Readings of the day

First Reading: 1 Jn 4, 7-16
Psalm: 33, 2-11

Gospel: Lk 10, 38-42

Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a certain village, where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to what he was saying. 

But Martha was distracted by her many tasks; so she came to him and asked, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? … Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: Exodus 34, 29-35
Psalm: 98 (99), 5.6.7.9

Gospel: Mt 13, 44-46

In those days, Jesus told his disciples: “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which someone found and hid; then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. 

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls; on finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it”.  Read more »

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Readings of the day

First Reading: Exodus 33, 7-11; 34, 5b-9.28
Psalm: 102 (103), 6-7.8-9.10-11.12-13

Gospel: Mt 13, 36-43

In those days, Jesus left the crowds and went into the house. And his disciples approached him, saying, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds of the field.” He answered, “The one who sows the good seed is the Son of Man; the field is the world, and the good seed are the children of the kingdom; the weeds are the children of the evil one, and the enemy who sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the age, and the reapers are angels. 

Just as the weeds are collected and burned up with fire, so will it be at the end of the age.  … Read more »