Today’s
Readings

First Reading

Joel 4:12-21

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Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12

1. 1

   For the same David, when his land was restored again to him. The Lord hath reigned, let the earth rejoice: let many islands be glad.

2. 2

   Clouds and darkness are round about him: justice and judgment are the establishment of his throne.

3. 5

   The mountains melted like wax, at the presence of the Lord: at the presence of the Lord of all the earth.

4. 6

   The heavens declared his justice: and all people saw his glory.

5. 11

   Light is risen to the just, and joy to the right of heart.

6. 12

   Rejoice, ye just, in the Lord: and give praise to the remembrance of his holiness.

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition · public domain · 73 books. Psalm numbers follow the Roman lectionary.

Gospel

Luke 11:27-28

1. 27

   And it came to pass, as he spoke these things, a certain woman from the crowd, lifting up her voice, said to him: Blessed is the womb that bore thee, and the paps that gave thee suck.

2. 28

   But he said: Yea rather, blessed are they who hear the word of God, and keep it.

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition · public domain · 73 books. Psalm numbers follow the Roman lectionary.