Deuteronomy 6:2-6
 
Moses said to the people: ‘If you fear the Lord your God all the days of your life and if you keep all his laws and commandments which I lay on you, you will have a long life, you and your son and your grandson. Listen then, Israel, keep and observe what will make you prosper and give you great increase, as the Lord God of your fathers has promised you, giving you a land where milk and honey flow. ‘Listen, Israel: The Lord our God is the one Lord. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength. Let these words I urge on you today be written on your heart.’

Hebrews 7:23-28 
   
There used to be a great number of priests under the former covenant, because death put an end to each one of them; but this one, Christ, because he remains for ever, can never lose his priesthood. It follows then, that his power to save is utterly certain, since he is living for ever to intercede for all who come to God through him. To suit us, the ideal high priest would have to be holy, innocent and uncontaminated, beyond the influence of sinners, and raised up above the heavens; one who would not need to offer sacrifices every day, as the other high priests do for their own sins and then for those of the people, because he has done this once and for all by offering himself. The Law appoints high priests who are people subject to weakness; but the promise on oath, which came after the Law, appointed the Son who is made perfect for ever.

Gospel Acclamation 

Alleluia, Alleluia
If anyone loves me they will keep my word, and my Father will love them, and we shall come to them. Alleluia

Mark 12:28-34                  

One of the scribes came up to Jesus and put a question to him, ‘Which is the first of all the commandments?’ Jesus replied, ‘This is the first: Listen, Israel, the Lord our God is the one Lord, and you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: You must love your neighbour as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these.‘ The scribe said to him, ‘Well spoken, Master; what you have said is true: that he is one and there is no other. To love with all your heart, with all your understanding and strength and to love your neighbour as yourself, this is far more important than any holocaust or sacrifice.’ Jesus, seeing how wisely he had spoken said, ‘You are not far from the kingdom of God.’ And after that no one dared to question him any more.

Prayer of the Faithful

God our Father and Mother, Your love for us is unconditional and eternal. We thank you.
Lord hear us

True Love, calls us to be open to one another and to accept one another. Lord may our lives reflect this Love. Lord hear us

Help Lord, us to create a society where no one feels unwanted, unloved or excluded.
Lord hear us

We remember all who have died. We pray for those killed in the floods in Spain and all who have died through violence, hunger and war. Lord hear us

Lord Jesus, your Kingdom is a place where justice and peace are stepping stones to compassion and forgiveness. May your Kingdom come. Lord hear us

Let us remember in silence, all who need our prayer and support……………..Lord hear us

Reflection

May “When love awakens in your life, in the night of your heart, it is like the dawn breaking within you. Where before there was anonymity, now there is intimacy; where before there was fear, now there is courage; where before in your life there was awkwardness, now there is a rhythm of grace and gracefulness; where before you used to be jagged, now you are elegant and in rhythm with yourself. When love awakens in your life, it is like a rebirth, a new beginning.”

John O’Donohue

 

Remembered this Weekend

Mary Daly (Birthday Rem)
Margaret Nolan (Birthday Rem)

We also remember the
victims of the floods in Spain.


 

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