Mass Readings For October 1, 2020 – Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Thursday

Memorial of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church

First Reading – Job 19:21-27

Job said:

Pity me, pity me, O you my friends,
for the hand of God has struck me!
Why do you hound me as though you were divine,
and insatiably prey upon me?

Oh, would that my words were written down!
Would that they were inscribed in a record:
That with an iron chisel and with lead
they were cut in the rock forever!
But as for me, I know that my Vindicator lives,
and that he will at last stand forth upon the dust;
Whom I myself shall see:
my own eyes, not another’s, shall behold him,
And from my flesh I shall see God;
my inmost being is consumed with longing.

 

Responsorial Psalm – Psalms 27:7-8A, 8B-9ABC, 13-14

R. (13) I believe that I shall see the good things of the Lord in the land of the living.
Hear, O LORD, the sound of my call;
have pity on me, and answer me.
Of you my heart speaks; you my glance seeks.
R. I believe that I shall see the good things of the Lord in the land of the living.
Your presence, O LORD, I seek.
Hide not your face from me;
do not in anger repel your servant.
You are my helper: cast me not off.
R. I believe that I shall see the good things of the Lord in the land of the living.
I believe that I shall see the bounty of the LORD
in the land of the living.
Wait for the LORD with courage;
be stouthearted, and wait for the LORD.
R. I believe that I shall see the good things of the Lord in the land of the living.

 

Alleluia – Mark 1:15

R. Alleluia, alleluia.
The Kingdom of God is at hand;
repent and believe in the Gospel.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.

 

Gospel – Luke 10:1-12

 

October 1 Saint of the Day:
Saint Thérèse of Lisieux: Reflection on Her “Little” Way
Saint Thérèse of Lisieux (brief biography)

Related Posts on Saint Thérèse:
A Morning Prayer by Saint Thérèse of Lisieux
Prayer for Priests by Saint Thérèse of Lisieux

October, the Rosary Month:
Praying the Rosary Can Save You from Going to Hell

Feature Post:
The Fifth Gift of the Holy Spirit: Knowledge
In Part 5 of this edifying series, My Reflection continues to define and distinguish the Gifts of the Holy Spirit from each other, making them more understandable for the laity. By recognizing the purpose of every gift, we will be able to cultivate and nourish all Seven Gifts in our lives.

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