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Today’s Scripture Reading

Reading 1 Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

There is an appointed time for everything,and a time for every thing under the heavens.A time to be born, and a time to die;a time to plant, and a time to uproot the plant.A time to kill, and a time to heal;a time to tear down, and a time to build.A time to weep, and a time to laugh;a time to mourn, and a time to dance.A time to scatter stones, and a time to gather them;a time to embrace, and a time to be far from embraces.A time to seek, and a time to lose;a time to keep, and a time to cast away.A time to rend, and a time to sew;a time to be silent, and a time to speak.A time to love, and a time to hate;a time of war, and a time of peace.What advantage has the worker from his toil?I have considered the task that God has appointedfor the sons of men to be busied about.He has made everything appropriate to its time,and has put the timeless into their hearts,without man’s ever discovering,from beginning to end, the work which God has done.

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 144:1b and 2abc, 3-4

R. (1) Blessed be the Lord, my Rock!Blessed be the LORD, my rock,my mercy and my fortress,my stronghold, my deliverer,My shield, in whom I trust.R. Blessed be the Lord, my Rock!LORD, what is man, that you notice him;the son of man, that you take thought of him?Man is like a breath;his days, like a passing shadow.R. Blessed be the Lord, my Rock!

Alleluia Mark 10:45

R. Alleluia, alleluia.The Son of Man came to serveand to give his life as a ransom for many.R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel Luke 9:18-22

Once when Jesus was praying in solitude,and the disciples were with him,he asked them, “Who do the crowds say that I am?”They said in reply, “John the Baptist; others, Elijah;still others, ‘One of the ancient prophets has arisen.’”Then he said to them, “But who do you say that I am?”Peter said in reply, “The Christ of God.”He rebuked them and directed them not to tell this to anyone.He said, “The Son of Man must suffer greatlyand be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes,and be killed and on the third day be raised.”

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Today’s Catholic Reflection

Ecclesiastes invites us to reflect on the cycles of life. It speaks of a time for every activity under heaven. The text mentions opposites like birth and death, planting and uprooting, weeping and laughing. This highlights the natural rhythm of existence. God has made everything suitable for its time and placed a sense of eternity in our hearts, even if we cannot fully grasp His works.

The psalm acknowledges God as our rock and source of strength. It reminds us of our human frailty and the fleeting nature of life. In the Gospel, Jesus asks His disciples who they think He is. Peter recognizes Him as the Christ. Jesus then speaks of His suffering, rejection, and death, marking these as necessary for His mission. He tells the disciples to keep this revelation to themselves for now.

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Daily Reflection:

Pope Leo XIV is currently on a visit to France, which began on September 25 and will conclude on September 28. The visit marks a significant event in the Catholic calendar, with the Pope’s itinerary and activities closely followed by the global Catholic community.

In other news, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen has been declared “blessed” by Pope Leo XIV. The beatification ceremony, held on September 24, was a significant event, marking a step closer to sainthood for the late Archbishop. Following the beatification, Pope Leo XIV announced that Blessed Sheen’s feast day will be observed on December 9, coinciding with the anniversary of his death.

In the United States, Catholic bishops are advocating for the inclusion of Catholic schools in Colorado’s universal preschool program. The bishops argue that Catholic schools should be able to participate in the program without compromising their faith. This issue is part of a broader discussion on the role and place of faith-based education within public education systems.

Finally, a pastor has resigned following a lawsuit filed by an employee who alleges that he dismissed her report of sexual assault. The archbishop of Louisville has accepted the pastor’s resignation as legal proceedings continue. This incident underscores the ongoing efforts within the Church to address and rectify instances of misconduct and abuse.

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Saint Finbarr — Patron saint of Cork, Ireland

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