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  The Lord hears the cry of the poor. Reflection from Dynamic Catholic Readings from USCCB.org Alleluia Jas 1:18 R.  Alleluia, alleluia. The Father willed to give us birth by the word of truth that we may be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures. R.  Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel Mt 8:28-34 When Jesus came to the territory of the Gadarenes, two demoniacs who were coming from the tombs met him. They were so savage that no one could travel by that road. They cried out, “What have you to do with us, Son of God? Have you come here to torment us before the appointed time?” Some distance away a herd of many swine was feeding. The demons pleaded with him, “If you drive us out, send us into the herd of swine.” And he said to them, “Go then!” They came out and entered the swine, and the whole herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea where they drowned. The swineherds ran away, and when they came to the town they reported everything, including what had happened to the demoniacs. ...

  The angel of the Lord will rescue those who fear him. Reflection from Dynamic Catholic Readings from USCCB.org Alleluia Mt 16:18 R.  Alleluia, alleluia. You are Peter and upon this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it. R.  Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel Mt 16:13-19 When Jesus went into the region of Caesarea Philippi he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist, others Elijah, still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter said in reply, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Jesus said to him in reply, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah. For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my heavenly Father. And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys to the King...

  The Lord is kind and merciful. Reflection from Dynamic Catholic Readings from USCCB.org Alleluia Ps 95:8 R.  Alleluia, alleluia. If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. R.  Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel Mt 8:18-22 When Jesus saw a crowd around him, he gave orders to cross to the other shore. A scribe approached and said to him, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.” Jesus answered him, “Foxes have dens and birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to rest his head.” Another of his disciples said to him, “Lord, let me go first and bury my father.” But Jesus answered him, “Follow me, and let the dead bury their dead.”

  I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me. Reflection from Dynamic Catholic Readings from USCCB.org Alleluia Cf. 2 Tm 1:10 R.  Alleluia, alleluia. Our Savior Jesus Christ destroyed death and brought life to light through the Gospel. R.  Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel Mk 5:21-43 or 5:21-24, 35b-43 When Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around him, and he stayed close to the sea. One of the synagogue officials, named Jairus, came forward. Seeing him he fell at his feet and pleaded earnestly with him, saying, “My daughter is at the point of death. Please, come lay your hands on her that she may get well and live.” He went off with him, and a large crowd followed him and pressed upon him. There was a woman afflicted with hemorrhages for twelve years. She had suffered greatly at the hands of many doctors and had spent all that she had. Yet she was not helped but only grew worse. She had heard about Jesus and came up behind him i...

  The Lord has remembered his mercy. Reflection from Dynamic Catholic NOTE: NO REEFLECTION FROM DC TODAY Readings from USCCB.org Alleluia Mt 8:17 R.  Alleluia, alleluia. Christ took away our infirmities and bore our diseases. R.  Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel Mt 8:5-17 When Jesus entered Capernaum, a centurion approached him and appealed to him, saying, “Lord, my servant is lying at home paralyzed, suffering dreadfully.”  He said to him, “I will come and cure him.” The centurion said in reply, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof; only say the word and my servant will be healed. For I too am a man subject to authority,  with soldiers subject to me. And I say to one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and to another, ‘Come here,’ and he comes; and to my slave, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.” When Jesus heard this, he was amazed and said to those following him, “Amen, I say to you, in no one in Israel have I found such faith. I say to you, many will come from the east ...

  See how the Lord blesses those who fear him. Reflection from Dynamic Catholic Readings from USCCB.org Alleluia Mt 8:17 R.  Alleluia, alleluia. Christ took away our infirmities and bore our diseases. R.  Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel Mt 8:1-4 When Jesus came down from the mountain, great crowds followed him. And then a leper approached, did him homage, and said, “Lord, if you wish, you can make me clean.” He stretched out his hand, touched him, and said, “I will do it. Be made clean.” His leprosy was cleansed immediately. Then Jesus said to him, “See that you tell no one, but go show yourself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses prescribed; that will be proof for them.”

    I praise you, for I am wonderfully made. Reflection from Dynamic Catholic Readings from USCCB.org Alleluia See Lk 1:76 R.  Alleluia, alleluia. You, child, will be called prophet of the Most High, for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way. R.  Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel Lk 1:57-66, 80 When the time arrived for Elizabeth to have her child she gave birth to a son. Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown his great mercy toward her, and they rejoiced with her. When they came on the eighth day to circumcise the child, they were going to call him Zechariah after his father, but his mother said in reply, “No. He will be called John.” But they answered her, “There is no one among your relatives who has this name.” So they made signs, asking his father what he wished him to be called. He asked for a tablet and wrote, “John is his name,” and all were amazed. Immediately his mouth was opened, his tongue freed, and he spoke blessing God. Then fear c...

  The Lord remembers his covenant for ever. Reflection from Dynamic Catholic Readings from USCCB.org Alleluia Jn 15:4a, 5b R.  Alleluia, alleluia. Remain in me, as I remain in you, says the Lord; whoever remains in me will bear much fruit. R . Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel Mt 7:15-20 Jesus said to his disciples: “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but underneath are ravenous wolves. By their fruits you will know them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? Just so, every good tree bears good fruit, and a rotten tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a rotten tree bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire. So by their fruits you will know them.”

  He who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord. Reflection from Dynamic Catholic Readings from USCCB.org Alleluia Jn 8:12 R.  Alleluia, alleluia. I am the light of the world, says the Lord; whoever follows me will have the light of life. R.  Alleluia, alleluia.   Gospel Mt 7:6, 12-14 Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not give what is holy to dogs, or throw your pearls before swine, lest they trample them underfoot, and turn and tear you to pieces. “Do to others whatever you would have them do to you. This is the Law and the Prophets. “Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the road broad that leads to destruction, and those who enter through it are many. How narrow the gate and constricted the road that leads to life. And those who find it are few.” Readings for the  Optional Memorial of Saint Paulinus of Nola, bishop Readings for the  Optional Memorial of Saint John Fisher, bishop and martyr and Saint Thomas More, martyr

  Blessed the people the Lord has chosen to be his own. Reflection from Dynamic Catholic Readings from USCCB.org Alleluia Heb 4:12 R.  Alleluia, alleluia. The word of God is living and effective,
 able to discern reflections and thoughts of the heart.
 R.  Alleluia, alleluia . Gospel Mt 7:1-5 Jesus said to his disciples: “Stop judging, that you may not be judged. For as you judge, so will you be judged, and the measure with which you measure will be measured out to you. Why do you notice the splinter in your brother’s eye, but do not perceive the wooden beam in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me remove that splinter from your eye,’ while the wooden beam is in your eye? You hypocrite, remove the wooden beam from your eye first; then you will see clearly to remove the splinter from your brother’s eye.”