September 7th : Second Reading
He is a slave no longer, but a dear brother in the Lord
A reading from the letter of St.Paul to Philemon 9-10,12-17
Beloved: I, Paul, an old man and now a prisoner also for Christ Jesus— I appeal to you for my child, Onesimus, whose father I became in my imprisonment. I am sending him back to you, sending my very heart. I would have been glad to keep him with me, in order that he might serve me on your behalf during my imprisonment for the gospel, but I preferred to do nothing without your consent in order that your goodness might not be by compulsion but of your own accord. For this perhaps is why he was parted from you for a while, that you might have him back for ever, no longer as a bondservant but more than a bondservant, as a beloved brother— especially to me, but how much more to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord. So if you consider me your partner, receive him as you would receive me.
The word of the Lord.
Gospel Acclamation Jn15:15
Alleluia
V. Alleluia.
R. Alleluia.
V. Let your face shine forth on your servant, and teach me your decrees.
R. Alleluia.
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