First Reading

Genesis 21:5, 8-20a

5when he was one hundred years old. Indeed, at this stage of his father’s life, Isaac was born. 6And Sarah said: “God has brought laughter to me. Whoever will hear of it will laugh with me.” 7And again, she said: “Hearing this, who would believe Abraham, that Sarah breast-fed a son, to whom she gave birth, despite being elderly?” 8And the boy grew and was weaned. And Abraham made a great feast on the day of his weaning.

Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 33

7This poor one cried out, and the Lord heeded him, and he saved him from all his tribulations. 8The Angel of the Lord will encamp around those who fear him, and he will rescue them. 9Taste and see that the Lord is sweet. Blessed is the man who hopes in him. 10Fear the Lord, all you his saints. For there is no destitution for those who fear him. 11The rich have been needy and hungry, but those who seek the Lord will not be deprived of any good thing. 12Come forward, sons. Listen to me. I will teach you the fear of the Lord. 13Which is the man who wills life, who chooses to see good days?

Gospel

Matthew 8:28-34

28And when he had arrived across the sea, into the region of the Gerasenes, he was met by two who had demons, who were so exceedingly savage, as they went out from among the tombs, that no one was able to cross by that way. 29And behold, they cried out, saying: “What are we to you, O Jesus, the Son of God? Have you come here to torment us before the time?” 30Now there was, not far from them, a herd of many swine feeding. 31Then the demons petitioned him, saying: “If you cast us from here, send us into the herd of swine.” 32And he said to them, “Go.” And they, going out, went into the swine. And behold, the entire herd suddenly rushed along a steep place into the sea. And they died in the waters. 33Then the shepherds fled, and arriving in the city, they reported on all this, and on those who had had the demons. 34And behold, the entire city went out to meet Jesus. And having seen him, they petitioned him, so that he would cross from their borders.