Second Reading
Fintan
A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to Timothy (4:7-8; 17-18)
The time is here for me to leave this life. I have done my best in the
race, I have run the full distance. I have kept the faith. And now the
prize of victory is waiting for me, the crown of righteousness, which
the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on that day and not only to
me, but to all those who wait with love for Him to appear.
The Lord has stayed with me and given me strength, he has been my
rock, my safety and now he will rescue me from all evil, and take me
safely into his heavenly Kingdom.
The Word of the Lord.
All:
Thanks be to God.
(Please stand to welcome the Gospel)
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, Alleluia
I am the resurrection and the life,
says the Lord; whoever believes in me
will not die for ever.
Alleluia.