Saturday 20th October Weekday (28) ordinary Time year B.
Saturday 20th October
Weekday (28) ordinary Time
Vestment: Red
Today’s Rosary: The Luminous Mystery
B. V. M. on Saturday
BLESSED DAUDI OKELO and JILDO IRWA, Martyrs, In Uganda: Feast
Weekday (28) ordinary Time
Vestment: Red
Today’s Rosary: The Luminous Mystery
B. V. M. on Saturday
BLESSED DAUDI OKELO and JILDO IRWA, Martyrs, In Uganda: Feast
FIRST READING
“He made Christ the head over all things for the Church, which is his body.”
A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Ephesians (Ephesians 1:15-23)
Brethren: Because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love towards all the saints, I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power in us who believe, according to the working of his great might which he accomplished in Christ when he raised him from the dead and made him sit at his right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come; and he has put all things under his feet and has made him the head over all things for the Church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.
“He made Christ the head over all things for the Church, which is his body.”
A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Ephesians (Ephesians 1:15-23)
Brethren: Because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love towards all the saints, I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power in us who believe, according to the working of his great might which he accomplished in Christ when he raised him from the dead and made him sit at his right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come; and he has put all things under his feet and has made him the head over all things for the Church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.
The word of the Lord.
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 8:2-3a.4-5.6-7 (R. 6a)
R. You have given your Son power over the works of your hands.
O Lord, our Lord, how majestic
is your name through all the earth!
Your majesty is set above the heavens.
From the mouths of children and of babes
you fashioned praise. R.
is your name through all the earth!
Your majesty is set above the heavens.
From the mouths of children and of babes
you fashioned praise. R.
When I see the heavens, the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars which you arranged,
what is man that you should keep him in mind,
the son of man that you care for him? R.
the moon and the stars which you arranged,
what is man that you should keep him in mind,
the son of man that you care for him? R.
Yet you have made him little lower than the angels;
with glory and honour you crowned him,
gave him power over the works of your hands:
you put all things under his feet. R.
with glory and honour you crowned him,
gave him power over the works of your hands:
you put all things under his feet. R.
ALLELUIA John 15:26b.27a
Alleluia. The Spirit of truth will bear witness to me, says the Lord; and you also are witnesses. Alleluia.
Alleluia. The Spirit of truth will bear witness to me, says the Lord; and you also are witnesses. Alleluia.
GOSPEL
“The Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say. ”
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke (Luke 12:8-12)
At that time: Jesus said to his disciples, “Every one who acknowledges me before men, the Son of man also will acknowledge before the angels of God; but he who denies me before men will be denied before the angels of God. And every one who speaks a word against the Son of man will be forgiven; but he who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven. And when they bring you before the synagogues and the rulers and the authorities, do not be anxious about how or what you are to answer or what you are to say; for the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say.”
“The Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say. ”
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke (Luke 12:8-12)
At that time: Jesus said to his disciples, “Every one who acknowledges me before men, the Son of man also will acknowledge before the angels of God; but he who denies me before men will be denied before the angels of God. And every one who speaks a word against the Son of man will be forgiven; but he who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven. And when they bring you before the synagogues and the rulers and the authorities, do not be anxious about how or what you are to answer or what you are to say; for the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say.”
The Gospel of the Lord.
BLESSED DAUDI OKELO and JILDO IRWA, Martyrs
In Uganda: Feast
In Uganda: Feast
These two catechists died for their faith on 20 October 1918 at Paimol in Northern Uganda. They were still very young — Daudi was 16, while Jildo was only 12 — and yet they were eager to share their faith with others. The missionaries sent them to Paimol in order to look after the catechumens and to spread the Gospel. In spite of the persecutions of Christians they remained there until, one day, they were dragged outside their hut and killed for the sole reason of teaching the Christian faith.
Entrance Antiphon Cf. Is 52:7
The souls of the Saints are rejoicing in heaven, the Saints who followed the footsteps of Christ, and since for love of him they shed their blood, they now exult with Christ for ever.
The Gloria in excelsis (Glory to God in the highest) is said.
Collect
Almighty and eternal God, who granted the crown of martyrdom to Blessed Daudi and Jildo for their proclamation of the Gospel; grant that we, through their example and their intercession, may tirelessly communicate the Good News of salvation to the nations. Through our Lord.
FIRST READING
Rejoice in so far as you share Christ’s sufferings.
A reading from the first Letter of Saint Peter (1 Peter 4:12 - 19)
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal which comes upon you to prove you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice in so far as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. If you are reproached for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or a wrongdoer, or a mischief-maker; yet if one suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but under that name let him glorify God. For the time has come for judgement to begin with the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the end of those who do not obey the Gospel of God? And “If the righteous man is scarcely saved, where will the impious and sinner appear?” Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will do right and entrust their souls to a faithful Creator.
Rejoice in so far as you share Christ’s sufferings.
A reading from the first Letter of Saint Peter (1 Peter 4:12 - 19)
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal which comes upon you to prove you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice in so far as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. If you are reproached for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or a wrongdoer, or a mischief-maker; yet if one suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but under that name let him glorify God. For the time has come for judgement to begin with the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the end of those who do not obey the Gospel of God? And “If the righteous man is scarcely saved, where will the impious and sinner appear?” Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will do right and entrust their souls to a faithful Creator.
The word of the Lord.
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 31:3bc-4.6 and 8ab.16bc-17 (R. 6a)
R. Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit.
R. Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit.
Be a rock of refuge for me,
a mighty stronghold to save me.
For you are my rock, my stronghold!
Lead me, guide me, for the sake of your name. R.
a mighty stronghold to save me.
For you are my rock, my stronghold!
Lead me, guide me, for the sake of your name. R.
Into your hands I commend my spirit.
You will redeem me, O Lord, O faithful God.
Let me be glad and rejoice in your mercy,
for you who have seen my affliction. R
You will redeem me, O Lord, O faithful God.
Let me be glad and rejoice in your mercy,
for you who have seen my affliction. R
From the hands of my enemies
and those who pursue me.
Let your face shine on your servant.
Save me in your merciful love. R.
and those who pursue me.
Let your face shine on your servant.
Save me in your merciful love. R.
ALLELUIA 2 Cor. 1:3b-4a
Alleluia. Blessed be the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction. Alleluia.
Alleluia. Blessed be the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction. Alleluia.
GOSPEL
If the grain of wheat dies, it bears much fruit.
A reading from the holy Gospel according to John (John 12:24-26)
At that time: Jesus said to his disciples, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. He who loves his life loses it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. If any one serves me, he must follow me; and where I am, there shall my servant be also; if any one serves me, the Father will honour him.”
If the grain of wheat dies, it bears much fruit.
A reading from the holy Gospel according to John (John 12:24-26)
At that time: Jesus said to his disciples, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. He who loves his life loses it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. If any one serves me, he must follow me; and where I am, there shall my servant be also; if any one serves me, the Father will honour him.”
The Gospel of the Lord.
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