Book of Jeremiah

14,17-22.

Let my eyes stream with tears day and night, without rest, Over the great destruction which overwhelms the virgin daughter of my people, over her incurable wound.
If I walk out into the field, look! those slain by the sword; If I enter the city, look! those consumed by hunger. Even the prophet and the priest forage in a land they know not.
Have you cast Judah off completely? Is Zion loathsome to you? Why have you struck us a blow that cannot be healed? We wait for peace, to no avail; for a time of healing, but terror comes instead.
We recognize, O LORD, our wickedness, the guilt of our fathers; that we have sinned against you.
For your name's sake spurn us not, disgrace not the throne of your glory; remember your covenant with us, and break it not.
Among the nations' idols is there any that gives rain? Or can the mere heavens send showers? Is it not you alone, O LORD, our God, to whom we look? You alone have done all these things.

Psalms

79(78),8.9.11.13.

Remember not against us the iniquities of the past;
May your compassion quickly come to us,
For we are brought very low.
Help us, O God our savior,
because of the glory of your name;
deliver us and pardon our sins
for your name's sake.
Let the prisoners' sighing come before you;
with your great power free those doomed to death.
Then we, your people and the sheep of your pasture,
will give thanks to you forever;
through all generations we will declare your praise.

Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew

13,36-43.

Jesus dismissed the crowds and went into the house. His disciples approached him and said, "Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field."
He said in reply, "He who sows good seed is the Son of Man,
the field is the world, the good seed the children of the kingdom. The weeds are the children of the evil one,
and the enemy who sows them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the age, and the harvesters are angels.
Just as weeds are collected and burned (up) with fire, so will it be at the end of the age.
The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will collect out of his kingdom all who cause others to sin and all evildoers.
They will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth.
Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Whoever has ears ought to hear."

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St. Peter Chrysologus(Bishop and Doctor of the Church (406-450))

SAINT PETER CHRYSOLOGUSBishop and Doctor of the Church(406-450) Born around 400 A.D., St. Peter Chrysologus was the bishop of Ravenna. He was a powerful preacher and was named Chrysologus, which means "golden-worded." More than 180 of his sermons have survived regarding scripture and the liturgical year.

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St. Germanus(Bishop († 448))

ST. GERMANUS Bishop († 448) In his youth, St. Germanus showed few signs of sanctity. He was of noble birth and practiced law in Rome. After a time, the emperor awarded him a high rank in the army. His singular passion was hunting, and he retained the pagan superstitions of huntsmen. Yet, it was revealed to the bishop of Auxerre that Germanus would be his successor; and he gave Germanus the tonsure almost by force. Afterward, Germanus became another man: He gave his lands to the Church and took up a life of humble penance. At the time, the Pelagian heresy in England was deforming the founding truths of the Faith. St. Germanus and St. Lupus were chosen by the Pontiff to direct their apostolate in the conversion of the Angles. When they were near Verulam, they encountered and converted a group of heretics. St. Germanus credited this act to the intercession of Mother Mary; with St. Alban offering thanks at the latter's shrine. Once a brave soldier, St. Germanus won over the Picts and Scots to complete conversion in a bloodless victory. Crying Alleluia, St. Germanus and the newly-baptized Britons routed their enemies and spared them. No massacre or killing took place. Afterward, St. Germanus visited England a second time with St. Severus. St. Germanus passed away in 448 while interceding before the emperor on behalf of the Britons. He continues interceding in Heaven, where he lives and reigns with Jesus Christ forever.

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