Daily Mass Readings – Saturday, 6 February 2027

15 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise always to God, that is to say, the fruit of lips confessing to his name.

16 And do not forget to do good, and to impart; for by such sacrifices God’s favour is obtained.

17 Obey your prelates, and be subject to them. For they watch as being to render an account of your souls; that they may do this with joy, and not with grief. For this is not expedient for you.

20 And may the God of peace, who brought again from the dead the great pastor of the sheep, our Lord Jesus Christ, in the blood of the everlasting testament,

21 Fit you in all goodness, that you may do his will; doing in you that which is well pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom is glory for ever and ever. Amen.

R. (1) The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.

1 The Lord ruleth me: and I shall want nothing.

2 He hath set me in a place of pasture. He hath brought me up, on the water of refreshment:

3a He hath converted my soul.

R. The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.

3b He hath led me on the paths of justice, for his own name’s sake.

4 For though I should walk in the midst of the shadow of death, I will fear no evils, for thou art with me. Thy rod and thy staff, they have comforted me.

R. The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.

5 Thou hast prepared a table before me against them that afflict me. Thou hast anointed my head with oil; and my chalice which inebriateth me, how goodly is it!

R. The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.

6 And thy mercy will follow me all the days of my life. And that I may dwell in the house of the Lord unto length of days.

R. The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

27 My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord; I know them, and they follow me.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

30 And the apostles coming together unto Jesus, related to him all things that they had done and taught.

31 And he said to them: Come apart into a desert place, and rest a little. For there were many coming and going: and they had not so much as time to eat.

32 And going up into a ship, they went into a desert place apart.

33 And they saw them going away, and many knew: and they ran flocking thither on foot from all the cities, and were there before them.

34 And Jesus going out saw a great multitude: and he had compassion on them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd, and he began to teach them many things.

Christ gathers his apostles after their work and invites them to rest, yet when the crowd reaches them, he does not turn away. He sees people who are like sheep without a shepherd, and his compassion moves him to teach them. His care holds together both service and renewal: those who labor for God need quiet with him, and those who are weary or searching need the patient guidance of his word.

The Lord remains the Shepherd who leads along right paths, accompanies us through darkness, and prepares a table for us. Hearing his voice means allowing him to direct our lives, while following him becomes visible in praise, generosity, and doing good. The first reading also reminds us that God equips his people to do his will through the risen Shepherd, Jesus Christ. Our service, then, does not depend on our own strength. We can bring him our tiredness, receive his care, and let his compassion reach others through us. Even simple acts of kindness and faithful attention become sacrifices pleasing to God when they flow from listening to Christ.

Lord Jesus, my Good Shepherd, teach me to recognize your voice and trust your guidance. When I am weary, lead me to the rest and refreshment you provide. When others are searching, make me attentive to their needs and generous with the gifts you have given me. Keep me faithful on the paths of justice, especially when I walk through uncertainty or difficulty. Shape my words into praise and my hands into instruments of goodness. Through your grace, make my life pleasing to the Father and help me follow you with a steadfast heart. Amen.