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Second Reading
Donna Smith
A reading from St. Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians (5: 1, 6-10)

We know that if our earthly dwelling: a tent,
should be destroyed, we have a building from God,
a dwelling not made with hands, eternal in heaven.

So we are always courageous, although we know
that while we are at home in the body
we are away from the Lord,
for we walk by faith, not by sight.
Yet we are courageous,
and we would rather leave the body
and go home to the Lord.

Therefore, we aspire to please Him,
whether we are at home or away.
For we must all appear before
the judgment seat of Christ,
so that each one may receive recompense,
according to what he did in the body,
whether good or evil.
The Word of the Lord.
All: Thanks be to God.

Gospel Acclamation
(Please stand)
All:
Alleluia, alleluia!

Blessed are those who have died in the Lord,

let them rest from their labours, for their good deeds go with them.
Alleluia!