A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke 9:46-50
An argument arose among the disciples about which of them was the greatest.
An argument arose among the disciples about which of them was the greatest.
One day, when the angels of God came to present themselves before the Lord, Satan also came among them.
Jesus said to the chief priests and elders of the people: “What is your opinion?
Brothers and sisters: If there is any encouragement in Christ, any solace in love, any participation in the Spirit, any compassion and mercy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, with the same love, united in heart, thinking one thing.
Thus says the Lord: You say, “The Lord’s way is not fair!” Hear now, house of Israel: Is it my way that is unfair, or rather, are not your ways unfair?
While they were all amazed at his every deed, Jesus said to his disciples, “Pay attention to what I am telling you.
Rejoice, O young man, while you are young/ and let your heart be glad in the days of your youth./ Follow the ways of your heart,/ the vision of your eyes;/ Yet understand that as regards all this/ God will bring you to judgment./ Ward off grief from your heart/ and put away trouble from your presence,/ though the dawn of youth is fleeting.
