Readings of the day

First Reading: 2 Cor 11, 1-11
Psalm: 110 (111), 1-2.3-4.7-8

Gospel: Mt 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 Cor 8, 1-9
Psalm: 145 (146), 1b-2. 5-6.7.8-9a

Gospel: Mt 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 »

Readings of the day

First Reading: 2 Cor 6, 1-10
Psalm: 97 (98), 1.2-3ab.3cd-4

Gospel: Mt 5, 38-42

In those days, Jesus said to his disciples: “You have heard that it was said, “An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I say to you, Do not resist an evildoer.

But if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other also; and if anyone wants to sue you and take your coat, give your cloak as well; and if anyone forces you to go one mile, go also the second mile. Give to everyone who begs from you, and do not refuse anyone who wants to borrow from you.  Read more »

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Immaculate Heart of Mary – Memorial
Readings of the day

First Reading: 2 Cor 5, 14-21
Psalm: 102 (103), 1-2.3-4.8-9.11-12

Gospel: Mt 5, 33-37

In those days, Jesus said to his disciples: “Again, you have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, “You shall not swear falsely, but carry out the vows you have made to the Lord.’ But I say to you, Do not swear at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, or by the earth, for it is his footstool, or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black. 

Let your word be “Yes, Yes’ or “No, No’; anything more than this comes from the evil one.  Read more »

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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 »