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Readings of the day

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Sunday cycle C · Weekday cycle II

Texts from World English Bible (Catholic) (WEB-C); the official lectionary translation in your country may differ.

Mass during the Day

  1. First reading 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

    26For you see your calling, brothers, that not many are wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, and not many noble; 27but God chose the foolish things of the world that he might put to shame those who are wise. God chose the weak things of the world that he might put to shame the things that are strong. 28God chose the lowly things of the world, and the things that are despised, and the things that don’t exist, that he might bring to nothing the things that exist, 29that no flesh should boast before God. 30Because of him, you are in Christ Jesus, who was made to us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption, 31that, as it is written, “He who boasts, let him boast in the Lord.”

    WEB-C · World English Bible (Catholic). Public Domain. Source: eBible.org. Read in context

  2. Responsorial Psalm Psalms 33:12-13, 18-19, 20-21

    12Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people whom he has chosen for his own inheritance. 13The LORD looks from heaven. He sees all the sons of men. 18Behold, the LORD’s eye is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his loving kindness, 19to deliver their soul from death, to keep them alive in famine. 20Our soul has waited for the LORD. He is our help and our shield. 21For our heart rejoices in him, because we have trusted in his holy name.

    WEB-C · World English Bible (Catholic). Public Domain. Source: eBible.org. Read in context

  3. Gospel acclamation John 13:34

  4. Gospel Matthew 25:14-30

    14“For it is like a man going into another country, who called his own servants and entrusted his goods to them. 15To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his own ability. Then he went on his journey. 16Immediately he who received the five talents went and traded with them, and made another five talents. 17In the same way, he also who got the two gained another two. 18But he who received the one talent went away and dug in the earth and hid his lord’s money. 19“Now after a long time the lord of those servants came, and settled accounts with them. 20He who received the five talents came and brought another five talents, saying, ‘Lord, you delivered to me five talents. Behold, I have gained another five talents in addition to them.’ 21“His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’ 22“He also who got the two talents came and said, ‘Lord, you delivered to me two talents. Behold, I have gained another two talents in addition to them.’ 23“His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things. I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’ 24“He also who had received the one talent came and said, ‘Lord, I knew you that you are a hard man, reaping where you didn’t sow, and gathering where you didn’t scatter. 25I was afraid, and went away and hid your talent in the earth. Behold, you have what is yours.’ 26“But his lord answered him, ‘You wicked and slothful servant. You knew that I reap where I didn’t sow, and gather where I didn’t scatter. 27You ought therefore to have deposited my money with the bankers, and at my coming I should have received back my own with interest. 28Take away therefore the talent from him and give it to him who has the ten talents. 29For to everyone who has will be given, and he will have abundance, but from him who doesn’t have, even that which he has will be taken away. 30Throw out the unprofitable servant into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’

    WEB-C · World English Bible (Catholic). Public Domain. Source: eBible.org. Read in context

Proper readings of the memorial (optional)

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  1. First reading Sirach 26:1-4, 16-21

    1Happy is the husband of a good wife. The number of his days will be doubled. 2A faithful wife gives joy to her husband. He will fulfill his years in peace. 3A good wife is a great gift. She will be given to those who fear the Lord. 4Whether a man is rich or poor, a good heart makes a cheerful face at all times. 16As the sun when it arises in the highest places of the Lord, so is the beauty of a good wife in her well-organized home. 17As the lamp that shines upon the holy lampstand, so is the beauty of the face on a well-proportioned body. 18As the golden pillars are upon a base of silver, so are beautiful feet with the breasts of one who is steadfast.

    WEB-C · World English Bible (Catholic). Public Domain. Source: eBible.org. Read in context

  2. Responsorial Psalm Psalms 131:1, 2, 3

    1A Song of Ascents. By David. LORD, my heart isn’t arrogant, nor my eyes lofty; nor do I concern myself with great matters, or things too wonderful for me. 2Surely I have stilled and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with his mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me. 3Israel, hope in the LORD, from this time forward and forever more.

    WEB-C · World English Bible (Catholic). Public Domain. Source: eBible.org. Read in context

  3. Gospel acclamation John 8:12

  4. Gospel Luke 7:11-17

    11Soon afterwards, he went to a city called Nain. Many of his disciples, along with a great multitude, went with him. 12Now when he came near to the gate of the city, behold, one who was dead was carried out, the only born son of his mother, and she was a widow. Many people of the city were with her. 13When the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, “Don’t cry.” 14He came near and touched the coffin, and the bearers stood still. He said, “Young man, I tell you, arise!” 15He who was dead sat up and began to speak. Then he gave him to his mother. 16Fear took hold of all, and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has arisen among us!” and, “God has visited his people!” 17This report went out concerning him in the whole of Judea and in all the surrounding region.

    WEB-C · World English Bible (Catholic). Public Domain. Source: eBible.org. Read in context

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General Roman Calendar. National calendars (for example Epiphany or Ascension on a Sunday) may have other readings.

References: Ordo Lectionum Missae, editio typica altera (Libreria Editrice Vaticana, 1981). The psalm response is not shown.