Readings of the day

Mass readings

1. First reading Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7

   ¹“Behold, my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights: I have put my Spirit on him. He will bring justice to the nations. ²He will not shout, nor raise his voice, nor cause it to be heard in the street. ³He won’t break a bruised reed. He won’t quench a dimly burning wick. He will faithfully bring justice. ⁴He will not fail nor be discouraged, until he has set justice on the earth, and the islands wait for his law.” ⁶“I, the LORD, have called you in righteousness. I will hold your hand. I will keep you, and make you a covenant for the people, as a light for the nations, ⁷to open the blind eyes, to bring the prisoners out of the dungeon, and those who sit in darkness out of the prison.

   Or: Isaiah 55:1-11

   WEB-C · World English Bible (Catholic). Public Domain. Source: eBible.org. Read in context: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7

2. Responsorial Psalm Psalms 29:1a, 2, 3ac-4, 3b, 9b-10

   ¹A Psalm by David. Ascribe to the LORD, you sons of the mighty, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. ²Ascribe to the LORD the glory due to his name. Worship the LORD in holy array. ³The LORD’s voice is on the waters. The God of glory thunders, even the LORD on many waters. ⁴The LORD’s voice is powerful. The LORD’s voice is full of majesty. ⁹The LORD’s voice makes the deer calve, and strips the forests bare. In his temple everything says, “Glory!” ¹⁰The LORD sat enthroned at the Flood. Yes, the LORD sits as King forever.

   Or: Isaiah 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6

   Some verses are read only in part; the whole verse is shown.

   WEB-C · World English Bible (Catholic). Public Domain. Source: eBible.org. Read in context: Psalms 29:1a, 2, 3ac-4, 3b, 9b-10

3. Second reading Acts 10:34-38

   ³⁴Peter opened his mouth and said, “Truly I perceive that God doesn’t show favoritism; ³⁵but in every nation he who fears him and works righteousness is acceptable to him. ³⁶The word which he sent to the children of Israel, preaching good news of peace by Jesus Christ—he is Lord of all— ³⁷you yourselves know what happened, which was proclaimed throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached; ³⁸how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.

   Or: 1 John 5:1-9

   WEB-C · World English Bible (Catholic). Public Domain. Source: eBible.org. Read in context: Acts 10:34-38

4. Gospel acclamation Mark 9:6

   Or: John 1:29

5. Gospel Mark 1:7-11

   ⁷He preached, saying, “After me comes he who is mightier than I, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and loosen. ⁸I baptized you in water, but he will baptize you in the Holy Spirit.” ⁹In those days, Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan. ¹⁰Immediately coming up from the water, he saw the heavens parting and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. ¹¹A voice came out of the sky, “You are my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”

   WEB-C · World English Bible (Catholic). Public Domain. Source: eBible.org. Read in context: Mark 1:7-11