Reading I 1 Samuel 1:9-20 Hannah rose after a meal at Shiloh,and presented herself before the LORD;at the time, Eli the priest was sitting on a chairnear the doorpost of the LORD’s temple.In her bitterness she prayed to the LORD, weeping copiously,and she made a vow, promising: “O LORD of hosts,if you look with pity on the misery of your handmaid,if you remember me and do not forget me,if you give your handmaid a male child,I will give him to the LORD for as long as he lives;neither wine nor liquor shall he drink,and no razor shall ever touch his head.”As she remained long at prayer before the LORD,Eli watched her mouth, for Hannah was praying silently;though her lips were moving, her voice could not be heard.Eli, thinking her drunk, said to her,“How long will you make a drunken show of yourself?Sober up from your wine!”“It isn’t that, my lord,” Hannah answered.“I am an unhappy woman.I have had neither wine nor liquor;I was only pouring out my troubles to the LORD.Do not think your handmaid a ne’er-do-well;my prayer has been prompted by my deep sorrow and misery.”Eli said, “Go in peace,and may the God of Israel grant you what you have asked of him.”She replied, “Think kindly of your maidservant,” and left.She went to her quarters, ate and drank with her husband,and no longer appeared downcast.Early the next morning they worshiped before the LORD,and then returned to their home in Ramah.When Elkanah had relations with his wife Hannah,the LORD remembered her. She conceived, and at the end of her term bore a sonwhom she called Samuel, since she had asked the LORD for him. Responsorial Psalm 1 Samuel 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd R.        (see 1) My heart exults in the Lord, my Savior.“My heart exults in the LORD,            my horn is exalted in my God.I have swallowed up my enemies;            I rejoice in my victory.”R.        My heart exults in the Lord, my Savior.“The bows of the mighty are broken,            while the tottering gird on strength.The well-fed hire themselves out for bread,            while the hungry batten on spoil.The barren wife bears seven sons,            while the mother of many languishes.”R.        My heart exults in the Lord, my Savior.“The LORD puts to death and gives life;            he casts down to the nether world;            he raises up again.The LORD makes poor and makes rich;            he humbles, he also exalts.”R.        My heart exults in the Lord, my Savior.“He raises the needy from the dust;            from the dung heap he lifts up the poor,To seat them with nobles            and make a glorious throne their heritage.”R.        My heart exults in the Lord, my Savior. Alleluia See 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. 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 1 Samuel 1:1-8 There was a certain man from Ramathaim, Elkanah by name,a Zuphite from the hill country of Ephraim.He was the son of Jeroham, son of Elihu,son of Tohu, son of Zuph, an Ephraimite.He had two wives, one named Hannah, the other Peninnah;Peninnah had children, but Hannah was childless.This man regularly went on pilgrimage from his cityto worship the LORD of hosts and to sacrifice to him at Shiloh,where the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas,were ministering as priests of the LORD.When the day came for Elkanah to offer sacrifice,he used to give a portion each to his wife Peninnahand to all her sons and daughters,but a double portion to Hannah because he loved her,though the LORD had made her barren.Her rival, to upset her, turned it into a constant reproach to herthat the LORD had left her barren.This went on year after year;each time they made their pilgrimage to the sanctuary of the LORD,Peninnah would approach her,and Hannah would weep and refuse to eat.Her husband Elkanah used to ask her: “Hannah, why do you weep, and why do you refuse to eat?Why do you grieve?Am I not more to you than ten sons?” Responsorial Psalm Psalm 116:12-13, 14-17, 18-19 R.        (17a)  To you, Lord, I will offer a sacrifice of praise.or:R.        Alleluia.How shall I make a return to the LORD            for all the good he has done for me?The cup of salvation I will take up,            and I will call upon the name of the LORD. R.        To you, Lord, I will offer a sacrifice of praise.or:R.        Alleluia.My vows to the LORD I will pay            in the presence of all his people. Precious in the eyes of the LORD            is the death of his faithful ones.O LORD, I am your servant;            I am your servant, the son of your handmaid;            you have loosed my bonds.R.        To you, Lord, I will offer a sacrifice of praise.or:R.        Alleluia.My vows to the LORD I will pay            in the presence of all his people,In the courts of the house of the LORD,            in your midst, O Jerusalem.R.        To you, Lord, I will offer a sacrifice of praise.or:R.        Alleluia. 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 fartherand 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 boatalong with the hired men and followed him.  - - - 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 youas 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. 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. Reading II Acts 10:34-38 Peter proceeded to speak to those gatheredin the house of Cornelius, saying: “In truth, I see that God shows no partiality.Rather, in every nation whoever fears him and acts uprightlyis 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 baptismthat John preached, how God anointed Jesus of Nazarethwith the Holy Spirit and power.He went about doing good and healing all those oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.” 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. Gospel Matthew 3:13-17 Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordanto be baptized by him.John tried to prevent him, saying,“I need to be baptized by you,and yet you are coming to me?”Jesus said to him in reply,“Allow it now, for thus it is fitting for usto fulfill all righteousness.”Then he allowed him.After Jesus was baptized,he came up from the water and behold,the heavens were opened for him,and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a doveand coming upon him.And a voice came from the heavens, saying,“This is my beloved Son, with whom 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 himthat 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 comeand 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.        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.        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.        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 deathlight has arisen.R. Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel 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 Jewabout 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.