Today’s
Readings

First Reading

Romans 4:1-8

1. 1

   What shall we say then that Abraham hath found, who is our father according to the flesh.

2. 2

   For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory, but not before God.

3. 3

   For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was reputed to him unto justice.

4. 4

   Now to him that worketh, the reward is not reckoned according to grace, but according to debt.

5. 5

   But to him that worketh not, yet believeth in him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is reputed to justice, according to the purpose of the grace of God.

6. 6

   As David also termeth the blessedness of a man, to whom God reputeth justice without works:

7. 7

   Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered.

8. 8

   Blessed is the man to whom the Lord hath not imputed sin.

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

Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 32:1b-2, 5, 11

1. 1

   To David himself, understanding. Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered.

2. 2

   Blessed is the man to whom the Lord hath not imputed sin, and in whose spirit there is no guile.

3. 5

   I have acknowledged my sin to thee, and my injustice I have not concealed. I said I will confess against myself my injustice to the Lord: and thou hast forgiven the wickedness of my sin.

4. 11

   Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye just, and glory, all ye right of heart.

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

Gospel

Luke 12:1-7

1. 1

   And when great multitudes stood about him, so that they trod one upon another, he began to say to his disciples: Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.

2. 2

   For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed: nor hidden, that shall not be known.

3. 3

   For whatsoever things you have spoken in darkness, shall be published in the light: and that which you have spoken in the ear in the chambers, shall be preached on the housetops.

4. 4

   And I say to you, my friends: Be not afraid of them who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.

5. 5

   But I will shew you whom you shall fear: fear ye him, who after he hath killed, hath power to cast into hell. Yea, I say to you, fear him.

6. 6

   Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?

7. 7

   Yea, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: you are of more value than many sparrows.

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