First reading
Ezekiel 2:2–5
These rebels shall know that there is a prophet among them.
Responsorial psalm
Psalm 122(123)
R. Our eyes are fixed on the Lord, pleading for his mercy.
Second reading
2 Corinthians 12:7–10
The Lord’s power is at its best in weakness.
Gospel acclamation
cf. Luke 4:18
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me; he sent me to bring Good News to the poor.
Gospel
Mark 6:1–6
‘A prophet is only despised in his own country.’
Images from the Word
- Home town
- Son of Mary
- Lack of faith
- Set of rebels
- My weaknesses
Liturgical notes
The function of proclaiming the readings is by tradition not presidential but ministerial. Therefore the readings are to be read by a reader, but the Gospel by the Deacon or, in his absence, by another Priest. If, however, a Deacon or another Priest is not present, the Priest Celebrant himself should read the Gospel.
—General Instruction of the Roman Missal, §59
The Church does not expect the ministers of the Word just to read the text; they are called to proclaim the text. The assembly’s role during this proclamation is to listen to the proclamation—even the presider shares this role with the assembly as he is not expected to proclaim. Nowadays, many in the assembly actually read the text; this certainly is not expected—we are all called to listen with the ear of our heart so that we may be touched by God’s word. We should read the text before the celebration as our way of preparing for Mass. We can then come ready to listen.
‘Your merciful love, O God, we have received in the midst of your temple. Your praise, O God, like your name, reaches the ends of the earth; your right hand is filled with saving justice’
—entrance antiphon