Lectio Div Catholic Gospel

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 Matthew (Mt 2:1-12) When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod, behold, m...

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From the responsorial psalm: “Sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done wondrous deeds; His right hand has won victory for him, his holy arm. All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God." A reading from the holy Gospel according to John (John 1:29-34) John testified further, saying, "I saw the Spirit come down like a dove from the sky and remain upon him. I did not know him, but...

From the responsorial psalm: “Sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done wondrous deeds; His right hand has won victory for him, his holy arm." A reading from the holy Gospel according to John (John 1:19-28) John answered them, “I baptize with water; but there is one among you whom you do not recognize, the one who is coming after me, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to untie.” This happened i...

From the responsorial psalm: “May God have pity on us and bless us; may he let his face shine upon us. So may your way be known upon earth; among all nations, your salvation. May God bless us in his mercy." A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke (Luke 2:16-21) All who heard it were amazed by what had been told them by the shepherds. And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in h...

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From the responsorial psalm: “Give to the LORD, you families of nations, give to the LORD glory and praise; give to the LORD the glory due his name! Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice!" A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke (Lk 2:36-40) There was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years, having lived seven years with her hu...

From the responsorial psalm: “Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine in the recesses of your home; your children like olive plants around your table. Blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways." A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke (Lk 2:41-52) When his parents saw him, they were astonished, and his mother said to him, “Son, why have you done this to us? Your father and...

Feast of the Holy Innocents, martyrs From the responsorial psalm: “Had not the LORD been with us— When men rose up against us, then would they have swallowed us alive, When their fury was inflamed against us. Our soul has been rescued like a bird from the fowler's snare." A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew (Mt 2:13-18) When the magi had departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appe...

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From the responsorial psalm: "Into your hands I commend my spirit; you will redeem me, O LORD, O faithful God. I will rejoice and be glad because of your mercy. Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit." A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew (Mt 10:17-22) Jesus said to his disciples: "Beware of men, for they will hand you over to courts and scourge you in their synagogues, and yo...

A merry and blessed Christmas to you and your family! From the responsorial psalm: "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests." A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke (Lk 1:67-79) So they went in haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known the message that had been told them about this chi...

From the Gospel acclamation: "O Radiant Dawn, splendor of eternal light, sun of justice: come and shine on those who dwell in darkness and in the shadow of death." A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke (Lk 1:67-79) "You, my child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High, for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way, to give his people knowledge of salvation by the forgiveness...

Today's antiphon: "O Emmanuel, our King and Giver of Law: come to save us, Lord our God!" (Isaiah 7:14) A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke (Lk 1:57-66) But they answered her, "There is no one among your relatives who has this name." So they made signs, asking his father what he wished him to be called. He asked for a tablet and wrote, "John is his name," and all were amazed. Immediat...

Today's antiphon: O King of all nations and keystone of the Church: come and save man, whom you formed from the dust! (Isaiah 9:5; 2:4) A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke (Lk 1:39-45) "Blessed are you among women,  and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?" At the Visitation, Elizabeth responds to Mary's greet...

Today's antiphon: O Radiant Dawn, splendor of eternal light, sun of justice: come and shine on those who dwell in darkness and in the shadow of death. (Isaiah 9:1) A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke (Lk 1:39-45) "Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled." Luke narrates Mary's visit to her cousin Elizabeth after the Annunciation. It revea...

Today's antiphon, O Clavis David (O Key of David): O Key of David, opening the gates of God’s eternal Kingdom: come and free the prisoners of darkness! (Isaiah 9:6; 22:22) A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke (Lk 1:26-38) "He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father, and he will rule over the house of Jacob for...

Today's antiphon, O Radix Jesse: O Root of Jesse’s stem, sign of God’s love for all his people: come to save us without delay! (Isaiah 1:1; 11:10) A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke (Lk 1:5-25) But the angel said to him, "Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall name him John." Luke recounts the story of Z...

Today's antiphon, O Adonai: O Leader of the House of Israel, giver of the Law to Moses on Sinai: come to rescue us with your mighty power! (Isaiah 11:4–5; 33:22) A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew (Mt 1:18-25) Joseph her husband, since he was a righteous man, yet unwilling to expose her to shame, decided to divorce her quietly. Such was his intention when, behold, the angel of the...

Today's antiphon, O Sapientia: O Wisdom of our God Most High, guiding creation with power and love: come to teach us the path of knowledge! (Isaiah 11:2–3; 28:29) A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew (Mt 1:1-17) Eleazar became the father of Matthan, Matthan the father of Jacob, Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary. Of her was born Jesus who is called the Christ. Presentin...

From the responsorial psalm: “Your ways, O LORD, make known to me; teach me your paths, Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my savior. Teach me your ways, O Lord.” A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew (Mt 21:23-27) Jesus said to them in reply, “I shall ask you one question, and if you answer it for me, then I shall tell you by what authority I do these things. Where...

From the responsorial psalm: "God indeed is my savior; I am confident and unafraid. My strength and my courage is the LORD, and he has been my savior. With joy you will draw water at the fountain of salvation. Cry out with joy and gladness: for among you is the great and Holy One of Israel." A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke (Lk 3:10-18) Now the people were filled with expectation,...

From the responsorial psalm: "Once again, O LORD of hosts, look down from heaven, and see; Take care of this vine, and protect what your right hand has planted, the son of man whom you yourself made strong. Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved." A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew (Mt 17:9a, 10-13) As they were coming down from the mountain, the dis...

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. Those who follow you, Lord, will have the light of life." A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew (Mt 11:16-19) Jesus said to the crowds: "To what sha...

From the responsorial psalm: "Blessed are you, daughter, by the Most High God, above all the women on earth; and blessed be the LORD God, the creator of heaven and earth. You are the highest honor of our race." A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke (Lk 1:26-38) But Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I have no relations with a man?” And the angel said to her in reply, “The H...