First reading
Acts 6:1–7
They elected seven men full of the Holy Spirit.
Responsorial psalm
Psalm 32(33):1–2, 4–5, 18–19
R. Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you.
Second reading
1 Peter 2:4–9
Christ is the living stone, chosen by God and precious to him.
Gospel acclamation
John 14:6
I am the way, the truth, and the life, says the Lord; no one comes to the Father, except through me.
Gospel
John 14:1–12
I am the Way, the Truth and the Life.
Images from the Word
- Trust
- The way
- Because I go
- A full meeting
- Royal priesthood
Liturgical notes
In this way, the Christian people, ‘a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people,’ expresses its cohesion and its hierarchical ordering. All, therefore, whether they are ordained ministers or lay Christian faithful, in fulfilling their office or their duty, should do only the parts that pertain to them.
—General Instruction of the Roman Missal, §91
How easy it is to think that one ministry is more important than another. By baptism and confirmation, we are all one with Christ, the priest, and so all share his priesthood. We are all formed into that one priesthood of Christ with only a very few called to the ministerial service of the priestly people of God. In Sunday Mass, we are all called to exercise our priestly office.
‘Graciously be present to your people, we pray, O Lord, and lead those you have imbued with heavenly mysteries to pass from former ways to newness of life.’
—prayer after Communion