First reading
1 Kings 19:9, 11–13
The Lord was not in the wind, or the earthquake, or the fire.
Responsorial psalm
Psalm 84(85):9–14
R. Lord, show us your mercy and love, and grant us your salvation.
Second reading
Romans 9:1–5
I would willingly be condemned if it could help my brothers.
Gospel acclamation
Psalm 129:5
I hope in the Lord, I trust in his word.
Gospel
Matthew 14:22–33
Jesus walks on the water.
Images from the Word
- By himself to pray
- Courage
- Man of little faith
- Gentle breeze
- In union with Christ
Liturgical notes
The Mass is made up as it were of the two parts, the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist, which are so closely interconnected that they form but one single act of worship. For in the Mass the table both of God’s word and of Christ’s Body is prepared, from which the faithful may be instructed and refreshed. There are also certain rites that open and conclude the celebration.
—General Instruction of the Roman Missal, §28
The liturgy forms one single act of worship. In our framing the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist, we should be careful to recall that it is, in fact, only one liturgy. Listening to and being instructed in God's Word is a preparation for receiving the Word of God made flesh, the Word who comes to under the veil of the Eucharistic species.
‘May the communion in your Sacrament that we have consumed, save us, O Lord, and confirm us in the light of your truth.’
—prayer after Communion