ANYONE WHO LOVES HIS LIFE LOSES IT
WEDNESDAY WEEK 19 IN ORDINARY TIME
Do not forget: thin sowing means thin reaping; the more you sow, the more you reap. Each one should give what he has decided in his own mind, not grudgingly or because he is made to, for God loves a cheerful giver. And there is no limit to the blessings which God can send you – he will make sure that you will always have all you need for yourselves in every possible circumstance, and still have something to spare for all sorts of good works. As scripture says: He was free in almsgiving, and gave to the poor: his good deeds will never be forgotten. Readings Reflection
The one who provides seed for the sower and bread for food will provide you with all the seed you want and make the harvest of your good deeds a larger one.
Gospel John 12:24-26 If a grain of wheat falls on the ground and dies, it yields a rich
harvest
Jesus said to his disciples: ‘I tell you, most solemnly, unless a
wheat grain falls on the ground and dies, it remains only a single grain; but
if it dies, it yields a rich harvest. Anyone who loves his life loses it; anyone who hates his life in this world will
keep it for the eternal life. If a man serves me, he must follow me, wherever I
am, my servant will be there too. If anyone serves me, my Father will honour
him.’
la deuxième lettre de saint Paul apôtre aux Corinthiens
(9, 6-10)
Frères, rappelez-vous le proverbe : À semer trop peu, on
récolte trop peu ; à semer largement, on récolte largement. Que chacun donne
comme il a décidé dans son cœur, sans regret et sans contrainte, car Dieu aime
celui qui donne joyeusement. Et Dieu est assez puissant pour vous donner toute
grâce en abondance, afin que vous ayez, en toute chose et toujours, tout ce
qu’il vous faut, et même que vous ayez en abondance de quoi faire toute sorte
de bien. L’Écriture dit en effet de l’homme juste : Il distribue, il donne aux
pauvres ; sa justice demeure à jamais. Dieu, qui fournit la semence au semeur
et le pain pour la nourriture, vous fournira la graine ; il la multipliera, il
donnera la croissance à ce que vous accomplirez dans la justice. Lectures Méditation
Évangile selon saint Jean 12, 24-26
En ce temps-là, Jésus disait à ses
disciples : « Amen, amen, je vous le dis : si le grain de blé tombé en terre ne
meurt pas, il reste seul ; mais s’il meurt, il porte beaucoup de fruit. Qui
aime sa vie la perd ; qui s’en détache en ce monde la gardera pour la vie
éternelle. Si quelqu’un veut me servir, qu’il me suive ; et là où moi je suis,
là aussi sera mon serviteur. Si quelqu’un
me sert, mon Père l’honorera. »
Your Birthday Saint. Saint Lawrence. Martyr, Deacon, May he pray for you as you celebrate your birthday today.
Pray the Holy Rosary. Hail Mary. Ave Maria. Hail Holy Queen
Lord Jesus Christ I trust in you. Virgin Mary pray for me. Saint Joseph pray for me. God's Holy Angels and Saints pray for me. My Angel Guardian pray for me. Defend and protect me, Guide and guard me.
My God and Lord open-handed, you give to your
children. Father your justice stands firm forever. To you be all glory Father.
My God give me a generous heart for the good man takes pity and lends, he
conducts his affairs with honour. Father the just man will never waver: he
will be remembered for ever. His head will be raised in glory. Father this is my heart’s desire
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