This Week’s Gospel Message for Sunday, February 17, 2019 is from Luke 6:17, 20-26.
“Rejoice and leap for joy on that day! Behold, your reward will be great in heaven.”
“Jesus turns the world upside down. Those enjoying riches, happiness, and fame will have their success crumble. Those suffering from hunger, poverty, and derision will be rewarded in the end.”
Source: Pastoral Patterns, Winter 2018-2019
DAILY READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday Gen 4:1-15, 25; Mark 8:11-13
Tuesday Gen 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10; Mark 8:14-21
Wednesday Gen 8:6-13, 20-22; Mark 8:22-26
Thursday Gen 9:1-13; Mark 8:27-33
Friday 1 Peter 5:1-4; Matt 16:13-19
The Chair of Saint Peter the Apostle (Feast) – On this day, early Roman Christians celebrated a feast in honor of their departed loved ones, including their beloved predecessors in the faith, Peter and Paul. When, in the fourth century, the feast of these two saints was moved to June 29, this day in February focused on celebrating Peter and his successors as bishops of Rome and expressing gratitude for their service.
Saturday Heb 11:1-7; Mark 9:2-13
Saint Polycarp, Bishop and Martyr (Memorial) – Polycarp, bishop of Smyrna, was a leader of the second generation of Christians. He was a disciple of the apostle John and friend of Ignatius of Antioch, who visited him while journeying to martyrdom in Rome. Martyred for his faith, he is one of the Fathers of the early Church.
Source: Living With Christ, February 2019