March 4th : Gospel When the bridegroom is taken from them, then they will fastA Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St.Matthew 9: 14-15

March 4th :  Gospel 

When the bridegroom is taken from them, then they will fast

A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St.Matthew 9: 14-15 

John’s disciples came to Jesus and said, ‘Why is it that we and the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not?’ Jesus replied, ‘Surely the bridegroom’s attendants would never think of mourning as long as the bridegroom is still with them? But the time will come for the bridegroom to be taken away from them, and then they will fast.’

The Word of the Lord.