Daily Mass Readings – Sunday, 11 July 2027

12 And Amasias said to Amos: Thou seer, go, flee away into the land of Juda: and eat bread there, and prophesy there.

13 But prophesy not again any more in Bethel: because it is the king’s sanctuary, and it is the house of the kingdom.

14 And Amos answered and said to Amasias: I am not a prophet, nor am I the son of a prophet: but I am a herdsman plucking wild figs.

15 And the Lord took me when I followed the flock, and the Lord said to me: Go, prophesy to my people Israel.

R. (8) Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation.

9 I will hear what the Lord God will speak in me: for he will speak peace unto his people: And unto his saints: and unto them that are converted to the heart.

10 Surely his salvation is near to them that fear him: that glory may dwell in our land.

R. Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation.

11 Mercy and truth have met each other: justice and peace have kissed.

12 Truth is sprung out of the earth: and justice hath looked down from heaven.

R. Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation.

13 For the Lord will give goodness: and our earth shall yield her fruit.

14 Justice shall walk before him: and shall set his steps in the way.

R. Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation.

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with spiritual blessings in heavenly places, in Christ:

4 As he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and unspotted in his sight in charity.

5 Who hath predestinated us unto the adoption of children through Jesus Christ unto himself: according to the purpose of his will:

6 Unto the praise of the glory of his grace, in which he hath graced us in his beloved son.

7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the remission of sins, according to the riches of his grace,

8 Which hath superabounded in us in all wisdom and prudence,

9 That he might make known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure, which he hath purposed in him,

10 In the dispensation of the fulness of times, to re-establish all things in Christ, that are in heaven and on earth, in him.

11 In whom we also are called by lot, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things according to the counsel of his will.

12 That we may be unto the praise of his glory, we who before hoped Christ:

13 In whom you also, after you had heard the word of truth, (the gospel of your salvation;) in whom also believing, you were signed with the holy Spirit of promise,

14 Who is the pledge of our inheritance, unto the redemption of acquisition, unto the praise of his glory.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

17-18 May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes of our hearts, that we may know what is the hope that belongs to our call.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

7 And he called the twelve; and began to send them two and two, and gave them power over unclean spirits.

8 And he commanded them that they should take nothing for the way, but a staff only: no scrip, no bread, nor money in their purse,

9 But to be shod with sandals, and that they should not put on two coats.

10 And he said to them: Wheresoever you shall enter into an house, there abide till you depart from that place.

11 And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you; going forth from thence, shake off the dust from your feet for a testimony to them.

12 And going forth they preached that men should do penance:

13 And they cast out many devils, and anointed with oil many that were sick, and healed them.

Amos did not present himself as a professional prophet. He was a herdsman whom the Lord took from his ordinary work and sent to speak to Israel. The Twelve receive a similar mission from Jesus: they are sent with little security, carrying neither bread nor money, relying on God and proclaiming that people should turn back to him. Their authority comes from the One who calls them, not from their own importance.

That same grace reaches us. In Christ, God has chosen and adopted us, forgiven our sins, and given the Holy Spirit as the pledge of our inheritance. We are therefore not sent to make ourselves impressive, but to let the gospel bear its fruit through faithful lives. The Psalm gives language for this mission: mercy and truth, justice and peace, salvation and goodness. We can make Christ known through honest speech, patient service, prayer for healing, and the courage to invite conversion—while leaving the response in God’s hands. The eyes of our hearts are enlightened when we recognize that even ordinary obedience can become a place where God’s peace is heard.

Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, you chose us in Christ and sealed us with your Holy Spirit. Free us from the need to depend on our own strength or recognition. Give us the simplicity of Amos and the trusting courage of the Twelve, so that we may speak truth with charity and serve those who need your mercy. Let your peace guide our steps, and make our lives a quiet witness to the salvation you offer. When our words are rejected, keep us gentle and faithful. Enlighten the eyes of our hearts to the hope of our calling. Amen.