News from the Church in Malta
First Reading: Gen 19, 15-29
Psalm: 25 (26), 2-3.9-10.11-12
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! …
First Reading: Gen 18, 16-33
Psalm: 102 (103), 1-2.3-4.8-9.10-11
Gospel: Mt 8, 18-22
When Jesus saw a crowd around him, he gave orders to cross to the other side. A scribe approached and said to him, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.” Jesus answered him, “Foxes have dens and birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to rest his head.”
Another of his disciples said to him, “Lord, let me go first and bury my father.” But Jesus answered him, “Follow me, and let the dead bury their dead.”
Saint of the day: Blessed Nazju Falzon, Secular Cleric
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First Reading: 1 Kings 19, 16b. 19-21
Psalm: 15 (16), 1-2a & 5. 7-8. 9-10. 11
Second Reading: Gal 5, 1.13-18
Gospel: Lk 9, 51-62
When the days for Jesus to be taken up were fulfilled, he resolutely determined to journey to Jerusalem, and he sent messengers ahead of him…
First Reading: Acts 12:1-11
Psalm: 33, 2-9
Second Reading: Tim 4:6-8. 17-18
Gospel: Mt 16:13-19
Jesus went into the region of Caesarea Philippi and he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist, others Elijah, still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter said in reply, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.”
Jesus said to him in reply, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah…
First Reading: Ezek 34, 11-16
Psalm: 22 (23), 1-3a. 3b-4. 5. 6
Gospel: Lk 15, 3-7
Jesus addressed this parable to the Pharisees and scribes: “What man among you having a hundred sheep and losing one of them would not leave the ninety-nine in the desert and go after the lost one until he finds it? …
First Reading: Gen 16, 1-12.15-16
Psalm: 105 (106), 1-2.3-4a.4b-5
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? …
First Reading: Gen 15, 1-12.17-18
Psalm: 104 (105), 1-2.3-4.6-7.8-9
Gospel: Mt 7, 15-20
Jesus said to his disciples: “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but underneath are ravenous wolves. By their fruits you will know them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? …
First Reading: Gen 13, 2.5-18
Psalm: 14 (15), 2-3ab. 3cd-4ab. 5
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…
First Reading: Is 49:1-6
Psalm: 138, 1-3.13-15
Second Reading: Atti 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…
First Reading: Gen 14, 18-20
Psalm: 109 (110), 1.2.3.4
Second Reading: 1 Cor 11, 23-26
Gospel: Lk 9, 11b-17
Jesus spoke to the crowds about the kingdom of God, and he healed those who needed to be cured…
