May 26, 2006, Memorial of St. Philip Neri, priest.

A reading from the first letter of St. Peter.

Beloved, concerning the salvation of your souls, the prophets who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours, searched and investigated it,

investigating the time and circumstances that the Spirit of Christ within them indicated

when it testified in advance to the sufferings destined for Christ and the glories to follow them.

It was revealed to them that they were serving not

themselves, but you with regard to the things that have now been announced to you by those who

preached the good news to you through the Holy Spirit sent from heaven, things into which

angels long to look.

Therefore, gird up the loins of your mind, live soberly, and set your hopes completely on the

grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Like obedient children, do not act in compliance with the desires of your former ignorance,

but, as he who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in every aspect of your conduct,

for it is written, be holy because I am holy.

The Word of the Lord.

The responsorial Psalm, the response is,

The Lord has made known his salvation.

Sing to the Lord a new song,

for he has done wondrous deeds.

His right hand has won victory for him, his holy arm. The Lord has

made known his salvation. The Lord has made his salvation known. In the sight of the nations,

he has revealed his justice. He has remembered his kindness and his faithfulness toward the House of Israel.

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