Beloved, we love God because he first loved us.

Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news of him spread throughout the whole region.

Beloved, if God so loved us, we also must love one another.

After the five thousand had eaten and were satisfied, Jesus made his disciples get into the boat and precede him to the other side toward Bethsaida, while he dismissed the crowd.

Beloved, let us love one another, because love is of God; everyone who loves is begotten by God and knows God.

When Jesus saw the vast crowd, his heart was moved with pity for them, for they were like sheep without a shepherd; and he began to teach them many things.

Beloved: We receive from him whatever we ask, because we keep his commandments and do what pleases him.

When Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew to Galilee.

Brothers and sisters: You have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace that was given to me for your benefit, namely, that the mystery was made known to me by revelation.

Rise up in splendor, Jeru­salem!