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And if you can’t make it, don’t expect anyone to help you. Catholic Mass Readings for All Feasts and Solemnities. Praise the LORD, for he is good; The more we all give, the more we all get. So he went into their synagogues, At festival time Pilate used to release a prisoner for them, anyone they asked for. like that? To the weak I became weak, to win over the weak. :: Job 7:1-4, 6-7 Psalm 147 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23 Mark 1:29-39 . THERE IS A HUGE CONTRAST between the First Reading and the Gospel in today’s Mass. And then at the end of the day, what does Jesus do? Then, after sunset, when the Sabbath was over, the people brought along those who were sick and in the power of evil spirits (some of these may have been just psychologically ill) and he healed them all. But we live in a very individualistic, me-me-me society. and on finding him said, “Everyone is looking for you.” Where is the value? Neither this work nor any part of it may be reproduced, distributed, performed or displayed in any medium, including electronic or digital, without permission in writing from the copyright owner. My days are swifter than a weaver’s shuttle; Every person in the pews wants help to be ready for Mass on Sunday. Simon’s mother-in-law lay sick with a fever. preaching and driving out demons throughout the whole of Galilee. Sunday of week 6 of Ordinary Time – Readings. The Weekday readings for the Ordinary Time are as follows. — Lord, make haste to help me. Be like her. No, she immediately began to serve the needs of those in the house with her. This was so well described in Charlie Chaplin’s film “Modern Times”. The LORD called to Samuel, who answered, “Here I am.” Samuel ran to Eli and said, “Here I am. Put his feet up, slump in front of the tv with a beer in his hand?     and binds up their wounds. O. Jesus is totally occupied in putting himself at the service of people and bring healing and wholeness back into their lives. Home :: Commentary on Job 7:1-4, 6-7; 1 Corinthians 9:16-19,22-23; Mark 1:29-39. Holy Days, Liturgy, Sunday, Catholic, Louis, Readings,.Mass, Center, The Saints, Jesus, Trinity, Not for Priests only! Fed up with life, bored with our work. THERE IS A HUGE CONTRAST between the First Reading and the Gospel in today’s Mass. Jesus overpowered the evil spirit and cured the man. Great is our Lord and mighty in power; At the same time, “Swifter than a weaver’s shuttle my days have passed, and vanished, leaving no hope behind.” Individual days drag by but, before I realise it, my whole life has gone by. that I may preach there also. He approached, grasped her hand, and helped her up. As they say, “Today is the first day of the rest of my life.”, Let us now look at the Gospel where there is a very different picture altogether. And what have I to show for it? LEPERS WERE AMONG THE MOST PITEOUS of people in ancient (and in even not-so-ancient) times. What kind of a life is that? Jesus entered the house of Simon and Andrew with James and John. Christian Prayer: Does not contain Office of Readings. Christ took away our infirmities And, if we all did that, how enriched we all would be! And this is what gives meaning, fulfilment, satisfaction and happiness into people’s lives – when I am making my unique contribution to the well-being of those around me and of my society. they brought to him all who were ill or possessed by demons. Contact us :: See more. If we cannot grab things for ourselves, then we think we will be losers. At the same time, in the modern industrial world, so much of the work really is tedious and repetitive; one is just a cog in a huge machine. Job goes on: “Months of delusion I have assigned to me, nothing for my own but nights of grief. What then is my recompense? Day after day, night after night drags on. I have become all things to all, to save at least some. Sacred Space - www.sacredspace.ie Commentary on Leviticus 13:1-2,45-46; 1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1; Mark 1:40-45 . No feeling sorry for oneself. Español. Browse our listings to find jobs in Germany for expats, including jobs for English speakers or those in your native language.     I shall not see happiness again. Where is the meaning? If you can’t make it on your own, forget it. It is the voice of someone who is terribly depressed and can find no meaning whatever in life. Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Rising very early before dawn, he left  How many people do we know who get no enjoyment or satisfaction whatever out of their work? Catholic Daily Readings for Year 2. It is their own fault, their own choice for being unemployed and unemployable, for being alcoholics, drug addicts, wastrels, a burden on the hard-working taxpayer. R. (cf. Select Sunday . Alleluia.     it is fitting to praise him. About Sacred Space :: of Ordinary Time. Are not his days those of hirelings? Yet, this time is hardly ordinary. The restoration of her health meant that she could once more take care, according to her gifts, of the community. Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 65. There is a need of all of us for rest but rest that refreshes and rebuilds, as opposed to pure escapist or dissipating activity. We should be grateful that the computer is now taking over so much of this dreary production line work. Say: People become famous for many different reasons. Pray online :: Preparation for Sunday Scripture Readings (Grades 7 and 8) Collect pictures showing famous people from newspapers or magazines.     and troubled nights have been allotted to me. R. Praise the Lord, who heals the brokenhearted. Although little was known then of the origin of the sickness, it was clearly known to be contagious and therefore greatly feared. 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