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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Open our hearts, O Lord, that we may listen to the words of your Son
Alleluia.Open our hearts, O Lord, that we may listen to the words of your Son.Alleluia. “Open Our Hearts, O Lord” This Gospel Acclamation reminds us that hearing the words of Jesus is not simply a matter of listening with our ears. The heart must also be open. We can hear the Gospel many times and still miss what Christ is…
More Gospel Acclamations
Browse earlier Gospel Acclamations by date and open any entry to read the complete verse.
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The Holy Spirit will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance
Alleluia.The Holy Spirit will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.Alleluia. The Holy Spirit does not simply remind us…
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Teach me your paths, O Lord. Guide me in your truth
Alleluia.Teach me your paths, O Lord. Guide me in your truth.Alleluia. “Teach me your paths, O Lord. Guide me in your truth.” This Gospel Acclamation is a simple…
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Today, harden not your hearts, but listen to the voice of the Lord
Alleluia.Today, harden not your hearts, but listen to the voice of the Lord.Alleluia. Listen to the Voice of the Lord “Today, harden not your hearts” is a reminder…
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The word of the Lord is living and active
Alleluia.The word of the Lord is living and active, discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.Alleluia. The Word of God is not something we simply hear at…
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Though Jesus Christ was rich, yet for your sake he became poor
Alleluia.Though Jesus Christ was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich. Alleluia. This Alleluia reminds us that the true…
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Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven
Alleluia.Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.Alleluia. To be poor in spirit is to recognise that everything we have is a gift…
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Jesus was preaching the Gospel of the kingdom and healing every infirmity among the people
Alleluia.Jesus was preaching the Gospel of the kingdom and healing every infirmity among the people.Alleluia. Wherever Jesus went, He brought both truth and healing. He proclaimed the Kingdom…
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Mary has been taken up into heaven; the host of angels rejoices
Alleluia.Mary has been taken up into heaven; the host of angels rejoices.Alleluia. Today’s Gospel Acclamation invites us to lift our eyes toward the hope that God has prepared…
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Accept the word of God, not as the word of men, but as what it really is
Alleluia.Accept the word of God, not as the word of men, but as what it really is, the word of God. Alleluia. God’s word is not simply a collection…
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Let your face shine forth on your servant, and teach me your decrees
Alleluia.Let your face shine forth on your servant, and teach me your decrees.Alleluia. This beautiful prayer is the cry of a heart that longs to live close to…
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God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself
Alleluia.God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation.Alleluia. Through Jesus Christ, God reached out to a broken world not…
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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…