Readings: 1 Cor 2:1‑5 / Lk 4:16‑30
Missionary Cenacle Intentions: We dedicate Mondays to the Mystery of the Holy Spirit. Today we pray:
For an increase in the Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit in the world, but especially in the Missionary Cenacle, we pray.
That the youth of the world deepen in faith in God and compassion toward all, we pray.
That married couples grow in their love for one another and their children, as witnesses of God's love for all, we pray.
For the members of the Missionary Cenacle Apostolate of St. Vincent de Paul, Dickson, TN, we pray.
For the members of the Missionary Cenacle, especially our sick, we pray.
For the deceased members of the Missionary Cenacle, especially Br. Robert Conway, ST, 2005; Sr. Andrea Marie Stimm, MSBT, 2009, we pray.
Reading: But we all have reason to say: "O God, be merciful to me a sinner." We all have this knowledge of sin‑either forgiven or unforgiven. It will please our dear Lord to make this manifestation. To think, the Publican was lifted up so high from such a low place‑all his sins forgiven him. just because he said: "O God, be merciful to me a sinner." If you are indifferent, if you have no regrets, I am afraid you do not have the spirit of the Publican. I am afraid the Lord is not pleased with you. (MCM, p. 251)