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| "The Rich Young Man Went Away Sorrowful" -- by James Tissot |
FIRST
READING: 1 Peter
1: 3 - 9
3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according
to his great mercy hath regenerated us unto a lively hope, by the
resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
4
Unto an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that can not
fade, reserved in heaven for you,
5
Who, by the power of God, are kept by faith unto salvation, ready to
be revealed in the last time.
6
Wherein you shall greatly rejoice, if now you must be for a little
time made sorrowful in divers temptations:
7
That the trial of your faith (much more precious than gold which is
tried by the fire) may be found unto praise and glory and honour at
the appearing of Jesus Christ:
8
Whom having not seen, you love: in whom also now, though you see him
not, you believe: and believing shall rejoice with joy unspeakable
and glorified;
9
Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.
PSALM:
Psalms 111:
1 - 2, 5 - 6, 9 - 10
1
I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart; in the council of
the just: and in the congregation.
2
Great are the works of the Lord: sought out according to all his
wills.
5
He hath given food to them that fear him. He will be mindful for ever
of his covenant:
6
He will shew forth to his people the power of his works.
9
He hath sent redemption to his people: he hath commanded his covenant
for ever. Holy and terrible is his name:
10
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. A good understanding
to all that do it: his praise continueth for ever and ever.
GOSPEL:
Mark 10:
17 - 27
17
And when he was gone forth into the way, a certain man running up and
kneeling before him, asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I
may receive life everlasting?
18
And Jesus said to him, Why callest thou me good? None is good but
one, that is God.
19
Thou knowest the commandments: Do not commit adultery, do not kill,
do not steal, bear not false witness, do no fraud, honour thy father
and mother.
20
But he answering, said to him: Master, all these things I have
observed from my youth.
21
And Jesus looking on him, loved him, and said to him: One thing is
wanting unto thee: go, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the
poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.
22
Who being struck sad at that saying, went away sorrowful: for he had
great possessions.
23
And Jesus looking round about, saith to his disciples: How hardly
shall they that have riches, enter into the kingdom of God!
24
And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus again
answering, saith to them: Children, how hard is it for them that
trust in riches, to enter into the kingdom of God?
25
It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle, than
for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
26
Who wondered the more, saying among themselves: Who then can be
saved?
27
And Jesus looking on them, saith: With men it is impossible; but not
with God: for all things are possible with God.
