![]() You can also view this page with the Gospel in Greek and English. ![]() Listen, watch, or read from the comfort of your home. They are also the perfect way to find time in your day for spiritual reflection. The New American Bible readings, which are used at Mass in the United States, are available in the Universalis apps, programs and downloads. EWTN offers the daily readings to enable viewers to accompany the Mass of the day as it is televised. The readings on this page are from the Jerusalem Bible, which is used at Mass in most of the English-speaking world. Christian ArtĮach day, The Christian Art website gives a picture and reflection on the Gospel of the day. A feeling of awe came over the crowd when they saw this, and they praised God for giving such power to men. The daily readings are taken from the lectionary which divides much of the Bible into three years worth of readings. Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the paralytic, ‘Courage, my child, your sins are forgiven.’ And at this some scribes said to themselves, ‘This man is blaspheming.’ Knowing what was in their minds Jesus said, ‘Why do you have such wicked thoughts in your hearts? Now, which of these is easier to say, “Your sins are forgiven,” or to say, “Get up and walk”? But to prove to you that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins,’ – he said to the paralytic – ‘get up, and pick up your bed and go off home.’ And the man got up and went home. Then some people appeared, bringing him a paralytic stretched out on a bed. I put everything I am and have into your hands.Jesus got in the boat, crossed the water and came to his own town. Hasn’t he provided for you? Hasn’t he shown you his faithful love? Hasn’t he proved himself worthy to be trusted with your “Isaacs”?ĭon’t be afraid to surrender your life to your loving Father. God asks for your whole life, not because he is selfish, but because he wants you to find the meaning and comfort that come only from him. EWTN takes you to Saint Peters Square for the solemnity of the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul. He promises to bless us as we cling to him in the midst of it all. When we are called to lay down a part of our life-our “Isaac”-we can be sure that God will be with us to help us and to make up for whatever we are losing. Our life is a gift from God, but we must always hold it loosely. Jesus teaches a similar lesson when he says, “Whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it” (Matthew 16:25). But he also promises to provide for us, just as he provided for Abraham. He may ask us to let go of something or someone we dearly love: a child moving away, perhaps, or a job, a home, or a cherished dream. Sometimes we have to offer our own “Isaac” to God. Somehow, God would provide.Ībraham’s trusting obedience is a model for us. ![]() Somehow, God would maintain his covenant with Isaac “and with his descendants after him” (Genesis 17:19). He had learned that somehow, God would not break his promise. So by the time Abraham received this command to offer up his son, he had learned to trust. Through the sheer marvel of Isaac’s birth, God had already demonstrated that he could do the impossible. ![]() Isaac was a “miracle child,” the fulfillment of God’s promise to bless Abraham. God rewarded Abraham’s trust and obedience by providing a ram to take Isaac’s place as the sacrifice. The surprising twist in the story is that this God, unlike the gods of the pagans, intervened and saved Isaac. Yet human sacrifice was common in Abraham’s time. We shudder to think of him binding up his beloved son, given to Sarah and him in their old age, and placing him on the altar. The story of Abraham’s sacrifice of Isaac shocks us. Not a subscriber? Subscribe for only $12 (Save $4). Subscribers: Please log in to view the Mass readings. DAILY MASS READINGS AVAILABLE WITH A SUBSCRIPTIONĪccess daily Mass readings, meditations and articles, as well as special resources, by becoming a subscriber or logging in.
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