June 13, 2006, Saturday of the 10th week in ordinary time.

A reading from the first book of kings.

Elijah set out and came upon Alicia, son of Jaffet, as he was plowing with 12 yoke of oxen.

He was following the 12th.

Elijah went over to him and threw his cloak over him.

Alicia left the oxen, ran after Elijah and said,

Please let me kiss my father and mother goodbye, and I will follow you.

Elijah answered, go back.

Have I done anything to you?

Alicia left him and taking the yoke of oxen slaughtered them.

He used the plowing equipment for fuel to boil their flesh and gave it to his people to eat.

Then he left and followed Elijah as his attendant.

The Word of the Lord.

The Responsorial Psalm.

The response is,

You are my inheritance, O Lord.

Keep me, O God, for in you I take refuge. I say to the Lord, my Lord are you. O Lord, my allotted portion and my cup. You it is who hold fast my lot. You are my inheritance, O Lord. I bless the Lord who counsels me. Even in the night, my heart exhorts me. I set the Lord ever before me. With him at my right hand, I shall not be disturbed. You are my inheritance, O Lord. Therefore, my heart is glad, and my soul rejoices.

My body, too, abides in confidence, because you will not abandon my soul to the nether world.

Nor will you suffer your faithful one to undergo corruption.

You are my inheritance, O Lord.

A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew.

Jesus said to his disciples,

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