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Reading I: Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31
Responsorial Psalm 128:1-2, 3, 4-5
Reading II: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6
Gospel: Matthew 25:14-30

Make us ready, Lord.
(Introductory Prayers)

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THE GOSPEL

Matthew 25:14-30

A man going on a journey called in his servants
and entrusted his possessions to them.

Father,
of the Universe,
you have entrusted this planet to us.
 Now let us use all the talents
you have given us
to bring it to its
fullness.

No shirking.
No burying the talents.

Let each and every one us do our part to
bring healing, and sow beauty
in all creation and so
share in
your
 joy.


THE FIRST READING

Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31

She reaches out her hands to the poor and extends her arms
to the needy.

Jesus, you have
entrusted your heart to us.
Give us merciful hands to feed the hungry,
and extend our arms to embrace
the poor and needy.
Let us spend our
 lives and
 gifts
on
 others!


THE SECOND READING
1 Thessalonians 5:1-6

For you yourselves know that the day of the Lord will come
like a thief in the night.

 Lord,
banish
our fear of you.
Fear, as if you were a thief
in the night!

Birth us into your day.

Children
of the
 light,
we
watch
and
wait for you.

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