PREPARE YOUR HEART FOR THE GOSPEL
Gospel Acclamation
Read today’s Gospel Acclamation and browse previous acclamations proclaimed before the Holy Gospel at Catholic Mass.
Today’s Gospel Acclamation
Prepare to receive Christ in the Gospel with today’s acclamation from the Church’s liturgy.
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If you are reproached for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of God rests upon you
“If you are reproached for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of God rests upon you.” Following Jesus does not always bring acceptance or understanding. There will be moments when standing firmly in our faith means facing criticism, rejection, or ridicule. Yet today’s Gospel Acclamation reminds us that the approval of the world is never greater…
More Gospel Acclamations
Browse earlier Gospel Acclamations by date and open any entry to read the complete verse.
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Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest
Alleluia.Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest, says the Lord.Alleluia. “Come to Me, and I Will Give You Rest”…
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Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth
Alleluia.Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the kingdom.Alleluia. The greatest truths of God are not…
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Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest, says the Lord
Alleluia.“Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest, says the Lord.”Alleluia. These words reveal the tender heart of Jesus. He…
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Take my yoke upon you, says the Lord; and learn from me
Alleluia.Take my yoke upon you, says the Lord; and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart.Alleluia. Jesus does not call us to carry life’s…
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My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord; and I know them, and they follow me
Alleluia.“My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord; and I know them, and they follow me.”Alleluia. These words remind us that faith begins with listening. Jesus knows each…
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Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord
Alleluia.Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord; peace on earth, and glory in the highest.Alleluia. There is something deeply moving about these words.…
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We praise you, O God; we acclaim you as the Lord
Alleluia.We praise you, O God; we acclaim you as the Lord; the glorious band of apostles sings your praise, O Lord!Alleluia. The Glorious Band of Apostles Sings Your…
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Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the kingdom
Alleluia.“Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the kingdom.”Alleluia. These words remind us that the heart…
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Your word, O Lord is truth; sanctify us in the truth
Alleluia.Your word, O Lord is truth; sanctify us in the truth.Alleluia. “Your Word, O Lord, Is Truth” In a world filled with competing voices, opinions and half-truths, this…
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If a man loves me, he will keep my word, says the Lord
This Gospel Acclamation reminds us that love for Christ is shown not merely by what we say, but by the way we live. Every time we choose His…
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I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, says the Lord, but that he turn from his way and live
Alleluia.I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, says the Lord, but that he turn from his way and live.Alleluia. These words remind us of something…
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I count everything as refuse, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him
Alleluia.I count everything as refuse, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him.Alleluia. Sometimes we spend our lives chasing things the world tells us…
