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Wednesday, 9 December 2026

Saint Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin

Advent · Violet

Readings for the universal ChurchGeneral Roman Calendar, used by Catholics worldwide

First Reading

Isaiah 40:25-31

25“And to whom would you compare me or equate me?” says the Holy One. 26Lift up your eyes on high, and see who has created these things. He leads forth their army by number, and he calls them all by name. Because of the fullness of his strength and robustness and virtue, not one of them was left behind. 27Why do you say this, O Jacob, and why do you speak this way, O Israel? “My way has been hidden from the Lord, and my judgment escaped notice by my God.” 28Do you not know, or have you not heard? The Lord is the eternal God, who has created the limits of the earth. He does not diminish, and he does not struggle. Neither is his wisdom searchable. 29It is he who gives strength to the weary, and it is he who increases fortitude and strength in those who are failing. 30Servants will struggle and fail, and young men will fall into infirmity. 31But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will take up wings like eagles. They will run and not struggle. They will walk and not tire.

Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 8 and 10

1To David himself. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and bless his holy name, all that is within me.

2Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all his recompenses.

3He forgives all your iniquities. He heals all your infirmities.

4He redeems your life from destruction. He crowns you with mercy and compassion.

8The Lord is compassionate and merciful, patient and full of mercy.

10He has not dealt with us according to our sins, and he has not repaid us according to our iniquities.

Gospel

Matthew 11:28-30

28Come to me, all you who labor and have been burdened, and I will refresh you. 29Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you shall find rest for your souls. 30For my yoke is sweet and my burden is light.”

Text: Catholic Public Domain Version (public domain). Reading citations: cpbjr/catholic-readings-api (MIT license). The Lectionary text used at Mass in the United States is the NABRE, which you can read at USCCB.