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4135  18th Ave NW, Rochester MN 55901 ~ 507-282-8542

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  • Funeral Readings

    These are readings typically chosen for funerals. In collaboration with the Priest or other parish minister assisting you, select one each from the choices for the first reading responsorial psalm, second reading, and gospel reading. If you feel moved to choose something apart from the list, please feel free to bring it up to the Priest for discussion. 

    Here, we have an overview of all our typically chosen readings, as well as links to the full text of each. 

    A “Through Death to Life” booklet may be borrowed from the Pax Christi office which includes the text for most of the scripture choices.

    List of All Readings
    Full Text for First Readings Full Text for Easter First Readings
    Full Text for all Psalms
    Full Text for all Second Readings
    Full Text for all Gospel Readings


    First Reading Index

    These are the full texts of each reading listed above. A line from each is listed beside the reading itself.


    Out of the Easter Season

    ReadingTopic
    2 Maccabees 12:43-46He acted in an excellent and noble way as he had the resurrection of the dead in view.

    Job 19:1,23-27aI know that my Vindicator lives.

    Wisdom 3:1-9 (long version)
    Wisdom 3:1-6, 9 (short version)

    As sacrificial offerings he took them to himself.
    Wisdom 4:7-15

    An unsullied life, the attainment of old age.
    Isaiah 25:6a,7-9

    He will destroy death forever.
    Lamentations 3:17-26

    It is good to hope in silence for the saving help of the lord.
    Daniel 12:1-3

    Many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall wake.
    Ecclesiastes 3:1-12There is an appointed time for everything.


    During the Easter Season (from Easter Sunday through Pentecost)

    ReadingTopic
    Acts 10:34-43 (long version)
    Acts 10:34-36, 42-43 (short version)

    He is the one appointed by God as judge of the living and the dead.

    Revelation 14:13

    Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.
    Revelation 20:11-21:1

    The dead were judged according to their deeds.
    Revelation 21:1-5a, 6b-7There shall be no more death.


    Responsorial Psalm Index

    Here is the text for the commonly chosen psalms. While not included here, each has multiple music arrangements available.

    PsalmRefrain(s)
    Psalm 23The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. 
    Though I walk in the valley of darkness, I fear no evil, for you are with me.

    Psalm 25To you, O Lord, I lift my soul.

    No one who waits for you, O Lord, will ever be put to shame.

    Psalm 27The Lord is my light and my salvation.
    I believe that I shall see the good things of the Lord in the land of the living.

    Psalm 42My soul is thirsting for the living God: when shall I see him face to face?

    Psalm 63My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.

    Psalm 103The Lord is kind and merciful.
    The salvation of the just comes from the Lord.

    Psalm 116I will walk in the presence of the Lord in the land of the living.

    Psalm 122I rejoiced when I heard them say: let us go to the house of the Lord.
    Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.

    Psalm 130Out of the depths, I cry to you, Lord
    I hope in the Lord, I trust in his word.

    Psalm 143O Lord, hear my prayer.


    Second Reading Index

    These are the full texts of each reading listed above. A line from each is listed beside the reading itself.
     
    ReadingTopic
    Romans 5:5-11Since we are now justified by his Blood, we will be saved through him from the wrath.

    Romans 5:17-21Where sin increased, grace overflowed all the more.

    Romans 6:3-9 (long version)
    Romans 6:3-4, 8-9 (short version)

    We too might live in newness of life.
    Romans 8:14-23We also groan within ourselves as we wait for adoption, the redemption of our bodies.

    Romans 8:31b-35, 37-39What will separate us from the love of Christ?

    Romans 14:7-9, 10c-12Whether we live or die, we are the Lord's.

    1 Corinthians 15:20-28So too in Christ shall all be brought to life.

    1 Corinthians 15:51-57Death is swallowed up in victory.

    2 Corinthians 4:14-5:1What is seen is transitory, but what is unseen is eternal.

    2 Corinthians 5:1, 6-10We have a building from God, eternal in heaven.

    Philippians 3:20-21He will change our lowly bodies to conform to his glory.

    1 Thessalonians 4:13-18Thus we shall always be with the Lord.

    2 Timothy 2:8-13If we have died with him we shall also live with him.

    1 John 3:1-2We shall see him as he is.

    1 John 3:14-16We know that we have passed from death to life because we love our brothers.


    Gospel Reading Index

    These are the full texts of each gospel reading listed above. A line from each is listed beside the reading itself.

    ReadingTopic
    Matthew 5:1-12aRejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven.

    Matthew 11:25-30Come to me and I will give you rest.

    Matthew 25:1-13Behold the bridegroom! Come out to him!

    Matthew 25:31-46Come, you who are blessed by my Father.

    Mark 15:33-39, 16:1-6 (long version)
    Mark 15:33-39 (short version)

    Jesus gave a loud cry and breathed his last.
    Luke 7:11-17Young man, I tell you, arise!

    Luke 12:35-40You also must be prepared.

    Luke 23:33, 39-43Today you will be with me in Paradise.

    Luke 23: 44-46, 50, 52-53, 24: 1-6a (long version)
    Luke 23: 44-46, 50, 52-53 (short version)

    Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.
    Luke 24:13-35 (long version)
    Luke 24:13-16, 28-35 (short version)

    Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?
    John 5:24-29Whoever hears my word and believes has passed from death to life.

    John 6:37-40Everyone who sees the Son and believes in him may have eternal life and I shall raise him on the last day.

    John 6:51-59Whoever eats this bread will live forever, and I will raise them up on the last day.

    John 11:17-27 (long version)
    John 11:21-27 (short version)

    I am the resurrection and the life.
    John 11:32-45

    Lazarus, come out!
    John 12:23-28 (long version)
    John 12:23-26 (short version)

    If it dies, it produces much fruit.
    John 14:1-6

    In my Father's house there are many dwellings.
    John 17:24-26

    I wish that where I am they also may be with me.
    John 19:17-18, 25-39And bowing his head he handed over his Spirit.

Pax Christi Church | 4135 18th Ave NW | Rochester MN 55901 | 507-282-8542 | info@paxchristichurch.org

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