Barnabas, Apostle Obligatory Memorial
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 98: 1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5-6
Alleluia: Philippians 2: 15d, 16a
Gospel: Matthew 5: 27-32
First Reading: Acts 11: 21b-26; 13: 1-3
21b A great number believing, were converted to the Lord.
22 And the tidings came to the ears of the church that was at Jerusalem, touching these things: and they sent Barnabas as far as Antioch.
23 Who, when he was come, and had seen the grace of God, rejoiced: and he exhorted them all with purpose of heart to continue in the Lord.
24 For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith. And a great multitude was added to the Lord.
25 And Barnabas went to Tarsus to seek Saul: whom, when he had found, he brought to Antioch.
26 And they conversed there in the church a whole year; and they taught a great multitude, so that at Antioch the disciples were first named Christians.
13:1 Now there were in the church which was at Antioch, prophets and doctors, among whom was Barnabas, and Simon who was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manahen, who was the foster brother of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.
2 And as they were ministering to the Lord, and fasting, the Holy Ghost said to them: Separate me Saul and Barnabas, for the work whereunto I have taken them.
3 Then they, fasting and praying, and imposing their hands upon them, sent them away.
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 98: 1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5-6
R. (2b) The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power.
1 Sing ye to the Lord anew canticle: because he hath done wonderful things. His right hand hath wrought for him salvation, and his arm is holy.
R. The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power.
2 The Lord hath made known his salvation: he hath revealed his justice in the sight of the Gentiles.
3ab He hath remembered his mercy his truth toward the house of Israel.
R. The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power.
3cd All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.
4 Sing joyfully to God, all the earth; make melody, rejoice and sing.
R. The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power.
5 Sing praise to the Lord on the harp, on the harp, and with the voice of a psalm:
6 With long trumpets, and sound of comet. Make a joyful noise before the Lord our king:
R. The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power.
Alleluia: Philippians 2: 15d, 16a
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
15d, 16a Shine like lights in the world, as you hold on to the word of life.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
Gospel: Matthew 5: 27-32
27 You have heard that it was said to them of old: Thou shalt not commit adultery.
28 But I say to you, that whosoever shall look on a woman to lust after her, hath already committed adultery with her in his heart.
29 And if thy right eye scandalize thee, pluck it out and cast it from thee. For it is expedient for thee that one of thy members should perish, rather than that thy whole body be cast into hell.
30 And if thy right hand scandalize thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is expedient for thee that one of thy members should perish, rather than that thy whole body be cast into hell.
31 And it hath been said, whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a bill of divorce.
32 But I say to you, that whosoever shall put away his wife, excepting for the cause of fornication, maketh her to commit adultery: and he that shall marry her that is put away, committeth adultery.
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