Gospel
Cel : The Lord be with you . All : And with your spirit . Cel : A reading from the holy gospel according to Matthew . All : Glory to you Lord . Seeing the crowds , Jesus went up the hill . There he sat down and was joined by his disciples . Then he began to speak . This is what he taught them : ‘ How blessed are the poor in spirit ; theirs is the kingdom of heaven . Blessed the gentle : they shall have the earth for their heritage . Blessed those who mourn : they shall be comforted . Blessed those who hunger and thirst for what is right : they shall be satisfied . Blessed the merciful : they shall have mercy shown them . Blessed the pure in heart : they shall see God . Blessed the peacemakers : they shall be called sons and daughters of God . Blessed those who are persecuted in the cause of right : theirs is the kingdom of heaven . Blessed are you when people abuse you and persecute you and speak all kinds of calumny against you on my account . Rejoice and be glad , for your reward will be great in heaven .’
The Gospel of the Lord . All : Praise to you , Lord Jesus Christ .
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