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Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 2

First Reading (1 Kings 19:9a, 11-13a)

At the mountain of God, Horeb,
Elijah came to a cave where he took shelter. 
Then the LORD said to him,
“Go outside and stand on the mountain before the LORD;
the LORD will be passing by.” 
A strong and heavy wind was rending the mountains
and crushing rocks before the LORD—
but the LORD was not in the wind. 
After the wind there was an earthquake—
but the LORD was not in the earthquake. 
After the earthquake there was fire—
but the LORD was not in the fire. 
After the fire there was a tiny whispering sound. 
When he heard this,
Elijah hid his face in his cloak
and went and stood at the entrance of the cave.



Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 85:9, 10, 11-12, 13-14)

I will hear what God proclaims;
the LORD — for he proclaims peace.
Near indeed is his salvation to those who fear him,
glory dwelling in our land.

Kindness and truth shall meet;
justice and peace shall kiss.
Truth shall spring out of the earth,
and justice shall look down from heaven.

The LORD himself will give his benefits;
our land shall yield its increase.
Justice shall walk before him,
and prepare the way of his steps.

R.    Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation.



Second Reading (Romans 9:1-5)

Brothers and sisters:
I speak the truth in Christ, I do not lie;
my conscience joins with the Holy Spirit in bearing me witness
that I have great sorrow and constant anguish in my heart. 
For I could wish that I myself were accursed and cut off from Christ
for the sake of my own people,
my kindred according to the flesh. 
They are Israelites;
theirs the adoption, the glory, the covenants,
the giving of the law, the worship, and the promises;
theirs the patriarchs, and from them,
according to the flesh, is the Christ,
who is over all, God blessed forever. Amen.



Alleluia (Psalm 130:5)

I wait for the Lord;
my soul waits for his word.



Gospel (Matthew 14:22-33)

After he had fed the people, Jesus made the disciples get into a boat
and precede him to the other side,
while he dismissed the crowds. 
After doing so, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. 
When it was evening he was there alone. 
Meanwhile the boat, already a few miles offshore,
was being tossed about by the waves, for the wind was against it. 
During the fourth watch of the night,
he came toward them walking on the sea. 
When the disciples saw him walking on the sea they were terrified. 
“It is a ghost,” they said, and they cried out in fear. 
At once Jesus spoke to them, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.” 
Peter said to him in reply,
“Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” 
He said, “Come.” 
Peter got out of the boat and began to walk on the water toward Jesus. 
But when he saw how strong the wind was he became frightened;
and, beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” 
Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand and caught Peter,
and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” 
After they got into the boat, the wind died down. 
Those who were in the boat did him homage, saying,
“Truly, you are the Son of God.”



Offertory Antiphon (Psalm 31:15-16, 17-18ab, 20, 21, 24ab and 25)

I trust in you, O Lord;
I say, you are my God.
My life is in your hands.

Let your face shine on your servant.
Save me in your merciful love.
Let me not be put to shame, O LORD,
for I call on you.

How great is the goodness, LORD,
that you keep for those who fear you,
that you show to those who trust you
in the sight of the children of men.

You hide them in the shelter of your presence,
secure from human scheming;
you keep them safe within your tent
from disputing tongues.

Love the LORD, all you his saints.
The LORD guards the faithful.
Be strong, let your heart take courage,
all who hope in the LORD.



Communion Antiphon (John 6:52; Psalm 111:1bc-10)

R.     The bread that I will give, says the Lord, is my flesh for the life of the world.

I will praise the LORD with all my heart,
in the meeting of the just and the assembly.
Great are the works of the LORD,
to be pondered by all who delight in them.

Majestic and glorious his work;
his justice stands firm forever.
He has given us a memorial of his wonders.
The LORD is gracious and merciful.

He gives food to those who fear him;
keeps his covenant ever in mind.
His mighty works he has shown to his people
by giving them the heritage of nations.

His handiwork is justice and truth;
his precepts are all of them sure,
standing firm forever and ever,
wrought in uprightness and truth.

He has sent redemption to his people,
and established his covenant forever.
Holy his name, to be feared.

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom;
understanding marks all who attain it.
His praise endures forever!

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen.



Salve, Regina (Hail, Holy Queen)

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