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The Lectionary for Mass - Second USA Edition
(Sunday Volume, 1998; Weekday Volumes, 2002)
For the main biblical texts read at Mass (the First Reading, Responsorial Psalm, Second Reading, and Gospel), the Ordo Lectionum Missae, editio typica altera (the second edition of the official Latin Lectionary) does not actually print the full texts to be read, but only gives the appropriate biblical references from the Neo-Vulgate Bible, along with an "incipit" (a brief annotation specifying how the reading is to begin, especially when it is in the middle of a biblical verse).
In contrast, the Latin Lectionary does include the full texts to be used at each Mass for the Refrain of the Responsorial Psalm and the Acclamation before the Gospel (called the "Alleluia Verse" outside of Lent, or the "Verse before the Gospel" during Lent). Most of these Psalm refrains and Gospel acclamations are direct quotations from the Neo-Vulgate Bible, but sometimes they are slightly adapted or based more loosely on biblical texts; the appropriate biblical reference is usually listed, but sometimes not.
While basically the same Lectionary is used in the Catholic Church throughout the world, the various language editions used in different countries normally draw upon an already approved local translation of the Bible to supply the full texts of the readings. In the case of the Psalm refrains and the Gospel acclamations, however, the local Lectionaries contain direct translations of the Latin texts as printed in the Ordo Lectionum Missae, rather than using the local translations of the equivalent biblical verses. A few of the Latin texts and English translations are provided below, for comparative purposes. [For more background, see my overview of the Various Editions of the Lectionary for Mass.]
Notes:
* A small change between the first and second editions of the Lectionary caused a slight shift in the numbers used to identify all the readings between #39 and #260. Thus, the numbers of most of the sections containing the Common Psalms and Gospel Acclamations in the current editions (1981 Latin / 1998-2002 USA) are one less than the corresponding sections of the first editions (1969 Latin / 1970 USA) of the Lectionary.
** The full text of #509 is also printed after #163 in the Sunday volume of the current USA Lectionary with an annotation: "The following texts for weekdays in Ordinary Time may also be used in place of the texts proposed for each Sunday."
Lectionary Note:
"The psalm as a rule is drawn from the Lectionary because the individual psalm texts are directly connected with the individual readings: the choice of psalm depends therefore on the readings."
"Nevertheless, in order that the people may be able to join in the responsorial psalm more readily, some texts of responses and psalms have been chosen, according to the different seasons of the years and classes of saints, for optional use, whenever the psalm is sung, in place of the text corresponding to the reading (cf. General Instruction of the Roman Missal, n. 36)."
| Liturgical Season | Proposed Refrain |
| Season of Advent: | Come, O Lord, and set us free. |
| Season of Christmas: | Lord, today we have seen your glory. |
| Season of Lent: | Remember, O Lord, your faithfulness and love. |
| Season of Easter: | Alleluia (two or three times) |
| Ordinary Time: a) Psalm of praise: | Praise the Lord for he is good. or: We praise you, O God, for all your works are wonderful. or: Sing to the Lord a new song. |
| Ordinary Time: b) Psalm of petition: | The Lord is near to all who call on him. or: Hear us, Lord, and save us. or: The Lord is kind and merciful. |
| Liturgical Season or Feast | Biblical Reference | Proposed Refrain (bibl. ref.) |
| Season of Advent: | 1) Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-9, 10+14 | To you, O Lord, I lift my soul. (v. 1) |
| 2) Ps 85:9ab+10, 11-12, 13-14 | Lord, show us your mercy and love. (v. 8a) | |
| Season of Christmas: | 3) Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5-6 | All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God. (v. 3cd) |
| Epiphany: | 4) Ps 72:1b-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13 | Lord, every nation on earth will adore you. (cf. v. 11) |
| Season of Lent: | 5) Ps 51:3-4, 5-6a, 12-13, 14+17 | Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned. (cf. v. 3a) |
| 6) Ps 91:1-2, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15 | Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble. (cf. v. 15b) | |
| 7) Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6ab, 7bc-8 | With the Lord there is mercy, and fullness of redemption. (v. 7bc) | |
| Holy Week: | 8) Ps 22:8-9, 17-18a, 19-20, 23-24 | My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? (v. 2a) |
| Easter Vigil: | 9a) Ps 136:1-3, 4-6, 7-9, 24-26 | God's love is everlasting. (v. not given) |
| 9b) Ps 136:1+3+16, 21-23, 24-26 | God's love is everlasting. (v. not given) | |
| Season of Easter: | 10) Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23 | This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad. (v. 24) |
| 11) Ps 66:1b-3a, 4-5, 6-7a, 16+20 | Let all the earth cry out to God with joy, alleluia. (v. 1) | |
| Ascension: | 12) Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9 | God mounts his throne to shouts of joy. (v. 6a) |
| Pentecost: | 13) Ps 104:1ab+24ac, 29bc-30, 31+34 | Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth. (cf. v. 30) |
| Ordinary Time: | 14) Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 | Lord, you have the words of everlasting life. (John 6:68c) or: Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life. (John 6:63c) |
| 15) Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14 | The Lord is my light and my salvation. (v. 1a) | |
| 16) Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 | I will bless the Lord at all times. (v. 2) or: Taste and see the goodness of the Lord. (v. 9a) |
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| 17) Ps 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 | My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God. (v. 2b) | |
| 18) Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 | If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. (v. 8) | |
| 19) Ps 100:2, 3, 5 | We are his people: the sheep of his flock. (v. 3c) | |
| 20) Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8+10, 12-13 | The Lord is kind and merciful. (v. 8a) | |
| 21) Ps 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13cd-14 | I will praise your name forever, my king and my God. (cf. v. 1) | |
| Last Weeks in Ordinary Time: | 22) Ps 122:1b-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5, 6-7, 8-9 | Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord. (cf. v. 1) |
Note: The USA Lectionary helpfully adds sequential numbers, which are not specified in the Ordo Lectionum Missae, to all the Psalms listed above; however, in this section the USA Lectionary curiously omits the small letters that are specified in the Latin Lectionary to identify partial verses in the biblical references (the missing letters are supplied in the table above).
Lectionary Note at the beginning of #163 (Sunday volume) and ##192, 201, 211, 223, 303, 304, and 509 (Weekday volumes):
“These texts may be used in place of the texts proposed for each day.”
| Lect. # | Biblical Ref. | Lectionary Translation |
| 163-1 | 1 Sam 3:9; John 6:68c | Speak, Lord, your servant is listening; you have the words of everlasting life. |
| 163-2 | cf. Matt 11:25 | Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth; you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the kingdom. |
| 163-3 | cf. Luke 19:38; 2:14 | Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord: glory to God in the highest and peace to God's people on earth. |
| 163-4 | John 1:14a, 12b | The Word of God became flesh and made his dwelling among us. To those who accepted him, he gave power to become children of God. |
| 163-5 | cf. John 6:63c, 68c | Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life; you have the words of everlasting life. |
| 163-6 | John 8:12 | I am the light of the world, says the Lord; whoever follows me will have the light of life. |
| 163-7 | John 10:27 | My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord; I know them, and they follow me. |
| 163-8 | John 14:6 | I am the way, the truth, and the life, says the Lord; no one comes to the Father, except through me. |
| 163-9 | John 14:23 | Whoever loves me will keep my word, says the Lord, and my Father will love him and we will come to him. |
| 163-10 | John 15:15b | I call you my friends, says the Lord, for I have made known to you all that the Father has told me. |
| 163-11 | cf. John 17:17b, 17a | Your word, O Lord, is truth; consecrate us in the truth. |
| 163-12 | cf. Acts 16:14b | Open our hearts, O Lord, to listen to the words of your Son. |
| 163-13 | cf. Eph 1:17-18 | May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes of our hearts, that we may know what is the hope that belongs to our call. |
| Last Sundays in Ordinary Time: | ||
| 163-14 | Matt 24:42a, 44 | Be watchful and ready: you know not when the Son of Man is coming. |
| 163-15 | Luke 21:36 | Be watchful, pray constantly, that you may be worthy to stand before the Son of Man. |
| 163-16 | Rev 2:10c | Be faithful until death, says the Lord, and I will give you the crown of life. |
Note: The full text of #509 is also printed immediately after #163 in the Sunday volume of the current USA Lectionary with an annotation:
"The following texts for weekdays in Ordinary Time may also be used in place of the texts proposed for each Sunday."
| Lect. # | Biblical Ref. | Lectionary Translation |
| 192-1 | See Ps 80:4 | Come and save us, LORD our God; let your face shine upon us that we may be saved. |
| 192-2 | Ps 85:8 | Show us, LORD, your love, and grant us your salvation. |
| 192-3 | Isa 33:22 | The LORD is our Judge, our Lawgiver, our King; he it is who will save us. |
| 192-4 | See Isa 40:9cb+10a | Raise your voice and tell the good news: Behold, the Lord GOD comes with power. |
| 192-5 | See Isa 45:8 | Let the clouds rain down the Just One, and the earth bring forth a Savior. |
| 192-6 | Isa 55:6 | Seek the LORD while he may be found; call him while he is near. |
| 192-7 | Luke 3:4cd+6 | Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths: All flesh shall see the salvation of God. |
| 192-8 | (no bibl. ref.) | The Lord will come; go out to meet him! He is the prince of peace. |
| 192-9 | (no bibl. ref.) | Behold, our Lord shall come with power; he will enlighten the eyes of his servants. |
| 192-10 | (no bibl. ref.) | Behold, the Lord comes to save his people; blessed are those prepared to meet him. |
| 192-11 | (no bibl. ref.) | Behold, the King will come, the Lord of earth: and he will take away the yoke of our captivity. |
| 192-12 | (no bibl. ref.) | The day of the Lord is near: Behold, he comes to save us. |
| 192-13 | (no bibl. ref.) | Come, O Lord, do not delay: forgive the sins of your people. |
| 192-14 | (no bibl. ref.) | Come, Lord, bring us your peace; that we may rejoice before you with a perfect heart. |
| Lect. # | Ordo Lectionum Missae (1981 Latin) | Lectionary for Mass (USA 2002) | Also in Lect. #193-200: |
| 201-1 | Sapientia Altissimi, fortiter suaviterque disponens omnia: veni ad docendum nos viam prudentiae. |
O Wisdom of our God Most High, guiding creation with power and love: come to teach us the path of knowledge! |
#193: Dec. 17 |
| 201-2 | Dux domus Israel, qui Moysi in Sina legem dedisti: veni ad redimendum nos in bracchio extento. |
O Leader of the House of Israel, giver of the Law to Moses on Sinai: come to rescue us with your mighty power! |
#194: Dec. 18 |
| 201-3 | Radix Iesse, stans in signum populorum: veni ad liberandum nos, iam noli tardare. |
O Root of Jesse’s stem, sign of God's love for all his people: come to save us without delay! |
#195: Dec. 19 |
| 201-4 | Clavis David, qui aperis portas aeterni Regni: veni et educ vinctum de domo carceris sedentem in tenebris. |
O Key of David, opening the gates of God's eternal Kingdom: come and free the prisoners of darkness! |
#196: Dec. 20 |
| 201-5 | Oriens, splendor lucis aeternae et sol iustitiae: veni et illumina sedentes in tenebris et umbra mortis. |
O Radiant Dawn, splendor of eternal light, sun of justice: come and shine on those who dwell in darkness and in the shadow of death! |
#200: Dec. 24 morning |
| 201-6 | Rex gentium et lapis angularis Ecclesiae: veni et salva hominem quem de limo formasti. |
O King of all nations and keystone of the Church: come and save man, whom you formed from the dust! |
#198: Dec. 22 and #199: Dec. 23 |
| 201-7 | Emmanuel, rex et legifer noster: veni ad salvandum nos, Domine, Deus noster. |
O Emmanuel, our King, and Giver of Law: come to save us, Lord our God! |
#197: Dec. 21 |
| Lect. # | Biblical Ref. | Lectionary Translation |
| 211-1 | John 1:14a+12a | The Word of God became flesh and dwelt among us. To those who accepted him he gave power to become the children of God. |
| 211-2 | Heb 1:1-2a | In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets: in these last days, he has spoken to us through the Son. |
| 211-3 | (no bibl. ref.) | A holy day has dawned upon us. Come, you nations, and adore the Lord. Today a great light has come upon the earth. |
| Lect. # | Biblical Ref. | Lectionary Translation |
| 218-1 | Matt 4:16 | The people who sit in darkness have seen a great light; on those dwelling in a land overshadowed by death, light has arisen. |
| 218-2 | See Matt 4:23 | Jesus proclaimed the Gospel of the Kingdom and cured every disease among the people. |
| 218-3 | Luke 4:18 | The Lord sent me to bring glad tidings to the poor, and to proclaim liberty to captives. |
| 218-4 | Luke 7:16 | A great prophet has arisen in our midst and God has visited his people. |
| 218-5 | See 1 Tim 3:16 | Glory to you, O Christ, proclaimed to the Gentiles. Glory to you, O Christ, believed in throughout the world. |
| Lect. # | Biblical Ref. | Lectionary Translation |
| 223-1 | Ps 51:12a+14a | A clean heart create for me, O God; give me back the joy of your salvation. |
| 223-2 | See Ps 95:8ab | If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. |
| 223-3 | Ps 130:5+7bc | I hope in the LORD, I trust in his word; with him there is kindness and plenteous redemption. |
| 223-4 | Ezek 18:31ab | Cast away from you all the crimes you have committed, says the Lord, and make for yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. |
| 223-5 | See Ezek 33:11 | I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked man, says the Lord, but rather in his conversion, that he may live. |
| 223-6 | Joel 2:12ab+13c | Even now, says the LORD, return to me with your whole heart; for I am gracious and merciful. |
| 223-7 | See Amos 5:14 | Seek good and not evil so that you may live, and the LORD will be with you. |
| 223-8 | Matt 4:4b | One does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God. |
| 223-9 | Matt 4:17 | Repent, says the Lord; the Kingdom of heaven is at hand. |
| 223-10 | See Luke 8:15 | Blessed are they who have kept the word with a generous heart and yield a harvest through perseverance. |
| 223-11 | Luke 15:18 | I will get up and go to my father and shall say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. |
| 223-12 | John 3:16 | God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son, so that everyone who believes in him might have eternal life. |
| 223-13 | See John 6:63c, 68c | Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life; you have the words of everlasting life. |
| 223-14 | John 8:12 | I am the light of the world, says the Lord; whoever follows me will have the light of life. |
| 223-15 | John 11:25a+26 | I am the resurrection and the life, says the Lord; whoever believes in me will never die. |
| 223-16 | 2 Cor 6:2b | Behold, now is a very acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation. |
| 223-17 | (no bibl. ref.) | The seed is the word of God, Christ is the sower; all who come to him will live forever. |
1) Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ!
2) Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ, Wisdom of God the Father!
3) Glory to you, Word of God, Lord Jesus Christ!
4) Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God!
5) Praise and honor to you, Lord Jesus Christ!
6) Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, King of endless glory!
7) Marvelous and great are your works, O Lord!
8) Salvation, glory, and power to the Lord Jesus Christ!
| Lect. # | Biblical Ref. | Lectionary Translation |
| 303-1 | Matt 4:4b | One does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God. |
| 303-2 | See Luke 24:46, 26 | Christ had to suffer and to rise from the dead, and so enter into his glory. |
| 303-3 | John 3:14b-15 | The Son of Man must be lifted up, so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life. |
| 303-4 | John 3:16 | God so loved the world that he have his only-begotten Son, so that everyone who believes in him might have eternal life. |
| 303-5 | John 6:35ab | I am the bread of life, says the Lord; whoever comes to me will never hunger. |
| 303-6 | See John 6:40 | Everyone who believes in the Son has eternal life, and I shall raise him on the last day, says the Lord. |
| 303-7 | John 6:51 | I am the living bread that came down from heaven, says the Lord; whoever eats this bread will live forever. |
| 303-8 | John 6:56 | Whoever eats my Flesh and drinks my Blood remains in me and I in him, says the Lord. |
| 303-9 | See John 6:63c, 68c | Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life; you have the words of everlasting life. |
| 303-10 | John 8:12 | I am the light of the world, says the Lord; whoever follows me will have the light of life. |
| 303-11 | John 8:31b-32 | If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples, and you will know the truth, says the Lord. |
| 303-12 | John 10:14 | I am the good shepherd, says the Lord; I know my sheep, and mine know me. |
| 303-13 | John 10:27 | My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord; I know them, and they follow me. |
| 303-14 | John 14:6 | I am the way, the truth, and the life, says the Lord; no one comes to the Father, except through me. |
| 303-15 | John 15:4a+5b | Remain in me, as I remain in you, says the Lord; whoever remains in me will bear much fruit. |
| 303-16 | John 15:15b | I call you my friends, says the Lord, for I have made known to you all that the Father has told me. |
| 303-17 | John 20:29 | You believe in me, Thomas, because you have seen me, says the Lord; Blessed are those who have not seen, but still believe. |
| 303-18 | Rom 6:9 | Christ now raised from the dead, dies no more; death no longer has power over him. |
| 303-19 | Col 3:1 | If then you were raised with Christ, seek what is above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. |
| 303-20 | See Rev 1:5ab | 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. |
| 303-21 | (no bibl. ref.) | We know that Christ is truly risen from the dead; victorious king, have mercy on us. |
| 303-22 | (no bibl. ref.) | Nailed to the cross for our sake, the Lord is now risen from the grave. |
| 303-23 | (no bibl. ref.) | Christ is risen and shines upon us, whom he has redeemed by his Blood. |
| 303-24 | (no bibl. ref.) | Christ is risen, who made all things; he has shown mercy on all people. |
| Lect. # | Biblical Ref. | Lectionary Translation |
| 304-1 | Matt 28:19a+20b | Go and teach all nations, says the Lord; I am with you always, until the end of the world. |
| 304-2 | John 14:16 | I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, to be with you always. |
| 304-3 | See John 14:18 | I will not leave you orphans, says the Lord; I will come back to you, and your hearts will rejoice. |
| 304-4 | John 14:26 | The Holy Spirit will teach you everything and remind you of all I told you. |
| 304-5 | John 15:26b-27a | The Spirit of truth will testify to me, says the Lord, and you also will testify. |
| 304-6 | See John 16:7, 13 | I will send to you the Spirit of truth, says the Lord; he will guide you to all truth. |
| 304-7 | John 16:28 | I came from the Father and have come into the world; now I am leaving the world and going back to the Father. |
| 304-8 | See John 17:17b, 17a | Your word, O Lord, is truth; consecrate us in the truth. |
| 304-9 | John 17:21 | May they all be one as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that the world may believe that you sent me, says the Lord. |
| 304-10 | Col 3:1 | If then you were raised with Christ, seek what is above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. |
| Lect. # | Biblical Ref. | Lectionary Translation |
| 509-1 | 1 Sam 3:9; John 6:68c | Speak, O LORD, your servant is listening; you have the words of everlasting life. |
| 509-2 | See Ps 19:9 | Your words, O LORD, give joy to my heart, your teaching is light to my eyes. |
| 509-3 | Ps 25:4b, 5a | Teach me your paths, my God, and guide me in your truth. |
| 509-4 | See Ps 27:11 | Teach me your way, O LORD, and lead me on a straight road. |
| 509-5 | Ps 95:7d-8a | If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. |
| 509-6 | Ps 111:7b-8a | Your laws are all made firm, O Lord, established for evermore. |
| 509-7 | Ps 119:18 | Unveil my eyes, O Lord, and I will see the marvels of your law. |
| 509-8 | Ps 119:27 | Instruct me in the way of your rules, and I will reflect on all your wonders. |
| 509-9 | Ps 119:34 | Teach me the meaning of your law, O Lord, and I will guard it with all my heart. |
| 509-10 | Ps 119:36a, 29b | Incline my heart, O God, to your decrees; and favor me with your law. |
| 509-11 | Ps 119:88 | In your mercy, give me life, O Lord, and I will do your commands. |
| 509-12 | Ps 119:105 | A lamp for my feet is your word, and a light to my path. |
| 509-13 | Ps 119:135 | Let your countenance shine upon your servant, and teach me your statutes. |
| 509-14 | See Ps 130:5 | I hope in the LORD, my soul trusts in his word. |
| 509-15 | Ps 145:13cd | The LORD is faithful in all his words and holy in all his deeds. |
| 509-16 | Ps 147:12a, 15a | Praise the LORD, Jerusalem; God's word speeds forth to the earth. |
| 509-17 | Matt 4:4b | One does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God. |
| 509-18 | See Matt 11:25 | Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth; you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the Kingdom. |
| 509-19 | See Luke 8:15 | Blessed are they who have kept the word with a generous heart and yield a harvest through perseverance. |
| 509-20 | See John 6:63c, 68c | Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life; you have the words of everlasting life. |
| 509-21 | John 8:12 | I am the light of the world, says the Lord; whoever follows me will have the light of life. |
| 509-22 | John 10:27 | My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord; I know them, and they follow me. |
| 509-23 | John 14:6 | I am the way and the truth and the life, says the Lord; no one comes to the Father except through me. |
| 509-24 | John 14:23 | Whoever loves me will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him. |
| 509-25 | John 15:15b | I call you my friends, says the Lord, for I have made known to you all that the Father has told me. |
| 509-26 | See John 17:17b, 17a | Your word, O Lord, is truth; consecrate us in the truth. |
| 509-27 | See Acts 16:14b | Open our hearts, O Lord, to listen to the words of your Son. |
| 509-28 | 2 Cor 5:19 | God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. |
| 509-29 | See Eph 1:17-18 | May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes of our heats, that we may know what is the hope that belongs to our call. |
| 509-30 | Phil 2:15d-16a | Shine like lights in the world, as you hold on to the word of life. |
| 509-31 | See Col 3:16a, 17c | Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; giving thanks to God the Father through him. |
| 509-32 | See 1 Thess 2:13 | Receive the word of God, not as the word of men, but as it truly is, the word of God. |
| 509-33 | See 2 Thess 2:14 | God has called us through the Gospel, to share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. |
| 509-34 | See 2 Tim 1:10 | Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life to light through the Gospel. |
| 509-35 | Heb 4:12 | The word of God is living and effective, able to discern reflections and thoughts of the heart. |
| 509-36 | Jas 1:18 | The Father willed to give us birth by the word of truth, that we may be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures. |
| 509-37 | Jas 1:21bc | Humbly welcome the word that has been planted in you and is able to save your souls. |
| 509-38 | 1 Pet 1:25 | The word of the Lord remains forever; this is the word that has been proclaimed to you. |
| 509-39 | 1 John 2:5 | Whoever keeps the word of Christ, the love of God is truly perfected in him. |
| The Last Week in Ordinary Time: | ||
| 509-1 | Matt 24:42a, 44 | Stay awake! For you do not know when the Son of Man will come. |
| 509-2 | Luke 21:28 | Stand erect and raise your heads because your redemption is at hand. |
| 509-3 | Luke 21:36 | Be vigilant at all times and pray that you may have the strength to stand before the Son of Man. |
| 509-4 | Rev 2:10c | Remain faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life. |
Note: The full text of #509 is also printed immediately after #163 in the Sunday volume of the current USA Lectionary with an annotation:
"The following texts for weekdays in Ordinary Time may also be used in place of the texts proposed for each Sunday."
Moreover, the full text of #163 is printed immediately after #509 in the weekday volumes of the current USA Lectionary with an annotation:
"The following texts for Sundays in Ordinary Time may also be used in place of the texts proposed for each weekday."
For more details on all the above material, see my Comparison Charts of Psalms and Alleluias in various editions of the Lectionary for Mass.
For explanation of the abbreviations used above, see my overview of the Various Editions of the Lectionary for Mass.
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