Monday of the 33rd Week in Ordinary Time
See also:
- Gospel Commentary, by Msgr. João Scognamiglio Clá Dias, EP
Mass Readings
First Reading – Rev 1:1-4; 2:1-5
The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave to him, to show his servants what must happen soon. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, who gives witness to the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ by reporting what he saw. Blessed is the one who reads aloud and blessed are those who listen to this prophetic message and heed what is written in it, for the appointed time is near. John, to the seven churches in Asia: grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits before his throne. I heard the Lord saying to me: “To the angel of the Church in Ephesus, write this: “‘The one who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks in the midst of the seven gold lampstands says this: “I know your works, your labor, and your endurance, and that you cannot tolerate the wicked; you have tested those who call themselves Apostles but are not, and discovered that they are impostors. Moreover, you have endurance and have suffered for my name, and you have not grown weary. Yet I hold this against you: you have lost the love you had at first. Realize how far you have fallen. Repent, and do the works you did at first. Otherwise, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place, unless you repent.”’”
Responsorial Psalm – Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4, 6 (R.Rev. 2:17)
R. Those who are victorious I will feed from the tree of life.
Blessed the man who follows not
the counsel of the wicked
Nor walks in the way of sinners,
nor sits in the company of the insolent,
But delights in the law of the LORD
and meditates on his law day and night. R.
Blessed the man who follows not
the counsel of the wicked
Nor walks in the way of sinners,
nor sits in the company of the insolent,
But delights in the law of the LORD
and meditates on his law day and night. R.
Not so the wicked, not so;
they are like chaff which the wind drives away.
For the LORD watches over the way of the just,
but the way of the wicked vanishes. R.
Gospel – Lk 18:35-43
As Jesus approached Jericho a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging, and hearing a crowd going by, he inquired what was happening. They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” He shouted, “Jesus, Son of David, have pity on me!” The people walking in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent, but he kept calling out all the more, “Son of David, have pity on me!” Then Jesus stopped and ordered that he be brought to him; and when he came near, Jesus asked him, “What do you want me to do for you?” He replied, “Lord, please let me see.” Jesus told him, “Have sight; your faith has saved you.” He immediately received his sight and followed him, giving glory to God. When they saw this, all the people gave praise to God.
Featured Saints
Sunday takes precedence over the Optional Memorials: St. Gertrude the Great, virgin. (†1302). Religious of the Cistercian monastery of Helfta, Germany. In her mystical writings she revealed her spiritual experiences related to the mystery of the Incarnation, the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Eucharist. St. Margaret of Scotland, queen and widow (†1093). An English princess born in Hungary in exile, she became Queen of Scotland at the age of 24 and her sanctity shone as a light for the entire nation.
St. Agnes of Assisi, virgin (†1253). Younger sister of St. Clare, in whose footsteps she followed, embracing a life of Franciscan poverty.
St. Eucherius of Lyon, bishop (†449). He withdrew to lead an ascetic life on an island close to Lérins, France, and was elected Bishop of Lyon. He wrote the history of many martyrs.
St. Edmund Rich, Bishop (†1240). English born Archbishop of Canterbury. He was exiled for defending the rights of the Church, and lived a holy life among the Cistercian monks of Pontigny, France.
St. Othmar, abbot (†759). He founded a small hospital for lepers in Switzerland and a monastery under the Benedictine rule. Powerful neighbours conspired to deport him to an island in the Rhine River, where he died in exile.
Blessed Edward Osbaldeston, priest and martyr (†1594). Priest from Yorkshire, England, executed during the reign of Elizabeth I for exercising his ministry.
