Daniel 12:1-3

At that time Michael, the great prince, the protector of your people, shall arise. There shall be a time of anguish, such as has never occurred since nations first came into existence. But at that time your people shall be delivered, everyone who is found written in the book. Many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt. Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.

Hebrews 10:11-14, 18 
   
Every priest stands day after day at his service, offering again and again the same sacrifices that can never take away sins. But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, "he sat down at the right hand of God," and since then has been waiting "until his enemies would be made a footstool for his feet." For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are sanctified. And the Holy Spirit also testifies to us, for after saying, "This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, says the Lord: I will put my laws in their hearts, and I will write them on their minds," he also adds, "I will remember their sins and their lawless deeds no more." Where there is forgiveness of these, there is no longer any offering for sin.

Gospel Acclamation 

Alleluia, Alleluia
Stay awake, and stand ready, because you do not know the hour when the Son of Man is coming. Alleluia

Mark 13:24-32                  

Jesus said to his disciples: "In those days, after that suffering, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see 'the Son of Man coming in clouds' with great power and glory. Then he will send out the angels, and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven. "From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he is near, at the very gates. Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. But about that day or hour no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father."
 

Prayer of the Faithful

Father, Son and Spirit, you bless us with the gift of life. Praise be to you. Lord hear us

Lord, help us to use our lives for the good of others but especially those suffering because of poverty, hunger and violence. Lord hear us

We call to mind all those who have died, and all who mourn for them. May we find hope and consolation as we look to the time when we will be united again in the Heart of God. Lord hear us

Each day, Lord, you grant us opportunities to live our lives to the full. Help us to realise that even the difficulties and challenges of life can be an opportunity. Lord hear us

Lord, make us hopeful, in the face of hatred, violence and war. Give us courage to challenge the world to abandon that way of living. Lord hear us

In quiet, we put aside our own needs and remember all who need our Prayer and Support………………Lord hear us

Reflection

“Calamities can bring growth and Enlightenment”, said the Master. And he explained it thus: “Each day a bird would shelter in the withered branches of a tree that stood in the middle of a vast deserted plain. One day a whirlwind uprooted the tree, forcing the poor bird to fly a hundred miles in search of shelter—till it finally came to a forest of fruit-laden trees.” And he concluded: “If the withered tree had survived, nothing would have induced the bird to give up it’s security and fly.

One Minute Wisdom’ by Anthony De Mello

Remembered this Weekend

Thomas Grendan (21st A)
Mary Seale (14th A) & husband James Seale
Mary, Henry Molloy Sr & Jr
P.J., Helen Macken
Patricia, William Ryan
Patricia & Michael Daniels
Anthony Malone (11th A) & Margaret Malone
Malcom Dixon (23rd A)
Carmel Mennella
Brigid Gannon
John Fitzpatrick
Paddy Moran (6th A)

Recently Deceased

Lucy Brierton



 

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