Mass Readings for July 21, 2023

Wisdom of Solomon 8:9-16
2 Corinthians 5:14-21
Psalms 67:2-5,7
Luke 9:1-6

Wisdom of Solomon 8:9-16
(9) I determined therefore to take her to me to live with me, Knowing that she is one who would give me good thoughts for counsel, And encourage me in cares and grief. (10) Because of her I will have glory among multitudes, And honor in the sight of elders, though I be young. (11) I will be found of a quick conceit when I give judgement, And in the presence of princes I will be admired. (12) When I am silent, they will wait for me; And when I open my lips, they will give heed to me; And if I continue speaking, they will lay their hand upon their mouth. (13) Because of her I will have immortality, And leave behind an eternal memory to those who come after me. (14) I will govern peoples, And nations will be subjected to me. (15) Dread princes will fear me when they hear of me: Among my people I will show myself a good ruler, and in war courageous. (16) When I am come into my house, I will find rest with her; For converse with her has no bitterness, And to live with her has no pain, but gladness and joy.

2 Corinthians 5:14-21
(14) For the love of Christ constrains us; because we judge thus, that one died for all, therefore all died. (15) He died for all, that those who live should no longer live to themselves, but to him who for their sakes died and rose again. (16) Therefore we know no one after the flesh from now on. Even though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now we know him so no more. (17) Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new. (18) But all things are of God, who reconciled us to himself through Jesus Christ, and gave to us the ministry of reconciliation; (19) namely, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself, not reckoning to them their trespasses, and having committed to us the word of reconciliation. (20) We are therefore ambassadors on behalf of Christ, as though God were entreating by us: we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. (21) For him who knew no sin he made to be sin on our behalf; so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

Psalms 67:2-5,7
(2) That your way may be known on earth, and your salvation among all nations, (3) let the peoples praise you, God. Let all the peoples praise you. (4) Oh let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you will judge the peoples with equity, and govern the nations on earth. Selah. (5) Let the peoples praise you, God. Let all the peoples praise you. (7) God will bless us. All the ends of the earth shall fear him.

Luke 9:1-6
(1) He called the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases. (2) He sent them out to preach God’s Kingdom and to heal the sick. (3) He said to them, “Take nothing for your journey—neither staffs, nor wallet, nor bread, nor money; neither have two coats each. (4) Into whatever house you enter, stay there, and depart from there. (5) As many as don’t receive you, when you depart from that city, shake off even the dust from your feet for a testimony against them.” (6) They departed, and went throughout the villages, preaching the Good News, and healing everywhere.