First Reading ‡ Sirach 15:15-20
He never commanded anyone to be godless.

Responsorial ‡ Psalm 118:1-2.4-5.17-18.33-34
Happy are they who follow the law of the Lord!

Second Reading ‡ 1 Corinthians 2:6-10
God in his wisdom predestined our glory before the ages began.

Gospel [longer form] ‡ Matthew 5:17-37
Such was said to your ancestors; but I am speaking to you.