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STAND ERECT FOR YOUR LIBERATION IS NEAR

THURSDAY WEEK 34 IN ORDINARY TIME 
Reading Apocalypse 18:1-2,21-23,19:1-3,9 
Babylon the Great has fallen

I, John, saw an angel come down from heaven, with great authority given to him; the earth was lit up with his glory. At the top of his voice he shouted, ‘Babylon has fallen, Babylon the Great has fallen, and has become the haunt of devils and a lodging for every foul spirit and dirty, loathsome bird.’ Then a powerful angel picked up a boulder like a great millstone, and as he hurled it into the sea, he said, ‘That is how the great city of Babylon is going to be hurled down, never to be seen again. 

Gospel Luke 2:20-28 There will be signs in the sun and moon and stars

Jesus said to his disciples, ‘When you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, you must realise that she will soon be laid desolate. Then those in Judaea must escape to the mountains, those inside the city must leave it, and those in country districts must not take refuge in it. For this is the time of vengeance when all that scripture says must be fulfilled. Alas for those with child, or with babies at the breast, when those days come! Reflection from evangeli

‘For great misery will descend on the land and wrath on this people. They will fall by the edge of the sword and be led captive to every pagan country; and Jerusalem will be trampled down by the pagans until the age of the pagans is completely over.  

‘There will be signs in the sun and moon and stars; on earth nations in agony, bewildered by the clamour of the ocean and its waves; men dying of fear as they await what menaces the world, for the powers of heaven will be shaken. And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. When these things begin to take place, stand erect, hold your heads high, because your liberation is near at hand.’

Saint Andrew Dung-Lac Priest and Companions Martyrs pray for you today on your birthday

Pray the Holy Rosary. Hail Mary. Ave Maria. Lord Jesus Christ, my Lord I trust in you. Blessed Virgin Mary my Mother, Mother of Christ pray for me. Blessed Saint Joseph pray for me. My Angel Guardian pray for me. All you Angels and Saints pray for me. 

My Father, my God your glory fills the earth. You fill the earth with your love. Father your love for humanity is encompassing.  You are merciful, loving and compassionate. We wait in hope for the coming of your Son our Lord Jesus Christ. We are not afraid of the happenings in our world today, for we believe in your promise to save us from every evil. In confidence we stand erect, our heads held high because Christ our Liberator is with us. Thank you Father for loving us. Thank you Lord Jesus Christ our Salvation.
 
Lecture de l’Apocalypse de saint Jean (18, 1-2. 21-23 ; 19, 1-3. 9a  
« Elle est tombée, Babylone la Grande ! »

Moi, Jean, j’ai vu descendre du ciel un autre ange, ayant un grand pouvoir, et la terre fut illuminée de sa gloire. Il s’écria d’une voix puissante : « Elle est tombée, elle est tombée, Babylone la Grande ! La voilà devenue tanière de démons, repaire de tous les esprits impurs, repaire de tous les oiseaux impurs, repaire de toutes les bêtes impures et répugnantes ! » Alors un ange plein de force prit une pierre pareille à une grande meule, et la précipita dans la mer, en disant : « Ainsi, d’un coup, sera précipitée Babylone, la grande ville, on ne la retrouvera jamais plus. 
 
Évangile Luc 21, 20-28
« Jérusalem sera foulée aux pieds par des païens, jusqu’à ce que leur temps soit accompli »
 
En ce temps-là, Jésus disait à ses disciples : « Quand vous verrez Jérusalem encerclée par des armées, alors sachez que sa dévastation approche. Alors, ceux qui seront en Judée, qu’ils s’enfuient dans les montagnes ; ceux qui seront à l’intérieur de la ville, qu’ils s’en éloignent ; ceux qui seront à la campagne, qu’ils ne rentrent pas en ville, car ce seront des jours où justice sera faite pour que soit accomplie toute l’Écriture.  Quel malheur pour les femmes qui seront enceintes et celles qui allaiteront en ces jours-là, car il y aura un grand désarroi dans le pays, une grande colère contre ce peuple. 

Ils tomberont sous le tranchant de l’épée, ils seront emmenés en captivité dans toutes les nations ; Jérusalem sera foulée aux pieds par des païens, jusqu’à ce que leur temps soit accompli.

Il y aura des signes dans le soleil, la lune et les étoiles. Sur terre, les nations seront affolées et désemparées par le fracas de la mer et des flots. Les hommes mourront de peur dans l’attente de ce qui doit arriver au monde, car les puissances des cieux seront ébranlées. Alors, on verra le Fils de l’homme venir dans une nuée, avec puissance et grande gloire.  Quand ces événements commenceront,  redressez-vous et relevez la tête, car votre rédemption approche. » Méditation RC

Saint André Dung-Lac, prêtre, et ses compagnons, martyrs prient pour vous ce jour de votre anniversaire.

Priez le Saint Rosaire. Je vous salue Marie. Ave Maria. Jésus Christ, j'ai confiance en toi. Bienheureuse Virge Marie ma Mère, priez pour moi. Bienheureux saint Joseph prie pour moi. Mon Ange Gardien prie pour moi. tous les anges et saints prient pour moi.

Mon Père, mon Dieu, ta gloire remplit la terre. Vous remplissez la terre de votre amour. Père tu chéris tant tes créatures. Vous êtes miséricordieux, aimant et compatissant. Nous attendons dans l’espérance ton Fils notre Seigneur Jésus-Christ. Nous n’avons pas peur de ce qui se passe dans notre monde, car nous croyons en ta promesse de nous sauver de tout mal. En croyance, nous nous tenons debout, nos têtes levées  parce que le Christ notre Libérateur est avec nous. Merci Père pour ton amour. Merci Seigneur Jésus-Christ notre Salut.

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