Daily Mass Readings – Thursday, 17 June 2027

1 Would to God you could bear with some little of my folly: but do bear with me.

2 For I am jealous of you with the jealousy of God. For I have espoused you to one husband that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.

3 But I fear lest, as the serpent seduced Eve by his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted, and fall from the simplicity that is in Christ.

4 For if he that cometh preacheth another Christ, whom we have not preached; or if you receive another Spirit, whom you have not received; or another gospel which you have not received; you might well bear with him.

5 For I suppose that I have done nothing less than the great apostles.

6 For although I be rude in speech, yet not in knowledge; but in all things we have been made manifest to you.

7 Or did I commit a fault, humbling myself, that you might be exalted? Because I preached unto you the gospel of God freely?

8 I have taken from other churches, receiving wages of them for your ministry.

9 And, when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was wanting to me, the brethren supplied who came from Macedonia; and in all things I have kept myself from being burthensome to you, and so I will keep myself.

10 The truth of Christ is in me, that this glorying shall not be broken off in me in the regions of Achaia.

11 Wherefore? Because I love you not? God knoweth it.

R. (7a) Your works, O Lord, are justice and truth.

or

R. Alleluia.

1 I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart; in the council of the just: and in the congregation.

2 Great are the works of the Lord: sought out according to all his wills.

R. Your works, O Lord, are justice and truth.

or

R. Alleluia.

3 His work is praise and magnificence: and his justice continueth for ever and ever.

4 He hath made a remembrance of his wonderful works, being a merciful and gracious Lord:

R. Your works, O Lord, are justice and truth.

or

R. Alleluia.

7 That he may give them the inheritance of the Gentiles: the works of his hands are truth and judgment.

8 All his commandments are faithful: confirmed for ever and ever, made in truth and equity.

R. Your works, O Lord, are justice and truth.

or

R. Alleluia.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

15bc You have received a spirit of adoption as sons through which we cry: Abba! Father!

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

7 And when you are praying, speak not much, as the heathens. For they think that in their much speaking they may be heard.

8 Be not you therefore like to them, for your Father knoweth what is needful for you, before you ask him.

9 Thus therefore shall you pray: Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.

10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

11 Give us this day our supersubstantial bread.

12 And forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors.

13 And lead us not into temptation. But deliver us from evil. Amen.

14 For if you will forgive men their offences, your heavenly Father will forgive you also your offences.

15 But if you will not forgive men, neither will your Father forgive you your offences.

Paul speaks with strong affection because he wants the Corinthians to remain faithful to Christ, “in the simplicity” of the Gospel. He fears that persuasive voices may draw their minds away from the truth they received. The psalm gives us a sure measure: the works and commandments of the Lord are truth, justice, and mercy. Faith is not built on impressive words or spiritual novelty, but on a faithful relationship with the God who has revealed himself.

Jesus brings that relationship into a deeply personal place. We do not pray to an unknown power who must be persuaded by many words. We come before our Father, who already knows what we need. The prayer Jesus gives places God’s name and kingdom first, then teaches us to receive daily bread, seek forgiveness, and extend forgiveness ourselves. This is the simplicity Paul wants to protect: trusting the Father, living by his truth, and allowing mercy to shape our relationships. Whenever resentment becomes settled in us, the Lord’s Prayer quietly confronts it. We cannot ask to be forgiven while refusing to release another person into God’s mercy.

Father in heaven, keep my heart faithful to the truth of Christ. Strip away the words, desires, and influences that draw me from the simplicity of your Gospel. Teach me to trust that you know what I need, and to seek your kingdom before my own plans. Give me daily bread for body and soul, courage to resist temptation, and humility to receive your forgiveness. When I hold on to another’s offence, soften me with your mercy and help me forgive sincerely. May your name be honored in the way I speak, pray, and live. Amen.