LITURGY OF THE WORD

1st Reading: Genesis 2:7-9, 3:1-7

RESPONSORIAL PSALM: 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14 and 17

Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned.

Have mercy on me, O God, in your goodness; in the greatness of your compassion wipe out my offense.

Thoroughly wash me from my guilt and of my sin cleanse me.

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 I acknowledge my offense, and my sin is before me always:

"Against you only have I sinned, and done what is evil in your sight."

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A clean heart create for me, O God, and a steadfast spirit renew within me.

Cast me not out from your presence, and your Holy Spirit take not from me.

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Give me back the joy of your salvation, and a willing spirit sustain in me.

O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth shall proclaim your praise.

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2nd Reading: Romans 5:12, 17-19

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION:

Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ. King of Endless Glory.

One does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.

Gospel: Matthew 5:38-48

Faith Sharing: “Renew my Faith! Restore my Joy!”

Mr. Leonard Pete