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Oct 17 - St Ignatius of Antioch (c.37-107) bishop and martyr
Summary: Ignatius of Antioch, is also called "Theophoros", meaning "God-bearer", was an early martyr, who is best known from the seven letters he wrote to various churches in Asia Minor with his strong theology of the humanity of Jesus and his presence in the Eucharist. He also promoted the role of the bishop as a figure of unity in the Church.
Patrick Duffy reminds us here what is known about him.
Bishop of Antioch
The city of Antioch on the Orontes was founded in 300 BC by Seleucus I, king of Syria, and named for his father Antiochus Soter, a Macedonian general. It was one of the largest in the Roman Empire. It was a key location during the early years of Christianity, and it was there that "the disciples were first called 'Christians' (Acts 11:26). Ignatius was the second or third bishop there. During the reign of the Emperor Trajan (98-117), when he was already an old man, he was brought to Rome under military guard.
Letters
On the way Ignatius stopped at Smyrna, where he was able to meet St Polycarp, then a young man. From Smyrna, he wrote four letters: to the churches at Ephesus, Magnesia, Tralles and Rome. At Troas, he wrote his remaining letters to Polycarp and to the churches of Philadelphia and Smyrna.
In the Letters, Ignatius Stresses:
The humanity, the flesh and blood character, of Jesus as redeemer: "truly nailed up in the flesh for our sakes under Pontius Pilate and Herod the tetrarch" (Smyrnaeans 1:2);
The reality of his presence in the Eucharist: "Take note of those who hold strange opinions on the grace of Jesus Christ which has come to us, and see how contrary their opinions are to the mind of God. . . . They abstain from the Eucharist and from prayer because they do not confess that the Eucharist is the flesh of our Saviour Jesus Christ, flesh which suffered for our sins and which that Father, in his goodness, raised up again. They who deny the gift of God are perishing in their disputes" (Smyrnaeans 6:2–7:1);
The bishop as the focal point of the unity of the Church: "Wherever the bishop appears, there let the people be; as wherever Jesus Christ is, there is the Catholic Church. It is not lawful to baptize or give communion without the consent of the bishop. On the other hand, whatever has his approval is pleasing to God. Thus, whatever is done will be safe and valid" (Smyrnaeans 8:2).
Longing for Martyrdom
On his way to Rome, Ignatius's only fear was that the Romans might find a way to stop his martyrdom. He leaves them in no doubt as to what he wanted:
Let me be given to the wild beasts, for through them I can attain unto God. I am God's wheat, and I am ground by the teeth of wild beasts that I may be found pure bread [of Christ.] Rather entice the wild beasts, that they may become my sepulchre and may leave no part of my body behind, so that I may not, when I am fallen asleep, be burdensome to any one. Then shall I be truly a disciple of Jesus Christ, when the world shall not so much as see my body. Ask the Lord for me, that through these instruments I may be found a sacrifice to God (Romans 4:1-2).
Death and Influence
Not long after his arrival in Rome he won his long-coveted crown of martyrdom when he was thrown to the wild animals in the Colosseum. His name is included in the Roman Canon (First Eucharistic Prayer).
Patrick Duffy reminds us here what is known about him.
Bishop of Antioch
The city of Antioch on the Orontes was founded in 300 BC by Seleucus I, king of Syria, and named for his father Antiochus Soter, a Macedonian general. It was one of the largest in the Roman Empire. It was a key location during the early years of Christianity, and it was there that "the disciples were first called 'Christians' (Acts 11:26). Ignatius was the second or third bishop there. During the reign of the Emperor Trajan (98-117), when he was already an old man, he was brought to Rome under military guard.Letters
On the way Ignatius stopped at Smyrna, where he was able to meet St Polycarp, then a young man. From Smyrna, he wrote four letters: to the churches at Ephesus, Magnesia, Tralles and Rome. At Troas, he wrote his remaining letters to Polycarp and to the churches of Philadelphia and Smyrna.
In the Letters, Ignatius Stresses:
The humanity, the flesh and blood character, of Jesus as redeemer: "truly nailed up in the flesh for our sakes under Pontius Pilate and Herod the tetrarch" (Smyrnaeans 1:2);
The reality of his presence in the Eucharist: "Take note of those who hold strange opinions on the grace of Jesus Christ which has come to us, and see how contrary their opinions are to the mind of God. . . . They abstain from the Eucharist and from prayer because they do not confess that the Eucharist is the flesh of our Saviour Jesus Christ, flesh which suffered for our sins and which that Father, in his goodness, raised up again. They who deny the gift of God are perishing in their disputes" (Smyrnaeans 6:2–7:1);
The bishop as the focal point of the unity of the Church: "Wherever the bishop appears, there let the people be; as wherever Jesus Christ is, there is the Catholic Church. It is not lawful to baptize or give communion without the consent of the bishop. On the other hand, whatever has his approval is pleasing to God. Thus, whatever is done will be safe and valid" (Smyrnaeans 8:2).
Longing for Martyrdom
On his way to Rome, Ignatius's only fear was that the Romans might find a way to stop his martyrdom. He leaves them in no doubt as to what he wanted:
Let me be given to the wild beasts, for through them I can attain unto God. I am God's wheat, and I am ground by the teeth of wild beasts that I may be found pure bread [of Christ.] Rather entice the wild beasts, that they may become my sepulchre and may leave no part of my body behind, so that I may not, when I am fallen asleep, be burdensome to any one. Then shall I be truly a disciple of Jesus Christ, when the world shall not so much as see my body. Ask the Lord for me, that through these instruments I may be found a sacrifice to God (Romans 4:1-2).
Death and Influence
Not long after his arrival in Rome he won his long-coveted crown of martyrdom when he was thrown to the wild animals in the Colosseum. His name is included in the Roman Canon (First Eucharistic Prayer).
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Memorable Sayings for Today
“Nobody stumbles into godliness, ever. It simply doesn’t happen.
There is no autopilot mode for the Christian life.
We never see people in the Bible growing in godliness by coasting along.”
~ Matt Chandler ~
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Liturgical Readings for: Saturday, 17th October, 2026
Saturday of the Twenty-Eight Week in Ordinary Time, Year 2
Saint of the Day: Oct 17th ; St Ignatius of Antioch, bishop and martyr, about d 107
C/f A short life of this saint can be found below todays' Readings and Reflection.
FIRST READING
A reading from the letter of St Paul to the Ephesians 1:15-23
God has made Christ the head of the Church; which is his body.
I, having once heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus, and the love that you show towards all the saints, have never failed to remember you in my prayers and to thank God for you.
May the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, give you a spirit of wisdom and perception of what is revealed, to bring you to full knowledge of him. May he enlighten the eyes of your mind so that you can see what hope his call holds for you, what rich glories he has promised the saints will inherit and how infinitely great is the power that he has exercised for us believers. This you can tell from the strength of his power at work in Christ, when he used it to raise him from the dead and to make him sit at his right hand, in heaven, far above every Sovereignty, Authority, Power, or Domination, or any other name that can be named not only in this age but also in the age to come.He has put all things under his feet and made him, as the ruler of everything, the head of the Church; which is his body, the fullness of him who fills the whole creation.
The Word of the Lord Thanks be to God.
Responsorial Psalm Ps 8
Response You gave your Son power over the works of your hand.
1. How great is your name, a Lord our God, through all the earth!
Your majesty is praised above the heavens; on the lips of children and of babes
you have found praise to foil your enemy. Response
2. When I see the heavens, the works of your hands, the moon and the stars which you arranged,
what is man that you should keep him in mind,
mortal man that you care for him? Response
3. Yet you have made him little less than a god; with glory and honour you crowned him,
gave him power over the works of your hand,
put all things under his feet. Response
Gospel Acclamation 1 Sam 3: 9
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Speak, Lord, your servant is listening: you have the message of eternal life.
Alleluia!
or Jn 15:25
Alleluia, Alleluia!
The Spirit of truth will be my witness,
And you too will be witnesses, says the Lord.
Alleluia!
GOSPEL
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke 12:8-12
When the time comes, the Holy Spirit will teach you what you must say.
Jesus said to his disciples: 'I tell you, if anyone openly declares himself for me
in the presence of men, the Son of Man will declare himself for him in the presence of God's angels. But the man who disowns me in the presence of men will be disowned in the presence of God's angels.'Everyone who says a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven,
but he who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.
'When they take you before synagogues and magistrates and authorities, do not worry about how to defend yourselves or what to say, because when the time comes, the Holy Spirit will teach you what you must say.'
The Gospel of the Lord Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
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Gospel Reflection Saturday Twenty Eighth Week in Ordinary Time Luke 12:9-12
In today’s gospel reading Jesus calls on his disciples to be courageous in bearing witness to him, in declaring themselves for him in the presence of others. He also promises them that in bearing witness to him they won’t be left to their own resources. Rather, as Jesus says, when the time comes the Holy Spirit will teach them what they must say. Declaring ourselves for the Lord today can be difficult because of the climate in which we live which is so often hostile to faith and religion, and our Catholic faith in particular. It is easy to become discouraged when there is so much hostile and negative press around. We can easily be cowed into silence and invisibility.
The gospel reading today suggests that we must work to resist that temptation. It calls on us to declare ourselves for the Lord publicly and it promises help in doing that, the help of the Holy Spirit. As Paul says, the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. We need to keep on praying for a daily Pentecost in our lives, as individuals and as a community of faith, so that we have the courage to declare for the Lord who himself had the courage to declare for God his Father even though it meant having to submit to death on a cross.
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The Scripture Readings are taken from The Jerusalem Bible, published 1966 by Darton, Longman & Todd Ltd. and used with the permission of the publishers. http://dltbooks.com/
The Scripture Reflection is made available with our thanks from his book Reflections on the Weekday Readings : The Word is near to you, on your lips and in your heart by Martin Hogan and published by Messenger Publications, c/f www.messenger.ie/bookshop/
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Saint of the Day: Oct 17th; St Ignatius of Antioch, bishop and martyr, about d 107
Ignatius is also called "Theophoros", meaning "God-bearer", was an early martyr, who was best known from the seven letters he wrote to various churches in Asia Minor with his strong theology of the humanity of Jesus and his presence in the Eucharist. He also promoted the role of the bishop as a figure of unity in the Church.
Patrick Duffy reminds us here what is known about him.
Bishop of Antioch
The city of Antioch on the Orontes was founded in 300 BC by Seleucus I, king of Syria, and named for his father Antiochus Soter, a Macedonian general. It was one of the largest in the Roman Empire. It was a key location during the early years of Christianity, and it was there that "the disciples were first called 'Christians' (Acts 11:26). Ignatius was the second or third bishop there. During the reign of the Emperor Trajan (98-117), when he was already an old man, he was brought to Rome under military guard.Letters
On the way Ignatius stopped at Smyrna, where he was able to meet St Polycarp, then a young man. From Smyrna, he wrote four letters: to the churches at Ephesus, Magnesia, Tralles and Rome. At Troas, he wrote his remaining letters to Polycarp and to the churches of Philadelphia and Smyrna.
In the Letters, Ignatius Stresses:
1. The humanity, the flesh and blood character, of Jesus as redeemer: "truly nailed up in the flesh for our sakes under Pontius Pilate and Herod the tetrarch" (Smyrnaens 1:2);
2. The reality of his presence in the Eucharist: "Take note of those who hold strange opinions on the grace of Jesus Christ which has come to us, and see how contrary their opinions are to the mind of God. . . . They abstain from the Eucharist and from prayer because they do not confess that the Eucharist is the flesh of our Saviour Jesus Christ, flesh which suffered for our sins and which that Father, in his goodness, raised up again. They who deny the gift of God are perishing in their disputes" (Smyrnaeans 6:2–7:1);
3. The bishop as the focal point of the unity of the Church: "Wherever the bishop appears, there let the people be; as wherever Jesus Christ is, there is the Catholic Church. It is not lawful to baptize or give communion without the consent of the bishop. On the other hand, whatever has his approval is pleasing to God. Thus, whatever is done will be safe and valid" (Smyrnaeans 8:2).
Longing for Martyrdom
On his way to Rome, Ignatius's only fear was that the Romans might find a way to stop his martyrdom. He leaves them in no doubt as to what he wanted:
Let me be given to the wild beasts, for through them I can attain unto God. I am God's wheat, and I am ground by the teeth of wild beasts that I may be found pure bread [of Christ.] Rather entice the wild beasts, that they may become my sepulchre and may leave no part of my body behind, so that I may not, when I am fallen asleep, be burdensome to any one.
Then shall I be truly a disciple of Jesus Christ, when the world shall not so much as see my body. Ask the Lord for me, that through these instruments I may be found a sacrifice to God (Romans 4:1-2).Death and Influence
Not long after his arrival in Rome he won his long-coveted crown of martyrdom when he was thrown to the wild animals in the Colosseum. His name is included in the Roman Canon (First Eucharistic Prayer).
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Memorable Sayings for Today
“Nobody stumbles into godliness, ever. It simply doesn’t happen.
There is no autopilot mode for the Christian life.
We never see people in the Bible growing in godliness by coasting along.”
~ Matt Chandler ~
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Liturgical Readings for: Saturday, 17th October, 2026
CÉAD LÉACHTSliocht as an céad Litir Naomh Pól chuig na hEifísigh 1:15-23
Cheap Dia Críost , os cionn gach ní, ina cheann ar an Eaglais is corp.
A bhráithre, ón uair a chuala mé iomrá ar an gcreideamh atá agaibhse sa Tiarna Íosa agus ar an ngrá atá agaibh do na naoimh go léir, nar stad mé ach ag gabháil buíochais le Dia ar bhur son agus ag cuimhneamh oraibh i m’urnaithe.
Bím á iarraidh ar Dhia ár dTiarna Íosa Críost, ar Athair na Glóire, spiorad na heagna agus na géarchúise a thabhairt daoibh chun go gcuirfeadh sibh aithne air. Go soilsítear súile bhur n-aigne ar shlí go dtuigfidh sibh cad é mar údar dóchais daoibh bhur ngairm aige agus cad é mar oidhreacht fhairsing ghlórmhar atá aige i ndán don phobal naofa agus ollmhaitheas na cumhachta a chuir sé i bhfeidhm ar ár son-na, creidmhigh – an chumhacht éachtach úd a chuir sé ag obair i gCríost nuair a thóg sé ó mhairbh é agus chuir ina shuí ar a dheis sna flaithis é go hard os cionn gach ceannas agus údarás agus cumhacht agus tiarnas agus os cionn gach ainm dar féidir a ainmniú ní sa saol seo amháin é ach sa saol atá le teacht chomh maith. Agus chuir sé gach ní faoina smacht agus cheap é, os cionn gach ní, ina cheann ar an Eaglais is corp dó agus arb í iomláine an té úd a líonann gach ní go hiomlán í.
Briathar an Tiarna Buíochas le Dia
Salm le Freagra Sm 8:2-7. R/v 7.
Freagra Thug tú ceannas ar oibreacha do lámh dó do Mhac.
1. A Thiarna, ár dTiarna, nach éachtach é d’ainm ar fud na cruinne!
Moltar do mhaorgacht os cionn na spéartha as béal naíonán agus leanaí cíche. Freagra
2. Nuair a fheicim na spéartha, saothar do mhéar – an ré agus na réaltaí a rinne tú –
cad is duine ann go dtógfá ceann de? ná mac an duine go ndéanfá cúram de? Freagra
3. Rinne tú beagán níos lú ná dia é gur chuir tú barr glóire agus gradaim air.
Thug tú ceannas ar oibreacha do lámh dó agus chuir tú gach aon ní faoina chosa. Freagra
SOISCÉAL
Go raibh an Tiarna libh. Agus le do spiorad féin
Sliocht as an Soiscéal naofa de réir Naomh Lúcás 12:8-12
Múinfidh an Spiorad Naomh daoibh an uair sin féin na nithe nach foláir a rá.
San am sin dúirt Íosa lena dheisceabail :Deirim libh, gach aon duine a ghlacfaidh liomsa os comhair daoine, glacfaidh Mac an Duine leis sin chomh maith os comhair aingeal Dé; ach an té a shéanfaidh mise i láthair daoine, séanfar eisean i láthair aingeal Dé.
Agus gach aon duine a déarfaidh focal in aghaidh Mhac an Duine, maithfear dó é; ach an té a mbíonn diamhasla déanta aige in aghaidh an Spioraid Naoimh, ní bhfaighidh sé maithiúnas ann.
Nuair a thabharfar sibh i láthair na sionagóg agus na ngiúistísí agus an lucht údaráis, ná bígí go himníoch ag fiafraí conas bhur gcúis a phlé, ná cad a déarfaidh sibh; óir múinfidh an Spiorad Naomh daoibh an uair sin féin na nithe nach foláir a rá.”
Soiscéal an Tiarna. Moladh duit, a Chriost
AN BÍOBLA NAOFA
© An Sagart
Liturgical Readings for: Sunday, 18th October, 2026
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
- World Mission Sunday -
- Reach out and spread the joy of faith -
The Gospel selected for today is taken is taken from Jesus' discourse at the Last Supper about the spreading of the Gospel message. Jesus prays that as the Father has sent him into the world, now he sends his disciples. He prays that they may be consecrated in truth, and prays, 'With me in them and they in me, may they be completely one that the world may realise that it was You who sent me, and that I have loved them as much as you loved me.'
FIRST READING
A reading from the book of Isaiah 45: 1. 4-6
I have taken Cyrus, by his right hand to subdue nations before him.
Thus says the Lord to his anointed, to Cyrus, whom he has taken by his right hand
to subdue nations before him and strip the loins of kings,
to force gateways before him that their gates be closed no more:
'It is for the sake of my servant Jacob, of Israel my chosen one, that I have called you by your name,
conferring a title though you do not know me.
I am the Lord, unrivalled; there is no other God besides me.
Though you do not know me, I arm you that men may know from the rising to the setting of the sun that, apart from me, all is nothing.
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Responsorial Psalm Ps 95: 1, 3, 4-5, 7-8, 9-10 R/v 3
Response Give the Lord glory and power.
l. O sing a new song to the Lord, sing to the Lord all the earth.
Tell among the nations his glory and his wonders among all the peoples. Response
2. The Lord is great and worthy of praise, to be feared above all gods;
the gods of the heathens are naught. It was the Lord who made the heavens. Response
3. Give the Lord, you families of peoples, give the Lord glory and power,
give the Lord the glory of his name. Bring an offering and enter his courts. Response
4. Worship the Lord in his temple. O earth, tremble before him.
Proclaim to the nations: 'God is king.' He will judge the peoples in fairness. Response
SECOND READING
A reading from the first letter of St Paul to the Thessalonians 1:1-5
We constantly remember your faith in action, your love and your hope.
From Paul, Silvanus and Timothy, to the Church in Thessalonika which is in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ; wishing you grace and peace.We always mention you in our prayers and thank God for you all, and constantly remember before God our Father how you have shown your faith in action, worked for love and persevered through hope, in our Lord Jesus Christ.
We know, brothers, that God loves you and that you have been chosen, because when we brought the Good News to you, it came to you not only as words, but as power and as the Holy Spirit and as utter conviction.
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Gospel Acclamation Jn 17: 17
Alleluia, alleluia!
Your word is truth, O Lord, consecrate us in the truth.
Alleluia!
Or Phil 2: 15-16
Alleluia, alleluia!
You will shine in the world like bright stars
because you are offering it the word of life.
Alleluia!
GOSPEL
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew 22:15-21
Give back to Caesar what belongs to Caesar – and to God what belongs to God.
The Pharisees went away to work out between them how to trap Jesus in what he said. And they sent their disciples to him, together with the Herodians,
to say,'Master, we know that you are an honest man and teach the way of God in an honest way, and that you are not afraid of anyone, because a man’s rank means nothing to you. Tell us your opinion, then. Is it permissible to pay taxes to Caesar or not?
But Jesus was aware of their malice and replied,
‘You hypocrites! Why do you set this trap for me? Let me see the money you pay the tax with.’
They handed him a denarius and he said, ‘Whose head is this? Whose name?’
‘Caesar’s’ they replied.
He then said to them, ‘Very well, give back to Caesar what belongs to Caesar –
and to God what belongs to God.'
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
For homily resources for this Sunday's Gospel click here: https://www.catholicireland.net/sunday-homily/
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Taken from THE JERUSALEM BIBLE, published and copyright 1966, by Darton, Longman and Todd Ltd and Doubleday, a division of Random House Inc, and used by permission of the publishers.
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NB... in some places on this Mission Sunday this Gospel passage is used
The Lord be with you And with your spirit.
A reading from the Gospel according to John 17:11, 17-23 Glory to you, O Lord
With me in them and they in me, may they be completely one that the world may realise that it was you who sent me and that I have loved them as much as you loved me.'
Jesus raised his his eyes to heaven and said:
I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world and I am coming to you.
Consecrate them in the truth your word is truth.
As you sent me into the world I have sent them into the world and for their sake I consecrate myself so that they too may be consecrated in truth:I pray not only for those but also for those
who through their teaching will come to believe in me.
May they all be one, just as, Father, you are in me and I in you
so that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe it was you who sent me.
I have given them the glory you gave to me, that they may be one as we are one.
With me in them and you in me, may they be so perfected in unity |
that the world will recognise that it was you who sent me
and that you have loved them as you loved me.
The Gospel of the Lord Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Liturgical Readings for: Sunday, 18th October, 2026
CHÉAD LÉACHT Sliocht as an fáidh Íseáia 45:1. 4-6
Cíoras, an té ar rug sé ar láimh dheis air,chun na ciníocha a leagan ina fhianaise
Seo a labhraíonn an Tiarna lena ungthach, Cíoras, an té ar rug sé ar láimh dheis air
chun na ciníocha a leagan ina fhianaise agus claíomhchrios na ríthe a scaoileadh ó chéile;
chun na comhlaí a bhriseadh roimhe isteach ionas nach mbeidh na doirse dúnta níos mó.
Is ar mhaithe le mo ghiolla Iacób agus le hIosrael, mo rogha, a ghlaoigh mé i d’ainm ort, ag tabhairt gradaim duit agus gan aithne agat orm.
Is mise an Tiarna; níl m’athrach eile ann;
ach mise amháin, níl aon dia ann.
Gan aithne agat orm, tá tú i mbun airm agam ionas go mbeidh a fhios ó éirí go luí na gréine gur neamhní an uile rud ach mise amháin.”
Briathar an Tiarna Buíochas le Dia
Salm le Freagra Sm 95
Freagra Luaigí leis an Tiarna clú agus cumhacht.
1. Canaigí amhrán nua don Tiarna; canaigí don Tiarna, a thalamh go léir.
Insígí a ghlóir i measc na gciníocha agus a éachtaí do na náisiúin uile. Freagra
2. Is mór é an Tiarna is is díol molta é, is díol eagla thar na déithe go léir é; ní dada iad déithe na gciníocha.
Is é an Tiarna a rinne na flaithis. Freagra
3. Luaigí leis an Tiarna, a chlanna na gciníocha, l
uaigí leis an Tiarna clú agus cumhacht,
luaigí leis an Tiarna glóir a ainm.
Tugaigí bhur dtabhartais isteach ina chúirteanna. Freagra
4. Tugaigí adhradh don Tiarna ina theampall. Bí ar crith ina láthair, a thalamh.
Fógraígí do na ciníocha: 'Tá an Tiarna ina Rí.'
Tabharfaidh sé breith chóir chothrom ar na daoine. Freagra
DARA LÉACHT
Sliocht as litir Naomh Pól chuig na Teasalónaigh 1:1-5
Ní stadaimid ag cuimhneamh oraibh inár n-urnaithe a bhríomhaireacht atá bhur gcreideamh, ngrá agus ndóchas.
Pól agus Silveánas agus Tiomóid ag beannú d’eaglais na dTeasalónach, i nDia an tAthair agus sa Tiarna Íosa Críost. Grásta chugaibh agus síocháin.Ní stadaimid ach ag gabháil buíochais le Dia mar gheall oraibh uile agus ag
cuimhneamh oraibh gan staonadh inár n-urnaithe.
Cuimhnímid i láthair Dé, ár nAthair, ar a bhríomhaireacht atá bhur gcreideamh, ar a dhícheallaí atá bhur ngrá agus ar a sheasmhacht atá bhur ndóchas as ár dTiarna Íosa Críost.
A bhráithre, a bhfuil gnaoi Dé oraibh, tá a fhios agaibh mar a roghnaigh sé sibh; mar ní le briathra béil amháin a tháinig ár ndea-scéal chugaibh ach le cumhacht agus le lándeimhniú an Spioraid Naoimh.
Briathar an Tiarna Buíochas le Dia
Alleluia Véarsa Eo 17: 17
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Is fírinne do bhriathar A Thiarna, déan sinn a naomhú san fhírinne.
Alleluia!
SOISCÉAL (Domhnach 29 Saor , Blian A)
Sliocht as an Soiscéal naofa de réir N. Matha 22:15-21
Íocaigí le Céasar na nithe is le Céasar agus le Dia na nithe is le Dia.
San am sin d’imigh na Fairisínigh ag déanamh comhairle le chéile chun go mbéarfaidís I ngaiste Íosa sa chaint, agus chuir siad a ndeisceabail féin chuige mar aon leis na Héaródaigh chun a rá leis:
“A Mháistir, tá a fhios againn gur fear fírinneach thú agus go múineann tú slí Dé san fhírinne gan beann agat ar dhuine ar bith, agus gan féachain do phearsa seachas a chéile. Abair linn do bharúil, mar sin: An dleathach cáin a íoc le Céasar nó an mídhleathach?”
Ach bhí a fhios ag Íosa an mhallaitheacht a bhí iontu agus dúirt:“Cad ab áil libh ag baint trialach asam, a bhréagchráifeacha?
Taispeánaigí bonn na cánach dom,” agus shín siad déanar chuige.
Dúirt sé leo:
“Cé hé arb í seo a íomhá agus a inscríbhinn?”
“Céasar,” ar siad leis.
“Maith go leor,” ar seisean leo, “íocaigí le Céasar na nithe is le Céasar agus le Dia na nithe is le Dia.”
Soiscéal an Tiarna. Moladh duit, a Chriost
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SOISCÉAL (An missúin)
Go raibh an Tiarna libh. Agus le do spiorad féin
Sliocht as Soiscéal naofa de réir Naomh Eoin 17:11, 17-23 Glóir duit, a Thiarna.
Íocaigí le Céasar na nithe is le Céasar agus le Dia na nithe is le Dia.
Nílim ar an saol feasta ach tá siadsan ar an saol agus táim ag dul ag triall ortsa.
Déan iad a naomhú san fhírinne. Is fírinne do bhriathar.
Faoi mar a chuir tusa mise uait isteach sa saol, chuir mise iadsan isteach sa saol.
Naomhaím mé féin ar a son, ionas go mbeidh siadsan, chomh maith,
naomhaithe san fhírinne.
Ní ar a son-san amháin atáim ag guí,
ach, mar an gcéanna, ar son na ndaoine
a chreidfidh ionam trína mbriathar;
ionas go mba aon iad go léir,
faoi mar atá tusa, a Athair, ionamsa agus mise ionatsa;
go mbeidís seo ina n-aon ionainn
i dtreo go gcreidfidh an saol gur chuir tú uait mé.
Agus an ghlóir a thug tú dom, thug mise dóibhsean é, ionas go mba aon iad faoi mar is aon sinne;
mise iontu-san, agus tusa ionam-sa,
ionas go mba aon iad go foirfe, agus go mbeadh a fhios ag an saol gur chuir tú uait mé,
agus gur thug tú grá dóibh seo faoi mar a thug tú grá domsa.
Soiscéal an Tiarna. Moladh duit, a Chriost
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