First reading
Wisdom 1:13–15, 2:23–24
God takes no pleasure in the extinction of the living.
Responsorial psalm
Psalm 29(30):2, 4–6, 11–13
R. I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me.
Second reading
2 Corinthians 8:7, 9, 13–15
The Lord Jesus became poor for your sake, to make you rich.
Gospel acclamation
2 Timothy 1:10
Our Saviour Jesus Christ has done away with death and brought us life through his Gospel.
Gospel
Mark 5:21–43
Little girl, I tell you to get up.
Images from the Word
- Save her life
- Who touched
- Have faith
- To be your surplus
- Your own need
Liturgical notes
For the celebration of the Eucharist, the People of God are normally gathered together in a church or, if there is no church or if it is too small, then in another respectable place that is nonetheless worthy of so great a mystery. Therefore, churches or other places should be suitable for carrying out the sacred action and for ensuring the active participation of the faithful. Moreover, sacred buildings and requisites for divine worship should be truly worthy and beautiful and be signs and symbols of heavenly realities.
—General Instruction of the Roman Missal, §288
The space for our Eucharistic gathering is designed with a special purpose in mind: the space must be suitable for the sacred action and allow the active participation of the assembly. It is not an auditorium or a sports arena. It must also employ the talents of our artists so that we can proclaim the glory of heaven.
‘All peoples, clap your hands. Cry to God with shouts of joy!’
—entrance antiphon