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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Whoever keeps Christ’s word, in him truly love for God is perfected
Alleluia.Whoever keeps Christ’s word, in him truly love for God is perfected.Alleluia. This Alleluia reminds us that love for God is revealed not only by what we say, but by how faithfully we live His Word. To keep Christ’s word means allowing His teachings to shape our choices, our relationships, our forgiveness and the way we treat others. As we…
More Gospel Acclamations
Browse earlier Gospel Acclamations by date and open any entry to read the complete verse.
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Christ took our infirmities and bore our diseases
This Gospel Acclamation reminds us that Christ did not remain distant from human suffering. He entered into it, carrying our pain, our weakness, and the burden of our…
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Blessed are the pure in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven
The Gospel Acclamation reminds us that true greatness in God’s Kingdom begins with a heart that is humble, sincere, and open to Him. To be pure in spirit is to…
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If a man loves me, he will keep my word, says the Lord
Jesus’ words, “If a man loves me, he will keep my word,” remind us that love for Christ is shown not only in what we say, but in how we…
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The Spirit of truth will bear witness to me, says the Lord
Alleluia. “The Spirit of truth will bear witness to me, says the Lord; and you also are witnesses.”Alleluia. Jesus never asked us to follow Him in silence. He…
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The kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the Gospel
Alleluia.The kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the Gospel.Alleluia. The Gospel Acclamation, “The kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the Gospel,” is…
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Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works
This acclamation reminds us that faith is never meant to be hidden. The light Christ places within us is meant to shine through our actions, our words, and…
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Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven
This short acclamation carries a powerful message of Christian hope. Jesus does not promise that the path of discipleship will always be easy, but He assures us that…
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I am the living bread which came down from heaven
There is a reason Jesus calls Himself the living bread. Bread sustains physical life, but Christ came to nourish something even deeper: the human soul. In these words,…
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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. There is a beautiful freedom hidden within these words of Jesus. To be “poor in…
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Our Saviour Christ Jesus abolished death and brought life
This Alleluia proclaims one of the greatest truths of the Christian faith: death is no longer the final destination of those who belong to Christ. Through His Passion,…
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I am the resurrection and the life, says the Lord
Alleluia.I am the resurrection and the life, says the Lord; he who believes in me shall never die.Alleluia. These words are at the very heart of our Christian…
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Jesus Christ, you are the faithful witness, the first born of the dead
Alleluia.Jesus Christ, you are the faithful witness, the first-born of the dead; you have loved us and washed away our sins in your blood.Alleluia. There is something profoundly…