Reading I Hebrews 2:5-12 It was not to angels that God subjected the world to come, of which we are speaking. Instead, someone has testified somewhere:     What is man that you are mindful of him,         or the son of man that you care for him?     You made him for a little while lower than the angels;         you crowned him with glory and honor,         subjecting all things under his feet. In “subjecting” all things to him, he left nothing not “subject to him.” Yet at present we do not see “all things subject to him,”  but we do see Jesus “crowned with glory and honor” because he suffered death, he who “for a little while” was made “lower than the angels,” that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone. For it was fitting that he, for whom and through whom all things exist, in bringing many children to glory, should make the leader to their salvation perfect through suffering. He who consecrates and those who are being consecrated all have one origin. Therefore, he is not ashamed to call them “brothers” saying:      I will proclaim your name to my brethren,     in the midst of the assembly I will praise you. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 8:2ab and 5, 6-7, 8-9 R.    (see 7) You have given your Son rule over the works of your hands. O LORD, our Lord,     how glorious is your name over all the earth! What is man that you should be mindful of him,     or the son of man that you should care for him? R.    You have given your Son rule over the works of your hands. You have made him little less than the angels,     and crowned him with glory and honor. You have given him rule over the works of your hands,     putting all things under his feet. R.    You have given your Son rule over the works of your hands. All sheep and oxen,     yes, and the beasts of the field, The birds of the air, the fishes of the sea,     and whatever swims the paths of the seas. R.    You have given your Son rule over the works of your hands. Alleluia 1 Thessalonians 2:13 R. Alleluia, alleluia. Receive the word of God, not as the word of men, but as it truly is, the word of God. R. Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel Mark 1:21-28 Jesus came to Capernaum with his followers,  and on the sabbath he entered the synagogue and taught. The people were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority and not as the scribes. In their synagogue was a man with an unclean spirit; he cried out, “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are–the Holy One of God!”  Jesus rebuked him and said, “Quiet!  Come out of him!” The unclean spirit convulsed him and with a loud cry came out of him. All were amazed and asked one another, “What is this? A new teaching with authority. He commands even the unclean spirits and they obey him.” His fame spread everywhere throughout the whole region of Galilee. - - - Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States, second typical edition, Copyright © 2001, 1998, 1997, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine; Psalm refrain © 1968, 1981, 1997, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc. All rights reserved. Neither this work nor any part of it may be reproduced, distributed, performed or displayed in any medium, including electronic or digital, without permission in writing from the copyright owner.

Reading I Hebrews 1:1-6 Brothers and sisters: In times past, God spoke in partial and various ways  to our ancestors through the prophets;  in these last days, he spoke to us through the Son,      whom he made heir of all things and through whom he created the universe,     who is the refulgence of his glory,          the very imprint of his being,     and who sustains all things by his mighty word.     When he had accomplished purification from sins,     he took his seat at the right hand of the Majesty on high,     as far superior to the angels     as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs. For to which of the angels did God ever say:     You are my Son; this day I have begotten you? Or again:     I will be a father to him, and he shall be a Son to me? And again, when he leads the first born into the world, he says:     Let all the angels of God worship him. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 97:1 and 2b, 6 and 7c, 9 R.    (see 7c) Let all his angels worship him. The LORD is king; let the earth rejoice;     let the many isles be glad.     Justice and judgment are the foundation of his throne.  R.    Let all his angels worship him. The heavens proclaim his justice,     and all peoples see his glory. Let all his angels worship him. R.    Let all his angels worship him. Because you, O LORD, are the Most High over all the earth,     exalted far above all gods. R.    Let all his angels worship him. Alleluia Mark 1:15 R. Alleluia, alleluia. The Kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the Gospel. R. Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel Mark 1:14-20 After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the Gospel of God: “This is the time of fulfillment. The Kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the Gospel.” As he passed by the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting their nets into the sea; they were fishermen. Jesus said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Then they left their nets and followed him. He walked along a little farther and saw James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John. They too were in a boat mending their nets. Then he called them. So they left their father Zebedee in the boat along with the hired men and followed him. Readings for the Optional Memorial of Saint Hilary, Bishop and Doctor of the Church - - - Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States, second typical edition, Copyright © 2001, 1998, 1997, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine; Psalm refrain © 1968, 1981, 1997, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc. All rights reserved. Neither this work nor any part of it may be reproduced, distributed, performed or displayed in any medium, including electronic or digital, without permission in writing from the copyright owner.

Reading I Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Thus says the LORD: Here is my servant whom I uphold,      my chosen one with whom I am pleased, upon whom I have put my spirit;      he shall bring forth justice to the nations, not crying out, not shouting,      not making his voice heard in the street. A bruised reed he shall not break,      and a smoldering wick he shall not quench, until he establishes justice on the earth;      the coastlands will wait for his teaching. I, the LORD, have called you for the victory of justice,      I have grasped you by the hand; I formed you, and set you      as a covenant of the people,      a light for the nations, to open the eyes of the blind,      to bring out prisoners from confinement,      and from the dungeon, those who live in darkness. OR: Isaiah  40:1-5, 9-11 Comfort, give comfort to my people,             says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her             that her service is at an end,             her guilt is expiated; indeed, she has received from the hand of the LORD             double for all her sins.             A voice cries out: In the desert prepare the way of the LORD!             Make straight in the wasteland a highway for our God! Every valley shall be filled in,             every mountain and hill shall be made low; the rugged land shall be made a plain,             the rough country, a broad valley.  Then the glory of the LORD shall be revealed,             and all people shall see it together;             for the mouth of the LORD has spoken. Go up on to a high mountain,             Zion, herald of glad tidings; cry out at the top of your voice,             Jerusalem, herald of good news! Fear not to cry out             and say to the cities of Judah:             Here is your God! Here comes with power             the Lord GOD,             who rules by a strong arm; here is his reward with him,             his recompense before him. Like a shepherd he feeds his flock;             in his arms he gathers the lambs, carrying them in his bosom,             and leading the ewes with care. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10 R. (11b)  The Lord will bless his people with peace. Give to the LORD, you sons of God,             give to the LORD glory and praise, Give to the LORD the glory due his name;             adore the LORD in holy attire. R. The Lord will bless his people with peace. The voice of the LORD is over the waters,             the LORD, over vast waters. The voice of the LORD is mighty;             the voice of the LORD is majestic.  R. The Lord will bless his people with peace. The God of glory thunders,             and in his temple all say, “Glory!” The LORD is enthroned above the flood;             the LORD is enthroned as king forever. R. The Lord will bless his people with peace. OR: Psalm 104:1b-2, 3-4, 24-25, 27-28, 29-30    R. (1)  O bless the Lord, my soul. O LORD, my God, you are great indeed!      you are clothed with majesty and glory, robed in light as with a cloak.      You have spread out the heavens like a tent-cloth; R. O bless the Lord, my soul. You have constructed your palace upon the waters.      You make the clouds your chariot; you travel on the wings of the wind.      You make the winds your messengers, and flaming fire your ministers. R. O bless the Lord, my soul. How manifold are your works, O LORD!      In wisdom you have wrought them all-- the earth is full of your creatures;      the sea also, great and wide, in which are schools without number      of living things both small and great. R. O bless the Lord, my soul. They look to you to give them food in due time.      When you give it to them, they gather it; when you open your hand, they are filled with good things. R. O bless the Lord, my soul. If you take away their breath, they perish and return to the dust.      When you send forth your spirit, they are created, and you renew the face of the earth. R. O bless the Lord, my soul. Reading II Acts 10:34-38 Peter proceeded to speak to those gathered in the house of Cornelius, saying:  “In truth, I see that God shows no partiality. Rather, in every nation whoever fears him and acts uprightly is acceptable to him. You know the word that he sent to the Israelites  as he proclaimed peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all,  what has happened all over Judea,  beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John preached,  how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power. He went about doing good  and healing all those oppressed by the devil,  for God was with him.” OR:  Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7 Beloved: The grace of God has appeared, saving all and training us to reject godless ways and worldly desires and to live temperately, justly, and devoutly in this age, as we await the blessed hope, the appearance of the glory of our great God and savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to deliver us from all lawlessness and to cleanse for himself a people as his own, eager to do what is good.             When the kindness and generous love                         of God our savior appeared,             not because of any righteous deeds we had done                         but because of his mercy,             He saved us through the bath of rebirth                         and renewal by the Holy Spirit,             whom he richly poured out on us                         through Jesus Christ our savior,             so that we might be justified by his grace                         and become heirs in hope of eternal life. Alleluia Cf. Mark 9:7 R. Alleluia, alleluia. The heavens were opened and the voice of the Father thundered: This is my beloved Son, listen to him. R. Alleluia, alleluia. OR: Cf. Luke 3:16 R. Alleluia, alleluia. John said: One mightier than I is coming; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. R. Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel Luke 3:15-16, 21-22 The people were filled with expectation, and all were asking in their hearts whether John might be the Christ. John answered them all, saying,  “I am baptizing you with water, but one mightier than I is coming. I am not worthy to loosen the thongs of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” After all the people had been baptized  and Jesus also had been baptized and was praying,  heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove.  And a voice came from heaven,  “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” - - - Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States, second typical edition, Copyright © 2001, 1998, 1997, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine; Psalm refrain © 1968, 1981, 1997, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc. All rights reserved. Neither this work nor any part of it may be reproduced, distributed, performed or displayed in any medium, including electronic or digital, without permission in writing from the copyright owner.

Reading I 1 John 5:14-21 Beloved: We have this confidence in him that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.  And if we know that he hears us in regard to whatever we ask, we know that what we have asked him for is ours.  If anyone sees his brother sinning, if the sin is not deadly, he should pray to God and he will give him life.  This is only for those whose sin is not deadly.  There is such a thing as deadly sin, about which I do not say that you should pray.  All wrongdoing is sin, but there is sin that is not deadly. We know that anyone begotten by God does not sin; but the one begotten by God he protects, and the Evil One cannot touch him.  We know that we belong to God, and the whole world is under the power of the Evil One.  We also know that the Son of God has come and has given us discernment to know the one who is true.  And we are in the one who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ.  He is the true God and eternal life.  Children, be on your guard against idols. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 149:1-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b R.    (see 4a)  The Lord takes delight in his people. or: R.    Alleluia. Sing to the LORD a new song     of praise in the assembly of the faithful. Let Israel be glad in their maker,     let the children of Zion rejoice in their king. R.    (see 4a)  The Lord takes delight in his people. or: R.    Alleluia. Let them praise his name in the festive dance,     let them sing praise to him with timbrel and harp. For the LORD loves his people,     and he adorns the lowly with victory. R.    (see 4a)  The Lord takes delight in his people. or: R.    Alleluia. Let the faithful exult in glory;     let them sing for joy upon their couches; Let the high praises of God be in their throats.     This is the glory of all his faithful. Alleluia. R.    (see 4a)  The Lord takes delight in his people. or: R.    Alleluia. Alleluia Matthew 4:16 R. Alleluia, alleluia. The people who sit in darkness have seen a great light, on those dwelling in a land overshadowed by death light has arisen. R. Alleluia, alleluia. John 3:22-30 Jesus and his disciples went into the region of Judea, where he spent some time with them baptizing.  John was also baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was an abundance of water there, and people came to be baptized, for John had not yet been imprisoned.  Now a dispute arose between the disciples of John and a Jew about ceremonial washings.  So they came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, the one who was with you across the Jordan, to whom you testified, here he is baptizing and everyone is coming to him.” John answered and said, “No one can receive anything except what has been given from heaven.  You yourselves can testify that I said that I am not the Christ, but that I was sent before him.  The one who has the bride is the bridegroom; the best man, who stands and listens for him, rejoices greatly at the bridegroom’s voice.  So this joy of mine has been made complete.  He must increase; I must decrease.”   - - - Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States, second typical edition, Copyright © 2001, 1998, 1997, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine; Psalm refrain © 1968, 1981, 1997, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc. All rights reserved. Neither this work nor any part of it may be reproduced, distributed, performed or displayed in any medium, including electronic or digital, without permission in writing from the copyright owner.