Today’s
Readings

First Reading

Genesis 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5

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Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 105:16-17, 18-19, 20-21

1. 16

   And he called a famine upon the land: and he broke in pieces all the support of bread.

2. 17

   He sent a man before them: Joseph, who was sold for a slave.

3. 18

   They humbled his feet in fetters: the iron pierced his soul,

4. 19

   Until his word came. The word of the Lord inflamed him.

5. 20

   The king sent, and he released him: the ruler of the people, and he set him at liberty.

6. 21

   He made him master of his house, and ruler of all his possession.

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

Gospel

Matthew 10:7-15

1. 7

   And going, preach, saying: The kingdom of heaven is at hand.

2. 8

   Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out devils: freely have you received, freely give.

3. 9

   Do not possess gold, nor silver, nor money in your purses:

4. 10

   Nor scrip for your journey, nor two coats, nor shoes, nor a staff; for the workman is worthy of his meat.

5. 11

   And into whatsoever city or town you shall enter, inquire who in it is worthy, and there abide till you go thence.

6. 12

   And when you come into the house, salute it, saying: Peace be to this house.

7. 13

   And if that house be worthy, your peace shall come upon it; but if it be not worthy, your peace shall return to you.

8. 14

   And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words: going forth out of that house or city shake off the dust from your feet.

9. 15

   Amen I say to you, it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.

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