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“No man who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.” – Luke 9:62Jesus didn't sugarcoat commitment—He demanded it. In this episode of Warrior's Walk, we unpack what it truly means to follow Christ with no retreat and no surrender. From Noah's obedience to Paul's endurance and Jesus' own resolve in Gethsemane, we're reminded that Kingdom men don't quit when it gets hard—they press on.

Primeira Leitura: Neemias 2,1-8 Leitura do livro de Neemias – 1Era o mês de Nisã, no vigésimo ano do rei Artaxerxes. Como o vinho estivesse diante do rei, eu peguei no vinho e ofereci-o ao rei. Como em sua presença eu nunca podia estar triste, 2o rei disse-me: “Por que estás com a fisionomia triste? Não estás doente. Isso só pode ser tristeza do coração”. Fiquei muito apreensivo e disse ao rei: 3“Que o rei viva para sempre! Como o meu rosto poderia não estar triste, quando está em ruínas a cidade onde estão os túmulos de meus pais e suas portas foram consumidas pelo fogo?” 4E o rei disse-me: “O que desejas?” Então, fazendo uma oração ao Deus do céu, 5eu disse ao rei: “Se for do agrado do rei e se o teu servo achar graça diante de ti, deixa-me ir para a Judeia, à cidade onde se encontram os túmulos de meus pais, a fim de que possa reconstruí-la”. 6O rei, junto de quem a rainha se sentara, perguntou-me: “Quanto tempo vai durar a tua viagem e quando estarás de volta?” Eu indiquei-lhe a data do regresso e ele autorizou-me a partir. 7Eu disse ainda ao rei: “Se parecer bem ao rei, sejam-me dadas cartas para os governadores de além do rio, para que me deixem passar, até que chegue à Judeia. 8E também outra carta para Asaf, guarda da floresta do rei, para que me forneça madeira de construção para as portas da cidadela do templo, para as muralhas da cidade e para a casa em que vou morar”. E o rei concedeu-me tudo, pois a bondosa mão de Deus me protegia. – Palavra do Senhor. Salmo Responsorial: 136(137) Que se prenda a minha língua ao céu da boca / se de ti, Jerusalém, eu me esquecer! 1. Junto aos rios da Babilônia † nos sentávamos chorando, / com saudades de Sião. / Nos salgueiros por ali / penduramos nossas harpas. – R. 2. Pois foi lá que os opressores / nos pediram nossos cânticos; / nossos guardas exigiam / alegria na tristeza: / “Cantai hoje para nós / algum canto de Sião!” – R. 3. Como havemos de cantar † os cantares do Senhor / numa terra estrangeira? / Se de ti, Jerusalém, † algum dia eu me esquecer, / que resseque a minha mão! – R. 3. Que se cole a minha língua † e se prenda ao céu da boca / se de ti não me lembrar! / Se não for Jerusalém / minha grande alegria! – R. Evangelho: Lucas 9,57-62 Aleluia, aleluia, aleluia. Eu tudo considero como perda e como lixo / a fim de ganhar Cristo e ser achado nele! (Fl 3,8s) – R. Proclamação do Evangelho de Jesus Cristo segundo Lucas – Naquele tempo, 57enquanto Jesus e seus discípulos caminhavam, alguém na estrada disse a Jesus: “Eu te seguirei para onde quer que fores”. 58Jesus lhe respondeu: “As raposas têm tocas e os pássaros têm ninhos, mas o Filho do Homem não tem onde repousar a cabeça”. 59Jesus disse a outro: “Segue-me”. Este respondeu: “Deixa-me primeiro ir enterrar meu pai”. 60Jesus respondeu: “Deixa que os mortos enterrem os seus mortos; mas tu, vai anunciar o Reino de Deus”. 61Um outro ainda lhe disse: “Eu te seguirei, Senhor, mas deixa-me primeiro despedir-me dos meus familiares”. 62Jesus, porém, respondeu-lhe: “Quem põe a mão no arado e olha para trás não está apto para o Reino de Deus”. – Palavra da salvação.

Naquele tempo, 57enquanto Jesus e seus discípulos caminhavam, alguém na estrada disse a Jesus: “Eu te seguirei para onde quer que fores”. 58Jesus lhe respondeu: “As raposas têm tocas e os pássaros têm ninhos; mas o Filho do Homem não tem onde repousar a cabeça”. 59Jesus disse a outro: “Segue-me”. Este respondeu: “Deixa-me primeiro ir enterrar meu pai”. 60Jesus respondeu: “Deixa que os mortos enterrem os seus mortos; mas tu, vai anunciar o Reino de Deus”. 61Um outro ainda lhe disse: “Eu te seguirei, Senhor, mas deixa-me primeiro despedir-me dos meus familiares”. 62Jesus, porém, respondeu-lhes: “Quem põe a mão no arado e olha para trás não está apto para o Reino de Deus”.

Leitura do Evangelho de Jesus Cristo segundo Lucas 9,57-62 Naquele tempo, 57enquanto Jesus e seus discípulos caminhavam, alguém na estrada disse a Jesus: “Eu te seguirei para onde quer que fores”. 58Jesus lhe respondeu: “As raposas têm tocas e os pássaros têm ninhos; mas o Filho do Homem não tem onde repousar a cabeça”. 59Jesus disse a outro: “Segue-me”. Este respondeu: “Deixa-me primeiro ir enterrar meu pai”. 60Jesus respondeu: “Deixa que os mortos enterrem os seus mortos; mas tu, vai anunciar o Reino de Deus”. 61Um outro ainda lhe disse: “Eu te seguirei, Senhor, mas deixa-me primeiro despedir-me dos meus familiares”. 62Jesus, porém, respondeu-lhes: “Quem põe a mão no arado e olha para trás não está apto para o Reino de Deus --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigocatolico/message

04OUT2023 COR LITÚRGICA: BRANCO São Francisco de Assis - Memória | Quarta-feira Evangelho (Lc 9,57-62) — Aleluia, Aleluia, Aleluia. — Eu tudo considero como perda e como lixo, a fim de eu ganhar Cristo e ser achado nele! (Fl 3,8-9)   — Proclamação do Evangelho de Jesus Cristo + segundo Lucas. — Glória a vós, Senhor. Naquele tempo, 57enquanto Jesus e seus discípulos caminhavam, alguém na estrada disse a Jesus: “Eu te seguirei para onde quer que fores”. 58Jesus lhe respondeu: “As raposas têm tocas e os pássaros têm ninhos; mas o Filho do Homem não tem onde repousar a cabeça”. 59Jesus disse a outro: “Segue-me”. Este respondeu: “Deixa-me primeiro ir enterrar meu pai”. 60Jesus respondeu: “Deixa que os mortos enterrem os seus mortos; mas tu, vai anunciar o Reino de Deus”. 61Um outro ainda lhe disse: “Eu te seguirei, Senhor, mas deixa-me primeiro despedir-me dos meus familiares”. 62Jesus, porém, respondeu-lhes: “Quem põe a mão no arado e olha para trás não está apto para o Reino de Deus”. — Palavra da Salvação. — Glória a vós, Senhor. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pe-jose-vicente/message

Confronting Culture Part Four: No Distractions By Louie Marsh, 3-19-2023 1) To be a good witness I must be FOCUSED on Jesus.   “1Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.” (Hebrews 12:1–2, ESV)   Looking away from everything which may distract. - Marvin Richardson Vincent, Word Studies in the New Testament, vol. 4 (New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1887), 537–538.   ·       To look towards Jesus means looking AWAY from everything else.   2) To stay focused on Jesus I must REJECT all sin.   “1So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. 2Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation— 3if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good.” (1 Peter 2:1–3, ESV)   3) To stay focused on Jesus I must FORSAKE myself.   “1In the spring of the year, the time when kings go out to battle, David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel. And they ravaged the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah. But David remained at Jerusalem.” (2 Samuel 11:1, ESV)   “4But he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness and came and sat down under a broom tree. And he asked that he might die, saying, “It is enough; now, O Lord, take away my life, for I am no better than my fathers.”” (1 Kings 19:4, ESV)   4) To stay focused on Jesus I must DISCERN between good, better & best.   “38Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. 39And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to his teaching. 40But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me.” 41But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, 42but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.”” (Luke 10:38–42, ESV)   “4But I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first. 5Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent, and do the works you did at first. If not, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place, unless you repent.” (Revelation 2:4–5, ESV)   5) Staying focused on Jesus means I follow the Word NOT my FEELINGS.   “57As they were going along the road, someone said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.” 58And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.” 59To another he said, “Follow me.” But he said, “Lord, let me first go and bury my father.” 60And Jesus said to him, “Leave the dead to bury their own dead. But as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God.” 61Yet another said, “I will follow you, Lord, but let me first say farewell to those at my home.” 62Jesus said to him, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.”” (Luke 9:57–62, ESV)   Example of Super Spirituality Distraction   A few days ago, a sister in Christ posted a video entitled End Unrighteous Fellowship. It was about limiting time spent with non-Christians because of the spiritual effect they can have on us…we shouldn't actively seek them out for fellowship/fun.   As soon as I heard the video, my mind instantly went to the three ladies I run with at work. We are all on the same team in public education. As such, we spend hours and hours together…Occasionally, we eat lunch together…The weird thing is, more often than not when I leave those meetings/lunches, I'm repenting for something I said or thought during that time. Sometimes, though, it's not even anything I can name. It's just a general feeling that I am out of sync with the Lord.   Then I got the object lesson. It was Sunday night, and just as I was putting on my boots for church, I got a phone call from one of my co-workers asking about something at school. When I was done talking, I put my phone on the arm of the couch and then forgot about it. When I got to church, I didn't have my cell phone to record the night's hymns for my YouTube channel playlist called Hymns With Hannah.   I was distracted, and I wasn't able to do the job that I believe that God called me to do. I think He was showing me a physical example of what actually happens in the spiritual realm. Whether it is ungodliness or just worldliness, time spent with people who don't have Jesus as their centerpiece can cause us to miss important details in the work that God has for us to do.          

Total Dedication And Not Half Hearted Commitment Is What God Desires Luke 9:61 - 62 61Still another said, “I will follow you, Lord; but first let me go back and say goodbye to my family.” 62Jesus replied, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.”

Primeira Leitura: Jó 9,1-12.14-16 Leitura do livro de Jó – 1Jó respondeu a seus amigos e disse: 2“Sei muito bem que é assim: como poderia o homem ser justo diante de Deus? 3Se quisesse disputar com ele, entre mil razões não haverá uma para rebatê-lo. 4Ele é sábio de coração e poderoso em força; quem poderia enfrentá-lo e ficar ileso? 5Ele desloca as montanhas sem que elas percebam e as derruba em sua cólera. 6Ele abala a terra em suas bases e suas colunas vacilam. 7Ele manda ao sol que não brilhe e guarda escondidas as estrelas. 8Sozinho desdobra os céus e caminha sobre as ondas do mar. 9Criou a Ursa e o Órion, as Plêiades e as constelações do Sul. 10Faz prodígios insondáveis, maravilhas sem conta. 11Se passa junto de mim, não o vejo e, quando se afasta, não o percebo. 12Se ele apanha uma presa, quem ousa impedi-lo? Quem pode dizer-lhe: ‘O que está fazendo?' 14Quem sou eu para replicar-lhe e contra ele escolher meus argumentos? 15Ainda que eu tivesse razão, não poderia replicar e deveria pedir misericórdia ao meu juiz. 16Se eu clamasse e ele me respondesse, não creio que daria atenção à minha voz”. – Palavra do Senhor. Salmo Responsorial: 87(88) Chegue a minha oração até a vossa presença! 1. Clamo a vós, ó Senhor, sem cessar, todo o dia, / minhas mãos para vós se levantam em prece. / Para os mortos, acaso, faríeis milagres? / Poderiam as sombras erguer-se e louvar-vos? – R. 2. No sepulcro haverá quem vos cante o amor / e proclame entre os mortos a vossa verdade? / Vossas obras serão conhecidas nas trevas, / vossa graça, no reino onde tudo se esquece? – R. 3. Quanto a mim, ó Senhor, clamo a vós na aflição, / minha prece se eleva até vós desde a aurora. / Por que vós, ó Senhor, rejeitais a minha alma? / E por que escondeis vossa face de mim? – R. Evangelho: Lucas 9,57-62 Aleluia, aleluia, aleluia. Eu tudo considero como perda e como lixo / a fim de eu ganhar Cristo e ser achado nele! (Fl 3,8s) – R. Proclamação do Evangelho de Jesus Cristo segundo Lucas – Naquele tempo, 57enquanto Jesus e seus discípulos caminhavam, alguém na estrada disse a Jesus: “Eu te seguirei para onde quer que fores”. 58Jesus lhe respondeu: “As raposas têm tocas e os pássaros têm ninhos, mas o Filho do Homem não tem onde repousar a cabeça”. 59Jesus disse a outro: “Segue-me”. Este respondeu: “Deixa-me primeiro ir enterrar meu pai”. 60Jesus respondeu: “Deixa que os mortos enterrem os seus mortos; mas tu, vai anunciar o Reino de Deus”. 61Um outro ainda lhe disse: “Eu te seguirei, Senhor, mas deixa-me primeiro despedir-me dos meus familiares”. 62Jesus, porém, respondeu-lhe: “Quem põe a mão no arado e olha para trás não está apto para o Reino de Deus”. – Palavra da salvação.

Naquele tempo, 57enquanto Jesus e seus discípulos caminhavam, alguém na estrada disse a Jesus: “Eu te seguirei para onde quer que fores”. 58Jesus lhe respondeu: “As raposas têm tocas e os pássaros têm ninhos; mas o Filho do Homem não tem onde repousar a cabeça”. 59Jesus disse a outro: “Segue-me”. Este respondeu: “Deixa-me primeiro ir enterrar meu pai”. 60Jesus respondeu: “Deixa que os mortos enterrem os seus mortos; mas tu, vai anunciar o Reino de Deus”. 61Um outro ainda lhe disse: “Eu te seguirei, Senhor, mas deixa-me primeiro despedir-me dos meus familiares”. 62Jesus, porém, respondeu-lhe: “Quem põe a mão no arado e olha para trás não está apto para o Reino de Deus”.

GOSPEL POWER l JUNE 26, 2022 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Gospel: Lk 9:51-62 51When the days drew near for Jesus to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem. 52And he sent messengers ahead of him. On their way they entered a village of the Samaritans to make ready for him; 53but they did not receive him, because his face was set toward Jerusalem. 54When his disciples James and John saw it, they said, “Lord, do you want us to command fire to come down from heaven and consume them?” 55But he turned and rebuked them. 56Then they went on to another village. 57As they were going along the road, someone said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.” 58And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.” 59To another he said, “Follow me.” But he said, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.” 60But Jesus said to him, “Let the dead bury their own dead; but as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God.” 61Another said, “I will follow you, Lord; but let me first say farewell to those at my home.” 62Jesus said to him, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.” Zebedee's sons, aptly called “sons of thunder,” think that Jesus will endorse their violent proposal to punish the Samaritans for refusing him passage. Since they feel offended, they think that Jesus, too, is offended. All religious intolerance that leaves a trail of violence in human history is fueled by this mentality — that God is offended and needs to be avenged. Jesus, who is God incarnate, shows that this mentality cannot be farther from the truth. The Gospel portrays him on his way to Jerusalem to meet violence head on and to unmask its pretense to be the solution to conflicts in the world. Only patience, tolerance, self-sacrificing love, and forgiveness can resolve conflicts. This is what Jesus demonstrates as he rebukes the hot-headed brothers and takes another route to go to Jerusalem, where he will fulfill his messianic destiny by confronting violence with nonviolence. Lord Jesus, let not violence gain a foothold in our hearts. Grant that we may follow your path of peace. Amen.

GospelLUKE 9:51-6251When the days drew near for him to be received up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem. 52And he sent messengers ahead of him, who went and entered a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him; 53but the people would not receive him, because his face was set toward Jerusalem. 54And when his disciples James and John saw it, they said, "Lord, do you want us to bid fire come down from heaven and consume them?" 55But he turned and rebuked them. 56And they went on to another village. 57As they were going along the road, a man said to him, "I will follow you wherever you go." 58And Jesus said to him, "Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man has nowhere to lay his head." 59To another he said, "Follow me." But he said, "Lord, let me first go and bury my father." 60But he said to him, "Leave the dead to bury their own dead; but as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God." 61Another said, "I will follow you, Lord; but let me first say farewell to those at my home." 62Jesus said to him, "No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God."

GospelLUKE 9:51-6251When the days drew near for him to be received up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem. 52And he sent messengers ahead of him, who went and entered a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him; 53but the people would not receive him, because his face was set toward Jerusalem. 54And when his disciples James and John saw it, they said, "Lord, do you want us to bid fire come down from heaven and consume them?" 55But he turned and rebuked them. 56And they went on to another village. 57As they were going along the road, a man said to him, "I will follow you wherever you go." 58And Jesus said to him, "Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man has nowhere to lay his head." 59To another he said, "Follow me." But he said, "Lord, let me first go and bury my father." 60But he said to him, "Leave the dead to bury their own dead; but as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God." 61Another said, "I will follow you, Lord; but let me first say farewell to those at my home." 62Jesus said to him, "No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God."

GospelLUKE 9:51-6251When the days drew near for him to be received up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem. 52And he sent messengers ahead of him, who went and entered a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him; 53but the people would not receive him, because his face was set toward Jerusalem. 54And when his disciples James and John saw it, they said, "Lord, do you want us to bid fire come down from heaven and consume them?" 55But he turned and rebuked them. 56And they went on to another village. 57As they were going along the road, a man said to him, "I will follow you wherever you go." 58And Jesus said to him, "Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man has nowhere to lay his head." 59To another he said, "Follow me." But he said, "Lord, let me first go and bury my father." 60But he said to him, "Leave the dead to bury their own dead; but as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God." 61Another said, "I will follow you, Lord; but let me first say farewell to those at my home." 62Jesus said to him, "No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God."

Sunday 13 in Year C.Patronal Feast of the Diocese of Wollongong: The Immaculate Heart of Mary First Reading ‡ 1 Kings 19:16.19-21Elisha rose and followed Elijah and became his servant. Responsorial ‡ Psalm 15:1-2.5.7-11You are my inheritance, O Lord. Second Reading ‡ Galatians 5:1.13-18My brothers, you were called to freedom. Gospel ‡ Luke 9:51-62Jesus resolutely […]

26 JUN 2022 COR LITÚRGICA: VERDE 13º Domingo do Tempo Comum Anúncio do Evangelho (Lc 9,51-62)— O Senhor esteja convosco.— Ele está no meio de nós!— PROCLAMAÇÃO do Evangelho de Jesus Cristo + segundo Lucas.— Glória a vós, Senhor!51Estava chegando o tempo de Jesus ser levado para o céu. Então ele tomou a firme decisão de partir para Jerusalém 52e enviou mensageiros à sua frente.Estes puseram-se a caminho e entraram num povoado de samaritanos, para preparar hospedagem para Jesus. 53Mas os samaritanos não o receberam, pois Jesus dava a impressão de que ia a Jerusalém.54Vendo isso, os discípulos Tiago e João disseram: “Senhor, queres que mandemos descer fogo do céu para destruí-los?”55Jesus, porém, voltou-se e repreendeu-os. 56E partiram para outro povoado.57Enquanto estavam caminhando, alguém na estrada disse a Jesus: “Eu te seguirei para onde quer que fores”.58Jesus lhe respondeu: “As raposas têm tocas e os pássaros têm ninhos; mas o Filho do Homem não tem onde repousar a cabeça”.59Jesus disse a outro: “Segue-me”.Este respondeu: “Deixa-me primeiro ir enterrar meu pai”.60Jesus respondeu: “Deixa que os mortos enterrem os seus mortos; mas tu, vai anunciar o Reino de Deus”.61Um outro ainda lhe disse: “Eu te seguirei, Senhor, mas deixa-me primeiro despedir-me dos meus familiares”.62Jesus, porém, respondeu-lhe: “Quem põe a mão no arado e olha para trás não está apto para o Reino de Deus”. — Palavra da Salvação.— Glória a vós, Senhor. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pe-jose-vicente/message

Ministry Moves On By Louie Marsh, 8-29-2021     1) Remember the Ministry is GOD'S NOT MINE.   “2during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John the son of Zechariah in the wilderness. 3And he went into all the region around the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.” (Luke 3:2–3, ESV)   “1The word of the Lord that came to Hosea…(Hosea 1:1, ESV)   The Gospel belongs to   “1The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.” (Mark 1:1, ESV)   The abilities I use in ministry are NOT MINE.   “7To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.” (1 Corinthians 12:7, ESV)   2) Accept that we're all TEMPORARY.   “15As for man, his days are like grass; he flourishes like a flower of the field; 16for the wind passes over it, and it is gone, and its place knows it no more. 17But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him, and his righteousness to children's children,” (Psalm 103:15–17, ESV)   “24But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God. 25And now, behold, I know that none of you among whom I have gone about proclaiming the kingdom will see my face again.” (Acts 20:24–25, ESV)   I must have EMPTY HANDS to receive new ministry.   “7Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out evil devices! 8Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath! Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil. 9For the evildoers shall be cut off, but those who wait for the Lord shall inherit the land. 10In just a little while, the wicked will be no more; though you look carefully at his place, he will not be there. 11But the meek shall inherit the land and delight themselves in abundant peace.” (Psalm 37:7–11, ESV)   3) The key to moving on is LETTING GO.   “15As the people were in expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Christ, 16John answered them all, saying, “I baptize you with water, but he who is mightier than I is coming, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” (Luke 3:15–16, ESV)   “35The next day again John was standing with two of his disciples, 36and he looked at Jesus as he walked by and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God!” 37The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus. 38Jesus turned and saw them following and said to them, “What are you seeking?” And they said to him, “Rabbi” (which means Teacher), “where are you staying?”” (John 1:35–38, ESV)   Ownership is good, only if it's   “6For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. 7I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” (2 Timothy 4:6–7, ESV)   “62Jesus said to him, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.”” (Luke 9:62, ESV)      

Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday The Liturgy of the Word The Collect: Almighty and everliving God, in your tender love for the human race you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffering, and also share in his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Old Testament: Isaiah 50:4-9a 4 The Lord God has given me    the tongue of a teacher, that I may know how to sustain    the weary with a word. Morning by morning he wakens—    wakens my ear    to listen as those who are taught.  5 The Lord God has opened my ear,    and I was not rebellious,    I did not turn backwards.  6 I gave my back to those who struck me,    and my cheeks to those who pulled out the beard; I did not hide my face    from insult and spitting.  7 The Lord God helps me;    therefore I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set my face like flint,    and I know that I shall not be put to shame;  8   he who vindicates me is near. Who will contend with me?    Let us stand up together. Who are my adversaries?    Let them confront me.  9 It is the Lord God who helps me;    who will declare me guilty? All of them will wear out like a garment;    the moth will eat them up.  Psalm: Psalm 31:9-16 9 Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I am in trouble; *        my eye is consumed with sorrow,        and also my throat and my belly. 10 For my life is wasted with grief,    and my years with sighing; *        my strength fails me because of affliction,        and my bones are consumed. 11 I have become a reproach to all my enemies and even to my neighbors,                                    a dismay to those of my acquaintance; *        when they see me in the street they avoid me. 12 I am forgotten like a dead man, out of mind; *        I am as useless as a broken pot. 13 For I have heard the whispering of the crowd;    fear is all around; *        they put their heads together against me;        they plot to take my life. 14 But as for me, I have trusted in you, O Lord. *         I have said, “You are my God. 15 My times are in your hand; *        rescue me from the hand of my enemies,        and from those who persecute me. 16 Make your face to shine upon your servant, *        and in your loving-kindness save me.” Epistle: Philippians 2:5-11 5Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus,  6 who, though he was in the form of God,    did not regard equality with God    as something to be exploited,  7 but emptied himself,    taking the form of a slave,    being born in human likeness. And being found in human form,  8   he humbled himself    and became obedient to the point of death—    even death on a cross.  9 Therefore God also highly exalted him    and gave him the name    that is above every name,  10 so that at the name of Jesus    every knee should bend,    in heaven and on earth and under the earth,  11 and every tongue should confess    that Jesus Christ is Lord,    to the glory of God the Father.  Gospel: Mark 14:1-15:47 or Mark 15:1-39, 40-47 1It was two days before the Passover and the festival of Unleavened Bread. The chief priests and the scribes were looking for a way to arrest Jesus by stealth and kill him; 2for they said, ‘Not during the festival, or there may be a riot among the people.' 3 While he was at Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at the table, a woman came with an alabaster jar of very costly ointment of nard, and she broke open the jar and poured the ointment on his head. 4But some were there who said to one another in anger, ‘Why was the ointment wasted in this way? 5For this ointment could have been sold for more than three hundred denarii, and the money given to the poor.' And they scolded her. 6But Jesus said, ‘Let her alone; why do you trouble her? She has performed a good service for me. 7For you always have the poor with you, and you can show kindness to them whenever you wish; but you will not always have me. 8She has done what she could; she has anointed my body beforehand for its burial. 9Truly I tell you, wherever the good news is proclaimed in the whole world, what she has done will be told in remembrance of her.' 10 Then Judas Iscariot, who was one of the twelve, went to the chief priests in order to betray him to them. 11When they heard it, they were greatly pleased, and promised to give him money. So he began to look for an opportunity to betray him.  12 On the first day of Unleavened Bread, when the Passover lamb is sacrificed, his disciples said to him, ‘Where do you want us to go and make the preparations for you to eat the Passover?' 13So he sent two of his disciples, saying to them, ‘Go into the city, and a man carrying a jar of water will meet you; follow him, 14and wherever he enters, say to the owner of the house, “The Teacher asks, Where is my guest room where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?” 15He will show you a large room upstairs, furnished and ready. Make preparations for us there.' 16So the disciples set out and went to the city, and found everything as he had told them; and they prepared the Passover meal. 17 When it was evening, he came with the twelve. 18And when they had taken their places and were eating, Jesus said, ‘Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me, one who is eating with me.' 19They began to be distressed and to say to him one after another, ‘Surely, not I?' 20He said to them, ‘It is one of the twelve, one who is dipping bread into the bowl with me. 21For the Son of Man goes as it is written of him, but woe to that one by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been better for that one not to have been born.' 22 While they were eating, he took a loaf of bread, and after blessing it he broke it, gave it to them, and said, ‘Take; this is my body.' 23Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks he gave it to them, and all of them drank from it. 24He said to them, ‘This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many. 25Truly I tell you, I will never again drink of the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God.' 26 When they had sung the hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.27And Jesus said to them, ‘You will all become deserters; for it is written, “I will strike the shepherd,    and the sheep will be scattered.”  28But after I am raised up, I will go before you to Galilee.' 29Peter said to him, ‘Even though all become deserters, I will not.' 30Jesus said to him, ‘Truly I tell you, this day, this very night, before the cock crows twice, you will deny me three times.' 31But he said vehemently, ‘Even though I must die with you, I will not deny you.' And all of them said the same. 32 They went to a place called Gethsemane; and he said to his disciples, ‘Sit here while I pray.' 33He took with him Peter and James and John, and began to be distressed and agitated. 34And he said to them, ‘I am deeply grieved, even to death; remain here, and keep awake.' 35And going a little farther, he threw himself on the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him. 36He said, ‘Abba, Father, for you all things are possible; remove this cup from me; yet, not what I want, but what you want.' 37He came and found them sleeping; and he said to Peter, ‘Simon, are you asleep? Could you not keep awake one hour? 38Keep awake and pray that you may not come into the time of trial; the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.' 39And again he went away and prayed, saying the same words. 40And once more he came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were very heavy; and they did not know what to say to him. 41He came a third time and said to them, ‘Are you still sleeping and taking your rest? Enough! The hour has come; the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. 42Get up, let us be going. See, my betrayer is at hand.' 43 Immediately, while he was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, arrived; and with him there was a crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders. 44Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, ‘The one I will kiss is the man; arrest him and lead him away under guard.' 45So when he came, he went up to him at once and said, ‘Rabbi!' and kissed him. 46Then they laid hands on him and arrested him. 47But one of those who stood near drew his sword and struck the slave of the high priest, cutting off his ear. 48Then Jesus said to them, ‘Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest me as though I were a bandit? 49Day after day I was with you in the temple teaching, and you did not arrest me. But let the scriptures be fulfilled.'50All of them deserted him and fled. 51 A certain young man was following him, wearing nothing but a linen cloth. They caught hold of him, 52but he left the linen cloth and ran off naked. 53 They took Jesus to the high priest; and all the chief priests, the elders, and the scribes were assembled. 54Peter had followed him at a distance, right into the courtyard of the high priest; and he was sitting with the guards, warming himself at the fire. 55Now the chief priests and the whole council were looking for testimony against Jesus to put him to death; but they found none. 56For many gave false testimony against him, and their testimony did not agree. 57Some stood up and gave false testimony against him, saying, 58‘We heard him say, “I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and in three days I will build another, not made with hands.” ' 59But even on this point their testimony did not agree. 60Then the high priest stood up before them and asked Jesus, ‘Have you no answer? What is it that they testify against you?' 61But he was silent and did not answer. Again the high priest asked him, ‘Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?' 62Jesus said, ‘I am; and “you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of the Power”, and “coming with the clouds of heaven.” '  63Then the high priest tore his clothes and said, ‘Why do we still need witnesses? 64You have heard his blasphemy! What is your decision?' All of them condemned him as deserving death. 65Some began to spit on him, to blindfold him, and to strike him, saying to him, ‘Prophesy!' The guards also took him over and beat him. 66 While Peter was below in the courtyard, one of the servant-girls of the high priest came by. 67When she saw Peter warming himself, she stared at him and said, ‘You also were with Jesus, the man from Nazareth.'68But he denied it, saying, ‘I do not know or understand what you are talking about.' And he went out into the forecourt.* Then the cock crowed.* 69And the servant-girl, on seeing him, began again to say to the bystanders, ‘This man is one of them.' 70But again he denied it. Then after a little while the bystanders again said to Peter, ‘Certainly you are one of them; for you are a Galilean.' 71But he began to curse, and he swore an oath, ‘I do not know this man you are talking about.' 72At that moment the cock crowed for the second time. Then Peter remembered that Jesus had said to him, ‘Before the cock crows twice, you will deny me three times.' And he broke down and wept. 15 As soon as it was morning, the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council. They bound Jesus, led him away, and handed him over to Pilate. 2Pilate asked him, ‘Are you the King of the Jews?' He answered him, ‘You say so.' 3Then the chief priests accused him of many things. 4Pilate asked him again, ‘Have you no answer? See how many charges they bring against you.' 5But Jesus made no further reply, so that Pilate was amazed. 6 Now at the festival he used to release a prisoner for them, anyone for whom they asked. 7Now a man called Barabbas was in prison with the rebels who had committed murder during the insurrection. 8So the crowd came and began to ask Pilate to do for them according to his custom.9Then he answered them, ‘Do you want me to release for you the King of the Jews?' 10For he realized that it was out of jealousy that the chief priests had handed him over. 11But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have him release Barabbas for them instead. 12Pilate spoke to them again, ‘Then what do you wish me to do with the man you call the King of the Jews?' 13They shouted back, ‘Crucify him!' 14Pilate asked them, ‘Why, what evil has he done?' But they shouted all the more, ‘Crucify him!' 15So Pilate, wishing to satisfy the crowd, released Barabbas for them; and after flogging Jesus, he handed him over to be crucified. 16 Then the soldiers led him into the courtyard of the palace (that is, the governor's headquarters); and they called together the whole cohort.17And they clothed him in a purple cloak; and after twisting some thorns into a crown, they put it on him. 18And they began saluting him, ‘Hail, King of the Jews!' 19They struck his head with a reed, spat upon him, and knelt down in homage to him. 20After mocking him, they stripped him of the purple cloak and put his own clothes on him. Then they led him out to crucify him. 21 They compelled a passer-by, who was coming in from the country, to carry his cross; it was Simon of Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus. 22Then they brought Jesus to the place called Golgotha (which means the place of a skull). 23And they offered him wine mixed with myrrh; but he did not take it. 24And they crucified him, and divided his clothes among them, casting lots to decide what each should take. 25 It was nine o'clock in the morning when they crucified him. 26The inscription of the charge against him read, ‘The King of the Jews.' 27And with him they crucified two bandits, one on his right and one on his left.*29Those who passed by derided him, shaking their heads and saying, ‘Aha! You who would destroy the temple and build it in three days, 30save yourself, and come down from the cross!' 31In the same way the chief priests, along with the scribes, were also mocking him among themselves and saying, ‘He saved others; he cannot save himself. 32Let the Messiah, the King of Israel, come down from the cross now, so that we may see and believe.' Those who were crucified with him also taunted him. 33 When it was noon, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. 34At three o'clock Jesus cried out with a loud voice, ‘Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?' which means, ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?' 35When some of the bystanders heard it, they said, ‘Listen, he is calling for Elijah.' 36And someone ran, filled a sponge with sour wine, put it on a stick, and gave it to him to drink, saying, ‘Wait, let us see whether Elijah will come to take him down.' 37Then Jesus gave a loud cry and breathed his last. 38And the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. 39Now when the centurion, who stood facing him, saw that in this way he breathed his last, he said, ‘Truly this man was God's Son!'* 40 There were also women looking on from a distance; among them were Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joses, and Salome. 41These used to follow him and provided for him when he was in Galilee; and there were many other women who had come up with him to Jerusalem. 42 When evening had come, and since it was the day of Preparation, that is, the day before the sabbath, 43Joseph of Arimathea, a respected member of the council, who was also himself waiting expectantly for the kingdom of God, went boldly to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.44Then Pilate wondered if he were already dead; and summoning the centurion, he asked him whether he had been dead for some time.45When he learned from the centurion that he was dead, he granted the body to Joseph. 46Then Joseph bought a linen cloth, and taking down the body, wrapped it in the linen cloth, and laid it in a tomb that had been hewn out of the rock. He then rolled a stone against the door of the tomb. 47Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses saw where the body was laid. The Liturgy of the Palms Gospel: Mark 11:1-11 or John 12:12-16 1When they were approaching Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples 2and said to them, ‘Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately as you enter it, you will find tied there a colt that has never been ridden; untie it and bring it. 3If anyone says to you, “Why are you doing this?” just say this, “The Lord needs it and will send it back here immediately.” ' 4They went away and found a colt tied near a door, outside in the street. As they were untying it, 5some of the bystanders said to them, ‘What are you doing, untying the colt?' 6They told them what Jesus had said; and they allowed them to take it. 7Then they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks on it; and he sat on it. 8Many people spread their cloaks on the road, and others spread leafy branches that they had cut in the fields. 9Then those who went ahead and those who followed were shouting, ‘Hosanna!    Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!  10   Blessed is the coming kingdom of our ancestor David! Hosanna in the highest heaven!' 11 Then he entered Jerusalem and went into the temple; and when he had looked around at everything, as it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the twelve. or 12The next day the great crowd that had come to the festival heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. 13So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, shouting, ‘Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord—    the King of Israel!'  14Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it; as it is written:  15 ‘Do not be afraid, daughter of Zion. Look, your king is coming,    sitting on a donkey's colt!'  16His disciples did not understand these things at first; but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things had been written of him and had been done to him. Psalm: Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; *        his mercy endures for ever. 2 Let Israel now proclaim, *       “His mercy endures for ever.” 19 Open for me the gates of righteousness; *        I will enter them;        I will offer thanks to the Lord. 20 “This is the gate of the Lord; *        he who is righteous may enter.” 21 I will give thanks to you, for you answered me *        and have become my salvation. 22 The same stone which the builders rejected *        has become the chief cornerstone. 23 This is the Lord's doing, *        and it is marvelous in our eyes. 24 On this day the Lord has acted; *        we will rejoice and be glad in it. 25 Hosannah, Lord, hosannah! *        Lord, send us now success. 26 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord; *        we bless you from the house of the Lord. 27 God is the Lord; he has shined upon us; *        form a procession with branches up to the horns of the altar. 28 “You are my God, and I will thank you; *        you are my God, and I will exalt you.” 29 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; *        his mercy endures for ever.

Luke 9:62 (NIV)62Jesus replied, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.” This past Sunday, we concluded the sermon series titled: S.T.E.P.S INTO THE KINGDOM. It was a series on the meaning of the kingdom and how to participate in it. It is important for us to know how to serve the kingdom with a sermon titled SERVE THE KINGDOM.

Homilia da 26ª Semana do Tempo Comum Evangelho (Lc 9,57-62) Naquele tempo, 57enquanto Jesus e seus discípulos caminhavam, alguém na estrada disse a Jesus: “Eu te seguirei para onde quer que fores”. 58Jesus lhe respondeu: “As raposas têm tocas e os pássaros têm ninhos; mas o Filho do Homem não tem onde repousar a cabeça”. 59Jesus disse a outro: “Segue-me”. Este respondeu: “Deixa-me primeiro ir enterrar meu pai”. 60Jesus respondeu: “Deixa que os mortos enterrem os seus mortos; mas tu, vai anunciar o Reino de Deus”. 61Um outro ainda lhe disse: “Eu te seguirei, Senhor, mas deixa-me primeiro despedir-me dos meus familiares”. 62Jesus, porém, respondeu-lhe: “Quem põe a mão no arado e olha para trás não está apto para o Reino de Deus”. — Palavra da Salvação.

Evangelho (Lc 9,57-62) São Jerônimo, rogai por nós. Naquele tempo, 57enquanto Jesus e seus discípulos caminhavam, alguém na estrada disse a Jesus: “Eu te seguirei para onde quer que fores”. 58Jesus lhe respondeu: “As raposas têm tocas e os pássaros têm ninhos; mas o Filho do Homem não tem onde repousar a cabeça”. 59Jesus disse a outro: “Segue-me”. Este respondeu: “Deixa-me primeiro ir enterrar meu pai”. 60Jesus respondeu: “Deixa que os mortos enterrem os seus mortos; mas tu, vai anunciar o Reino de Deus”. 61Um outro ainda lhe disse: “Eu te seguirei, Senhor, mas deixa-me primeiro despedir-me dos meus familiares”. 62Jesus, porém, respondeu-lhe: “Quem põe a mão no arado e olha para trás não está apto para o Reino de Deus”. — Palavra da Salvação. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pe-jose-vicente/message

Third Sunday after Pentecost   Sunday, June 30, 2019   Year (cycle): C   The Collect:  Almighty God, you have built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their teaching, that we may be made a holy temple acceptable to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Old Testament:  2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14 [Alternate: 1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21] 1 Now when the Lord was about to take Elijah up to heaven by a whirlwind, Elijah and Elisha were on their way from Gilgal. 2Elijah said to Elisha, ‘Stay here; for the Lord has sent me as far as Bethel.' But Elisha said, ‘As the Lord lives, and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.' So they went down to Bethel. 6 Then Elijah said to him, ‘Stay here; for the Lord has sent me to the Jordan.' But he said, ‘As the Lord lives, and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.' So the two of them went on. 7Fifty men of the company of prophets* also went, and stood at some distance from them, as they both were standing by the Jordan. 8Then Elijah took his mantle and rolled it up, and struck the water; the water was parted to the one side and to the other, until the two of them crossed on dry ground. 9 When they had crossed, Elijah said to Elisha, ‘Tell me what I may do for you, before I am taken from you.' Elisha said, ‘Please let me inherit a double share of your spirit.' 10He responded, ‘You have asked a hard thing; yet, if you see me as I am being taken from you, it will be granted you; if not, it will not.' 11As they continued walking and talking, a chariot of fire and horses of fire separated the two of them, and Elijah ascended in a whirlwind into heaven. 12Elisha kept watching and crying out, ‘Father, father! The chariots of Israel and its horsemen!' But when he could no longer see him, he grasped his own clothes and tore them in two pieces. 13 He picked up the mantle of Elijah that had fallen from him, and went back and stood on the bank of the Jordan. 14He took the mantle of Elijah that had fallen from him, and struck the water, saying, ‘Where is the Lord, the God of Elijah?' When he had struck the water, the water was parted to the one side and to the other, and Elisha went over. Alternate: 15Then the Lord said to him, ‘Go, return on your way to the wilderness of Damascus; when you arrive, you shall anoint Hazael as king over Aram. 16Also you shall anoint Jehu son of Nimshi as king over Israel; and you shall anoint Elisha son of Shaphat of Abel-meholah as prophet in your place. 19 So he set out from there, and found Elisha son of Shaphat, who was ploughing. There were twelve yoke of oxen ahead of him, and he was with the twelfth. Elijah passed by him and threw his mantle over him. 20He left the oxen, ran after Elijah, and said, ‘Let me kiss my father and my mother, and then I will follow you.' Then Elijah* said to him, ‘Go back again; for what have I done to you?' 21He returned from following him, took the yoke of oxen, and slaughtered them; using the equipment from the oxen, he boiled their flesh, and gave it to the people, and they ate. Then he set out and followed Elijah, and became his servant. Psalm:  Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20 [Alternate: Psalm 16] 1 I will cry aloud to God; *         I will cry aloud, and he will hear me. 2 In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord; *         my hands were stretched out by night and did not tire;         I refused to be comforted. 11 I will remember the works of the Lord, *         and call to mind your wonders of old time. 12 I will meditate on all your acts *         and ponder your mighty deeds. 13 Your way, O God, is holy; *         who is so great a god as our God? 14 You are the God who works wonders *         and have declared your power among the peoples. 15 By your strength you have redeemed your people, *         the children of Jacob and Joseph. 16 The waters saw you, O God;     the waters saw you and trembled; *         the very depths were shaken. 17 The clouds poured out water;     the skies thundered; *         your arrows flashed to and fro; 18 The sound of your thunder was in the whirlwind;     your lightnings lit up the world; *         the earth trembled and shook. 19 Your way was in the sea,     and your paths in the great waters, *         yet your footsteps were not seen. 20 You led your people like a flock *         by the hand of Moses and Aaron. Alternate: 1 Protect me, O God, for I take refuge in you; *         I have said to the Lord, “You are my Lord,         my good above all other.” 2 All my delight is upon the godly that are in the land, *         upon those who are noble among the people. 3 But those who run after other gods *         shall have their troubles multiplied. 4 Their libations of blood I will not offer, *         nor take the names of their gods upon my lips. 5 O Lord, you are my portion and my cup; *         it is you who uphold my lot. 6 My boundaries enclose a pleasant land; *         indeed, I have a goodly heritage. 7 I will bless the Lord who gives me counsel; *         my heart teaches me, night after night. 8 I have set the Lord always before me; *         because he is at my right hand I shall not fall. 9 My heart, therefore, is glad, and my spirit rejoices; *         my body also shall rest in hope. 10 For you will not abandon me to the grave, *         nor let your holy one see the Pit. 11 You will show me the path of life; *         in your presence there is fullness of joy,         and in your right hand are pleasures for evermore. Epistle:  Galatians 5:1, 13-25 1For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. 13 For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for self-indulgence, but through love become slaves to one another. 14For the whole law is summed up in a single commandment, ‘You shall love your neighbour as yourself.' 15If, however, you bite and devour one another, take care that you are not consumed by one another. 16 Live by the Spirit, I say, and do not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17For what the flesh desires is opposed to the Spirit, and what the Spirit desires is opposed to the flesh; for these are opposed to each other, to prevent you from doing what you want. 18But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not subject to the law. 19Now the works of the flesh are obvious: fornication, impurity, licentiousness, 20idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, anger, quarrels, dissensions, factions, 21envy, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these. I am warning you, as I warned you before: those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. 22 By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, 23gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things. 24And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25If we live by the Spirit, let us also be guided by the Spirit. Gospel:  Luke 9:51-62 51 When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem. 52And he sent messengers ahead of him. On their way they entered a village of the Samaritans to make ready for him; 53but they did not receive him, because his face was set towards Jerusalem. 54When his disciples James and John saw it, they said, ‘Lord, do you want us to command fire to come down from heaven and consume them?'* 55But he turned and rebuked them. 56Then* they went on to another village. 57 As they were going along the road, someone said to him, ‘I will follow you wherever you go.' 58And Jesus said to him, ‘Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.' 59To another he said, ‘Follow me.' But he said, ‘Lord, first let me go and bury my father.' 60But Jesus said to him, ‘Let the dead bury their own dead; but as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God.' 61Another said, ‘I will follow you, Lord; but let me first say farewell to those at my home.' 62Jesus said to him, ‘No one who puts a hand to the plough and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.'