Readings at Mass

Liturgical Colour: White. Year: A(II).

First reading	Acts 4:32-37

‘One heart and soul.’

The full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common. And with great power the Apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all. There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold and laid it at the Apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need. Thus Joseph, who was also called by the Apostles Barnabas (which means son of encouragement), a Levite, a native of Cyprus, sold a field that belonged to him and brought the money and laid it at the Apostles’ feet.

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Responsorial Psalm
Ps 93(92):1ab. 1c-2. 5. ℟1a

The Lord is king, with majesty enrobed.

or: Alleluia.

The Lord is king, with majesty enrobed.

The Lord has robed himself with might;

he has girded himself with power.

The Lord is king, with majesty enrobed.

or: Alleluia.

The world you made firm, not to be moved;

your throne has stood firm from of old.

From all eternity, O Lord, you are.

The Lord is king, with majesty enrobed.

or: Alleluia.

Truly your decrees are to be trusted.

Holiness is fitting to your house,

O Lord, until the end of time.

The Lord is king, with majesty enrobed.

or: Alleluia.

Gospel Acclamation	John 3:15

Alleluia, alleluia.

The Son of Man must be lifted up,

that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.

Alleluia.

Gospel	John 3:7-15

‘No one has ascended into heaven except he who descended from heaven, the Son of Man.’

At that time: Jesus said to Nicodemus, ‘ Do not marvel that I said to you, “You must be born anew.” The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.’

Nicodemus said to him, ‘How can these things be?’ Jesus answered him, ‘Are you the teacher of Israel and yet you do not understand these things? Truly, truly, I say to you, we speak of what we know, and bear witness to what we have seen, but you do not receive our testimony. If I have told you earthly things and you do not believe, how can you believe if I tell you heavenly things? No one has ascended into heaven except he who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.’

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