandmen: and went into a far country. | et coepit illis in parabolis loqui vineam pastinavit homo et circumdedit sepem et fodit lacum et aedificavit turrem et locavit eam agricolis et peregre profectus est |
| 2 | And at the season he sent to the husbandmen a servant to receive of the husbandmen of the fruit of the vineyard. | et misit ad agricolas in tempore servum ut ab agricolis acciperet de fructu vineae |
| 3 | Who, having laid hands on him, beat and sent him away empty. | qui adprehensum eum ceciderunt et dimiserunt vacuum |
| 4 | And again he sent to them another servant: and him they wounded in the head and used him reproachfully. | et iterum misit ad illos alium servum et illum capite vulneraverunt et contumeliis adfecerunt |
| 5 | And again he sent another, and him they killed: and many others, of whom some they beat, and others they killed. | et rursum alium misit et illum occiderunt et plures alios quosdam caedentes alios vero occidentes |
| 6 | Therefore, having yet one son, most dear to him, he also sent him unto them last of all, saying: They will reverence my son. | adhuc ergo unum habens filium carissimum et illum misit ad eos novissimum dicens quia reverebuntur filium meum |
| 7 | But the husbandmen said one to another: This is the heir. Come let us kill him and the inheritance shall be ours. | coloni autem dixerunt ad invicem hic est heres venite occidamus eum et nostra erit hereditas |
| 8 | And laying hold on him, they killed him and cast him out of the vineyard. | et adprehendentes eum occiderunt et eiecerunt extra vineam |
| 9 | What therefore will the lord of the vineyard do? He will come and destroy those husbandmen and will give the vineyard to others. | quid ergo faciet dominus vineae veniet et perdet colonos et dabit vineam aliis |
| 10 | And have you not read this scripture, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is made the head of the corner: | nec scripturam hanc legistis lapidem quem reprobaverunt aedificantes hic factus est in caput anguli |
| 11 | By the Lord has this been done, and it is wonderful in our eyes. | a Domino factum est istud et est mirabile in oculis nostris |
| 12 | And they sought to lay hands on him: but they feared the people. For they knew that he spoke this parable to them. And leaving him, they went their way. | et quaerebant eum tenere et timuerunt turbam cognoverunt enim quoniam ad eos parabolam hanc dixerit et relicto eo abierunt |
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Monday, June 05, 2006 Meditation 2 Peter 1:2-7 His divine power has granted us all things . . . through the knowledge of him who called us.(2 Peter 1:3) Do you know Jesus? The question may make us feel uncomfortable, either because it seems very personal in nature or because we really don’t know how to answer it. After all, how can anyone “know” the eternal Son of God? Immediately, we sense that knowing Jesus involves more than an intellectual grasp of his teachings or a familiarity with the story of his life, death, and resurrection. To say, “I know Jesus” is more like saying, “I know Emily. She’s my neighbor,” or “I know my husband very well.” As daunting a question as this may seem, in reality it’s probably one of the most encouraging, hope-filled questions anyone could ever ask us. Why? Because knowing Jesus is not very hard at all. In fact, it’s very easy—not because Jesus is so compatible with us but because he wants us to know him. Jesus longs to have a personal relationship with us. So how do we get to know Jesus? One of the best ways is through his word in Scripture. Scripture does far more than convey information or tell a good, stirring story. It has the power to change us from the inside out. Every time we read the Bible, it is Jesus himself speaking to us—if we let him. He comes to fill our minds with his truth and his promises. He comes to free our hearts from hurtful desires, sinful enticements, and painful memories. This is why Peter said that God’s divine power has given us everything we need “through the knowledge” of Jesus (2 Peter 1:3). Knowing Jesus doesn’t just make us friends with God—amazing as this is. Knowing Jesus changes our lives forever. So what can possibly hold us back? We can, if we hold on to fears, sins, or frustrations. Spend time with Jesus. Let his word soften your heart and strengthen your mind. As you do, you too will become a “partaker of the divine nature” (1:4). “Lord Jesus, let me hear your voice. I want to know the power of your divine nature working in me, drawing me closer and closer to you. I want us to become best friends, even as I learn to submit to your authority and lordship.” Psalm 91:1-2,14-16; Mark 12:1-12 |
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O God, come to my aid.
O Lord, make haste to help me.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,
as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
world without end.
Amen. Alleluia.
A suitable hymn may be inserted at this point.
| Psalm 10 (11) |
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| The Lord, support of the just |
| I trust in the Lord, so why do you say to me: “Fly up to the mountain like a sparrow”? “For the wicked have drawn their bows, fitted the arrow to the string, to shoot in darkness at the upright of heart. When the foundations are being overthrown, what are the just to do?” The Lord is in his holy temple; the Lord’s throne is in heaven. His eyes look down on the poor, he examines the children of men. The Lord scrutinises the just and the unjust, and his heart hates those who do evil. He rains down coals upon the wicked, fire and brimstone and a scorching wind: this is what he gives them to drink. For the Lord is just and loves just deeds, and the upright shall see his face. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. |
| Psalm 14 (15) |
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| Who is worthy to face the Lord? |
| Lord, who will live in your tent? Who will dwell on your holy mountain? Whoever comes there without stain, acts rightly, speaks truth in his heart. Whoever does not speak deceitfully, – or do harm to his neighbour, – or slander him. Whoever despises the evil-doer, but he reveres those who fear the Lord. Whoever swears and keeps his word, come what may – lends his money without usury – takes no bribe to condemn the innocent. Whoever lives like this will stand firm for ever. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. |
| Canticle | Ephesians 1 |
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| God the Saviour | |
| Blessed be God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us, in Christ, with every spiritual blessing in heaven. In love, he chose us before the creation of the world, to be holy and spotless in his sight. He predestined us to be his adopted children through Jesus Christ, simply because it pleased him to do so. This he did for the praise of the glory of his grace, of his free gift of us to his Beloved, in whose blood we have gained redemption, and the forgiveness of our sins. This he did according to the riches of his grace, which he gave us in abundance, with all wisdom and discernment, revealing to us the mysteries of his will, because it pleased him to do so. In this action he has planned, in the fulfilment of time, to bring all things together in Christ, from the heavens and from the earth. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. |
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| A short Bible reading and responsory may follow here. |
| Canticle | Magnificat |
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| My soul rejoices in the Lord | |
| My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God, my salvation. For he has shown me such favour – me, his lowly handmaiden. Now all generations will call me blessed, because the mighty one has done great things for me. His name is holy, his mercy lasts for generation after generation for those who revere him. He has put forth his strength: he has scattered the proud and conceited, torn princes from their thrones; but lifted up the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things; the rich he has sent away empty. He has come to the help of his servant Israel, he has remembered his mercy as he promised to our fathers, to Abraham and his children for ever. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. |
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| Some short prayers may follow here, to offer up the day's work to God. |
| Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those that trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. |
| A concluding prayer may follow here. |
| May the Lord bless us and keep us from all harm; and may he lead us to eternal life. |
| A M E N |
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O God, come to my aid.
O Lord, make haste to help me.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,
as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
world without end.
Amen. Alleluia.
| This is an excellent moment for an examination of conscience. In a communal celebration of Compline, one of the penitential acts given in the Missal may be recited. |
A suitable hymn may be inserted at this point.
| Psalm 85 (86) |
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| A poor man's prayer in time of trouble |
| Lord God, you are full of mercies, patient and true. Alleluia. |
| Turn your ear to me, Lord, and hear me, for I am poor and destitute. Keep my life safe, for I am faithful; O God, save your servant, who trusts in you. Take pity upon me, O Lord, for I call to you all the day long. Make your servant’s heart glad, for to you, O Lord, I have raised it. For you, Lord, are gentle and mild: you are kind to all those who call on you. Let your ears hear my prayer, O Lord! Turn to the voice of my pleading! In my time of trouble I call on you, for you, O Lord, will hear me. No other god is like you, O Lord, and nothing compares with your works. All people – all nations you made – will come and worship before you; they will give glory to your name. For you are great, you work wonders: you alone are God. O Lord, teach me your paths, and I will come to your truth. Make my heart simple and guileless, so that it honours your name. I will proclaim you, Lord my God, and give you praise with all my heart. I will give glory to your name for ever, for your great kindness is upon me: you have rescued me from the deepest depths. O God, the proud rise against me, in the meetings of the powerful they seek my life: they do not keep you in their sight. And you, Lord, are a God of compassion, full of mercies, patient and true. Look upon me, have mercy upon me, give your strength and protection to your servant your servant, the child of your handmaid. Give me a sign of your goodness, let my enemies see it and be confounded; because you, O Lord, have helped me and given me comfort. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. |
| Lord God, you are full of mercies, patient and true. Alleluia. |
| Reading | 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10 |
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| God chose that we should receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us; so that, asleep or awake, we should still live with him. | |
| Short Responsory | ? |
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| Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit. - Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit. You have redeemed us, Lord, God of faithfulness. - Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. - Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit. |
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| Canticle | Nunc Dimittis |
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| Keep us safe, Lord, while we are awake, and guard us as we sleep, so that we can keep watch with Christ and rest in peace. Alleluia. | |
| Now, Master, you let your servant go in peace. You have fulfilled your promise. My own eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all peoples. A light to bring the Gentiles from darkness; the glory of your people Israel. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. |
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| Keep us safe, Lord, while we are awake, and guard us as we sleep, so that we can keep watch with Christ and rest in peace. Alleluia. | |
| Prayer | |
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| Let us pray. Give our bodies rest, Lord, to restore them; and let the seeds sown by our labours today grow and yield an eternal harvest. Through Christ our Lord, Amen. |
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| May the almighty Lord grant us a quiet night and a perfect end. |
| A M E N |
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