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IN THIS WEEK’S READINGS

Sunday Readings

Reading I

2 Samuel 12:7-10, 13
The repentant David is forgiven.
Background

Responsorial Psalm

Psalms 32:1-2, 5, 7, 11

Reading II

Galatians 2:16, 19-21
A person is not right with God by works of the Law but through faith in Jesus Christ.
Background

Gospel

Luke 7:36-8:3
She stood at his feet weeping and began to bathe his feet with her tears.
Background

Lectionary Link

Sunday readings, backgrounds and questions of the week for lectionary-connected lifelong catechesis.

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