GOOD NEWS FOR TODAY – REJOICE!

FOCUS:  Rejoice , Jerusalem, and all who love her. Be joyful, all who were in mourning; exult and be satisfied at her consoling breast.

First Reading: 1Samuel 16:1b, 6-7,10-13a (31A)

The Lord sent Samuel to Bethlehem to the house of Jesse, where Samuel was to anoint the new king of Israel. After Jesse presented each of his sons, the Lord instructed Samuel to anoint the youngest, David.

Second Reading: Ephesians 5:8-14

Live as children of light in goodness, justice, and truth. “Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will give you light.”

Gospel: John 9:1-41

Jesus cured a man born blind. The Pharisees became upset because he did this on the Sabbath. After the Pharisees rejected the man’s story, he met Jesus again. Jesus, “Son of Man,” explained how the blind will see, but those who hold on to sin will remain in darkness.