Today’s
Readings

First Reading

Philippians 3:3-8a

1. 3

   For we are the circumcision, who in spirit serve God; and glory in Christ Jesus, not having confidence in the flesh.

2. 4

   Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other thinketh he may have confidence in the flesh, I more,

3. 5

   Being circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; according to the law, a Pharisee:

4. 6

   According to zeal, persecuting the church of God; according to the justice that is in the law, conversing without blame.

5. 7

   But the things that were gain to me, the same I have counted loss for Christ.

6. 8

   Furthermore I count all things to be but loss for the excellent knowledge of Jesus Christ my Lord; for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but as dung, that I may gain Christ:

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Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 105:2-3, 4-5, 6-7

1. 2

   Sing to him, yea sing praises to him: relate all his wondrous works.

2. 3

   Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord.

3. 4

   Seek ye the Lord, and be strengthened: seek his face evermore.

4. 5

   Remember his marvellous works which he hath done; his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth.

5. 6

   O ye seed of Abraham his servant; ye sons of Jacob his chosen.

6. 7

   He is the Lord our God: his judgments are in all the earth.

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition · public domain

Gospel

Luke 15:1-10

1. 1

   Now the publicans and sinners drew near unto him to hear him.

2. 2

   And the Pharisees and the scribes murmured, saying: This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.

3. 3

   And he spoke to them this parable, saying:

4. 4

   What man of you that hath an hundred sheep: and if he shall lose one of them, doth he not leave the ninety-nine in the desert, and go after that which was lost, until he find it?

5. 5

   And when he hath found it, lay it upon his shoulders, rejoicing:

6. 6

   And coming home, call together his friends and neighbours, saying to them: Rejoice with me, because I have found my sheep that was lost?

7. 7

   I say to you, that even so there shall be joy in heaven upon one sinner that doth penance, more than upon ninety-nine just who need not penance.

8. 8

   Or what woman having ten groats; if she lose one groat, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently until she find it?

9. 9

   And when she hath found it, call together her friends and neighbours, saying: Rejoice with me, because I have found the groat which I had lost.

10. 10

    So I say to you, there shall be joy before the angels of God upon one sinner doing penance.

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition · public domain