A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah.

The Spirit of Almighty God is upon me,
for God has anointed me;
God has sent me to bring good news to the poor,
to bind the wounds of the brokenhearted,
to proclaim liberty to captives
and release to prisoners,
to announce a year of favor from Our God,
and the day of God’s vindication.
I will joyfully exult in Our God,
who is the joy of my soul.
God has clothed me with a robe of salvation,
and wrapped me in a mantle of justice,
the way a bridegroom puts on a crown,
and a bride bedecks herself with jewels.
For as the earth brings forth plants,
and a garden brings its seeds to blossom,
so does Our God make justice sprout,
and praise spring up before all nations.

The Word of God recorded in the book of the prophet Isaiah.

R: I will greatly rejoice in You, O God.

My soul proclaims the greatness of You, O God,

and my spirit exults in You, my Savior.

For You have looked with favor upon Your lowly handmaid,

and from this day forward all generations to come will call me blessed.

R: I will greatly rejoice in You, O God.

For You, the Almighty, have done great things for me,

and holy is Your name.

Your mercy reaches from age to age

for those who fear You.

R: I will greatly rejoice in You, O God.

The hungry You have filled with good things,

while the rich You have sent empty away.

You have come to the aid of Israel Your servant,

mindful of Your mercy.

R: I will greatly rejoice in You, O God.