First reading
Jeremiah 1:4–5, 17–19
‘I have appointed you prophet to the nations.’
Responsorial psalm
Psalm 70(71):1–6, 15, 17
R. I will sing of your salvation.
Second reading
1 Corinthians 12:31–13:13
The supremacy of charity.
Gospel acclamation
Luke 4:18
The Lord sent me to bring Good News to the poor and freedom to prisoners.
Gospel
Luke 4:21–30
No prophet is ever accepted in his own country.
Images from the Word
- The approval of all
- His own country
- Walked away
- Consecrated
- Higher gifts
Liturgical notes
Places should be arranged with appropriate care for the faithful so that they are able to participate in the sacred celebrations visually and spiritually, in the proper manner. It is expedient for benches or seats usually to be provided for their use. The custom of reserving seats for private persons, however, is to be rejected.
—General Instruction of the Roman Missal, §311
The faithful must be placed so that they can exercise their priestly roles during the celebration of the Mass. Their roles involve assembling as the one holy people of God and listening attentively to the Word proclaimed; making intercessions for the needs of the world; presenting gifts for the eucharistic sacrifice; and processing to the table of the Eucharist to be consecrated as God’s people. The design of the space must ensure that the faithful can exercise their right to participate in the liturgy.
‘Let your face shine on your servant. Save me in your merciful love. O Lord, let me never be put to shame, for I call on you.’
—communion antiphon