Readings of the day

First Reading: 2 Cor 3, 15 – 4, 1.3-6
Psalm: 84 (85), 9ab-10.11-12.13-14

Gospel: Mt 5, 20-26

In those days, Jesus told his disciples: “For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. You have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, “You shall not murder’; and “whoever murders shall be liable to judgement.’ But I say to you that if you are angry with a brother or sister, you will be liable to judgment; and if you insult a brother or sister, you will be liable to the council; and if you say, “You fool,’ you will be liable to the hell of fire. 

So when you are offering your gift at the altar, if you remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother or sister, and then come and offer your gift.  … Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: 2 Cor 3, 4-11
Psalm: 98 (99), 5.6.7.8.9

Gospel: Mt 5, 17-19

In those days, Jesus told his disciples: “Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets; I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth pass away, not one letter, not one stroke of a letter, will pass from the law until all is accomplished. 

Therefore, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches others to do the same, will be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 

Saint of the day: Saint Ephrem, deacon Read more »

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Readings of the day

First Reading: 2 Cor 1, 8-22
Psalm: 118 (119), 129.130.131.132. 133.135

Gospel: Mt 5, 13-16

In those days, Jesus told his disciples: “You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled under foot. “You are the light of the world… Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: 2 Cor 1, 1-7
Psalm: 33 (34), 2-3.4-5.6-7.8-9

Gospel: Mt 5, 1-12

In those days, when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 

Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.  Read more »

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Readings of the day

First Reading: Tob 12, 1.5-15.20
Psalm: Tob 13, 2.6.7.8

Gospel: Mk 12, 38-44

In those days, as Jesus taught the people in the temple, he said, “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes, and to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces, and to have the best seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets! They devour widows’ houses and for the sake of appearance say long prayers… Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: Tob 11, 5-17
Psalm: 145 (146), 1b-2abc.6c-7.8-9a.9bc-10

Gospel: Mk 12, 35-37

In those days, while Jesus was teaching in the temple, he said, “How can the scribes say that the Messiah is the son of David? David himself, by the Holy Spirit, declared, “The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at my right hand, until I put your enemies under your feet.” ‘ David himself calls him Lord; so how can he be his son?” And the large crowd was listening to him with delight… Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: Tob 6, 10-11; 7, 1.9-17; 8, 4-9a
Psalm: 127 (128), 1-2.3.4-5

Gospel: Mk 12, 28b-34

In those days one of the scribes came near Jesus and asked him, “Which commandment is the first of all?” Jesus answered, “The first is, “Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is one; you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ The second is this, “You shall love your neighbour as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” 

Then the scribe said to him, “You are right, Teacher; you have truly said that “he is one, and besides him there is no other’; and “to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the strength,’ and “to love one’s neighbour as oneself,’—this is much more important than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.” 

When Jesus saw that he answered wisely, he said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” After that no one dared to ask him any question. 

Saints of the day: Saint Charles Lwanga & companions… Read more »

First Reading: Tob 3, 1-11a.16-17a
Psalm: 24 (25), 2-3a.4b-5ab.6-7bc.8-9

Gospel: Mk 12, 18-27

In those days, some Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to Jesus and asked him a question, saying, “Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies, leaving a wife but no child, the man shall marry the widow and raise up children for his brother. There were seven brothers; the first married and, when he died, left no children; and the second married the widow and died, leaving no children; and the third likewise; none of the seven left children… Read more »