Readings of the day

First Reading: 1 Kings 19:19-21
Psalm: 15 (16):1-2a & 5,7-8,9-10

Gospel: Matthew 5:33-37

Jesus said to his disciples: “You have heard that it was said to your ancestors, ‘Do not take a false oath, but make good to the Lord all that you vow.’ But I say to you, do not swear at all; not by heaven, for it is God’s throne; nor by the earth, for it is his footstool; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King… Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: 1 Kings 19:9a,11-16
Psalm: 26 (27):7-8a,8b-9abc,13-14

Gospel: Matthew 5:27-32

Jesus said to his disciples: “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you that every one who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 

If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and throw it away; it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body be thrown into hell. And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away; it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body go into hell. 

“It was also said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.’ But I say to you that every one who divorces his wife, unless the marriage is unlawful, makes her an adulteress; and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery.” Read more »

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Readings of the day

First Reading: 1 Kings 18:41-46
Psalm: 64 (65):10abcd,10e-11,12-13

Gospel: Matthew 5:20-26

Jesus said to his disciples:  “I tell you, unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter into the Kingdom of heaven. You have heard that it was said to your ancestors, ‘You shall not kill; and whoever kills will be liable to judgment.’ But I say to you, whoever is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment, and whoever says to his brother, ‘Raqa,’ will be answerable to the Sanhedrin, and whoever says, ‘You fool,’ will be liable to the hell of fire… Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: 1 Kings 18:20-39
Psalm: 15 (16):1-2a,4.5 u 8,11

Gospel: Matthew 5: 17-19

Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have come not to abolish but to fulfil. Amen, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or the smallest part of a letter will pass from the law, until all things have taken place… Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: Acts 11:21b-26
Psalm: 97:1-6

Gospel: Matthew 10:7-13

Jesus said to his Apostles: “As you go, make this proclamation: ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, drive out demons. Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give.”

Do not take gold or silver or copper for your belts; no sack for the journey, or a second tunic, or sandals, or walking stick… Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: 1 Kings 17:1-6
Psalm: 120 (121):1-2,3-4,5-6,7-8

Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12

Seeing the crowds, Jesus went up on the mountain, and when he sat down his disciples came to him. And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. 

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 

Blessed are you when men 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 so men persecuted the prophets who were before you.” Read more »

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Immaculate Heart of Mary – Memorial
Readings of the day

First Reading: Isaiah 61:9-11
Psalm: 1 Samuel 2:1,4,2,8

Gospel: Luke 2:41-51

Each year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the feast of Passover, and when he was twelve years old, they went up according to festival custom. After they had completed its days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, but his parents did not know it… Read more »

Sacred Heart of Jesus – Solemnity
Readings of the day

First Reading:  Hosea 11:1,3-4,8c-9
Psalm:  Is 12:2-3,4bcd,5-6
Second Reading  Ephesians 3:8-12,14-19

Gospel: John 19:31-37

Since it was preparation day, in order that the bodies might not remain on the cross on the sabbath, for the sabbath day of that week was a solemn one, the Jews asked Pilate that their legs be broken and they be taken down… Read more »