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Reading I: 1 Kings 3:5, 7-12
Responsorial Psalm 119:57, 72, 76-77, 127-128,
129-130

Reading II: Romans 8:28-30
Gospel: Matthew 13:44-52 or 44-46

Lord, give us wisdom to know real treasure.
(Introductory Prayers)

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THE GOSPEL

Matthew 13:44-52 or 44-46

Jesus said to his disciples:
“The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field.”

 Lord,

What
is the pearl
of great price?

A Mercedes,
a portfolio, oil wells,
honor and praise and awards,
kingship over everything we survey?

Or could it be
no walls: all peoples brothers and sisters,
clean air, water and food for everyone?
Neighbor serving neighbor?
Dinner with friends?
A kind word?
Finding
 you 
 in all 
 things?

Give
us wisdom
to know real treasure.


THE FIRST READING

1 Kings 3:5, 7-12

“Give your servant, therefore, an understanding heart.”

Solomon
asked you,
not for a long life
for himself, nor for riches,
nor for the life of his enemies,
but for understanding,
to know what
 was right.

O God,
give us this day,
the understanding we need
to see all the wrongs around us
and give us the will and the
courage to address
them.

Show us the wealth of an
understanding
 heart.


THE SECOND READING

Romans 8:28-30

All things work for good for those who love God.

Fond Father,

in everything we try to do,
in every way we turn:
up, down, all
 around,

it all works together
 for us when we
 love you.
 
There
 is no place
  where there is no grace.

Anne Osdieck
Art by Martin Erspamer, OSB
from Religious Clip Art for the Liturgical Year (A, B, and C). This art may be reproduced only by parishes who purchase the collection in book or CD-ROM form. For more information go http://www.ltp.org