First Reading

Second Letter of Saint Paul to the Corinthians (2 Cor 1: 18-22)

Jesus Christ was not “yes” and “no,” but “yes” has been in him.

Brothers and sisters:
As God is faithful, our word to you is not “yes” and “no.”
For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was proclaimed to you by us,
Silvanus and Timothy and me,
was not “yes” and “no,” but “yes” has been in him.
For however many are the promises of God, their Yes is in him;
therefore, the Amen from us also goes through him to God for glory.
But the one who gives us security with you in Christ
and who anointed us is God;
he has also put his seal upon us
and given the Spirit in our hearts as a first installment.

— The word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm

Ps 119: 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 135

Lord, let your face shine on me.

Wonderful are your decrees;
therefore I observe them.

The revelation of your words sheds light,
gives understanding to the simple.

I gasp with open mouth
in my yearning for your commands.

Turn to me in pity
as you turn to those who love your name.

Steady my footsteps according to your promise,
and let no iniquity rule over me.

Let your countenance shine upon your servant,
and teach me your statutes.

Gospel

Alleluia, alleluia.

Let your light shine before others
that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.

Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 5: 13-16)

You are the light of the world.

Jesus said to his disciples:

“You are the salt of the earth.
But if salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned?
It is no longer good for anything
but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.
You are the light of the world.
A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden.
Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket;
it is set on a lampstand,
where it gives light to all in the house.
Just so, your light must shine before others,
that they may see your good deeds
and glorify your heavenly Father.”

— The Gospel of the Lord.