Daily Mass Readings – Friday, 4 June 2027

1 As the morning passeth, so hath the king of Israel passed away. Because Israel was a child, and I loved him: and I called my son out of Egypt.

3 And I was like a foster father to Ephraim, I carried them in my arms: and they knew not that I healed them.

4 I will draw them with the cords of Adam, with the bands of love: and I will be to them as one that taketh off the yoke on their jaws: and I put his meat to him that he might eat.

8c My heart is turned within me, my repentance is stirred up.

9 I will not execute the fierceness of my wrath: I will not return to destroy Ephraim: because I am God, and not man: the holy one in the midst of thee, and I will not enter into the city.

R. (3) You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation.

2 Behold, God is my saviour, I will deal confidently, and will not fear: O because the Lord is my strength, and my praise, and he is become my salvation.

3 You shall draw waters with joy out of the saviour’s fountains:

R. You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation.

4 And you shall say in that day: Praise ye the Lord, and call upon his name: make his works known among the people: remember that his name is high.

R. You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation.

5 Sing ye to the Lord, for he hath done great things: shew this forth in all the earth.

6 Rejoice, and praise, O thou habitation of Sion: for great is he that is in the midst of thee, the Holy One of Israel.

R. You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation.

8 To me, the least of all the saints, is given this grace, to preach among the Gentiles, the unsearchable riches of Christ,

9 And to enlighten all men, that they may see what is the dispensation of the mystery which hath been hidden from eternity in God, who created all things:

10 That the manifold wisdom of God may be made known to the principalities and powers in heavenly places through the church,

11 According to the eternal purpose, which he made, in Christ Jesus our Lord:

12 In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.

14 For this cause I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

15 Of whom all paternity in heaven and earth is named,

16 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened by his Spirit with might unto the inward man,

17 That Christ may dwell by faith in your hearts; that being rooted and founded in charity,

18 You may be able to comprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth, and length, and height, and depth:

19 To know also the charity of Christ, which surpasseth all knowledge, that you may be filled unto all the fulness of God.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

29ab Take my yoke upon you, says the Lord; and learn from me, for I am meek and gentle of heart.

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10b God first loved us and sent his Son as expiation for our sins.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

31 Then the Jews, (because it was the parasceve,) that the bodies might not remain on the cross on the sabbath day, (for that was a great sabbath day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.

32 The soldiers therefore came; and they broke the legs of the first, and of the other that was crucified with him.

33 But after they were come to Jesus, when they saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs.

34 But one of the soldiers with a spear opened his side, and immediately there came out blood and water.

35 And he that saw it, hath given testimony, and his testimony is true. And he knoweth that he saith true; that you also may believe.

36 For these things were done, that the scripture might be fulfilled: You shall not break a bone of him.

37 And again another scripture saith: They shall look on him whom they pierced.

God’s heart is revealed as a heart that carries, heals, and refuses to abandon his people. Though Israel has wandered, the Lord speaks of drawing them with bands of love, and his compassion overcomes the anger that could have brought destruction. This mercy is made visible in Christ, whose side is pierced on the cross. Blood and water flow from him, and the beloved disciple gives testimony so that we may believe and look upon the One who has been pierced.

Saint Paul prays that Christ may dwell in our hearts through faith, so that we may begin to grasp the breadth, length, height, and depth of Christ’s love—a love beyond complete human understanding. The two Alleluia verses point us toward the same mystery: Jesus is meek and gentle, and God loved us first by sending his Son. From this wounded heart come the springs of salvation, giving us courage instead of fear and praise instead of despair. To live this grace is to let Christ’s gentleness shape our treatment of others, especially when anger would seem easier. We can return to the pierced Lord, confident that mercy is already flowing toward us.

Merciful Father, you have loved us first and have shown the depth of your love in the pierced heart of your Son. Draw me close to Jesus, meek and gentle, and teach me to trust the mercy that flows from him. Let his grace heal what is wounded in me and soften whatever has become harsh. Root me deeply in charity, so that I may carry your tenderness into my words, choices, and relationships. When fear or discouragement rises, lead me again to the springs of salvation, where I can receive your life with joy and praise. Amen.