The Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel
Readings of the day

First Reading: Kings 18, 42b-45a
Psalm: 14, 1-4

Gospel: Jn 19, 25-27 (or Mt 12, 46-50)

In those days, standing near the cross of Jesus were his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing beside her, he said to his mother, “Woman, here is your son.” 

Then he said to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” And from that hour the disciple took her into his own home… Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: Exodus 3, 13-20
Psalm: 104 (105) 1 & 5. 8-9.24-25.26-27

Gospel: Mt 11, 28-30

“Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Saint of the day: Saint Bonaventure, bishop & doctor of the Church Read more »

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Readings of the day

First Reading: Exodus 3, 1-6.9-12
Psalm: 102 (103), 1-2.3-4.6-7

Gospel: Mt 11, 25-27

At that time Jesus said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. 

All things have been handed over to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. 

Saint of the day: Saint Camillus of Lellis, priest Read more »

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