Readings of the day

First Reading: Isaiah 30:19-21,23-26
Psalm: 146 (147):1-2,3-4,5-6

Gospel: Matthew 9:35 – 10:1,6-8

Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and curing every disease and every sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.  … Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: Isaiah 29:17-24
Psalm: 26 (27):1,4,13-14

Gospel: Matthew 9:27-31

In those days, as Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed him, crying loudly, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” When he entered the house, the blind men came to him; and Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” They said to him, “Yes, Lord.” Then he touched their eyes and said, “According to your faith let it be done to you.” And their eyes were opened… Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: Isaiah 26:1-6
Psalm: 117 (118):1 & 8-9,19-21,25-27a

Gospel: Matthew 7:21,24-27

In those days, Jesus told his disciples: “Not everyone who says to me, “Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven. Everyone then who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock.  … Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: Isaiah 25:6-10a
Psalm: 22 (23):1-3a,3b-4,5,6

Gospel: Matthew 15:29-37

At that time: Jesus walked by the Sea of Galilee, went up on the mountain, and sat down there.  Great crowds came to him, having with them the lame, the blind, the deformed, the mute, and many others. They placed them at his feet, and he cured them. The crowds were amazed when they saw the mute speaking, the deformed made whole, the lame walking, and the blind able to see, and they glorified the God of Israel… Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: Isaiah 11:1-10
Psalm: 71 (72):2,7-8,12-13,17

Gospel: Luke 10:21-24

Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, “I give you praise, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to the childlike. Yes, Father, such has been your gracious will.  All things have been handed over to me by my Father… Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: Isaiah 4:2-6
Psalm: 121 (122):1-2,3-4a,4b-5,6-7,8-9

Gospel: Matthew 8:5-11

When Jesus entered Capernaum, a centurion approached him and appealed to him, saying, “Lord, my servant is lying at home paralyzed, suffering dreadfully.” He said to him, “I will come and cure him.”

The centurion said in reply, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof; only say the word and my servant will be healed… Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: Daniel 7:15-27
Psalm: Daniel 3:82,83,84,85,86,87

Gospel: Luke 21:34-36

In those days, Jesus said to his disciples: “Be on guard so that your hearts are not weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of this life, and that day does not catch you unexpectedly, like a trap. For it will come upon all who live on the face of the whole earth. 

Be alert at all times, praying that you may have the strength to escape all these things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.” Read more »

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Readings of the day

First Reading: Daniel 7:2-14
Psalm: Daniel 3:75,76,77,78,79,80,81

Gospel: Luke 21:29-33

Jesus told his disciples a parable. “Consider the fig tree and all the other trees. When their buds burst open, you see for yourselves and know that summer is now near; in the same way, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near… Read more »