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Gospel
Matthew 5: 1-12
Cel: The Lord be with you.
All: And with your Spirit.
Cel:

All:
Cel:

A reading from the Holy Gospel according
to Matthew.
Glory to you, O Lord.
When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the
mountain; and after he sat down,
his disciples came to him.
Then he began to speak,
and taught them, saying:
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the
kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who
hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted for
righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of
heaven. Blessed are you when people revile you and
persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against
you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for
your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way
they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

The Gospel of the Lord.
All: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.