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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. The salvation of the just comes from the Lord." A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark ( today's readings ) Jesus said to the crowds: “This is how it is with the Kingdom of God; it is as if...

From the responsorial psalm: "Who can ascend the mountain of the LORD? or who may stand in his holy place? He whose hands are sinless, whose heart is clean, who desires not what is vain. Lord, this is the people that longs to see your face." A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark (Mark 4:21-25) He also told them, “Take care what you hear. The measure with which you measure will...

From the Gospel acclamation: "The seed is the word of God, Christ is the sower; all who come to him will live for ever." A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark (Mark 4:1-20) Jesus said to them, “Do you not understand this parable? Then how will you understand any of the parables? The sower sows the word. These are the ones on the path where the word is sown." Using a parab...

🔵 Thank you for supporting Lectio Divina Gifts! Please consider supporting the production of these daily reflections with a financial gift through Stripe , a secure payment platform that protects your data. Your support helps us keep going! From the responsorial psalm: "I have waited, waited for the LORD, and he stooped toward me. And he put a new song into my mouth, a hymn to our God. Here...

From the responsorial psalm: "All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation by our God. Sing joyfully to the LORD, all you lands; break into song; sing praise. Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous deeds." A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark (Mark 3:22-30) "Amen, I say to you, all sins and all blasphemies that people utter will be forgiven them. But...

From the responsorial psalm: "The law of the LORD is perfect, refreshing the soul; The decree of the LORD is trustworthy, giving wisdom to the simple. Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life." A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke (Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21) "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor. He has sent me to proclai...

From the Gospel acclamation: "For steadfast is his kindness toward us, and the fidelity of the LORD endures forever." A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark (Mark 16:15-18) Jesus appeared to the Eleven and said to them: “Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved; whoever does not believe will be condemned.&...

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He told his disciples to have a boat ready for him because of the crowd, so that they would not crush him. He had cured many and, as a result, those who had diseases were pressing upon him to touch him.

From the Gospel acclamation: “Jesus preached the Gospel of the Kingdom and cured every disease among the people." A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark (Mark 3:1-6) He said to the man with the withered hand, “Come up here before us.” Then he said to the Pharisees, “Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath rather than to do evil, to save life rather than to destroy it?” But they remai...

From the responsorial psalm: “He has sent deliverance to his people; he has ratified his covenant forever; holy and awesome is his name. His praise endures forever. The Lord will remember his covenant for ever." A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark (Mark 2:23-28) At this the Pharisees said to him, “Look, why are they doing what is unlawful on the sabbath?” He said to them, “Have y...

From the responsorial psalm: “You are a priest for ever, in the line of Melchizedek. The LORD said to my Lord: 'Sit at my right hand till I make your enemies your footstool.'" A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark (Mark 2:18-22) Jesus answered them, "Can the wedding guests fast while the bridegroom is with them? As long as they have the bridegroom with them they cannot...

From the responsorial psalm: “The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; The ordinances of the LORD are true, all of them just. Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life." A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark (Mark 2:13-17) Some scribes who were Pharisees saw that Jesus was eating with sinners and tax collectors and said to his disciples, “Why does he eat with tax collectors and...

Jesus immediately knew in his mind what they were thinking to themselves, so he said, “Why are you thinking such things in your hearts? Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise, pick up your mat and walk’? But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority to forgive sins on earth”—he said to the paralytic, “I say to you, rise, pick up your mat, and...

From the responsorial psalm: “Come, let us bow down in worship; let us kneel before the LORD who made us. For he is our God, and we are the people he shepherds, the flock he guides. If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts." A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark (Mark 1:40-45) The man went away and began to publicize the whole matter. He spread the report abroad so that...

From the responsorial psalm: “Give thanks to the LORD, invoke his name; make known among the nations his deeds. Sing to him, sing his praise, proclaim all his wondrous deeds. The Lord remembers his covenant for ever." A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark (Mark 1:29-39) When it was evening, after sunset, they brought to him all who were ill or possessed by demons. The whole town was gat...

From the responsorial psalm: “O LORD, our Lord, how glorious is your name over all the earth! What is man that you should be mindful of him, or the son of man that you should care for him? You have given your Son rule over the works of your hands." A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark (Mark 1:21-28) The people were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority...

From the responsorial psalm: “The LORD is king; let the earth rejoice; let the many isles be glad. Justice and judgment are the foundation of his throne. Let all his angels worship him." A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark (Mark 1:14-20) Jesus said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Then they left their nets and followed him. He walked along a little farther...

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 Luke (Luke 3:15-16, 21-22) After all the people had been baptized and Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, heaven was opened and the Ho...

From the responsorial psalm: “Let the faithful exult in glory; let them sing for joy upon their couches; Let the high praises of God be in their throats. This is the glory of all his faithful. Alleluia. The Lord takes delight in his people." A reading from the holy Gospel according to John (John 3:22-30) John answered and said, “No one can receive anything except what has been given from heaven. Y...

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From the responsorial psalm: “From fraud and violence he shall redeem them, and precious shall their blood be in his sight. May they be prayed for continually; day by day shall they bless him. R. Lord, every nation on earth will adore you." A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke (Luke 4:14-22) Rolling up the scroll, he handed it back to the attendant and sat down, and the eyes of all in...

From the responsorial psalm: “For he shall rescue the poor when he cries out, and the afflicted when he has no one to help him. He shall have pity for the lowly and the poor; the lives of the poor he shall save. Lord, every nation on earth will adore you." A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark (Mark 6:45-52) But when they saw him walking on the sea, they thought it was a ghost and cried...

From the responsorial psalm: “The LORD said to me, 'You are my Son; this day I have begotten you. Ask of me and I will give you the nations for an inheritance and the ends of the earth for your possession.'" I will give you all the nations for an inheritance. A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark (Mark 6:34-44) Then, taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he s...

From the responsorial psalm: “The LORD said to me, 'You are my Son; this day I have begotten you. Ask of me and I will give you the nations for an inheritance and the ends of the earth for your possession.'" I will give you all the nations for an inheritance. A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew (Mt 4:12-17, 23-25) His fame spread to all of Syria, and they brought to him all who wer...