Saint Thomas, apostle – Feast
Readings of the day

First Reading: Eph 2, 19-22
Psalm: 116, 1.2

Gospel: Jn 20, 24-29

Thomas, called Didymus, one of the Twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples said to him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands and put my finger into the nailmarks and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.”

Now a week later his disciples were again inside and Thomas was with them… Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: Amos 7, 10-17
Psalm: 18, 8.9.10.11

Gospel: Mt 9, 1-8

After entering a boat, Jesus made the crossing, and came into his own town. And there people brought to him a paralytic lying on a stretcher. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Courage, child, your sins are forgiven.” At that, some of the scribes said to themselves, “This man is blaspheming.”

Jesus knew what they were thinking, and said, “Why do you harbour evil thoughts? … Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: Amos 5, 14-15.21-24
Psalm: 49 (50), 7.8-9.10-11.12-13.16bc-17

Gospel: Mt 8, 28-34

When Jesus came to the territory of the Gadarenes, two demoniacs who were coming from the tombs met him. They were so savage that no one could travel by that road. They cried out, “What have you to do with us, Son of God? … Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: Amos 3, 1-8; 4, 11-12
Psalm: 5, 5-6.7.8

Gospel: Mt 8, 23-27

As Jesus got into a boat, his disciples followed him. Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by waves; but he was asleep. They came and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!” He said to them, “Why are you terrified, O you of little faith?” Then he got up, rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was great calm… Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: Lam 2, 2.10-14.18-19
Psalm: 73 (74), 1-2.3-5a.5b-7.20-21

Gospel: Mt 8, 5-17

When Jesus entered Capernaum, a centurion approached him and appealed to him, saying, “Lord, my servant is lying at home paralysed, suffering dreadfully.” He said to him, “I will come and cure him.” The centurion said in reply, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof; only say the word and my servant will be healed… Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: 2 Kings 25, 1-12
Psalm: 136 (137), 1-2.3.4-5.6

Gospel: Mt 8, 1-4

When Jesus came down from the mountain, great crowds followed him. And then a leper approached, did him homage, and said, “Lord, if you wish, you can make me clean.” He stretched out his hand, touched him, and said, “I will do it… Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: 2 Kings 24, 8-17
Psalm: 78 (79), 1-2.3-5.8.9

Gospel: Mt 7, 21-29

Jesus said to his disciples: “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name? … Read more »

The Birth of Saint John the Baptist – Solemnity
Readings of the day

First Reading: Is 49, 1-6
Psalm: 138, 1-3.13-15
Second Reading: Acts 13, 22-26

Gospel: Lk 1, 57-66.80

When the time arrived for Elizabeth to have her child she gave birth to a son. Her neighbours and relatives heard that the Lord had shown his great mercy toward her, and they rejoiced with her… Read more »