A Reading from the Book of Revelation
Rev 21:5-7 Text source: Douay-Rheims Bible Download Ambo to get today’s readings in a different English Bible translation.
And he that sat on the throne, said: Behold, I make all things new. And he said to me: Write, for these words are most faithful and true. And he said to me: It is done. I am Alpha and Omega; the beginning and the end. To him that thirsteth, I will give of the fountain of the water of life, freely. He that shall overcome shall possess these things, and I will be his God; and he shall be my son.
Responsorial Psalm
Ps 126:1bc-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6 Text source: Douay-Rheims Bible Download Ambo to get today’s readings in a different English Bible translation.
When the Lord brought back the captivity of Sion, we became like men comforted. Then was our mouth filled with gladness; and our tongue with joy. Then shall they say among the Gentiles: The Lord hath done great things for them.
Then was our mouth filled with gladness; and our tongue with joy. Then shall they say among the Gentiles: The Lord hath done great things for them. The Lord hath done great things for us: we are become joyful.
Turn again our captivity, O Lord, as a stream in the south. They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
Going they went and wept, casting their seeds.
A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Luke
Luke 9:23-26 Text source: Douay-Rheims Bible Download Ambo to get today’s readings in a different English Bible translation.
And he said to all: If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life, shall lose it; for he that shall lose his life for my sake, shall save it. For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, and cast away himself? For he that shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him the Son of man shall be ashamed, when he shall come in his majesty, and that of his Father, and of the holy angels.
