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From the responsorial psalm: "Blessed the man who follows not the counsel of the wicked nor walks in the way of sinners, nor sits in the company of the insolent, but delights in the law of the LORD and meditates on his law day and night. Blessed are they who hope in the Lord.” A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark (9:41-50, today's readings ) "Everyone will be salted with...

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From the responsorial psalm: "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. Commit your life to the Lord, and he will help you.” A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark (9:30-37, today's readings ) Then he sat down, called the Twelve, and said to them, "If anyon...

From the responsorial psalm: "The LORD is king, in splendor robed; robed is the LORD and girt about with strength. The Lord is king; he is robed in majesty.” A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark (9:14-29, today's readings ) Jesus said to him, “‘If you can!’ Everything is possible to one who has faith.” Then the boy’s father cried out, “I do believe, help my unbelief!” Taking p...

From the responsorial psalm: "As far as the east is from the west, so far has he put our transgressions from us. As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him. The Lord is kind and merciful.” A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke (6:27-38, today's readings ) "But rather, love your enemies and do good to them, and lend expectin...

From the responsorial psalm: "Even though I walk in the dark valley I fear no evil; for you are at my side With your rod and your staff that give me courage. The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.” A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew (16:13-19, today's readings ) "And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church, and the g...

From the responsorial psalm: "The LORD brings to nought the plans of nations; he foils the designs of peoples. But the plan of the LORD stands forever; the design of his heart, through all generations. Blessed the people the Lord has chosen to be his own.” A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark (8:34—9:1, today's readings ) "For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it,...

From the Gospel acclamation: "Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life; you have the words of everlasting life.” A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark (8:27-33, today's readings ) He began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer greatly and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and rise after three days. He spoke this openly. Then Pete...

From the Gospel acclamation: "May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes of our hearts, that we may know what is the hope that belongs to his call." A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark (8:22-26, today's readings ) Putting spittle on his eyes he laid his hands on the man and asked, “Do you see anything?” Looking up the man replied, “I see people looking li...

From the responsorial psalm: "The voice of the LORD is over the waters, the LORD, over vast waters. The voice of the LORD is mighty; the voice of the LORD is majestic.  The Lord will bless his people with peace." A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark (8:14-21, today's readings ) And do you not remember, when I broke the five loaves for the five thousand, how many wicker ba...

From the responsorial psalm: “'You sit speaking against your brother; against your mother’s son you spread rumors. When you do these things, shall I be deaf to it? Or do you think that I am like yourself? I will correct you by drawing them up before your eyes.' Offer to God a sacrifice of praise." A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark (6:17, 20-26, today's readings ) “W...

From the responsorial psalm: "Blessed the man who follows not the counsel of the wicked, nor walks in the way of sinners, nor sits in the company of the insolent, but delights in the law of the LORD and meditates on his law day and night. Blessed are they who hope in the Lord." A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke (Luke 6:17, 20-26, today's readings ) And raising his eyes...

From the responsorial psalm: "Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain wisdom of heart. Return, O LORD! How long? Have pity on your servants! In every age, O Lord, you have been our refuge." A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark (Mark 8:1-10, today's readings ) His disciples answered him, "Where can anyone get enough bread to satisfy them here in this dese...

From the responsorial psalm: "Blessed is he whose fault is taken away, whose sin is covered. Blessed the man to whom the LORD imputes not guilt, in whose spirit there is no guile. Blessed are those whose sins are forgiven." A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark (Mark 7:31-37, today's readings ) He took him off by himself away from the crowd. He put his finger into the man’...

From the responsorial psalm: "Behold, thus is the man blessed who fears the LORD. The LORD bless you from Zion: may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life. Blessed are those who fear the Lord." A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark (Mark 7:31-37, today's readings ) The woman was a Greek, a Syrophoenician by birth, and she begged him to drive the demo...

From the responsorial psalm: "Bless the LORD, O my soul! O LORD, my God, you are great indeed! You are clothed with majesty and glory, robed in light as with a cloak. O bless the Lord, my soul!" A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark (Mark 7:14-23, today's readings ) “But what comes out of the man, that is what defiles him. From within the man, from his heart, come evil tho...

From the responsorial psalm: “When I behold your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars which you set in place—What is man that you should be mindful of him, or the son of man that you should care for him? O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth!” A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark (Mk 7:1-13,  today’s readings ) He responded, “Well did Isaiah pro...

From the responsorial psalm: “Bless the LORD, O my soul! O LORD, my God, you are great indeed! You are clothed with majesty and glory, robed in light as with a cloak. May the Lord be glad in his works.” A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark (Mk 6:53-56,  today’s readings ) They scurried about the surrounding country and began to bring in the sick on mats to wherever they heard he was. W...

From the responsorial psalm: "Your right hand saves me. The LORD will complete what he has done for me; your kindness, O LORD, endures forever; forsake not the work of your hands. In the sight of the angels I will sing your praises, Lord." A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke (Lk 5:1-11, today's readings ) After he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, "Put out in...

From the Gospel acclamation: "A great prophet has arisen in our midst and God has visited his people." A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark ( today's readings ) As he was getting into the boat, the man who had been possessed pleaded to remain with him. But Jesus would not permit him but told him instead, “Go home to your family and announce to them all that the Lord in hi...

From the responsorial psalm: "Lift up, O gates, your lintels; reach up, you ancient portals, that the king of glory may come in! Who is this king of glory? It is the Lord!" A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke ( today's readings ) The child’s father and mother were amazed at what was said about him; and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child...

From the responsorial psalm: "This was the oath he swore to our father Abraham: to set us free from the bonds of our enemies, free to worship him without fear, holy and righteous in his sight all the days of our life. Blessed be the Lord the God of Israel; he has come to his people." A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark ( today's readings ) Then he asked them, “Why are yo...