Catholic Missal of the day: Wednesday, September 20 2017

Wednesday of the Twenty-fourth week in Ordinary Time

Wednesday of the Twenty-fourth week in Ordinary Time

1. Reading

First Letter to Timothy

3,14-16.

]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.

Psalm

Psalms

111(110),1-2.3-4.5-6.

]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.

Gospel

Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke

7,31-35.

]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."

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St. Andrew Kim Taegon & St. Paul Chong Hasang & Companions(Martyrs)

St. Andrew Kim Taegon & St. Paul Chong Hasang & companions Martyrs (19th century) The evangelization of Korea began in the 17th century through the laity. Thanks to their leadership, a strong Christian community flourished there. Later on, missionaries arrived from the Paris Foreign Mission Society. During persecutions in 1839, 1866 and 1867, 103 Christians were martyred. Among them was the first Korean priest, Andrew Kim Taegon, and the lay apostle Paul Chong Hasang.Other victims included bishops, priests, men, women and children. Pope John Paul II visited Korea and canonized the Martyrs on May 6, 1984. They reign with Jesus Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary forever.

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Sts. Eustachius and Companions(Martyrs († 2nd century))

SAINTS EUSTACHIUS and Companions Martyrs ( 2nd century) St. Eustachius, called Placidus before his conversion, was a Roman army officer. One day while hunting, he saw between the horns of a stag the image of our crucified Savior. In response to what he considered a voice from heaven, he received baptism. Although Christians were facing persecution, St. Eustachius would not deny Jesus. Eventually, he lost his possessions and his rank. His wife and children were also taken away. Nonetheless, he remained steadfast. St. Eustachius was reduced to abject poverty, became the servant of a rich land-owner and tended the latter's fields. Meanwhile, the Roman population was being trampled by barbarian hordes. In desperation, Emperor Trajan sought out St. Eustachius and placed him in command of troops sent to fight the enemy. During the campaign, St. Eustachius found his wife and children. St. Eustachius triumphantly returned to Rome when Trajan demanded that he offer pagan sacrifice. He steadfastly refused and was thrown together with his wife and children to two starving lions. Instead of harming them, the lions frolicked around them. With a deadened conscience, Trajan ordered the family to be burned to death inside a bronze bull. St. Eustachius and his family were martyred for their faith. They reign with Jesus Christ and Mother Mary forever. They receive our prayers for intercession and give them to God with perfect humility.

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