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Reading I: Malachi 3:19-20a
Responsorial Psalm 98:5-6, 7-8, 9
Reading II: 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12
Gospel: Luke 21:5-19

Lord, fill us with wonder each time we hear your name.
(Introductory Prayers)

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THE GOSPEL

Luke 21:5-19

It will lead to your giving testimony.

Lord,

in fall the maple trees give witness to you,
and geese fly a perfect V.

And
how do
we ourselves
 testify?

At the end of the day let the work of our hands speak always of you. 
Whether we work, eat, play, talk or take time with one another,
let these whisper of life’s fullness and of your goodness.
When we love one another, let the world know
 you are here in our midst loving us first.
When our days are done, let our
 whole life, all that has been,
 be witness to your
name.


THE FIRST READING

Malachi 3:19-20a

But for you who fear my name, there will arise the sun of justice
with its healing rays.

Father,

let us bask in the healing rays of your sun.
Fill us with wonder each time
 we hear your
name.


THE SECOND READING

2 Thessalonians 3:7-12

In toil and drudgery, night and day we worked.
We wanted to present ourselves as a model for you.

Who would Paul have been in our time?

A knowing politician, passing
bills that open borders,
that erase debts
 in third world
  countries?

 An apostle bringing Christ
to the oppressed
and poor?

 A Samaritan giving
 shelter to the homeless?
Food for the
hungry?

 And school 
for those
 who can’t
 read?

Lord, you give us Paul as our model.
Please give us love like his,
filled with energy
 and fire.

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