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Gospel for Saturday of the 15th Week in Ordinary Time II

Matthew 12:14-21

Summary: The Pharisees plotted to kill Jesus, so he withdrew, healing many but telling them not to reveal him. This fulfilled Isaiah's prophecy about God's chosen servant bringing justice and hope.

Gospel Acclamation: God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. (2 Corinthians 5:19)

The Chosen Servant

The Pharisees went out and took counsel against Jesus to put him to death.

When Jesus realized this, he withdrew from that place. Many people followed him, and he cured them all, but he warned them not to make him known. This was to fulfill what had been spoken through Isaiah the prophet:

Behold, my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved in whom I delight; I shall place my Spirit upon him, and he will proclaim justice to the Gentiles. He will not contend or cry out, nor will anyone hear his voice in the streets. A bruised reed he will not break, a smoldering wick he will not quench, until he brings justice to victory. And in his name the Gentiles will hope.

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