Wednesday of the Twenty-fourth week in Ordinary Time

First Letter to Timothy

Beloved: I am writing you, although I hope to visit you soon.
But if I should be delayed, you should know how to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of truth.
Undeniably great is the mystery of devotion, Who was manifested in the flesh, vindicated in the spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed to the Gentiles, believed in throughout the world, taken up in glory.

Psalms

I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart
in the company and assembly of the just.
Great are the works of the LORD,
exquisite in all their delights.
Majesty and glory are his work,
and his justice endures forever.
He has won renown for his wondrous deeds;
gracious and merciful is the LORD.
He has given food to those who fear him;
He will forever be mindful of his covenant.
He has made known to his people the power of his works,
giving them the inheritance of the nations.

Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke

Jesus said to the crowds: “To what shall I compare the people of this generation? What are they like?
They are like children who sit in the marketplace and call to one another, 'We played the flute for you, but you did not dance. We sang a dirge, but you did not weep.'
For John the Baptist came neither eating food nor drinking wine, and you said, 'He is possessed by a demon.'
The Son of Man came eating and drinking and you said, 'Look, he is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.'
But wisdom is vindicated by all her children."

St. Robert Bellarmine(Bishop and Doctor of the Church (1542-1621))

SAINT ROBERT BELLARMINE (1542-1621) Bishop and Doctor of the Church St. Robert Bellarmine was born in Tuscany, in the town of Monte Pulciano. After discerning a vocation to the priesthood, he joined the Society of Jesus and was ordained a Jesuit priest. Fr. Robert was a vigorous defender of the faith during the Reformation. He also taught theology at the Roman College. In 1599, he was elected cardinal, but a disagreement with the pope saw him sent to Capua as bishop. He visited, preached and taught: giving the example of a Christian life filled with joy, light and holy abandonment. In 1605, he returned to Rome and served there for the rest of his life. The proof of his heroic virtues and the miracles proceeding from his intercession show that he attained the beatific vision.God our Father, you gave Robert Bellarmine wisdom and goodness to defend the faith of your Church. By his prayers may we always rejoice in the profession of our faith.

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