6 luglio 2026, Santa Messa del giorno dal Santuario di Sant’Antonio di Padova a Como

Antiphon Come, bride of Christ, receive the crown that the Lord has prepared for you from of old. Or: She has despised the kingdom of this world for the love of the Lord Jesus Christ. Collect O God, support of the innocent and joy of the pure in heart, who gave to Saint Maria [Goretti] in her youth the grace of martyrdom and bestowed on her the crown of glory for defending her virginity, grant us, through her intercession, a constant fidelity to your commandments. Through our Lord Jesus Christ. First Reading I will betroth you to me forever. From the book of the prophet Hosea Hos 2:16, 17b-18, 21-22 Thus says the Lord: "Behold, I will allure her, I will lead her into the wilderness, and speak tenderly to her. There she will answer me as in the days of her youth, as in the day she came out of the land of Egypt. And it shall come to pass in that day —oracle of the LORD— you will call me, 'My husband,' and you will no longer call me, 'My master Baal.' I will betroth you to me forever; I will betroth you in righteousness and justice, in love and mercy; I will betroth you in faithfulness, and you shall know the LORD. The Word of God. Responsorial Psalm From Psalm 145 (146) R. The LORD is merciful and gracious. Or: R. I will sing of your faithful love forever. I will bless you every day, I will praise your name forever and ever. Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; his greatness is endless. R. One generation shall praise your works to another, and shall declare your mighty deeds. I will meditate on the glorious splendor of your majesty and your wonders. R. Let them speak of your awesome power; I too will recount your greatness. Let them spread the memory of your immense goodness, and let them sing aloud your righteousness. R. The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in love. The Lord is good to all, his compassion is over all his creatures. R. Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia. Our Savior, Christ Jesus, has conquered death and brought life to light through the Gospel. (Cf. 2 Tim 1:10) Alleluia. Gospel My daughter has just died; but come, and she will live. From the Gospel according to Matthew Mt 9:18-26 While Jesus was speaking, a ruler came forward and knelt before him, saying, "My daughter has just died. But come and lay your hand on her, and she will live." Jesus rose and followed him, with his disciples. And behold, a woman who had had a flow of blood for twelve years came up behind him and touched the hem of his cloak. She said to herself, "If I only touch his cloak, I will be made well." Jesus turned and saw her and said, "Take courage, daughter; your faith has made you well." And the woman was made well from that moment. When Jesus came to the ruler's house and saw the flute players and the commotion, he said, "Go away! For the girl is not dead but sleeping." And they mocked him. But after the crowd had been driven away, he entered and took her hand, and the girl arose. And this news spread throughout that whole region. The Word of the Lord. Of the Offerings Accept, O Lord, the humble service we offer you in memory of the holy Virgin Mary [Goretti], and through this perfect sacrifice, grant us to be always in your presence, burning with your holy love. Through Christ our Lord. Communion Antiphon The prudent virgin has chosen the better part, which will not be taken away from her. (Cf. Luke 10:42) Or: At midnight a cry went up: "Behold, the bridegroom comes! Go out to meet him!" (Cf. Mt 25:6) After Communion Nourished with the bread of heaven in the joyful memory of Saint Maria [Goretti], we humbly pray to you, O Lord: grant us forgiveness of sins, health of body, grace and eternal glory of soul. Through Christ our Lord.