Whoever loves me will keep my word

Reading 1 TI 2and1-8, 11-14 BelovedandYou must say what is consistent with sound doctrine,namely, that older men should be temperate, dignified,self-controlled, sound in faith, love, and endurance.Similarly, older women should be reverent in their behavior,not slanderers, not addicted to drink,teaching what is good, so that they may train younger womento love their husbands and children,to be self-controlled, chaste, good homemakers,under the control of their husbands,so that the word of God may not be discredited.Urge the younger men, similarly, to control themselves,showing yourself as a model of good deeds in every respect,with integrity in your teaching, dignity, and sound speechthat cannot be criticized,so that the opponent will be put to shamewithout anything bad to say about us.For the grace of God has appeared, saving alland training us to reject godless ways and worldly desiresand to live temperately, justly, and devoutly in this age,as we await the blessed hope,the appearance of the glory of the great Godand of our savior Jesus Christ,who gave himself for us to deliver us from all lawlessnessand to cleanse for himself a people as his own,eager to do what is good. Responsorial Psalm PS 37and3-4, 18 AND 23, 27 AND 29 R. (39a) The salvation of the just comes from the Lord.Trust in the LORD and do good,that you may dwell in the land and be fed in security.Take delight in the LORD,and he will grant you your heart’s requests.R. The salvation of the just comes from the Lord.The LORD watches over the lives of the wholeheartedtheir inheritance lasts forever.By the LORD are the steps of a man made firm,and he approves his way.R. The salvation of the just comes from the Lord.Turn from evil and do good,that you may abide foreverThe just shall possess the landand dwell in it forever.R. The salvation of the just comes from the Lord. Alleluia JN 14:23 R. Alleluia, alleluia.Whoever loves me will keep my word,and my Father will love him,and we will come to him.R. Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel LK 17:7-10 Jesus said to the Apostlesand Who among you would say to your servantwho has just come in from plowing or tending sheep in the field,‘Come here immediately and take your place at table’?Would he not rather say to him,‘Prepare something for me to eat.Put on your apron and wait on me while I eat and drink.You may eat and drink when I am finished’?Is he grateful to that servant because he did what was commanded?So should it be with you.When you have done all you have been commanded, say,‘We are unprofitable servantswe have done what we were obliged to do.’