Readings of the day

First Reading: Daniel 6:12-28
Psalm: Dan 3:68,69,70,71,72,73,74

Gospel: Luke 21:20-28

In those days, Jesus told his disciples: “When you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation has come near. Then those in Judea must flee to the mountains, and those inside the city must leave it, and those out in the country must not enter it; for these are days of vengeance, as a fulfilment of all that is written.  … Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: Daniel 5:1-6,13-14,16-17,23-28
Psalm: Daniel 3:62,63,64,65,66,67

Gospel: Luke 21:12-19

In those days, Jesus told his disciples: “But before all this occurs, they will arrest you and persecute you; they will hand you over to synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors because of my name. This will give you an opportunity to testify. So make up your minds not to prepare your defence in advance; for I will give you words and a wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to withstand or contradict. 

You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers, by relatives and friends; and they will put some of you to death. You will be hated by all because of my name. But not a hair of your head will perish. By your endurance you will gain your souls. When you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation has come near.”  Read more »

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Readings of the day

First Reading: Daniel 2:31-45
Psalm: Daniel 3:57,58,59,60,61

Gospel: Luke 21:5-11

In those days, some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God; but Jesus said, “As for these things that you see, the days will come when not one stone will be left upon another; all will be thrown down.” 

They asked him, “Teacher, when will this be, and what will be the sign that this is about to take place?” And he said, “Beware that you are not led astray; for many will come in my name and say, ‘I am he!’ and, ‘The time is near!’ Do not go after them.  … Read more »