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 »

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 »