Hymns for Mass – Press Here

FIRST READING (Behold, I will spread prosperity over her like a river.)

A reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah (66:10-14c)

Thus says the Lord: Rejoice with Jerusalem and be glad because of her, all you who love her; exult, exult with her, all you who were mourning over her! Oh, that you may suck fully of the milk of her comfort, that you may nurse with delight at her abundant breasts! For thus says the Lord: Lo, I will spread prosperity over Jerusalem like a river, and the wealth of the nations like an overflowing torrent. As nurslings, you shall be carried in her arms, and fondled in her lap; as a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; in Jerusalem you shall find your comfort.

When you see this, your heart shall rejoice and your bodies flourish like the grass; the Lord’s power shall be known to his servants. —The Word of the Lord.

R. Thanks be to God.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM (66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16,20)

R. Let all the earth cry out to God with joy. (Ps 66:1)

Shout joyfully to God, all the earth, sing praise to the glory of his name; proclaim his glorious praise. Say to God, “How tremendous are your deeds!” (R)

“Let all on earth worship and sing praise to you, sing praise to your name!” Come and see the works of God, his tremendous deeds among the children of Adam. (R)

He has changed the sea into dry land; through the river they passed on foot; therefore let us rejoice in him. He rules by his might forever. (R)

Hear now, all you who fear God, while I declare what he has done for me. Blessed be God who refused me not my prayer or his kindness! (R)

SECOND READING (I bear the marks of Jesus on my body.)

A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Galatians (6:14-18)

Brothers and sisters: May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither does circumcision mean anything, nor does uncircumcision, but only a new creation. Peace and mercy be to all who follow this rule and to the Israel of God.

From now on, let no one make troubles for me; for I bear the marks of Jesus on my body. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers and sisters. Amen. —The Word of the Lord.

R. Thanks be to God.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Col 3:15a, 16a)

R. Alleluia, alleluia

Let the peace of Christ control your hearts; let the word of Christ dwell in you richly. (R)

(Long Form)

GOSPEL (Your peace will rest on that person.)

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke (10:1-12, 17-20)

At that time the Lord appointed seventy-two others whom he sent ahead of him in pairs to every town and place he intended to visit. He said to them, “The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest. Go on your way; behold, I am sending you like lambs among wolves. Carry no money bag, no sack, no sandals; and greet no one along the way. Into whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace to this household.’ If a peaceful person lives there, your peace will rest on him; but if not, it will return to you. Stay in the same house and eat and drink what is offered to you, for the laborer deserves his payment. Do not move about from one house to another. Whatever town you enter and they welcome you, eat what is set before you, cure the sick in it and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God is at hand for you.’ Whatever town you enter and they do not receive you, go out into the streets and say, ‘The dust of your town that clings to our feet, even that we shake off against you.’ Yet know this: the kingdom of God is at hand. I tell you, it will be more tolerable for Sodom on that day than for that town.”

The seventy-two returned rejoicing, and said, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us because of your name.” Jesus said, “I have observed Satan fall like lightning from the sky. Behold, I have given you the power to ‘tread upon serpents’ and scorpions and upon the full force of the enemy and nothing will harm you. Nevertheless, do not rejoice because the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice because your names are written in heaven.” —The Gospel of the Lord.

R. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

(Short Form)

GOSPEL (Your peace will rest on that person.)

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke (10:1-9)

At that time the Lord appointed seventy-two others whom he sent ahead of him in pairs to every town and place he intended to visit. He said to them, “The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest. Go on your way; behold, I am sending you like lambs among wolves. Carry no money bag, no sack, no sandals; and greet no one along the way. Into whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace to this household.’ If a peaceful person lives there, your peace will rest on him; but if not, it will return to you. Stay in the same house and eat and drink what is offered to you, for the laborer deserves his payment. Do not move about from one house to another. Whatever town you enter and they welcome you, eat what is set before you, cure the sick in it and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God is at hand for you.’” —The Gospel of the Lord.

R. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Prayers

Celebrant: When we see our Master sending out his disciples as apostles of peace, our hearts are moved to pray for that exclusive gift for which nations and peoples yearn – true and lasting peace.

READER: That pastors and people who reconcile and unite, (Pause) LET US PRAY TO THE LORD.

READER: For true peacemakers to lead the nations of this troubled earth, (Pause) LET US PRAY TO THE LORD.

READER: For anxious and weary people who cannot rest or sleep, (Pause) LET US PRAY TO THE LORD.

READER: For harmony, compassion and tolerance in our family circles, (Pause) LET US PRAY TO THE LORD.

READER: For our beloved faithful, that they may be welcomed into the heavenly Jerusalem and find their eternal comfort and reward there, (Pause) LET US PRAY TO THE LORD.

CELEBRANT: Father and Creator, your Son is our peace. Hear our prayers as we prepare to offer his reconciling sacrifice. We ask this, through Christ, our Lord. (all) AMEN.