Readings

Proper readings

First Reading
Heb 5:7-9

Christ learned obedience and became the source of eternal salvation.

A reading from the Letter to the Hebrews

In the days when Christ was in the flesh,
   he offered prayers and supplications with loud cries and tears
   to the one who was able to save him from death,
   and he was heard because of his reverence.
Son though he was,  he learned obedience from what he suffered;
   and when he was made perfect,
   he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him.

The word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm
Ps 31:2 and 3b, 3cd-4, 5-6, 15-16, 20

R. :

℟. (17) Save me, O Lord, in your kindness.

In you, O LORD, I take refuge;
   let me never be put to shame.
In your justice rescue me,
   make haste to deliver me!

℟. Save me, O Lord, in your kindness.

Be my rock of refuge,
   a stronghold to give me safety.
You are my rock and my fortress;
   for your name’s sake you will lead and guide me.

℟. Save me, O Lord, in your kindness.

But my trust is in you, O LORD,
   I say, “You are my God.”
In your hands is my destiny; rescue me
   from the clutches of my enemies and my persecutors.

℟. Save me, O Lord, in your kindness.

How great is your goodness, O LORD,
   which you have in store for those who fear you,
And which, toward those who take refuge in you,
   you show in the sight of the children of men.

℟. Save me, O Lord, in your kindness.

Acclamation before the Gospel

℟. Alleluia, alleluia.

Blessed are you, O Virgin Mary;
without dying you won the martyr’s crown
beneath the Cross of the Lord.

℟. Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel
Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35

How that loving mother was pierced with grief and anguish when she saw the sufferings of her Son (Stabat Mater).

✠ A reading from the holy Gospel according to John

Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother
   and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas,
   and Mary Magdalene.
When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved
   he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son.”
Then he said to the disciple,
   “Behold, your mother.”
And from that hour the disciple took her into his home.

Or:

And you yourself a sword will pierce.

✠ A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke

Jesus’ father and mother were amazed at what was said about him;
   and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother,
“Behold, this child is destined
   for the fall and rise of many in Israel,
   and to be a sign that will be contradicted
   and you yourself a sword will pierce
   so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”

At the end of the Gospel, the Deacon, or the Priest, acclaims:

The Gospel of the Lord.

All reply:

Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Then he kisses the book, saying quietly:

Through the words of the Gospel
may our sins be wiped away.

Weekday readings

First Reading
1 Cor 12:12-14; 27-31a

Now you are Christ’s Body, and individually parts of it.

A reading from the first Letter of Saint Paul to the Corinthians

Brothers and sisters:
As a body is one though it has many parts,
   and all the parts of the body, though many, are one body,
   so also Christ.
For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body,
   whether Jews or Greeks, slaves or free persons,
   and we were all given to drink of one Spirit.

Now the body is not a single part, but many.

Now you are Christ’s body, and individually parts of it.
Some people God has designated in the Church
   to be, first, Apostles; second, prophets; third, teachers;
   then, mighty deeds;
   then, gifts of healing, assistance, administration,
   and varieties of tongues.
Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers?
Do all work mighty deeds? Do all have gifts of healing?
Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret?
Strive eagerly for the greatest spiritual gifts.

The word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm
Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 4, 5

R. :

℟. (3) We are his people: the sheep of his flock.

Sing joyfully to the LORD, all you lands;
   serve the LORD with gladness;
   come before him with joyful song.

℟. We are his people: the sheep of his flock.

Know that the LORD is God;
   he made us, his we are;
   his people, the flock he tends.

℟. We are his people: the sheep of his flock.

Enter his gates with thanksgiving,
   his courts with praise;
Give thanks to him; bless his name.

℟. We are his people: the sheep of his flock.

For he is good, the LORD,
   whose kindness endures forever,
   and his faithfulness to all generations.

℟. We are his people: the sheep of his flock.

Acclamation before the Gospel
Lk 7:16

℟. Alleluia, alleluia.

A great prophet has arisen in our midst
and God has visited his people.

℟. Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel
Lk 7:11-17

Young man, I tell you, arise!

✠ A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke

Jesus journeyed to a city called Nain,
   and his disciples and a large crowd accompanied him.
As he drew near to the gate of the city,
   a man who had died was being carried out,
   the only son of his mother, and she was a widow.
A large crowd from the city was with her.
When the Lord saw her,
   he was moved with pity for her and said to her,
   “Do not weep.”
He stepped forward and touched the coffin;
   at this the bearers halted,
   and he said, “Young man, I tell you, arise!”
The dead man sat up and began to speak,
   and Jesus gave him to his mother.
Fear seized them all, and they glorified God, exclaiming,
   “A great prophet has arisen in our midst,”
   and “God has visited his people.”
This report about him spread through the whole of Judea
   and in all the surrounding region.

At the end of the Gospel, the Deacon, or the Priest, acclaims:

The Gospel of the Lord.

All reply:

Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Then he kisses the book, saying quietly:

Through the words of the Gospel
may our sins be wiped away.