Readings of the day

First Reading: Revelation 18:1-2,21-23; 19:1-3,9a
Psalm: 99 (100):2,3,4,5

Gospel: Luke 21:20-28

Jesus said to his disciples: “When you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, know that its desolation is at hand. Then those in Judea must flee to the mountains. Let those within the city escape from it, and let those in the countryside not enter the city, for these days are the time of punishment when all the scriptures are fulfilled… Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: Revelation 15:1-4
Psalm: 97 (98):1,2-3ab,7-8,9

Gospel: Luke 21:12-19

Jesus said to the crowd: “They will seize and persecute you, they will hand you over to the synagogues and to prisons, and they will have you led before kings and governors because of my name. It will lead to your giving testimony. Remember, you are not to prepare your defense beforehand, for I myself shall give you a wisdom in speaking that all your adversaries will be powerless to resist or refute… Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: Revelation 14:14-19
Psalm: 95 (96):10,11-12,13

Gospel: Luke 21:5-11

While some people were speaking about how the temple was adorned with costly stones and votive offerings, Jesus said, “All that you see here, the days will come when there will not be left a stone upon another stone that will not be thrown down.”

Then they asked him, “Teacher, when will this happen? … Read more »