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 »

Readings of the day

First Reading: 2 Kings 19, 9b-11.14-21.31-35a.36
Psalm: 47 (48), 2-3a.3b-4.10-11

Gospel: Mt 7, 6.12-14

Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not give what is holy to dogs, or throw your pearls before swine, lest they trample them underfoot, and turn and tear you to pieces. Do to others whatever you would have them do to you… Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: 2 Kings 17, 5-8.13-15a.18
Psalm: 59 (60), 3.4-5.12-13

Gospel: Mt 7, 1-5

Jesus said to his disciples: “Stop judging, that you may not be judged. For as you judge, so will you be judged, and the measure with which you measure will be measured out to you.

Why do you notice the splinter in your brother’s eye, but do not perceive the wooden beam in your own eye? … Read more »

Immaculate Heart of Mary – Memorial
Readings of the day

First Reading: Is 61, 9-11
Psalm: 1 Sam 2, 1.4-8

Gospel: Lk 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

First Reading: Deut 7, 6-11
Psalm: 102 (103), 1-2.3-4.6-7.8.10
Second Reading: 1 Jn 4, 7-16

Gospel: Mt 11, 25-30

At that time Jesus exclaimed, “I give praise to you, 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… Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: Sirach 48, 1-14
Salm: 96 (97), 1-2.3-4.5-6.7

Gospel: Mt 6, 7-15

Jesus said to his disciples: “In praying, do not babble like the pagans, who think that they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them. Your Father knows what you need before you ask him.

This is how you are to pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven… Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: 2 Kings 2, 1.6-14
Psalm: 30 (31), 20.21.24

Gospel: Mt 6, 1-6.16-18

Jesus said to his disciples: “Take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may see them; otherwise, you will have no recompense from your heavenly Father.

When you give alms, do not blow a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets to win the praise of others… Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: 1 Kings 21, 17-29
Psalm: 50 (51), 3-4.5-6a.11 & 16

Gospel: Mt 5, 43-48

Jesus said to 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,
that you may be children of your heavenly Father, for he makes his sun rise on the bad and the good, and causes rain to fall on the just and the unjust… Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: 1 Kings 21, 1-16
Psalm: 5, 2-3.5-6.7

Gospel: Mt 5, 38-42

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, offer no resistance to one who is evil. When someone strikes you on your right cheek, turn the other one to him as well… Read more »