Reading 1 Am 7:12-15Amaziah, priest of Bethel, said to Amos,“Off with you, visionary, flee to the land of Judah!There earn your bread by prophesying,but never again prophesy in Bethel;for it is the king’s sanctuary and a royal temple.”Amos answered Amaziah, “I was no prophet,nor have I belonged to a company of prophets;I was a shepherd and a dresser of sycamores.The LORD took me from following the flock, and said to me,Go, prophesy to my people Israel.”Responsorial Psalm Ps 85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14R. (8) Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation.I will hear what God proclaims;the LORD —for he proclaims peace.Near
