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8th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Green
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- Sunday between 22 - 28 May
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Mass proper
Gloria
Creed
Preface of Sundays in Ordinary Time
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Psalter Week IV |
Year A
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| Reading 1 |
Isa 49:14-15 |
I will never forget you. |
| Psalm |
Ps 61:2-3, 6-9 |
In God alone is my soul at rest. |
| Reading 2 |
1 Cor 4:1-5 |
The Lord will reveal the secret intentions of men's hearts. |
| Gospel Acclamation |
John 17:17 |
Your word is truth, O Lord, consecrate us in the truth. |
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Heb 4:12 |
The word of God is something alive and active; it can judge secret emotions and thoughts. |
| Gospel |
Matt 6:24-34 |
Do not worry about tomorrow. |
Year B
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| Reading 1 |
Hos 2:16-17, 21-22 |
I will betroth you to myself for ever. |
| Psalm |
Ps 102:1-4. 8. 10. 12-13 r. 8 |
The Lord is compassion and love. |
| Reading 2 |
2 Cor 3:1-6 |
You are a letter from Christ drawn up by us. |
| Gospel Acclamation |
John 10 :27 |
The sheep that belong to me listen to my voice, says the Lord, I know them and they follow me. |
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James 1: 18 |
By his own choice the Father made us his children by the message of truth, so that we should be a sort of first-fruits of all that he created. |
| Gospel |
Mark 2:18-22 |
The bridegroom is with them. |
Year C
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| Reading 1 |
Eccl 27:4-7 |
Do not praise a man before he has spoken. |
| Psalm |
Ps 91:2-3, 13-16 r. 2 |
It is good to give thanks to the Lord. |
| Reading 2 |
1 Cor 15:54-58 |
He has given us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. |
| Gospel Acclamation |
cf Acts 16:15 |
Open our heart, O Lord, to accept the words of your Son. |
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Phil 2: 15–16 |
You will shine in the world like bright stars because you are offering it the word of life. |
| Gospel |
Luke 6:39-45 |
A man's words flow out of what fills his heart. |
9th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Green
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- Sunday between 29 May - 4 June
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Mass proper
Gloria
Creed
Preface of Sundays in Ordinary Time
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Psalter Week I |
Year A
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| Reading 1 |
Deut 11:18, 26-28, 32 |
See, I set before you today a blessing and a curse. |
| Psalm |
Ps 30:2-4. 17. 25 r.3 |
Be a rock of refuge to me, O Lord. |
| Reading 2 |
Rom 3:21-25. 28 |
A man is justified by faith and not by doing something the Law tells him to do. |
| Gospel Acclamation |
John 14:23 |
If anyone loves me he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we shall come to him. |
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John 15: 5 |
I am the vine, you are the branches, says the Lord. Whoever remains in me, with me in him, bears fruit in plenty. |
| Gospel |
Matt 7:21-27 |
The house built on rock and the house built on sand. |
Year B
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| Reading 1 |
Deut 5:12-15 |
Remember that you were a servant in the land of Egypt. |
| Psalm |
Ps 810:3-8. 10-11 r. 2 |
Ring out your joy to God our strength. |
| Reading 2 |
2 Cor 4:6-11 |
In our mortal flesh the life of Jesus is openly shown. |
| Gospel Acclamation |
John 6:63. 68 |
Your words are spirit, Lord, and they are life: you have the message of eternal life. |
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John 17:17 |
Your word is truth, O Lord, consecrate us in the truth. |
| Gospel |
Mark 2:23—3:6 |
The Son of Man is master even on the Sabbath. |
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shorter
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Mark 2:23-28 |
The Son of Man is master even on the Sabbath. |
Year C
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| Reading 1 |
1 Kgs 8:41-43 |
If a foreigner comes, grant all he asks. |
| Psalm |
Ps 116:1-2 r. Mark 16:15 |
Go out to the whole world and proclaim the Good News. Or Alleluia! |
| Reading 2 |
Gal 1:1-2, 6-10 |
If I still wanted men's approval, I should not be a servant of Christ. |
| Gospel Acclamation |
John 1:14.12 |
The Word was made flesh and lived among us; to all who did accept him he gave power to be come children to God. |
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John 3:16 |
God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life. |
| Gospel |
Luke 7:1-10 |
Not even in Israel have I found faith like this. |
10th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Green
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- Sunday between 5 – 11 June
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Mass proper
Gloria
Creed
Preface of Sundays in Ordinary Time
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Psalter Week II |
Year A
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| Reading 1 |
Hos 6:3-6 |
What I want is love, not sacrifice. |
| Psalm |
Ps 49: 1. 8. 12-15 r.23 |
I will show God's salvation to the upright. |
| Reading 2 |
Rom 4:18-25 |
Abrahan drew his strength from faith and gave glory to God. |
| Gospel Acclamation |
cf. Acts 16:14 |
Open our hearts, O Lord, to accept the words of your Son |
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Luke 4:18 |
The Lord has sent me to bring the good news to the poor, to proclaim liberty to captives. |
| Gospel |
Matt 9:9-13 |
I did not come to call the virtuous, but sinners. |
Year B
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| Reading 1 |
Gen 3:9-15 |
I will make you enemies of each other: you and the woman, your offspring and her offsrping. |
| Psalm |
Ps 129 r. 7 |
With the Lord there is mercy and fullness of redemption. |
| Reading 2 |
2 Cor 4:13—5:1 |
We believe, and therefore we speak. |
| Gospel Acclamation |
John 14:23 |
If anyone loves me he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we shall come to him. |
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John 12:31.32 |
Now the prince of the world is to be overthrown, says the Lord. And when I am lofted up from the earth, I shall draw all men to myself. |
| Gospel |
Mark 3:20-35 |
It is the end of Satan. |
Year C
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| Reading 1 |
1 Kgs 17:17-24 |
Look, your son is alive. |
| Psalm |
Ps 29:2. 4-6. 11-13 r.2 |
I will praise you, Lord, you have rescued me. |
| Reading 2 |
Gal 1:11-19 |
God revealed his Son in me, that I might preach the Good News about him to the pagans. |
| Gospel Acclamation |
cf. Eph 1:17.18 |
May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes of our mind, so that we can see what hope his call holds for us. |
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Luke 7:16 |
A great prophet has appeared among us; God has visited his people. |
| Gospel |
Luke 7:11-17 |
Young man, I tell you to get up. |
11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Green
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- Sunday between 12–18 June
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Mass proper
Gloria
Creed
Preface of Sundays in Ordinary Time
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Psalter Week III |
Year A
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| Reading 1 |
Exod 19:2-6 |
I will count you a kingdom of priests, a consecrated nation. |
| Psalm |
Ps 99:2-3. 5 r.3 |
We are his people: the sheep of his flock. |
| Reading 2 |
Rom 5:6-11 |
Now that we have been reconciled by the death of his Son, surely we may count on being saved by the life of his Son. |
| Gospel Acclamation |
John 10:27 |
The sheep that belong to me listen to my voice, says the Lord, I know them and they follow me. |
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Mark 1:15 |
The kingdom of God is close at hand. Repent, and believe the Good News. |
| Gospel |
Matt 9:36—10:8 |
He summoned his twelve disciples, and sent them out. |
Year B
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| Reading 1 |
Ezek 17:22-24 |
I make low trees grow. |
| Psalm |
Ps 91:2-3. 13-16 r.2 |
It is good to give you thanks, O Lord. |
| Reading 2 |
2 Cor 5:6-10 |
Whether we are living in the body or exiled from it, we are intent on pleasing the Lord. |
| Gospel Acclamation |
John 15:15 |
I call you friends, says the Lord, because I have made known to you everything I have learnt from my Father. |
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The seed is the word of God, Christ the sower; whoever finds the see will remain for ever. |
| Gospel |
Mark 4:26-34 |
It is the smallest of seeds; yet it grows into the biggest shrub of them all. |
Year C
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| Reading 1 |
2 Sam 12:7-10. 13 |
The Lord forgives your sin; you are not to die. |
| Psalm |
Ps 31:1-2.5.7.11 r.5 |
Forgive, Lord the guilt of my sin. |
| Reading 2 |
Gal 2:16, 19-21 |
I live now, not with my own life but with the life of Christ who lives in me. |
| Gospel Acclamation |
John 14:6 |
I am the Way, the Truth and the Life, says the Lord; no one can come to the Father except through me. |
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1 John 4:10 |
God so loved us when he sent his Son to be the sacrifice that takes our sins away. |
| Gospel |
Luke 7:36—8:3 |
Her many sins have been forgiven, or she would not have shown such great love. |
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Luke 7:36-50 |
Her many sins have been forgiven, or she would not have shown such great love. |
12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Green
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Mass proper
Gloria
Creed
Preface of Sundays in Ordinary Time
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Psalter Week IV |
Year A
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| Reading 1 |
Jer 20:10-13 |
He has delivered the soul of the needy from the hands of evil men. |
| Psalm |
Ps 68:8-10. 14.17. 33-35 r.14 |
In your great love, answer me, O God. |
| Reading 2 |
Rom 5:12-15 |
The gift considerably outweighed the fall. |
| Gospel Acclamation |
John 1:14.12 |
The Word was made flesh and lived among us; to all who did accept him he gave power to become children of God. |
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John 15:26. 27 |
The Spirit of truth will be my witness; and you too will be my witnesses. |
| Gospel |
Matt 10:26-33 |
Do not be afraid of those who will kill the body. |
Year B
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| Reading 1 |
Job 38:1, 8-11 |
Here your proud waves shall break. |
| Psalm |
Ps 106:23-26. 28–31 r.1 |
O give thanks to the Lord, for his love endures for ever. Or Alleluia! |
| Reading 2 |
2 Cor 5:14-17 |
Now the new creation is here. |
| Gospel Acclamation |
cf. Eph 1:17.18 |
May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes of our mind, so that we can see what hope his call holds for us. |
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Luke 7:16 |
A great prophet has appeared among us; God has visited his people. |
| Gospel |
Mark 4:35-41 |
Who can this be? Even the wind and the sea obey him. |
Year C
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| Reading 1 |
Zech 12:10-11; 13:1 |
They will look on the one whom they have pierced. |
| Psalm |
Ps 62:2-6. 8-9 r. 2 |
For you my soul is thirsting, O God, my God. |
| Reading 2 |
Gal 3:26-29 |
All baptised in Christ, you have all clothed yourselves in Christ. |
| Gospel Acclamation |
John 8:12 |
I am the light of the world, says the Lord, anyone who follows me will have the light of life. |
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John 10:27 |
The sheep that belong to me listen to my voice, says the Lord, I know them and they follow me. |
| Gospel |
Luke 9:18-24 |
You are the Christ of God. The Son of Man is destined to suffer grievously. |
13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Green
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- Sunday between 26 June – 2 July
- Replaced by Ss Peter and Paul when Sunday falls on 29 June (28–30 in England and Wales)
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Mass proper
Gloria
Creed
Preface of Sundays in Ordinary Time
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Psalter Week I |
Year A
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| Reading 1 |
2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16 |
This is a holy man of God, let him rest there. |
| Psalm |
Ps 88: 2-3. 16-19 r.2 |
I will sing for ever of your love, O Lord. |
| Reading 2 |
Rom 6:3-4, 8-11 |
When we were baptised we went into the tomb with Christ, so that we too might live a new life. |
| Gospel Acclamation |
cf. Acts 16:14 |
Open our hearts, O Lord, to accept the words of your Son |
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1 Peter 2:9 |
You are a chosen ace, a royal priesthood, a people set apart to sing the praises of God who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. |
| Gospel |
Matt 10:37-42 |
Anyone who does not take his cross is not worthy of me. Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me. |
Year B
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| Reading 1 |
Wis 1:13-15, 2:23-24 |
It was the devil's envy that brought death into the world. |
| Psalm |
Ps 29: 2. 4-6. 11-13 r.2 |
I will praise you, Lord, you have rescued me. |
| Reading 2 |
2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15 |
In giving relief to others, balance what happens to be your surplus now against their present need. |
| Gospel Acclamation |
cf John 6:63.68 |
Your words are spirit , Lord and they are life: you have message of eternal life. |
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cf 2 Tim 1:10 |
Our Saviour Jesus Christ abolished death, and he has proclaimed life through the Good News. |
| Gospel |
Mark 5:21-43 |
Little girl, I tell you to get up. |
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shorter
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Mark 5:21-24. 35-43 |
Little girl, I tell you to get up. |
Year C
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| Reading 1 |
1 Kgs 19:16. 19-21 |
Elisha rose and followed Elijah. |
| Psalm |
Ps 15:1-2.5 7-11 r. 5 |
O Lord, it is you who are my portion. |
| Reading 2 |
Gal 5:1, 13-18 |
You were called to liberty. |
| Gospel Acclamation |
1 Sam 3:9; John 6:68 |
Speak, Lord, your servant is listening: you have the message of eternal life. |
| Gospel |
Luke 9:51-62 |
Jesus resolutely took the road for Jerusalem. I will follow you wherever you go. |
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Green
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- Sunday between 3 – 9 July
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Mass proper
Gloria
Creed
Preface of Sundays in Ordinary Time
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Psalter Week II |
Year A
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| Reading 1 |
Zech 9:9-10 |
See now, your king comes humbly to you. |
| Psalm |
Ps 144: 1-2. 8-11. 13-14 r. 1 |
I will bless your name for ever, O God my King or Alleluia! |
| Reading 2 |
Rom 8:9, 11-13 |
If by the Spirit you put an end to the misdeeds of the body, you will live. |
| Gospel Acclamation |
cf. Matt 11:25 |
Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for revealing the mysteries of the kingdom to mere children. |
| Gospel |
Matt 11:25-30 |
I am gentle and humble of heart. |
Year B
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| Reading 1 |
Ezek 2:2-5 |
The sons are defiant and obstinate and they shall know that there is a prophet among them. |
| Psalm |
Ps 122 r.2 |
Our eyes are on the Lord till he show us his mercy. |
| Reading 2 |
2 Cor 12:7-10 |
I shall be very happy to make my weaknesses my special boast so that the power of Christ may stay over me. |
| Gospel Acclamation |
John 1:12.14 |
The Word was made flesh and lived among us; to all who did accept him he gave power to become children of God. |
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Luke 4:18 |
The Lord has sent me to bring the good news to the poor, to proclaim liberty to captives. |
| Gospel |
Mark 6:1-6 |
A prophet is despised only in his own country. |
Year C
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| Reading 1 |
Isa 66:10-14 |
Towards her I send flowing peace, like a river. |
| Psalm |
Ps 65:1-7. 16. 20 r.1 |
Cry out with joy to God all the earth. |
| Reading 2 |
Gal 6:14-18 |
The marks on my body are those of the Lord Jesus. |
| Gospel Acclamation |
John 15:15 |
I call you friends, says the Lord, because I have made known to you everything I have learnt from my Father. |
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Col 3:15.16 |
May the peace of Christ reign in your hearts, because it is for this that you were called together as parts of one body. |
| Gospel |
Luke 10:1-12, 17-20 |
Your peace will rest on that man. |
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shorter
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Luke 10:1-9 |
Your peace will rest on that man. |
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Green
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- Sunday between 10 – 16 July
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Mass proper
Gloria
Creed
Preface of Sundays in Ordinary Time
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Psalter Week III |
Year A
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| Reading 1 |
Isa 55:10-11 |
The rain makes the earth give growth. |
| Psalm |
Ps 64:10-14 r.Lk 8:8 |
Some seed fell into rich soil and produced its crop. |
| Reading 2 |
Rom 8:18-23 |
The whole creation is eagerly waiting for God to reveal his sons. |
| Gospel Acclamation |
1 Sam 3:9; John 6:68 |
Speak, Lord, your servant is listening: you have the message of eternal life. |
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The seed is the word of God, Christ the sower; whoever finds the seed will remain for ever. |
| Gospel |
Matt 13:1-23 |
A sower went out to sow. |
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shorter
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Matt 13:1-9 |
A sower went out to sow. |
Year B
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| Reading 1 |
Amos 7:12-15 |
Go, prophesy to my people. |
| Psalm |
Ps 84: 9-14 r.8 |
Let us see, O Lord, your mercy and give us your saving help. |
| Reading 2 |
Eph 1:3-14 |
Before the world was made, God chose us. |
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shorter
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Eph 1:3-10 |
Before the world was made, God chose us. |
| Gospel Acclamation |
cf John 6:63.68 |
Your words are spirit, Lord and they are life: you have the message of eternal life. |
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cf. Eph 1:17.18 |
May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes of our mind, so that we can see what hope his call holds for us. |
| Gospel |
Mark 6:7-13 |
He began to send them out. |
Year C
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| Reading 1 |
Deut 30:10-14 |
The Word is very near to you for your observance. |
| Psalm |
Ps 68:14. 17. 30-31. 33-34. 36-37 r.33 |
Seek the Lord, you who are poor, and your hearts will revive. |
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Ps 18: 8-11 r.9 |
The precepts of the Lord gladden the heart. |
| Reading 2 |
Col 1:15-20 |
All things were created through Christ and for him. |
| Gospel Acclamation |
John 10:27 |
The sheep that belong to me listen to my voice, says the Lord, I know them and they follow me. |
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cf John 6:63.68 |
Your words are spirit, Lord and they are life: you have the message of eternal life. |
| Gospel |
Luke 10:25-37 |
Who is my neighbour? |
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