'If you too had only recognised on this day the way to peace! Luke 19:41-44

Today's Readings 

 

'If you too had only recognised on this day the way to peace!' 

Luke 19:41-44

 

Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 50:1-2, 5-6, 14-15

¹ [Psalm Of Asaph] The God of gods, Yahweh, is speaking, from east to west he summons the earth.

² From Zion, perfection of beauty, he shines forth;

⁵ 'Gather to me my faithful, who sealed my covenant by sacrifice.'

⁶ The heavens proclaim his saving justice, 'God himself is judge.'Pause

¹⁴ 'Let thanksgiving be your sacrifice to God, fulfil the vows you make to the Most High;

¹⁵ then if you call to me in time of trouble I will rescue you and you will honour me.'

 

Gospel  

 

'If you too had only recognised on this day the way to peace!  '

Luke 19:41-44

⁴¹ As he drew near and came in sight of the city he shed tears over it

⁴² and said, 'If you too had only recognised on this day the way to peace! But in fact it is hidden from your eyes!

⁴³ Yes, a time is coming when your enemies will raise fortifications all round you, when they will encircle you and hem you in on every side;

⁴⁴ they will dash you and the children inside your walls to the ground; they will leave not one stone standing on another within you, because you did not recognise the moment of your visitation.'