25th Sunday of the Year (C): 1 Timothy 2:1-8

25th Sunday of the Year (C), September 22, 2013

Liturgical readings
Amos 8:4-7
Psalm 113
1 Timothy 2:1-8
Luke 16:1-13

"Prayer of this kind is good."


I urge that petitions,
        prayers,
        intercessions,
        and thanksgivings


be offered for all men,
        especially for kings
        and those in authority,


that we may be able to lead
        undisturbed
        and tranquil lives
        in perfect piety
        and dignity.


Prayer of this kind is good,
and God our savior is pleased with it,
for


he wants all men to be saved
and come to know the truth.


And the truth is this:


"God is one.


One also is the mediator between God and men,


the man Christ Jesus,


who gave himself as a ransom for all."


This truth was attended at the fitting time.


I have been made its herald and apostle,


(believe me
I am not lying
but speak the truth)


the teacher of the nations in the true faith.


I is my wish, then,
that in every place
the men shall offer prayers
with blameless hands held aloft,
and be free


from anger


and dissension.


Scripture quotes from the readings:
"High above all nations is the Lord; above the heavens is his glory." (Psalm 113)
"God wants all men to be saved and come to know the truth." (1 Timothy)
"Petitions, prayers, intercessions and thanksgivings be offered for all men, especially for kings and those in authority." (1 Timothy)