Catholic Missal of the day: Friday, September 20 2019

Friday of the Twenty-fourth week in Ordinary Time

Friday of the Twenty-fourth week in Ordinary Time

1. Reading

First Letter to Timothy

6,2c-12.

]Beloved: Teach and urge these things.
]Whoever teaches something different and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the religious teaching
]is conceited, understanding nothing, and has a morbid disposition for arguments and verbal disputes. From these come envy, rivalry, insults, evil suspicions,
]and mutual friction among people with corrupted minds, who are deprived of the truth, supposing religion to be a means of gain.
]Indeed, religion with contentment is a great gain.
]For we brought nothing into the world, just as we shall not be able to take anything out of it.
]If we have food and clothing, we shall be content with that.
]Those who want to be rich are falling into temptation and into a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires, which plunge them into ruin and destruction.
]For the love of money is the root of all evils, and some people in their desire for it have strayed from the faith and have pierced themselves with many pains.
]But you, man of God, avoid all this. Instead, pursue righteousness, devotion, faith, love, patience, and gentleness.
]Compete well for the faith. Lay hold of eternal life, to which you were called when you made the noble confession in the presence of many witnesses.

Psalm

Psalms

49(48),6-7.8-10.17-18.19-20.

]Why should I fear in evil days
when my wicked ensnarers ring me round?
]They trust in their wealth;
the abundance of their riches is their boast.
]Yet in no way can a man redeem himself,
or pay his own ransom to God;
]Too high is the price to redeem one’s life; he would never have enough
]to remain alive always and not see destruction.
]Fear not when a man grows rich,
when the wealth of his house becomes great,
]For when he dies, he shall take none of it;
his wealth shall not follow him down.
]Though in his lifetime he counted himself blessed,
“They will praise you for doing well for yourself,”
]He shall join the circle of his forebears
who shall never more see light.

Gospel

Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke

8,1-3.

]Jesus journeyed from one town and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom of God. Accompanying him were the Twelve
]and some women who had been cured of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out,
]Joanna, the wife of Herod's steward Chuza, Susanna, and many others who provided for them out of their resources.

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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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