First Reading
Acts 13:13-25
From Paphos, Paul and his companions set sail and arrived at Perga in Pamphylia. But John left them and returned to Jerusalem. They continued on to Antioch in Pisidia. On the sabbath, they entered the synagogue. After the reading of the law and the prophets, the officials invited them to speak.
Paul stood up and recounted the history of Israel: from the Exodus and the desert wanderings to the judges and the reign of King Saul. Then he spoke of David: "I have found David, son of Jesse, a man after my own heart; he will carry out my every wish." Paul then made the ultimate connection: "From this man’s descendants God, according to his promise, has brought to Israel a savior, Jesus." He concluded by reminding them of John the Baptist's testimony: "One is coming after me; I am not worthy to unfasten the sandals of his feet."
This is the word of the Lord.
R. Thanks be to God.
Responsorial Psalm
Psalm 89:2-3, 21-22, 25 and 27
R. (2) For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord. (or: Alleluia.)
1. The favors of the LORD I will sing forever; through all generations my mouth shall proclaim your faithfulness. For you have said, “My kindness is established forever”; in heaven you have confirmed your faithfulness.
R. For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.
2. “I have found David, my servant; with my holy oil I have anointed him, That my hand may be always with him, and that my arm may make him strong.”
R. For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.
3. “My faithfulness and my mercy shall be with him, and through my name shall his horn be exalted. He shall say of me, ‘You are my father, my God, the Rock, my savior.’”
R. For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.
Alleluia
See Revelation 1:5ab
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
Jesus Christ, you are the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, you have loved us and freed us from our sins by your Blood.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
Gospel
John 13:16-20
When Jesus had washed the disciples’ feet, he said to them: “Amen, amen, I say to you, no slave is greater than his master nor any messenger greater than the one who sent him. If you understand this, blessed are you if you do it."
He spoke of the betrayal to come: "The one who ate my food has raised his heel against me. I am telling you before it happens, so that when it happens you may believe that I AM. Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever receives the one I send receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.”
This is the Gospel of the Lord.
R. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.