Let all the earth worship you with reverence and proclaim the praise of your name, O Most High (Ps 65:4).
Let all the earth worship you with reverence and proclaim the praise of your name, O Most High (Ps 65:4). The temptation to pride has accompanied humanity throughout history. Christ came among us in a humble and simple way. He taught us to fast free from pride, which makes us grow in love. Let us celebrate the commitment to live the newness of the Gospel in our daily lives. First Reading: Hebrews 5:1-10 Reading from the letter to the Hebrews – 1Every high priest chosen from among men is ordained to act on behalf of men in things pertaining to God, to offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins. 2He has compassion on those who are ignorant and in error, because he himself is beset by weakness. 3For this reason he must offer sacrifices both for the sins of the people and for his own. 4No one takes this honor upon himself except the one called by God, as was Aaron. 5So Christ did not take it upon himself to be made a high priest, but rather he who said to him, “You are my Son; today I ...