Catholic Missal of the day: Tuesday, October 29 2019

Tuesday of the Thirtieth week in Ordinary Time

Tuesday of the Thirtieth week in Ordinary Time

1. Reading

Letter to the Romans

8,18-25.

]Brothers and sisters: I consider that the sufferings of this present time are as nothing compared with the glory to be revealed for us.
]For creation awaits with eager expectation the revelation of the children of God;
]for creation was made subject to futility, not of its own accord but because of the one who subjected it, in hope
]that creation itself would be set free from slavery to corruption and share in the glorious freedom of the children of God.
]We know that all creation is groaning in labor pains even until now;
]and not only that, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, we also groan within ourselves as we wait for adoption, the redemption of our bodies.
]For in hope we were saved. Now hope that sees for itself is not hope. For who hopes for what one sees?
]But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait with endurance.

Psalm

Psalms

126(125),1-2ab.2cd-3.4-5.6.

]When the LORD brought back the captives of Zion,
we were like men dreaming.
]Then our mouth was filled with laughter,
]and our tongue with rejoicing.
]Then they said among the nations,
]"the LORD has done great things for them."
]The LORD has done great things for us;
we are glad indeed.
]Restore our fortunes, O LORD,
like the torrents in the southern desert.
]Those that sow in tears
shall reap rejoicing.
]Although they go forth weeping,
carrying the seed to be sown,
they shall come back rejoicing,
carrying their sheaves.

Gospel

Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke

13,18-21.

]Jesus said, “What is the Kingdom of God like? To what can I compare it?
]It is like a mustard seed that a person took and planted in the garden. When it was fully grown, it became a large bush and 'the birds of the sky dwelt in its branches.'"
]Again he said, "To what shall I compare the kingdom of God?
]It is like yeast that a woman took and mixed in with three measures of wheat flour until the whole batch of dough was leavened."

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St. Narcissus(Bishop (2nd century))

SAINT NARCISSUS Bishop (2nd century) St. Narcissus was consecrated bishop of Jerusalem in the year 180. Although elderly, God attested his merits through miracles long-held in Christians' memories. One Holy Saturday, oil used in the lamps for the Paschal Feast went missing. Bp. Narcissus bade the faithful draw water from a neighboring well, prayed over it and told them to put it in the lamps. The water had become oil and Paschal Feast was celebrated - showing God's love for the Easter Vigil. When St. Narcissus' apostolate made evil men indignant, they accused him of wrongdoing. They invoked God's wrath upon themselves if they were lying. Each suffered the penalties he invoked and Bp. Narcissus returned to Jerusalem. This account was written in later centures; it contradicts the fact that God does not interfere in human activity - only elevates it to the level of grace. In all likelihood, Bp. Narcissus forgave his accusers, lived in holy solitude and was consecrated bishop ater returning to Jerusalem. Bp. Narcissus passed away at a very old age. He served as bishop until the end: servant to the servants and a good shepherd. He reigns with Christ forever and intercedes for those who beseech him with faith.

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