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Thursday, November 18, 2021
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Dedication of the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul (Optional Memorial)
The readings are proper
First Reading
Acts 28:11-16, 30-31
11After three months we set sail in a ship which had wintered in the island, a ship of Alexandria, with the Twin Brothers as figurehead.
12Putting in at Syracuse, we stayed there for three days.
13And from there we made a circuit and arrived at Rheʹgium; and after one day a south wind sprang up, and on the second day we came to Puteʹoli.
14There we found brethren, and were invited to stay with them for seven days. And so we came to Rome.
15And the brethren there, when they heard of us, came as far as the Forum of Apʹpius and Three Taverns to meet us. On seeing them Paul thanked God and took courage.
16And when we came into Rome, Paul was allowed to stay by himself, with the soldier that guarded him.
30And he lived there two whole years at his own expense, and welcomed all who came to him,
31preaching the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ quite openly and unhindered.
Responsorial Psalm
Psalms 98:1-6
1O sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things! His right hand and his holy arm have gotten him victory.
2The LORD has made known his victory, he has revealed his vindication in the sight of the nations.
3He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God.
4Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises!
5Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, with the lyre and the sound of melody!
6With trumpets and the sound of the horn make a joyful noise before the King, the LORD!
Gospel
Matthew 14:22-33
22Then he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds.
23And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone,
24but the boat by this time was many furlongs distant from the land, beaten by the waves; for the wind was against them.
25And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea.
26But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out for fear.
27But immediately he spoke to them, saying, “Take heart, it is I; have no fear.”
28And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, bid me come to you on the water.”
29He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus;
30but when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.”
31Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, “O man of little faith, why did you doubt?”
32And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased.
33And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”
