The 20th of August, 2022, Saturday is the Memorial of Saint Bernard, Abbot and Doctor of the Church. The Holy Bible verses for the mass readings for this day came from the Liturgical Calendar of the Year 2022.
Reading 1: EZ 43:1-7AB
The first reading from the Book of Ezekiel.
Afterward he brought me to the gate, even the gate that looks toward the east.
Behold, the glory of the God of Israel came from the way of the east. His voice was like the sound of many waters; and the earth was illuminated with his glory.
It was like the appearance of the vision which I saw, even according to the vision that I saw when I came to destroy the city; and the visions were like the vision that I saw by the river Chebar; and I fell on my face.
Yahweh’s glory came into the house by the way of the gate which faces toward the east.
The Spirit took me up and brought me into the inner court; and behold, Yahweh’s glory filled the house.
I heard one speaking to me out of the house, and a man stood by me.
He said to me, “Son of man, this is the place of my throne and the place of the soles of my feet, where I will dwell among the children of Israel forever.”
Responsorial Psalm: PS 85:8AB and 9, 10-11, 12-13
Response: That glory may dwell in our land.
I will hear what God, Yahweh, will speak, for he will speak peace to his people.
Surely his salvation is near those who fear him, that glory may dwell in our land.
R: That glory may dwell in our land.
Mercy and truth meet together. Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
Truth springs out of the earth. Righteousness has looked down from heaven.
R: That glory may dwell in our land.
Yes, Yahweh will give that which is good. Our land will yield its increase.
Righteousness goes before him, And prepares the way for his steps.
R: That glory may dwell in our land.
Gospel of the Day: MT 23:1-12
From the gospel scripture according to Matthew.
Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to his disciples, saying, “The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat.
All things therefore whatever they tell you to observe, observe and do, but don’t do their works; for they say, and don’t do.
For they bind heavy burdens that are grievous to be borne, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not lift a finger to help them.
But they do all their works to be seen by men. They make their phylacteries broad and enlarge the fringes of their garments, and love the place of honor at feasts, the best seats in the synagogues, the salutations in the marketplaces, and to be called ‘Rabbi, Rabbi’ by men.
But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi’, for one is your teacher, the Christ, and all of you are brothers.
Call no man on the earth your father, for one is your Father, he who is in heaven.
Neither be called masters, for one is your master, the Christ.
But he who is greatest among you will be your servant.
Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
