Let’s explore some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 2nd Sunday of the Year.

1st. Reading – Isaiah 49:3,5-6

• The people are brought back and gathered together, made glorious by God’s strength.
• They shall be a light to the nations, so that God’s salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.

Psalm – 40:2,4,7-10

• “Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.”
• We wait for the Lord, who strengthens us to offer our lives in service.

2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 1:1-3

• Paul introduces his letter stating that he is an apostle of Christ.
• He greets the people in the grace and peace of the Lord Jesus.

Gospel – John 1:29-34

• John the Baptist sees Jesus and says, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world.”
• John testifies that he has seen the Spirit come down like a dove from heaven upon the Lord.

Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of the Year (64)

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