First reading
Isaiah 22:19–23
I place the key of the House of David on my servant’s shoulder.
Responsorial psalm
Psalm 137(138):1–3, 6, 8
R. Lord, your love is eternal; do not forsake the work of your hands.
Second reading
Romans 11:33–36
All that exists comes from him; all is by him and from him.
Gospel acclamation
Matthew 16:18
You are Peter, the rock on which I will build my Church; the gates of hell will not hold out against it.
Gospel
Matthew 16:13–20
You are Peter and on this rock I will build my Church.
Images from the Word
- Some say
- You are the Christ
- On this rock
- My servant
- His counsellor
Liturgical notes
Among all who are involved with regard to the rites, pastoral aspects, and music there should be harmony and diligence in the effective preparation of each liturgical celebration in accord with the Missal and other liturgical books. This should take place under the direction of the rector of the church and after the consultation with the faithful about things that directly pertain to them. The priest who presides at the celebration, however, always retains the right of arranging those things that are his own responsibility.
—General Instruction of the Roman Missal, §111
Harmony and diligence. Music is not an adornment to the Mass, but something that can elevate the faithful's experience of the liturgical celebration, can serve to lift their hearts to the Lord in worship. Do we arrange our music with harmony and diligence, with reverence for the rubrics and the tradition of the Church?
‘Complete within us, O Lord, we pray, the healing work of your mercy and graciously perfect and sustain us, so that in all things we may please you.’ —prayer after Communion