Today’s
Readings

First Reading

Isaiah 8:23-9:3

1. 1

   At the first time the land of Zabulon, and the land of Nephtali was lightly touched: and at the last the way of the sea beyond the Jordan of the Galilee of the Gentiles was heavily loaded.

2. 2

   The people that walked in darkness, have seen a great light: to them that dwelt in the region of the shadow of death, light is risen.

3. 3

   Thou hast multiplied the nation, and hast not increased the joy. They shall rejoice before thee, as they that rejoice in the harvest, as conquerors rejoice after taking a prey, when they divide the spoils.

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

Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 27:1, 4, 13-14

1. 1

   The psalm of David before he was anointed. The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the protector of my life: of whom shall I be afraid?

2. 4

   One thing I have asked of the Lord, this will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life. That I may see the delight of the Lord, and may visit his temple.

3. 13

   I believe to see the good things of the Lord in the land of the living.

4. 14

   Expect the Lord, do manfully, and let thy heart take courage, and wait thou for the Lord.

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

Second Reading

1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17

1. 10

   Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no schisms among you; but that you be perfect in the same mind, and in the same judgment.

2. 11

   For it hath been signified unto me, my brethren, of you, by them that are of the house of Chloe, that there are contentions among you.

3. 12

   Now this I say, that every one of you saith: I indeed am of Paul; and I am of Apollo; and I am of Cephas; and I of Christ.

4. 13

   Is Christ divided? Was Paul then crucified for you? or were you baptized in the name of Paul?

5. 17

   For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not in wisdom of speech, lest the cross of Christ should be made void.

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

Gospel

Matthew 4:12-23 or 4:12-17

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