First reading
Exodus 34:4–6, 8–9
‘Lord, Lord, a God of tenderness and compassion’
Responsorial psalm
Daniel 3:52–56
R. To you glory and praise for evermore.
Second reading
2 Corinthians 13:11–13
The grace of Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit
Gospel acclamation
cf. Revelation 1:8
Glory to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit: to God who is, who was, and who is to come.
Gospel
John 3:16–18
God sent his Son so that through him the world might be saved.
Images from the Word
- God loved
- Not to condemn
- Eternal life
- As your heritage
- Be united
Liturgical notes
When the Entrance chant is concluded, the priest stands at the chair and, together with the whole gathering, makes the Sign of the Cross. Then he signifies the presence of the Lord to the community gathered there by means of the Greeting. By this greeting and the people’s response, the mystery of the Church gathered together is made manifest.
—General Instruction of the Roman Missal, §50
‘May receiving this Sacrament, O Lord, our God, bring us health of body and soul, as we confess your eternal holy Trinity and undivided Unity.’
—prayer after Communion