News from the Church in Malta
Epiphany of the Lord – Solemnity
Readings of the day
First Reading: Is 60, 1-6
Psalm: 71 (72), 1-2.7-8.10-11,12-13
Second Reading: Eph 3, 2-3a. 5-6
Gospel: Mt 2, 1-12
When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? … Read more »
Readings of the day
First Reading: 1 Jn 2, 22-28
Psalm: 97 (98), 1.2-3ab.3cd-4
Gospel: Jn 1, 19-28
This is the testimony of John. When the Jews from Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to him to ask him, “Who are you?” he admitted and did not deny it, but admitted, “I am not the Messiah.” So they asked him, “What are you then? … Read more »
Mary, Mother of God – Solemnity
Readings of the day
First Reading: Num 6, 22-27
Psalm: 66 (67), 2-3.5.6.8
Second Reading: Gal 4, 4-7
Gospel: Lk 2, 16-21
The shepherds went in haste to Bethlehem and found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known the message that had been told them about this child… Read more »
Readings of the day
First Reading: 1 Jn 2, 18-21
Psalm: 95 (96), 1-2.11-12.13
Gospel: Jn 1, 1-18
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came to be through him, and without him nothing came to be. What came to be through him was life, and this life was the light of the human race; the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it… Read more »
Readings of the day
First Reading: 1 Jn 2, 12-17
Psalm: 95 (96), 7-8a.8b-9.10
Gospel: Lk 2, 36-40
Mary and Joseph took Jesus to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord. There was also a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years, having lived seven years with her husband after her marriage, and then as a widow until she was eighty-four… Read more »
Readings of the day
First Reading: 1 Jn 2, 3-11
Psalm: 95 (96), 1-2a.2b-3.5b-6
Gospel: Lk 2, 22-35
When the days were completed for their purification according to the law of Moses, Mary and Joseph took Jesus up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord, just as it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every male that opens the womb shall be consecrated to the Lord,” and to offer the sacrifice of “a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons,” in accordance with the dictate in the law of the Lord… Read more »
The Holy Innocents, martyrs – Feast
Readings of the day
First Reading: 1 Jn 1, 5; 2, 2
Psalm: 123, 2-5.7b-8
Gospel: Mt 2, 13-18
When the Magi had departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Rise, take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you… Read more »
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph – Feast
Readings of the day
First Reading: Gen 15, 1-6; 21, 1-3
Psalm: 104 (105), 1b-2.3-4.5-6.8-9
Second Reading: Hebrews 11, 8.11-12.17-19
Gospel: Lk 2, 22-40
When the days were completed for their purification according to the law of Moses, Mary and Joseph took Jesus up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord, just as it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every male that opens the womb shall be consecrated to the Lord,” and to offer the sacrifice of “a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons,” in accordance with the dictate in the law of the Lord… Read more »
Saint Stephen, First Martyr – Feast
Readings of the day
First Reading: Acts 6, 8-10; 7,54-59
Psalm: 30, 3cd-4.6ab.7b.8a.16
Gospel: Mt 10, 17-22
Jesus said to His disciples: “Beware of men, for they will hand you over to courts and scourge you in their synagogues, and you will be led before governors and kings for my sake as a witness before them and the pagans… Read more »
The Birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ – Solemnity
Readings of the day
First Reading: Is 52, 7-10
Psalm: 97 (98), 1.2-3ab.3cd-4.5-6
Second Reading: Hebrews 1, 1-6
Gospel: Jn 1, 1-18
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came to be through him, and without him nothing came to be… Read more »
