Daily Mass Readings – Thursday, 15 July 2027

13 Moses said to God: Lo, I shall go to the children of Israel, and say to them: The God of your fathers hath sent me to you. If they should say to me: What is his name? what shall I say to them?

14 God said to Moses: I AM WHO AM. He said: Thus shalt thou say to the children of Israel: HE WHO IS, hath sent me to you.

15 And God said again to Moses: Thus shalt thou say to the children of Israel: The Lord God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath sent me to you: This is my name for ever, and this is my memorial unto all generations.

16 Go, gather together the ancients of Israel, and thou shalt say to them: The Lord God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath appeared to me, saying: Visiting I have visited you: and I have seen all that hath befallen you in Egypt.

17 And I have said the word to bring you forth out of the affliction of Egypt, into the land of the Chanaanite, the Hethite, and the Amorrhite, and Pherezite, and Hevite, and Jebusite, to a land that floweth with milk and honey.

18 And they shall hear thy voice: and thou shalt go in, thou and the ancients of Israel, to the king of Egypt, and thou shalt say to him: The Lord God of the Hebrews hath called us: we will go three days’ journey into the wilderness, to sacrifice unto the Lord our God.

19 But I know that the king of Egypt will not let you go, but by a mighty hand.

20 For I will stretch forth my hand and will strike Egypt with all my wonders which I will do in the midst of them: after these he will let you go.

R. (8a) The Lord remembers his covenant for ever.

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R. Alleluia.

1 Alleluia. Give glory to the Lord, and call upon his name: declare his deeds among the Gentiles.

5 Remember his marvellous works which he hath done; his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth.

R. The Lord remembers his covenant for ever.

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R. Alleluia.

8 He hath remembered his covenant for ever: the word which he commanded to a thousand generations.

9 Which he made to Abraham; and his oath to Isaac:

R. The Lord remembers his covenant for ever.

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R. Alleluia.

24 And he increased his people exceedingly: and strengthened them over their enemies,

25 He turned their heart to hate his people: and to deal deceitfully with his servants.

R. The Lord remembers his covenant for ever.

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R. Alleluia.

26 He sent Moses his servant: Aaron the man whom he had chosen.

27 He gave them power to shew his signs, and his wonders in the land of Cham.

R. The Lord remembers his covenant for ever.

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R. Alleluia.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

28 Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest, says the Lord.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

28 Come to me, all you that labour, and are burdened, and I will refresh you.

29 Take up my yoke upon you, and learn of me, because I am meek, and humble of heart: and you shall find rest to your souls.

30 For my yoke is sweet and my burden light.

God reveals himself to Moses as the One who is, the God who has remained faithful through every generation. He has seen the affliction of his people, remembers his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and acts to bring them out of slavery. His faithfulness is not distant or abstract: he calls Moses, sends him among the people, and stretches out his hand to accomplish their freedom.

That same God draws near in Jesus, who speaks to all who labor and carry heavy burdens. Christ does not promise a life without responsibility; he gives us his yoke, asking us to learn his meekness and humility. A burden carried with him becomes bearable, because we no longer carry it as though we were abandoned. When obedience, service, or suffering feels heavy, we can remember that the Lord sees, remains faithful, and leads his people toward rest. Trusting him may mean taking the next faithful step, even before the whole path is clear.

Faithful God, you are the One who is, constant through every generation. Remember us in our burdens and teach us to trust your covenant love. Jesus, meek and humble of heart, draw us beneath your gentle yoke. Free us from the fear that makes us carry life alone, and give us grace to follow where you lead, even when the way is difficult. Make us attentive to those who suffer, courageous in serving them, and patient in waiting for your saving action. May your presence become our rest and your faithfulness our strength. Amen.