Readings of the day

First Reading: 2 Corinthians 11:1-11
Psalm: 110 (111):1-2,3-4,7-8

Gospel: Matthew 6:7-15

In those days, Jesus told his diciples: “When you are praying, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. 

Pray then in this way: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come… Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: 2 Cor 9:6-11
Psalm: 111 (112):1-2,3-4,9

Gospel: Mt 6:1-6,16-18

In those days, Jesus told his diciples: “Beware of practicing your piety before others in order to be seen by them; for then you have no reward from your Father in heaven. 

So whenever you give alms, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, so that they may be praised by others… Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9
Psalm: 145 (146):1b-2,5-6,7,8-9a

Gospel: Matthew 5:43-48

In those days, Jesus told his disciples: “You have heard that it was said, “You shall love your neighbour and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be children of your Father in heaven; for he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the righteous and on the unrighteous. 

For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? … Read more »