Saturday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time
If we want the wisdom of God in our lives we need to (1) check to see if we are following previous revelation, (2) cultivate an attitude of dependence on God and his Wisdom, and (3) remember that Christ is the Wisdom of God so that all is measured by his life, his teaching, and his presence in our lives now.
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Outline
We hear or experience something, perhaps on the news in the world, perhaps in the church, and we ask, “Where is God in all this? How shall I respond?”
Our texts give us some pointers for understanding
Sisters, I find this challenging to live
Readings
FIRST READING
Sirach 51:12c–20
12 He saved me from every evil
and preserved me in time of trouble.
For this reason I thank and praise him;
I bless the name of the LORD.
13 When I was young and innocent,
I sought wisdom.
14 She came to me in her beauty,
and until the end I will cultivate her.
15 As the blossoms yielded to ripening grapes,
the heart’s joy,
My feet kept to the level path
because from earliest youth I was familiar with her.
16 In the short time I paid heed,
I met with great instruction.
17 Since in this way I have profited,
I will give my Teacher grateful praise.
18 I resolved to tread her paths;
I have been jealous for the good and will not turn back.
19 I burned with desire for her,
never relenting.
I became preoccupied with her,
never weary of extolling her.
I spread out my hands to the heavens
and I came to know her secrets.
20 For her I purified my hands;
in cleanness I attained to her.
At first acquaintance with her, I gained understanding
such that I will never forsake her.
RESPONSE
Psalm 19:9ab
9 The precepts of the LORD are right,
rejoicing the heart.
The command of the LORD is clear,
enlightening the eye.
PSALM
Psalm 19:8–11
8 The law of the LORD is perfect,
refreshing the soul.
The decree of the LORD is trustworthy,
giving wisdom to the simple.
9 The precepts of the LORD are right,
rejoicing the heart.
The command of the LORD is clear,
enlightening the eye.
10 The fear of the LORD is pure,
enduring forever.
The statutes of the LORD are true,
all of them just;
11 More desirable than gold,
than a hoard of purest gold,
Sweeter also than honey
or drippings from the comb.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Colossians 3:16a, 17c
16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, as in all wisdom you teach and admonish one another, singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
17 And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
GOSPEL
Mark 11:27–33
27 They returned once more to Jerusalem. As he was walking in the temple area, the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders approached him 28 and said to him, “By what authority are you doing these things? Or who gave you this authority to do them?” 29 Jesus said to them, “I shall ask you one question. Answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things. 30 Was John’s baptism of heavenly or of human origin? Answer me.” 31 They discussed this among themselves and said, “If we say, ‘Of heavenly origin,’ he will say, ‘[Then] why did you not believe him?’ 32 But shall we say, ‘Of human origin’?”—they feared the crowd, for they all thought John really was a prophet. 33 So they said to Jesus in reply, “We do not know.” Then Jesus said to them, “Neither shall I tell you by what authority I do these things.”
Notes
SATURDAY, MAY 29, 2021 | ORDINARY TIME
SATURDAY OF THE EIGHTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME
YEAR 1 | ROMAN MISSAL | LECTIONARY
First Reading Sirach 51:12c–20
Response Psalm 19:9ab
Psalm Psalm 19:8–11
Gospel Acclamation Colossians 3:16a, 17c
Gospel Mark 11:27–33