Daily Mass Readings – Tuesday, 7 September 2027

6 As therefore you have received Jesus Christ the Lord, walk ye in him;

7 Rooted and built up in him, and confirmed in the faith, as also you have learned, abounding in him in thanksgiving.

8 Beware lest any man cheat you by philosophy, and vain deceit; according to the tradition of men, according to the elements of the world, and not according to Christ:

9 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead corporeally;

10 And you are filled in him, who is the head of all principality and power:

11 In whom also you are circumcised with circumcision not made by hand, in despoiling of the body of the flesh, but in the circumcision of Christ:

12 Buried with him in baptism, in whom also you are risen again by the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him up from the dead.

13 And you, when you were dead in your sins, and the uncircumcision of your flesh; he hath quickened together with him, forgiving you all offences:

14 Blotting out the handwriting of the decree that was against us, which was contrary to us. And he hath taken the same out of the way, fastening it to the cross:

15 And despoiling the principalities and powers, he hath exposed them confidently in open shew, triumphing over them in himself.

R. (9) The Lord is compassionate toward all his works.

1 I will extol thee, O God my king: and I will bless thy name for ever; yea, for ever and ever.

2 Every day I will bless thee: and I will praise thy name for ever; yea, for ever and ever.

R. The Lord is compassionate toward all his works.

8 The Lord is gracious and merciful: patient and plenteous in mercy.

9 The Lord is sweet to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.

R. The Lord is compassionate toward all his works.

10 Let all thy works, O lord, praise thee: and let thy saints bless thee.

11 They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom: and shall tell of thy power.

R. The Lord is compassionate toward all his works.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

16 I chose you from the world, that you may go and bear fruit that will last, says the Lord.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

12 And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and he passed the whole night in the prayer of God.

13 And when day was come, he called unto him his disciples; and he chose twelve of them (whom also he named apostles).

14 Simon, whom he surnamed Peter, and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew,

15 Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alpheus, and Simon who is called Zelotes,

16 And Jude, the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, who was the traitor.

17 And coming down with them, he stood in a plain place, and the company of his disciples, and a very great multitude of people from all Judea and Jerusalem, and the sea coast both of Tyre and Sidon,

18 Who were come to hear him, and to be healed of their diseases. And they that were troubled with unclean spirits, were cured.

19 And all the multitude sought to touch him, for virtue went out from him, and healed all.

Christ calls his disciples after a night spent in prayer, and then he brings them into the midst of a suffering, searching crowd. His choice is rooted in communion with the Father, while his presence becomes healing for those who come near. Even Judas is named among the Twelve, a sober reminder that the Lord entrusts his mission to human beings who must remain dependent on his grace.

That grace is more than encouragement. In Christ dwells the fullness of God; through baptism we are buried and raised with him, our offenses forgiven and the debt against us fastened to the cross. We therefore have a firm place to stand: rooted in Christ, strengthened in faith, and sustained by the compassion that reaches all God’s works. The fruit Jesus desires will last when it grows from this foundation. Each day we can return to prayer, receive mercy instead of clinging to guilt, and allow Christ’s healing to shape our words and choices. A life established in him becomes thanksgiving, quietly bearing witness to the power of his kingdom.

Lord Jesus Christ, you prayed before choosing your apostles and poured out healing upon all who sought you. Root me deeply in your life. Keep me faithful to the grace of my baptism, especially when sin, fear, or confusion weakens my heart. Help me trust that your cross has overcome every power opposed to your mercy. Teach me to receive forgiveness humbly, to remain close to you in prayer, and to bear fruit that endures in patient love. May my life give thanks for your compassion and help others draw near to your healing presence. Amen.