Sacred Hospitality is our theme: as the letter to the Hebrews says: “remember always to welcome strangers, for by doing this some people have entertained angels without knowing it.” True hospitality lies in two things: first the welcome, encouraging the stranger to enter the house and be at home there: secondly, the gift – not just of food or drink, but of time: listening to the stranger, and giving of ourselves to them. This is what makes hospitality costly, but holy, and a true service of Jesus Christ.
This Week’s Scripture
Genesis 18: 1 – 10
Response: Psalm 14
Lord, who shall dwell on your holy mountain ? He who walks without fault;
he who acts with justice /
and speaks the truth from his heart; he who does not slander with his tongue.
He who does no wrong to his brother, who casts no slur on his neighbour, who holds the godless in disdain,
but honours those who fear the Lord.
He who takes no interest on a loan
and accepts no bribes against the innocent. Such a man will stand firm for ever.
(Sung Antiphon: R/. The just will live in the presence of the Lord.)
1 Colossians 1: 24 – 28
Acclamation for the Gospel:
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! Open our heart, O Lord,
To accept the words of your Son. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Luke 10: 38 – 42
Prayer of the Faithful: R/. Lord, kindly do not pass your servants by.
