(#17) Revelation 21:1-5a, 6b-7 III. GOSPEL READINGS A reading from the Book of Revelation. (#18) Matthew 5:1-12a I saw a new heaven and a new The former A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew. heaven and the former earth had passed away, and the When he saw the crowds, Jesus went up the mountain, and sea was no more. I also saw the holy city, a new after he had sat down, his disciples came to him. He Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, began to teach them, saying: prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of “Blessed I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, heaven. God’s dwelling is with the human race. He will dwell Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted. with them and they will be his people and God himself Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land. will always be with them as their God. He will wipe Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, every tear from their eyes, and there shall be no more for they will be satisfied. death or mourning, wailing or pain, for the old order Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. has passed away.” Blessed are the of heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called The one who sat on the throne said, I make children of God. “Behold, Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of all things new. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give a gift Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you from the spring of life-giving water. The victor will and utter every kind of evil against you falsely inherit these gifts, and I shall be his God, and he will because of me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward be my son.” will be great in heaven.” The word of the Lord. The Gospel of the Lord.
(#17) Revelation 21:1-5a, 6b-7 A reading from the Book of Revelation. I saw a new heaven and a new The former heaven and the former earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. I also saw the holy city, a new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, God’s dwelling is with the human race. He will dwell with them and they will be his people and God himself will always be with them as their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there shall be no more death or mourning, wailing or pain, for the old order has passed away.” The one who sat on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give a gift from the spring of life-giving water. The victor will inherit these gifts, and I shall be his God, and he will be my son.” The word of the Lord. III. GOSPEL READINGS (#18) Matthew 5:1-12a A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew. When he saw the crowds, Jesus went up the mountain, and after he had sat down, his disciples came to him. He began to teach them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land. Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the of heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you falsely because of me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven.” The Gospel of the Lord.