GOD LOVES US AND GAVE US HIS SON. WE NEED TO LOVE AND COMPLY WITH THE LAWS OF LOVE.

 

First Reading: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Reading of the first letter from Saint Paul to Timothy – Dearly beloved, 1here is a true word: whoever aspires to the episcopate must know that he is desiring a sublime function. 2For the bishop has the duty to be blameless, the husband of one wife, sober, prudent, modest, hospitable, able to teach. 3He must not be drunk or violent, but condescending, peaceful, disinterested. 4You must know how to govern your home well, educate your children in obedience and chastity. 5For whoever does not know how to govern his own house, how will he govern the Church of God? 6He cannot be a recent convert, lest he, dazzled by vanity, fall into the same condemnation as the devil. 7It is also important that he enjoys good consideration from outsiders, so that he does not expose himself to infamy and fall into the traps of the devil. 8In the same way, deacons must be people of respect, men of their word, not inclined to drink or shameful gain. 9Possess the mystery of faith together with a clear conscience. 10Before receiving the position, be examined; if they are considered worthy, they will be able to exercise the ministry. 11Women also must be honorable, without slander, but sober and faithful in everything. 12Deacons must be husbands of one wife and know how to manage their children and their own homes well. 13For those who carry out the ministry well receive a position of esteem and great freedom to speak about their faith in Christ Jesus. - Word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm: 100(101)

I will live in the purity of my heart!

1. I want to sing love and justice, / sing my hymns to you, O Lord! / I wish to walk the path of good, / but when will you come to me, O Lord? – R.

2. I will live in the purity of my heart, / in the midst of my entire family. / Before my eyes I will never have / anything bad, injustice or sin. – R.

3. I will make him silent before me / whoever is false and secretly defames his neighbor; / the proud heart, the arrogant look / I won't bear it and I don't even want to see it. – R.

4. To the faithful of this land I turn my eyes; / may they be very close to me! / He who lives doing good / will be my minister, he will be my friend. – R.

Gospel: Luke 7,11-17

Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah.

A great prophet arose among us, / and God visited his people (Luke 7:16). – R.

the Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Luke – At that time, 11Jesus went to a city called Nain. With him were his disciples and a large crowd. 12When he arrived at the city gate, behold, they were carrying a dead man, an only son; and his mother was a widow. A large crowd from the city accompanied her. 13When the Lord saw her, he felt compassion for her and said to her, “Don’t cry!” 14He approached, touched the coffin, and those carrying it stopped. Then Jesus said, “Young man, I command you, stand up!” 15The one who was dead sat up and began to speak. And Jesus handed him over to his mother. 16They were all very afraid and glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has appeared among us and God has come to visit his people.” 17And the news of the matter spread throughout all Judea and throughout all the surrounding area. – Word of salvation.

Reflection:

Jesus, his disciples and a large crowd are faced with a case of extreme desolation: a lady, having lost her husband, also loses her only son and takes him to be buried. Therefore, Jesus is filled with compassion and, without the widow asking him, comes forward, interrupting her crying. He stops the funeral procession and gives the deceased the order to get up. Jesus' powerful word restores life to the young man, also gives him back his speech (“the dead man sat up and began to speak”), and triggers the recognition of those present: “They glorified God, saying: 'A great prophet has appeared among us. God visited his people.’” It is the same expression that we find in Zechariah's song (cf. Lc 1,68-69). God, through Jesus, visits the people, giving them freedom and life.