Readings of the day

First Reading: Is 25, 6-10a
Psalm: 22 (23), 1-3a.3b-4.5.6

Gospel: Mt 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… Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: Is 11, 1-10
Psalm: 71 (72), 2.7-8.12-13.17

Gospel: Lk 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 »

Saint Andrew, apostle – Feast
Readings of the day

First Reading: Rom 10, 9-18
Psalm: 18, 2-5

Gospel: Mt 4, 18-22

As Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter, and his brother Andrew, casting a net into the sea; they were fishermen. He said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.”

At once they left their nets and followed him… Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: Rev 22, 1-7
Psalm: 94 (95), 1-2.3-5.6-7

Gospel: Lk 21, 34-36

Jesus said to his disciples: “Beware that your hearts do not become drowsy from carousing and drunkenness and the anxieties of daily life, and that day catch you by surprise like a trap. For that day will assault everyone who lives on the face of the earth… Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: Rev 20, 1-4.11 – 21, 2
Psalm: 83 (84), 3.4.5-6a & 8a

Gospel: Lk 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 »

Readings of the day

First Reading: Rev 18, 1-2.21-23; 19, 1-3.9a
Psalm: 99 (100), 2.3.4.5

Gospel: Lk 21, 20-28

Jesus said to his disciples: “When you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, know that its desolation is at hand. Then those in Judea must flee to the mountains. Let those within the city escape from it, and let those in the countryside not enter the city, for these days are the time of punishment when all the scriptures are fulfilled… Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: Rev 15, 1-4
Psalm: 97 (98), 1.2-3ab.7-8.9

Gospel: Lk 21, 12-19

Jesus said to the crowd: “They will seize and persecute you, they will hand you over to the synagogues and to prisons, and they will have you led before kings and governors because of my name. It will lead to your giving testimony… Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: Rev 14, 14-19
Psalm: 95 (96), 10.11-12.13

Gospel: Lk 21, 5-11

While some people were speaking about how the temple was adorned with costly stones and votive offerings, Jesus said, “All that you see here, the days will come when there will not be left a stone upon another stone that will not be thrown down.”

Then they asked him, “Teacher, when will this happen? … Read more »