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Saint Gertrude Parish - Lasne
June 21, 2026
On this page you will find:
The readings for Mass, the Mass leaflet with the choice of hymns
A sample universal prayer available for download, in PDF and editable Word formats.
A meditation on the Sunday Gospel, a spiritual text and commentary by Marie-Noëlle Thabut
12th Sunday of the T O
“Do not be afraid of men;
Nothing is veiled that will not be revealed.
Nothing is hidden that will not be known.
What I tell you in the darkness,
say it in broad daylight;
what you hear whispered in your ear,
Proclaim it from the rooftops.
Matthew 10:26-27
Readings from the Mass
Mass leaflet
Universal Prayer
Consult the Lectio Divina page, which invites you to read the Gospel in a prayerful atmosphere so that you may be touched in your heart. It is important not to rush to read commentaries or homilies before having this personal experience of encountering Christ in Scripture.
Next, if you wish, you can read the meditations below which will enrich your personal reading and meditation.
Méditation
MEDITATION POPE FRANCIS
In this Sunday's Gospel (cf. Mt 10:26-33), we hear Jesus' invitation to his disciples not to be afraid, to be strong and confident in the face of life's challenges, warning them in advance of the adversities that await them. Today's passage is part of the missionary discourse with which the Master prepares the apostles for their first experience of proclaiming the Kingdom of God. Jesus urges them emphatically to "not be afraid." Fear is one of the ugliest enemies of our Christian life. Jesus exhorts them: "Do not be afraid," "Do not be afraid." And Jesus describes three specific situations they will have to face.
First, there is the hostility of those who would silence the Word of God, by watering it down, diluting it, or silencing those who proclaim it. In this case, Jesus encourages the apostles to spread the message of salvation he has entrusted to them. For the moment, he has transmitted it cautiously, almost secretly, within the small group of disciples. But they will have to speak "in broad daylight," that is, openly, and proclaim "from the rooftops"—as Jesus says—that is, publicly, his Gospel.
Homily
Draw from the source
Bearing the Word of the Lord has always been a great and beautiful mission. But we all know that it comes with its share of difficulties and suffering. Today's liturgy has allowed us to hear the lamentations of the prophet Jeremiah: "I hear the slander of the crowd… Denounce him!" It is costly for him to proclaim the word that God has placed in his mouth. His faith is being tested. But he turns to the Lord to defend him. God has promised to be with him to deliver him from his persecutors.
Understanding the readings
with Marie-Noëlle THABUT
Une parole pour la route
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