Tuesday of the Twenty-fifth week in Ordinary Time

Book of Proverbs

21,1-6.10-13.

Like a stream is the king's heart in the hand of the LORD; wherever it pleases him, he directs it.
All the ways of a man may be right in his own eyes, but it is the LORD who proves hearts.
To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
Haughty eyes and a proud heart-- the tillage of the wicked is sin.
The plans of the diligent are sure of profit, but all rash haste leads certainly to poverty.
He who makes a fortune by a lying tongue is chasing a bubble over deadly snares.
The soul of the wicked man desires evil; his neighbor finds no pity in his eyes.
When the arrogant man is punished, the simple are the wiser; when the wise man is instructed, he gains knowledge.
The just man appraises the house of the wicked: there is one who brings down the wicked to ruin.
He who shuts his ear to the cry of the poor will himself also call and not be heard.

Psalms

119(118),1.27.30.34.35.44.

Blessed are they whose way is blameless,
who walk in the law of the LORD.
Make me understand the way of your precepts,
and I will meditate on your wondrous deeds.
The way of truth I have chosen;
I have set your ordinances before me.
Give me discernment, that I may observe your law
and keep it with all my heart.
Lead me in the path of your commands,
for in it I delight.
I will keep your law continually,
forever and ever.

Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke

8,19-21.

The mother of Jesus and his brothers came to him but were unable to join him because of the crowd.
He was told, "Your mother and your brothers are standing outside and they wish to see you."
He said to them in reply, "My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and act on it."

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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 a group of lay persons. A strong, vigorous Christian community flourished there under lay leadership. Later on, missionaries arrived from the Paris Foreign Mission Society. During the persecutions in the 19th century (in 1839, 1866, and 1867), one hundred and three Christians were killed (martyred). Among them was the first Korean priest, Andrew Kim Taegon, and the lay apostle Paul Chong Hasang. Other victims of the persecution included bishops, priests, men, women and children. By giving their souls to God and laying down their lives, they acted identical to Jesus Christ; and so with Him overcame death. "The blood of martyrs is the seed of the Church." St. Pope John Paul II visited Korea and canonized the Martyrs on May 6, 1984. The Korean Saints reign with Jesus Christ forever.

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

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SAINTS EUSTACHIUS and Companions Martyrs ( 2nd century) St. Eustachius, called "Placidus" before his conversion, was a distinguished officer in the Roman army under the Emperor Trajan. One day, while hunting deer, he suddenly saw between the horns the image of our crucified Saviour. Responsive to what he considered a voice from heaven, he became a Christian and was baptized. The Lord granted Eustachius a unique charism proper to his life. Although being a Christian meant facing a horrible, inevitable death, Eustachius was rapt in the Love which never ends. Despite losing his possessions, his rank, and having his wife and children taken away, he remained steadfast. Reduced to abject poverty, Eustachius became the servant of a rich land-owner and tended the latter's fields. Meanwhile, the Roman population was being ravaged by barbarian hordes. In desperation, Trajan sought out Eustachius and placed him in command of troops sent to fight the enemy. During the campaign, Eustachius found his wife and children. Triumphant in battle, Eustachius returned home decorated with honors. However, Trajan demanded Eustachius offer pagan sacrifice, but the latter steadfastly refused. In retaliation, Trajan threw Eustachius, with his wife and children, to 2 starving lions. Instead of harming them, the lions frisked and frolicked around them. Without conscience, Trajan then ordered the family to be burnt to death inside a bronze bull. Eustachius and his family were martyred for simply living their faith as Christians. They reign with Jesus Christ and Mama Mary forever and ever, interceding for us through the Holy Spirit.

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