Catholic Caucus: Daily Mass Readings, 07-02-20

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Pope’s Intention for July

Our Families

We pray that today's families may be accompanied with love, respect and guidance..

[Salvation]

"And they went forth and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the message by the signs that attended it."

-- St Mark

[Salvation]

The Angelus

The Angel of the Lord declared to Mary: 
And she conceived of the Holy Spirit. 

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of
our death. Amen. 

Behold the handmaid of the Lord: Be it done unto me according to Thy word. 

Hail Mary . . . 

And the Word was made Flesh: And dwelt among us. 

Hail Mary . . . 

Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. 

Let us pray: 

Pour forth, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy grace into our hearts; that we, to whom the incarnation of Christ, Thy Son, was made known by the message of an angel, may by His Passion and Cross be brought to the glory of His Resurrection, through the same Christ Our Lord.

Amen. 

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"Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you" (Lk 1:28) 

 "Blessed are you among women,
 and blessed is the fruit of your womb"
(Lk 1:42). 

[Salvation]

The Word Among Us

Daily Meditation: Amos 7:10-17

Go, prophesy to my people Israel. (Amos 7:15)

The prophet Amos had been warning the people of Israel that they needed to reform their ways, but no one wanted to hear him—especially not the king. So Amaziah the priest told Amos to leave the northern kingdom and go back to Judea and “there earn your bread by prophesying” (Amos 7:12). But Amos wasn’t a professional prophet like the ones surrounding the royal Temple in Bethel, who were paid for their services. He was just “a shepherd and a dresser of sycamores” (7:14).

Amos’ story shows us that God delights in calling the people we’d least expect to do his work. He chose David, the youngest of Jesse’s eight sons and a youth at the time, to be the future king of Israel. He chose a young woman and a carpenter from the small town of Nazareth to be the parents of his Son. He chose simple fishermen to become his apostles and lead the Church. Clearly, God looks beyond professional accomplishments and résumé items. He looks instead into the hearts of his people. He is always looking for faith-filled men and women who love him and are willing to be obedient to his call, whatever that may be.

So don’t be surprised if God calls you to do something for him that you don’t feel equipped to do. Maybe he is asking you to teach CCD in your parish or to actively promote legislation that honors life or to support a couple preparing for marriage. You might see only what you lack, but God sees what you already have: a willingness to serve him. Be assured that he won’t leave you on your own. He will give you the wisdom you need, he will lead you to the resources you are looking for, and he will send you people to help you. He will even supply you with courage and confidence.

One thing is for sure: if you are willing to do whatever God asks of you, he is certain to call you. So be alert to the gentle voice of the Holy Spirit. May we all be like Amos and respond to God’s call!

“Lord, I trust that you will give me all that I need to serve you.”

Psalm 19:8-11
Matthew 9:1-8