The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary: 1st Reading

Zephaniah 3:14-18a

Shout for joy, O daughter Zion!
      Sing joyfully, O Israel!
   Be glad and exult with all your heart,
      O daughter Jerusalem!
   The LORD has removed the judgment against you,
      he has turned away your enemies;
   The King of Israel, the LORD, is in your midst,
      you have no further misfortune to fear.
   On that day, it shall be said to Jerusalem:
      Fear not, O Zion, be not discouraged!
   The LORD, your God, is in your midst,
      a mighty savior;
   He will rejoice over you with gladness,
      and renew you in his love,
   He will sing joyfully because of you,
      as one sings at festivals.