First Reading

2 Corinthians 3:15 - 4:1, 3-6

Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 84

10So then, truly his salvation is near to those who fear him, so that glory may inhabit our land. 11Mercy and truth have met each other. Justice and peace have kissed. 12Truth has risen from the earth, and justice has gazed down from heaven. 13For so will the Lord give goodness, and our earth will give her fruit. 14Justice will walk before him, and he will set his steps upon the way.
Gospel

Matthew 5:20-26

20For I say to you, that unless your justice has surpassed that of the scribes and the Pharisees you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. 21You have heard that it was said to the ancients: ‘You shall not murder; whoever will have murdered shall be liable to judgment.’ 22But I say to you, that anyone who becomes angry with his brother shall be liable to judgment. But whoever will have called his brother, ‘Idiot,’ shall be liable to the council. Then, whoever will have called him, ‘Worthless,’ shall be liable to the fires of Hell. 23Therefore, if you offer your gift at the altar, and there you remember that your brother has something against you, 24leave your gift there, before the altar, and go first to be reconciled to your brother, and then you may approach and offer your gift. 25Be reconciled with your adversary quickly, while you are still on the way with him, lest perhaps the adversary may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you will be thrown in prison. 26Amen I say to you, that you shall not go forth from there, until you have repaid the last quarter.