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Entrance Antiphon     Psalm 86 (85): 3, 5
℟.  Have mercy on me, O Lord,
      for I cry to you all the day long.
      O Lord, you are good and forgiving,
      full of mercy to all who call to you.

1st Reading     Jeremiah 20: 7-9
Jeremiah is filled with an overwhelming desire to preach the Lord’s word no matter the cost.

Responsorial Psalm     Psalm 63 (62): 2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9
℟.  My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.

2nd Reading     Romans 12: 1-2
Offer your bodies as a holy sacrifice.

Gospel Acclamation     Ephesian 1: 17-18
℣.  May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes of our heart,
      that we might see how great is the hope to which we are called.

Gospel     Matthew 16: 21-27
Jesus foresees his Passion and tells his disciples to take up their crosses and follow him.

Communion Antiphon, option 1     Psalm 31 (30): 20
℟.  How great is the goodness, Lord,
      that you keep for those who fear you.

Communion Antiphon, option 2     Matthew 5: 9-10
℟.  Blessed are the peacemakers,
      for they shall be called children of God.
      Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness,
      for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.