Reading
Hebrews 5: 7- 9
5:7 | It is Christ who, in the days of his flesh, with a strong cry and tears, offered prayers and supplications to the One who was able to save him from death, and who was heard because of his reverence. |
5:8 | And although, certainly, he is the Son of God, he learned obedience by the things that he suffered. |
5:9 | And having reached his consummation, he was made, for all who are obedient to him, the cause of eternal salvation, |
or
First Timothy 3: 14- 16
3:14 | I am writing these things to you, with the hope that I will come to you soon. |
3:15 | But, if I am delayed, you should know the manner in which it is necessary to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the Church of the living God, the pillar and the foundation of truth. |
3:16 | And it is clearly great, this mystery of piety, which was manifested in the flesh, which was justified in the Spirit, which has appeared to Angels, which has been preached to the Gentiles, which is believed in the world, which has been taken up in glory. |
Gospel
John 19: 25- 27
19:25 | And standing beside the cross of Jesus were his mother, and his mother’s sister, and Mary of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene. |
19:26 | Therefore, when Jesus had seen his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing near, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold your son.” |
19:27 | Next, he said to the disciple, “Behold your mother.” And from that hour, the disciple accepted her as his own. |
Or
Luke 2: 33- 35
2:33 | And his father and mother were wondering over these things, which were spoken about him. |
2:34 | And Simeon blessed them, and he said to his mother Mary: “Behold, this one has been set for the ruin and for the resurrection of many in Israel, and as a sign which will be contradicted. |
2:35 | And a sword will pass through your own soul, so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” |