Readings of he day

First Reading: Zechariah 8:20-23
Psalm: 86 (87):1-3,4-5,6-7

Gospel: Luke 9:51-56

When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem. And he sent messengers ahead of him. On their way they entered a village of the Samaritans to make ready for him; but they did not receive him, because his face was set toward Jerusalem. When his disciples James and John saw it, they said, “Lord, do you want us to command fire to come down from heaven and consume them?” But he turned and rebuked them. Then they went on to another village. As they were going along the road, someone said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.” Read more »

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Readings of the day

First Reading: Exodus 23:20-23a
Psalm: 90:1-6,10-11

Gospel: Matthew 18:1-5,10

At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” He called a child, whom he put among them, and said, “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 

Whoever becomes humble like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven… Read more »

Readings of the day

First Readings: Zechariah 2:5-9,14-15a
Psalm: Jeremiah 31:10,11-12ab,13

Gospel: Luke 9:43b-45

In those days, while everyone was amazed at all that he was doing, he said to his disciples, “Let these words sink into your ears: The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into human hands.” 

But they did not understand this saying; its meaning was concealed from them, so that they could not perceive it… Read more »

Saint Michael, Saint Gabriel, and Saint Raphael, archangels – Feast
Readings of the day

First Reading: Daniel 7:9-10,13-14 or Revelation 12:7-12a
Psalm: 137:1-5

Gospel: John 1:47-51

In those days: When Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him, he said of him, “Here is truly an Israelite in whom there is no deceit!” Nathanael asked him, “Where did you get to know me?”

Jesus answered, “I saw you under the fig tree before Philip called you.” Nathanael replied, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God! … Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: Haggai 1:1-8
Psalm: 149 (150):1-2,3-4,5-6a & 9b

Gospel: Luke 9:7-9

In those days, Herod the ruler heard about all that had taken place, and he was perplexed, because it was said by some that John had been raised from the dead, by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the ancient prophets had arisen. Herod said, “John I beheaded; but who is this about whom I hear such things?” And he tried to see him. 

Saint of the day: Saint Laurence Ruiz and companions, martyrs Read more »

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Readings of the day

First Reading: Ezra 9:5-9
Psalm: Tobit 13:2,3-4a,4bcd,5,8

Gospel: Luke 9:1-6

In those days, Jesus called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases, and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal. He said to them, “Take nothing for your journey, no staff, nor bag, nor bread, nor money—not even an extra tunic. Whatever house you enter, stay there, and leave from there. Wherever they do not welcome you, as you are leaving that town shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them.” 

They departed and went through the villages, bringing the good news and curing diseases everywhere… Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: Ezra 6:7-8,12b,14-20
Psalm: 121 (122):1-2,3-4a,4b-5

Gospel: Luke 8:19-21

The mother of Jesus and his brothers came to him but were unable to join him because of the crowd.

He was told, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside and they wish to see you.” He said to them in reply, “My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and act on it.”

Saints of the day: Saint Cosmas & Saint Damian, martyrs Read more »

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Readings of the day

First Reading: Ezra 1:1-6
Psalm: 125 (126):1-2ab,2cd-3,4-5,6

Gospel: Luke 8:16-18

“No one after lighting a lamp hides it under a jar, or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a lampstand, so that those who enter may see the light. For nothing is hidden that will not be disclosed, nor is anything secret that will not become known and come to light. Then pay attention to how you listen; for to those who have, more will be given; and from those who do not have, even what they seem to have will be taken away.”  Read more »

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