Readings at Mass

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

First reading	Isaiah 50:5-9a

‘I gave my back to those who strike.’

The Lord God has opened my ear,

and I was not rebellious;

I turned not backwards.

I gave my back to those who strike,

and my cheeks to those who pull out the beard;

I hid not my face from disgrace and spitting.

But the Lord God helps me;

therefore I have not been disgraced;

therefore I have set my face like a flint,

and I know that I shall not be put to shame.

He who vindicates me is near.

Who will contend with me?

Let us stand up together.

Who is my adversary?

Let him come near to me.

Behold, the Lord God helps me;

who will declare me guilty?

How to listen

Responsorial Psalm
Ps 77(76):12-13. 14-15. 16, 21. ℟12a

I remember the deeds of the Lord.

I remember the deeds of the Lord,

I remember your wonders of old;

I muse on all your works,

and ponder your mighty deeds.

I remember the deeds of the Lord.

Your way, O God, is in the holy place.

What god is as great as our God?

You are the God who works wonders.

Among the peoples you showed your power.

I remember the deeds of the Lord.

Your strong arm redeemed your people,

the descendants of Jacob and Joseph.

You guided your people like a flock

by the hand of Moses and Aaron.

I remember the deeds of the Lord.

Gospel Acclamation	John 12:26

Glory and praise to you, O Christ!

If anyone serves me, he must follow me, says the Lord;

and where I am, there will my servant be also.

Glory and praise to you, O Christ!

Gospel	John 12:24-26

‘If anyone serves me, the Father will honour him.’

At that time: Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. If anyone serves me, he must follow me; and where I am, there will my servant be also. If anyone serves me, the Father will honour him.’

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