January 17, 2015

Reading

The Letter to the Hebrews   4:  12-16

4:12 For the Word of God is living and effective: more piercing than any two-edged sword, reaching to the division even between the soul and the spirit, even between the joints and the marrow, and so it discerns the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
4:13 And there is no created thing that is invisible to his sight. For all things are naked and open to the eyes of him, about whom we are speaking.
4:14 Therefore, since we have a great High Priest, who has pierced the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, we should hold to our confession.
4:15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to have compassion on our infirmities, but rather one who was tempted in all things, just as we are, yet without sin.
4:16 Therefore, let us go forth with confidence toward the throne of grace, so that we may obtain mercy, and find grace, in a helpful time.

Gospel

Matthew 19: 16- 26

19:16 And behold, someone approached and said to him, “Good Teacher, what good should I do, so that I may have eternal life?”

19:17 And he said to him: “Why do you question me about what is good? One is good: God. But if you wish to enter into life, observe the commandments.”

19:18 He said to him, “Which?” And Jesus said: “You shall not murder. You shall not commit adultery. You shall not steal. You shall not give false testimony.

19:19 Honor your father and your mother. And, you shall love your neighbor as yourself.”

19:20 The young man said to him: “All these I have kept from my childhood. What is still lacking for me?”

19:21 Jesus said to him: “If you are willing to be perfect, go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and then you will have treasure in heaven. And come, follow me.”

19:22 And when the young man had heard this word, he went away sad, for he had many possessions.

19:23 Then Jesus said to his disciples: “Amen, I say to you, that the wealthy shall enter with difficulty into the kingdom of heaven.

19:24 And again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle, than for the wealthy to enter into the kingdom of heaven.”

19:25 And upon hearing this, the disciples wondered greatly, saying: “Then who will be able to be saved?”

19:26 But Jesus, gazing at them, said to them: “With men, this is impossible. But with God, all things are possible.”


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