24-ngaat Uummarikmi Ubluq — ᐅᓪᓗᑕᒫᑦ ᐅᖃᐅᓯᖅ

Aulaniq

Ataniup aqqutingani, ublumi katitaujugut. Atanirmi, Irnirmi, ammalu Anirniup Salumajup aqqutigut, aaqqiktaujugut.

Nalligittiaqtuq

Atanirpaaq, unniutijavut pijjutiqaqtut. Atanirpaaq, nalligittigut. Kristusi, nalligittigut.

♪ “Kyrie - Version A (Thánh Ca)” — A song for Ben

Uqausiq

Sirach 27:30—28:7 · Sirach 27:30—28:7

Wrath and anger are hateful things, yet the sinner hugs them tight. The vengeful will suffer the LORD’s vengeance, for he remembers their sins in detail. Forgive your neighbor’s injustice; then when you pray, your own sins will be forgiven. Could anyone nourish anger against another and expect healing from the LORD? Could anyone refuse mercy to another like himself, can he seek pardon for his own sins? If one who is but flesh cherishes wrath, who will forgive his sins? Remember your last days, set enmity aside; remember death and decay, and cease from sin! Think of the commandments, hate not your neighbor; remember the Most High’s covenant, and overlook faults.

Psalm 103 · Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12

♪ “The Lord is kind and merciful” — Br Michael Herry fms — Marist Music

Romans 14:7-9 · Romans 14:7-9

Brothers and sisters: None of us lives for oneself, and no one dies for oneself. For if we live, we live for the Lord, and if we die, we die for the Lord; so then, whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s. For this is why Christ died and came to life, that he might be Lord of both the dead and the living.

Matthew 18:21-35 · Matthew 18:21-35

Peter approached Jesus and asked him, “Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive? As many as seven times?” Jesus answered, “I say to you, not seven times but seventy-seven times. That is why the kingdom of heaven may be likened to a king who decided to settle accounts with his servants. When he began the accounting, a debtor was brought before him who owed him a huge amount. Since he had no way of paying it back, his master ordered him to be sold, along with his wife, his children, and all his property, in payment of the debt. At that, the servant fell down, did him homage, and said, ‘Be patient with me, and I will pay you back in full.’ Moved with compassion the master of that servant let him go and forgave him the loan. When that servant had left, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a much smaller amount. He seized him and started to choke him, demanding, ‘Pay back what you owe.’ Falling to his knees, his fellow servant begged him, ‘Be patient with me, and I will pay you back.’ But he refused. Instead, he had the fellow servant put in prison until he paid back the debt. Now when his fellow servants saw what had happened, they were deeply disturbed, and went to their master and reported the whole affair. His master summoned him and said to him, ‘You wicked servant! I forgave you your entire debt because you begged me to. Should you not have had pity on your fellow servant, as I had pity on you?’ Then in anger his master handed him over to the torturers until he should pay back the whole debt. So will my heavenly Father do to you, unless each of you forgives your brother from your heart.”

Atanirpaaq nalligittiaqpuq, uummatiqaqpuq, ammalu nalligittiaqtuq.

Homily

Isumagilauruk una takujassaq: Benjamin Vo, 15-nik ukiuqaqtilluni, qungalluni qaujimajaujuq. Isumagilauruk una, Benjamin-up qunganninga, taanna qunganninga, ilagiinut takujauvaktuq. Isumagilauruk Benjamin-up inuusia, taanna masterpiece-ngulluni, uummataup salumajunianik ammalu asijinik asujinik tatatitaulluni. Benjamin-up inuusia, taanna 15-nik ukiuqaqtilluni, inuit takulaurtangit silataani: silatualuuniranga, mathematics-mi pialuktuuninga, coding-mi ammalu technology-mi qaujimaninga. Taakkua pitsiaqtut, silataani qaumajut. Kisiani, Benjamin-up inuusia sanningajuup ujaqqatut tomb-tut ippunngilaq. Ben-up uummanga light-vallaalaurpuq, open-vallaalaurpuq, free-vallaalaurpuq. Ben-up uummanga walk-laurpuq Ataniup aqqutingitigut with a pure, simple heart.

Sirach-mi, uqaqtaujuq: 'Forgive your neighbor’s injustice; then when you pray, your own sins will be forgiven.' Una uqausiq uummammiittuq. Benjamin Vo-p inuusia, taanna masterpiece-ngulluni. In the mind of Christ, Ben-up inuusia complete-ngulluni, uummataup salumajunianik ammalu asijinik asujinik tatatitaulluni. Suli qaujimajavut Benjamin-up piggy bank-nganik, taanna offer-nga uncle William-mut. Ben-up piggy bank-nga aksuurniqanngilaq, kisiani uummatikkut pilaurpuq. Benjamin-up uummanga light-vallaalaurpuq, open-vallaalaurpuq, free-vallaalaurpuq. Ben-up uummanga walk-laurpuq Ataniup aqqutingitigut with a pure, simple heart.

Alan ammalu Thao, ilissi uqumaittumik cross-mik tigumiavusi. Benjamin-up qunganninga, nipingalu tusaassaarutilimat illumi… Nallunngituugaluaq, qatanngutikka, uqumaittumi aaniarnirmi, uummavut qiaisinamat, taaqtuq isuma saqquqtisarpaa. Do not rush past the wound. The silence in the house is real. Kisiani, Jiisusiup nipinga uqaqpuq: 'I say to you, not seven times but seventy-seven times.'

Jiisusiup authority-nganik uqaqpuq, iluaniittuq inuusiq. Jiisusiup authority-nga peace-mik, restoring life, lifting up those who are bowed down. Benjamin Vo, inuusiqaqtilluni, inuit takulaurtangit silataani: silatualuuniranga, mathematics-mi pialuktuuninga, coding-mi ammalu technology-mi qaujimaninga. Taakkua pitsiaqtut, silataani qaumajut. Kisiani, Benjamin-up inuusia sanningajuup ujaqqatut tomb-tut ippunngilaq. Ben-up uummanga light-vallaalaurpuq, open-vallaalaurpuq, free-vallaalaurpuq. Ben-up uummanga walk-laurpuq Ataniup aqqutingitigut with a pure, simple heart.

Ryan, my dear younger brother, Ben's best friend. You stood beside Ben in front of the cockpit display at the museum; you sat beside him on the bench at the laundromat; you stood beside him outside Phở 54 in your scout uniforms. Ryan, Ben loved you with all his heart. You were his partner in adventure, his brother, his daily companion. When you miss him, when the house feels too quiet, remember that Ben's mind and heart were deeply bonded to yours. You carry Ben's memory inside you. Live your life fully, Ryan! Study hard, play, laugh, explore tech or aviation or whatever brings you joy, knowing that your big brother Ben is cheering you on from heaven's best vantage point.

To all aunts, uncles, grandparents, cousins, and friends who loved Benjamin: Ben's life illuminated what it means to be truly wise. He was brilliant in math and computer logic, yet he was humble, respectful, and sweet-natured. He showed us that real intelligence is never loud or boastful; real intelligence is gentle, generous, and full of love. Benjamin’s life was a gift, a reflection of the Light that came into the world through Mary. He was a boy who looked at the world with wonder, a boy who built games and dreamed of 'con chim airlines', a boy who offered his piggy bank to help his uncle. These are not just memories; they are the fruits of a life lived in the grace of God.

To everyone tuning in from afar—especially families who are carrying heavy crosses, parents who grieve, and children who are suffering in hospitals or homes: You are seen by God. The Gospel reminds us today that Jesus' authority is not a heavy hand that crushes us, but a loving hand that heals, sets free, and restores. The Lord is just in all His ways, gracious, merciful, slow to anger, and full of great kindness. He lifts up all who are falling and raises up all who are bowed down.

Benjamin Vo is now in that Banquet, standing beside Saint Carlo Acutis. Two brilliant, modern boys who loved technology, who loved the world, but who loved God more. They are not dead; they are more alive than we are. They are soaring in the light of the Father, free from all weight, breathing the pure air of heaven. Ben's legacy continues to flow on earth, like the clean, life-sustaining water from the 'Giếng Gioan Baotixita' well dedicated in his name in Cà Mau, Vietnam. His middle name, Đại Dương—Great Ocean—remains a sign of God's limitless mercy flowing to those in need.

What can we carry out the door today? Today, when you encounter a complex problem, or when your heart feels overwhelmed by sadness, take a slow breath and remember Saint Paul's words: 'None of us lives for oneself, and no one dies for oneself.' Stop seeking answers only in human logic or earthly worry. Turn your mind to Jesus. Look up at the sky, just like Ben loved to watch airplanes soar into the clouds, and remember that God's authority is peace, God's Word is love, and Benjamin Vo is safe in the Father's eternal embrace. Let us pray: 'Lord Jesus Christ, You spoke with authority in the synagogue and brought peace to the hearts of all. Grant us the mind of Christ, that we may see beyond earthly tears into the eternal light of Your Kingdom. Comfort Alan, Thao, and Ryan with Your deep peace. Hold Benjamin Đại Dương Vo close in Your heavenly joy until we all meet again at Your eternal Banquet. Amen.'

Meditasi

♪ “Con Xin Phó Thác (Version B)” — A song for Ben

Petitions

For the intentions entrusted to Ben on our prayer wall:

“Haluu Ben, Rafael Rizzo ammalu nukanga Ben ikajuqtaugiaqammariktuk maanna. Pilluataqubakkik inuusiqattiarninganut ammalu sanginiqarlutik tamanna aturnianut atauttikkut. Mianririlugittauq Brandon ammalu Flor aaniangittailiningit. Maqaivagit ammarialuk. Qaujimajunga qilangmiitutit mianririluta tamatta. Qangatuinnarluunniit, pulaariaqattalutit, ii? Nagligivagit ammalu maqaivagit ammarialuk!” — Dad