First reading
Jeremiah 31:7–9
I will guide them by a smooth path where they will not stumble.
Responsorial psalm
Psalm 125(126)
R. The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.
Second reading
Hebrews 5:1–6
‘You are a priest of the order of Melchizedek, and for ever.’
Gospel acclamation
cf. 2 Timothy 1:10
Our Saviour Jesus Christ has done away with death, and brought us life through his Gospel.
Gospel
Mark 10:46–52
Go; your faith has saved you.
Images from the Word
- Have pity on me
- Call him
- His sight returned
- Lead them back
- Called by God
Liturgical notes
The Christian people, ‘a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession,’ expresses its cohesion and its hierarchical ordering. All, therefore, whether ordained ministers or lay Christian faithful, in fulfilling their function or their duty, should carry out solely but totally that which pertains to them.
—General Instruction of the Roman Missal, §91
When we gather for Sunday Mass, we come as a priestly people ready to give thanks and sacrifice to our God. By our Christian initiation in the water of baptism, and by the gift of the Holy Spirit in confirmation, we are empowered to offer acceptable sacrifice to our God. The ordained presider of our Mass ensures that our gift is possible through the consecration of the gifts we have brought to the altar. Thus, as God’s chosen people, we are called to exercise Christ’s priesthood, which has been given to the Church. Each has their part to play in Christ’s priesthood.
‘Let the hearts that seek the Lord rejoice; turn to the Lord and his strength; constantly seek his face’ —entrance antiphon