pope in slovakia: what a difference three days make
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19 September 2021, Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B
Pope in Slovakia: What a difference three days make
During a whirlwind three days in Slovakia,
Pope Francis tells the people to
persevere in the faith, while seeing for
himself a Church of charity, and one
which breaths with “two lungs”
When the Pope arrived for this Apostolic
Visit to Slovakia on Sunday, the banners
to greet him read “Viva Papa Francesco"
or “Long Live Pope Francis.”
As he departed on Wednesday, following the celebration of Holy Mass at the
National Shrine at Šaštín, the banners were replaced to read, “Thank you, Holy
Father.”
This visit was a tapestry of many significant events: The celebration of the
Byzantine Divine Liturgy and the Mass at Šaštín demonstrated the Christian
values that have been deeply rooted in society here down through the centuries
and continue to be today.
The visit also provided an occasion for Pope Francis to highlight the importance
of unity and fraternity during an ecumenical meeting and an encounter with the
Jewish community.
Christianity in action
But perhaps the two events that captured the heart of Christianity, and the spirit
of charity in action, were the visits to the Bethlehem Centre in Petržalka and to
the Roma Community at Lunik IX.
Most of the people who were at Lunik IX on Tuesday witnessed a community that
gave their all to welcome the Pope in a joyous atmosphere, guided in prayer by
the Salesians of Don Bosco.
As Pope Francis departed from this district of Košice, people were already ex-
pressing the hope that this visit would bear real fruit for the community here.
Persevering in the faith
Slovakia is a country still imbued by the faith, but like any plant, if it is not
nurtured, it dies. The Church in this country is well aware that the secularism that
has arrived at the doorstep of many European countries is also knocking
here. Therefore, for the bishops of Slovakia, taking one’s eye off the ball is not an
option.
By coming here to Slovakia, the Pope has given a jolt of energy to the faithful;
nowhere was that seen more than at the meeting with young people at
Lokomotiva Stadium in Košice where Pope Francis told them, “For love to be
fruitful, don’t forget your roots.” Those roots, he said, are to be found in the love
and heroism of the Lord Jesus.
Before the Pope departed on route to Rome on Wednesday, he left the country
with a message: He told them that faith is a journey “inspired by a simple and
sincere devotion”; and called on them to persevere in it with compassion and
gratitude.
Story and Image: Lydia O’Kane – Bratislava, Vatican News
Following this sunday’s Missal: 25th sunday in ordinary tiMe - YEAR B
PREFACE II, SUNDAYS IN ORDINARY TIME
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER III
MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION III
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First Reading: Wisdom 2:12, 17-20
The godless say to themselves,
‘Let us lie in wait for the virtuous man, since he annoys us and opposes our way of life, reproaches us for our breaches of the law and accuses us of playing false to our upbringing. Let us see if what he says is true, let us observe what kind of end he himself will have. If the virtuous man is God's son, God will take his part and rescue him from the clutches of his enemies. Let us test him with cruelty and with torture, and thus explore this gentleness of his and put his endurance to the proof. Let us condemn him to a shameful death since he will be looked after – we have his word for it.’
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 53:3-6. 8. R. v.6
(R.) The Lord upholds my life.
1. O God, save me by your name; by your power, uphold my cause. O God, hear my prayers; listen to the words of my mouth. (R.)
2. For proud men have risen against me, ruthless men seek my life. They have no regard for God. (R.)
3. But I have God for my help. The Lord upholds my life. I will sacrifice to you with willing heart and praise your name for it is good. (R.)
Second Reading: James 3:1- 4:3
Wherever you find jealousy and ambition, you find disharmony, and wicked things of every kind being done; whereas the wisdom that comes down from above is essentially something pure; it also makes for peace, and is kindly and considerate; it is full of compassion and shows itself by doing good; nor is there any trace of partiality or hypocrisy in it. Peacemakers, when they work for peace, sow the seeds which will bear fruit in holiness.
Where do these wars and battles between yourselves first start? Isn’t it precisely in the desires fighting inside your own selves? You want something and you haven’t got it; so you are prepared to kill. You have an ambition that you cannot satisfy; so you fight to get your way by force. Why you don’t have what you want is because you don’t pray for it; when you do pray and don’t get it, it is because you have not prayed properly, you have prayed for something to indulge your own desires.
Gospel Acclamation: See 2 Thes 2:14
Alleluia, alleluia! God has called us with the gospel to share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Alleluia!
Gospel: Mark 9:3-37
After leaving the mountain Jesus and his disciples made their way through Galilee; and he did not want anyone to know, because he was instructing his disciples; he was telling them, ‘The Son of Man will be delivered into the hands of men; they will put him to death; and three days after he has been put to death he will rise again.’ But they did not understand what he said and were afraid to ask him.
They came to Capernaum, and when he was in the house he asked them, ‘What were you arguing about on the road?’ They said nothing because they had been arguing which of them was the greatest. So he sat down, called the Twelve to him and said, ‘If anyone wants to be first, he must make himself last of all and servant of all.’ He then took a little child, set him in front of them, put his arms round him, and said to them, ‘Anyone who welcomes one of these little children in my name, welcomes me; and anyone who welcomes me welcomes not me but the one who sent me.’
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Those who are Recently Deceased: Raymond Russell, Elaine Tuckwall (nee Flanagan), David Callachor, Helen Abbey (nee Hayes), Leonila Pineda, Loris Pigani, Fr Rom Josko.
Those whose Anniversaries are at this time: Aiden Hodges, Mary Argent, Elizabeth Reilly, Brendan Reilly,
Dawn Van der Veer, Jill Watson, Ida Scott, Jan Clarke,
Fr Patrick Kenny.
Special Remembrance: Henry Powick.
Special Intentions: Ian MacKenzie, Damian MacAndrews, Peter Eakin, Avice Vogel,
Stephanie Tedd, Margaret Corley, Jan Purnell, Beryl Smith,
Margaret Henshaw, Denis Newling, Bella Voesenek, Tony Ward,
Terry Martin, Yvonne Coombes, Stan Thompson, Jan Clarke &
Ann Fletcher (Birthdays), All those affected by Covid-19.
Do not be afraid to go out to encounter the marginalized. You will find that you are going out to
meet Jesus. He awaits you wherever there is need, not comfort; wherever service rules, not power. Those are
the places where he will be found.
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Please continue Prayers for Damian MacAndrews
As many parishioners are aware, Dominic MacAndrews’ brother Damian (age 36), who lives in the UK with his wife Vicki and 1 year old daughter Scarlett, has extremely aggressive cancer in his spine that doctors have said is beyond treatment. Chemotherapy is not an option. Damian is undergoing radiation treatment to try to slow the incredibly rapid spread of the cancer and is being cared for at home.
Our parish family is united in prayer with the MacAndrews family at this stage. Dom and Sara, along with Lucy and baby Aiofe, are currently in the UK with the family. The family recently celebrated Damian's daughter's 1st birthday party and he and the family are trying to stay positive.
They are trusting in God's Will and asking everyone to please join them daily in praying for Damian's miraculous healing, through the intercession of Eileen O'Connor, an Australian woman whose cause is on the path for beatification and canonisation. Please pray this prayer everyday:
Gracious God, You have poured out your love on all people and shown your
compassion for the sick and dying. Through the intercession of Eileen O’Connor, we ask You to look
lovingly on our friend Damian, and if it be Your Will, to return him to health.
Let your healing power work, so that he may be restored to us. We make our prayer through Christ Our Lord.
Amen
For more info on Eileen O'Connor, visit EileenOConnor.com.au
POLICE WEEK 2021
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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE - 21 SEPTEMBER
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Tuesday 21st 5.00pm: Mass, Kempsey
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Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B
First Reading: Numbers 11:25-29
Responsorial Psalm: The precepts of the Lord give
joy to the heart.
Second Reading: James 5:1-6
Gospel Acclamation:
Alleluia, alleluia!
Your word, O Lord, is truth: make us holy in the truth.
Alleluia!
Gospel: Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48
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SUNDAY MASS ROSTERS: 25 & 26 SEPTEMBER 2021
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