First reading
Jonah 3:1–5, 10
The people of Nineveh renounce their evil behaviour.
Responsorial psalm
Psalm 24(25):4–6, 7b–9
R. Teach me your ways, O Lord.
Second reading
1 Corinthians 7:29–31
The world as we know it is passing away.
Gospel acclamation
Mark 1:15
The kingdom of God is near: believe the Good News!
Gospel
Mark 1:14–20
I will make you into fishers of men.
Images from the Word
- Kingdom of God
- Follow me
- Mending their nets
- Obedience to the word
- Passing away
Liturgical notes
Then the reader goes to the ambo and, from the Lectionary already placed there before Mass, proclaims the First reading, to which all listen. At the end, the reader pronounces the acclamation, The word of the Lord, and all reply, Thanks be to God. Then a few moments of silence may be observed, if appropriate, so that all may meditate on what they have heard.
—General Instruction of the Roman Missal, §13
During the Liturgy of the Word, all the faithful are invited to exercise their baptismal priesthood by attentive listening to the word of God. This Word will become alive and active if the assembly, like fertile soil, produces the many fruits of the Spirit. In fact, attentive listening and silent reflection give the Spirit of God the opportunity to be ever creative in our world today. In this way, we are all invited by our calling in Christ to be participants in the celebration.
‘O sing a new song to the Lord; sing to the Lord, all the earth. In his presence are majesty and splendour, strength and honour in his holy place’ —entrance antiphon