12/09/2021
September 12, 2021
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time; Most Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary
FIRST READING
Isaiah 50:4c—9a
The Lord GOD opens my ear that I may hear; and I have not rebelled, have not turned back. I gave my back to those who beat me, my cheeks to those who plucked my beard; my face I did not shield from buffets and spitting.
The Lord GOD is my help, therefore I am not disgraced; I have set my face like flint, knowing that I shall not be put to shame. He is near who upholds my right; if anyone wishes to oppose me, let us appear together. Who disputes my right? Let that man confront me. See, the Lord GOD is my help; who will prove me wrong?
RESPONSORIAL PSALM
Psalm 116:1—2, 3—4, 5—6, 8—9 (9)
R. I will walk before the Lord, in the land of the living. or R. Alleluia.
I love the LORD because he has heard my voice in supplication, because he has inclined his ear to me the day I called.
R. I will walk before the Lord, in the land of the living. or R. Alleluia.
The cords of death encompassed me; the snares of the netherworld seized upon me; I fell into distress and sorrow, and I called upon the name of the LORD, "O LORD, save my life!"
R. I will walk before the Lord, in the land of the living. or R. Alleluia.
Gracious is the LORD and just; yes, our God is merciful. The LORD keeps the little ones; I was brought low, and he saved me.
R. I will walk before the Lord, in the land of the living. or R. Alleluia.
For he has freed my soul from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling. I shall walk before the LORD in the land of the living.
R. I will walk before the Lord, in the land of the living. or R. Alleluia.
SECOND READING
James 2:14—18
What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister has nothing to wear and has no food for the day, and one of you says to them, "Go in peace, keep warm, and eat well," but you do not give them the necessit
