THE GOSPEL
Luke 20:27-38They can no longer die, for they are like angels;
and they are the children of God
because they are the ones who will rise.
A
place where
no squalls rage and
where flowers grow wild.
What can we bring along to that place?
Crutches, pain pills, tranquilizers?
How about our hearts,
and spirits?
Lord,
is there a piece of us
that never dies?
a sacred
space in us
where love resides?
Oh widen that space while time remains.
Let our human hearts flow out
now and forever with
your boundless,
infinite
love.
THE FIRST READING
2 Maccabees 7:1-2, 9-14
It is my choice to die at the hands of men
with the hope God gives
of being raised up by him.
Jesus, please allow your
gracious pledge
of resurrection–
help us
to
bear all things, believe all things,
endure all things,
and hope
always
in
you.
THE SECOND READING
2 Thessalonians 2:6-3:5
Finally, brothers and sisters, pray for us,
so that the word of the Lord may speed forward and be glorified
Christ,
give us your grace
and strengthen our hearts,
that your word might
surge out
at
the speed of sound
to every place
on earth.
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