Will you believe

First Reading ‡ 1 Samuel 16:1,6-7,10-13

In the presence of the Lord God, they anointed David king of Israel.

Responsorial ‡ Psalm 22(23)

The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.

Second Reading ‡ Ephesians 5:8-14

Rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.

Gospel [longer form] ‡ John 9:1-41

The blind man went off and washed himself and came away with his sight restored.