I rejoiced when I heard them say: ‘Let us go to God’s house
Reading Ezra 6:7-8,12,14-20 Darius king of Persia pays for the rebuilding of the Temple of God
King Darius wrote to the satrap of Transeuphrates and his colleagues: ‘Leave the high commissioner of Judah and the elders of the Jews to work on this Temple of God; they are to rebuild this Temple of God on its ancient site. This, I decree, is how you must assist the elders of the Jews in the reconstruction of this Temple of God: the expenses of these people are to be paid, promptly and without fail, from the royal revenue – that is, from the tribute of Trans-Euphrates. May the God who causes his name to live there overthrow any king or people who dares to defy this and destroy the Temple of God in Jerusalem! I, Darius, have issued this decree. Let it be obeyed to the letter!’
The elders of the Jews prospered with their building, inspired by Haggai the prophet and Zechariah son of Iddo. They finished the building in accordance with the order of the God of Israel and the order of Cyrus and of Darius. This Temple was finished on the twenty-third day of the month of Adar; it was the sixth year of the reign of King Darius. The Israelites – the priests, the Levites and the remainder of the exiles – joyfully dedicated this Temple of God; for the dedication of this Temple of God they offered one hundred bulls, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs and, as a sacrifice for sin for the whole of Israel, twelve he-goats, corresponding to the number of the tribes of Israel. Then they installed the priests according to their orders in the service of the Temple of God in Jerusalem, as is written in the Book of Moses.
The exiles celebrated the Passover on the fourteenth day of the first month. The Levites, as one man, had purified themselves; all were pure, so they sacrificed the passover for all the exiles, for their brothers the priests and for themselves.
Psalm: I rejoiced when I heard them say: ‘Let us go to God’s house
Gospel Luke 8:19-21 'My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God'
CDR: The mother and the brothers of Jesus came looking for him, but they could not get to him because of the crowd. He was told, ‘Your mother and brothers are standing outside and want to see you.’ But he said in answer, ‘My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and put it into practice.’
I rejoiced when
I heard them say: ‘Let us go to God’s house.’ And now our feet are
standing within your gates, O Jerusalem.
My God how
lovely is your dwelling place. Father I adore you. Make me know your way Lord.
Your law is perfect Father give me a pure heart make me obey your law. Holy Spirit release joy and refreshment to
all who gather in worship in your Holy Temple. Bind us together to all your
saints. As we celebrate in worship to your Most Holy Name, and in thanksgiving
to Jesus Christ for our redemption, make us one in worship. Let our Amen, and
Amen resound throughout the whole world.
Jesus I trust in
you. Thank you for giving us your Blessed Mother, Virgin Mary. Saint Joseph
pray for me. God’s Angels and Saints pray for me. My Guardian Angel pray me.
Pray the Holy
Rosary: Hail Mary full of grace. Hail Mother of Jesus Christ pray for me.
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