Daily Mass Readings – Saturday, 1 May 2027

1 And he came to Derbe and Lystra. And behold, there was a certain disciple there named Timothy, the son of a Jewish woman that believed; but his father was a Gentile.

2 To this man the brethren that were in Lystra and Iconium, gave a good testimony.

3 Him Paul would have to go along with him: and taking him he circumcised him, because of the Jews who were in those places. For they all knew that his father was a Gentile.

4 And as they passed through the cities, they delivered unto them the decrees for to keep, that were decreed by the apostles and ancients who were at Jerusalem.

5 And the churches were confirmed in faith, and increased in number daily.

6 And when they had passed through Phrygia, and the country of Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia.

7 And when they were come into Mysia, they attempted to go into Bythynia, and the Spirit of Jesus suffered them not.

8 And when they had passed through Mysia, they went down to Troas.

9 And a vision was shewed to Paul in the night, which was a man of Macedonia standing and beseeching him, and saying: Pass over into Macedonia, and help us.

10 And as soon as he had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go into Macedonia, being assured that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.

R. (2a) Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.

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R. Alleluia.

2 Sing joyfully to God, all the earth: serve ye the Lord with gladness. Come in before his presence with exceeding great joy.

R. Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.

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R. Alleluia.

3 Know ye that the Lord he is God: he made us, and not we ourselves. We are his people and the sheep of his pasture.

R. Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.

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R. Alleluia.

5 For the Lord is sweet, his mercy endureth for ever, and his truth to generation and generation.

R. Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.

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R. Alleluia.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

1 If then you were raised with Christ, seek what is above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

18 If the world hate you, know ye, that it hath hated me before you.

19 If you had been of the world, the world would love its own: but because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.

20 Remember my word that I said to you: The servant is not greater than his master. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you: if they have kept my word, they will keep yours also.

21 But all these things they will do to you for my name’s sake: because they know not him who sent me.

Or Proper Gospel for Joseph

54 And coming into his own country, he taught them in their synagogues, so that they wondered and said: How came this man by this wisdom and miracles?

55 Is not this the carpenter’s son? Is not his mother called Mary, and his brethren James, and Joseph, and Simon, and Jude:

56 And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence therefore hath he all these things?

57 And they were scandalized in his regard. But Jesus said to them: A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house.

58 And he wrought not many miracles there, because of their unbelief.

The Gospel moves forward through people who remain faithful even when the path is unclear or the welcome is uncertain. Paul and his companions are prevented by the Holy Spirit from entering some regions, yet they do not treat these closed paths as failure. They keep moving until God opens the way toward Macedonia. Their mission depends less on their own plans than on their willingness to listen and obey.

Jesus also prepares his disciples for resistance. The world may reject them, just as it rejected him; and in his own country, people cannot see beyond what they think they already know about him. Familiarity becomes an obstacle to faith. Still, the disciples belong to God, and the Church remains strengthened as it receives the apostles’ teaching. The psalm gives the posture that makes such faithfulness possible: joyful service, humility before the God who made us, and confidence in his enduring mercy. We may not always understand why one door closes or why truth is resisted. Our task is to remain open to the Spirit, faithful to Christ’s word, and ready to follow where God sends us.

Lord Jesus, keep my heart faithful when your word meets indifference or rejection. Save me from judging your work by appearances or from clinging too tightly to my own plans. Give me the humility to recognize the guidance of your Holy Spirit, even when it redirects me, and the courage to follow where you lead. Strengthen your Church in faith and make my service joyful, patient, and sincere. Help me remember that I belong to you and that your mercy endures through every generation. May my life bear quiet witness to the Gospel. Amen.