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.

Thanks be God.

The Lord has made known his salvation.

The Lord has made known his salvation.

Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done wondrous deeds.

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