The 13th of December, 2023, Wednesday is the Memorial of Saint Lucy, Virgin and Martyr. The Bible scriptures for the holy mass readings for this day came from the Year 2024 of Liturgical Calendar.
Reading 1: IS 40:25-31
The first reading from the Book of Isaiah.
“To whom then will you liken me? Who is my equal?” says the Holy One.
Lift up your eyes on high, and see who has created these, who brings out their army by number. He calls them all by name. by the greatness of his might, and because he is strong in power, not one is lacking.
Why do you say, Jacob, and speak, Israel, “My way is hidden from Yahweh, and the justice due me is disregarded by my God?”
Haven’t you known? Haven’t you heard? The everlasting God, Yahweh, the Creator of the ends of the earth, doesn’t faint. He isn’t weary. His understanding is unsearchable.
He gives power to the weak. He increases the strength of him who has no might.
Even the youths faint and get weary, and the young men utterly fall; but those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint.
Responsorial Psalm: PS 103:1-2, 3-4, 8 and 10
Response: Praise Yahweh, my soul!
Praise Yahweh, my soul! All that is within me, praise his holy name!
Praise Yahweh, my soul, and don’t forget all his benefits.
R: Praise Yahweh, my soul!
Who forgives all your sins, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from destruction, who crowns you with loving kindness and tender mercies.
R: Praise Yahweh, my soul!
Yahweh is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness.
He has not dealt with us according to our sins, nor repaid us for our iniquities.
R: Praise Yahweh, my soul!
Gospel of the Day: MT 11:28-30
From the gospel verse according to Matthew.
“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls.
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”