Readings of the day

First Reading: Rom 12, 5-16a
Psalm: 130 (131), 1.2.3

Gospel: Lk 14, 15-24

One of those at table with Jesus said to him, “Blessed is the one who will dine in the kingdom of God.” He replied to him, “A man gave a great dinner to which he invited many. When the time for the dinner came, he dispatched his servant to say to those invited, ‘Come, everything is now ready.’ But one by one, they all began to excuse themselves… Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: Rom 11, 29-36
Psalm: 68 (69), 30-31.33-34.36-37

Gospel: Lk 14, 12-14

On a sabbath Jesus went to dine at the home of one of the leading Pharisees. He said to the host who invited him, “When you hold a lunch or a dinner, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or your wealthy neighbours, in case they may invite you back and you have repayment… Read more »

All Souls’ Day
Readings of the day

First Reading: Job 19, 1.23-27a
Psalm: 26
Second Reading: Rom 19, 1.23-27a

Gospel: Jn 6, 37-40

Jesus said to the crowds: “Everything that the Father gives me will come to me, and I will not reject anyone who comes to me, because I came down from heaven not to do my own will but the will of the one who sent me… Read more »

All Saints’ Day
Readings of the day

First Reading: Rev 7, 2-4.9-14
Psalm: 23 (24), 1-2.3-4ab.5-6
Second Reading: 1 Jn 3, 1-3

Gospel: Mt 5, 1-12a

When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain, and after he had sat down, his disciples came to him.

He began to teach them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven… Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: Rom 8, 31b-39
Psalm: 108 (109), 21-22.26-27.30-31

Gospel: Lk 13, 31-35

Some Pharisees came to Jesus and said, “Go away, leave this area because Herod wants to kill you.” He replied, “Go and tell that fox, ‘Behold, I cast out demons and I perform healings today and tomorrow, and on the third day I accomplish my purpose… Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: Rom 8, 26-30
Psalm: 12 (13), 4-5.6

Gospel: Lk 13, 22-30

Jesus passed through towns and villages, teaching as he went and making his way to Jerusalem. Someone asked him, “Lord, will only a few people be saved?” He answered them, Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I tell you, will attempt to enter but will not be strong enough… Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: Eph 2, 19-22
Psalm: 18, 2-5

Gospel: Lk 6,12-16

Jesus departed to the mountain to pray, and he spent the night in prayer to God. When day came, he called his disciples to himself, and from them he chose Twelve, whom he also named apostles: Simon, whom he named Peter, and his brother Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon who was called a Zealot, and Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor… Read more »