Daily Mass Readings for April 16, 2025: Gospel — Mt 26, 14-25

⁴ The Sovereign Lord has given me the capacity to be his spokesman, so that I know how to help the weary. He wakes me up every morning; he makes me alert so I can listen attentively as disciples do. ⁵ The Sovereign Lord has spoken to me clearly; I have not rebelled, I have not turned back. ⁶ I offered my back to those who attacked, my jaws to those who tore out my beard; I did not hide my face from insults and spitting. ⁷ But the Sovereign Lord helps me, so I am not humiliated. For that reason I am steadfastly resolved; I know I will not be put to shame. ⁸ The one who vindicates me is close by. Who dares to argue with me? Let us confront each other! Who is my accuser? Let him challenge me! ⁹ Look, the Sovereign Lord helps me. Who dares to condemn me? Look, all of them will wear out like clothes; a moth will eat away at them.