Tuesday of the Eighth week in Ordinary Time

Book of Sirach

35,1-12.

To keep the law is a great oblation, and he who observes the commandments sacrifices a peace offering.
In works of charity one offers fine flour, and when he gives alms he presents his sacrifice of praise.
To refrain from evil pleases the LORD, and to avoid injustice is an atonement.
Appear not before the LORD empty-handed, for all that you offer is in fulfillment of the precepts.
The just man's offering enriches the altar and rises as a sweet odor before the Most High.
The just man's sacrifice is most pleasing, nor will it ever be forgotten.
In generous spirit pay homage to the LORD, be not sparing of freewill gifts.
With each contribution show a cheerful countenance, and pay your tithes in a spirit of joy.
Give to the Most High as he has given to you, generously, according to your means.
For the LORD is one who always repays, and he will give back to you sevenfold.
But offer no bribes, these he does not accept! Trust not in sacrifice of the fruits of extortion,
For he is a God of justice, who knows no favorites.

Psalms

50(49),5-6.7-8.14.23.

"Gather my faithful ones before me,
those who have made a covenant with me by sacrifice."
And the heavens proclaim his justice;
for God himself is the judge.
“Hear, my people, and I will speak;
Israel, I will testify against you;
God, your God, am I.
"Not for your sacrifices do I rebuke you,
for your burnt offerings are before me always.”
“Offer to God praise as your sacrifice
and fulfill your vows to the Most High.
He that offers praise as a sacrifice glorifies me;
and to him that goes the right way I will show the salvation of God.”

Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark

10,28-31.

Peter began to say to Jesus, "We have given up everything and followed you."
Jesus said, "Amen, I say to you, there is no one who has given up house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or lands for my sake and for the sake of the gospel
who will not receive a hundred times more now in this present age: houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands, with persecutions, and eternal life in the age to come."
But many that are first will be last, and (the) last will be first."

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St. Felix I(Pope & Martyr (+ 274))

ST FELIX I Pope and Martyr (+ 274) Pope Felix inherited the Holy See from St. Dionysius in 269. Like his predecessor, Pope Felix rallied the Church during an era of persecution. Pope Felix's biography begins with the work of unifying a Church under attack from heresies - teachings that contradict or reduce the deposit of faith. During the third council of Antioch in 269, the Church refuted Paul of Samosata's teaching that Jesus was only a man. Paul of Samosata thus forfeited his bishopric. Obstinate to the last, he was also excommunicated. The biographer Alban Butler writes about St. Felix's ending:"The persecution of Aurelian breaking out, St. Felix, fearless of danger, strengthened the weak, encouraged all, baptized the catechumens and continued to exert himself in converting persons to the Faith. He was martyred like the Apostles in 274."

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St. Joan of Arc(Virgin (1412+1431))

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SAINT JOAN OF ARC Virgin (1412-1431) At Domremy, on the Upper Meuse (France), was born on January 6, 1412, of pious parentage, the illustrious heroine St. Joan of Arc. Taught from her earliest years to pray each night: "O God, save France," Joan could not help but conceive an ardent love for her country. While the English were overrunning northern France, Joan, untutored in worldly wisdom, was peacefully tending her flock and learning God's wisdom in prayer at a wayside shrine. Praying with all her heart, soul and mind, Joan heard voices from heaven; and bidden by St. Michael, who appeared to her, to deliver France from the enemy, she hastened to the king and convinced him of her divine mission. Scarcely did her banner, inscribed "Jesus, Mary," appear on the battlefield when the siege of Orleans was lifted. She afterward led Charles VII to be crowned at Rheims. Later, abandoned by the king, she fell into the hands of the English, who gave her a mock trial and burned her as a heretic. But the Maid of Orleans has at last come into her own. With greater pomp than ever a king was crowned, and amid the acclamations of the whole world, on May 13, 1920, Pope Benedict XV canonized her St. Joan of Arc.

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