Readings of the day

First Reading: Haggai 1:15b – 2:1-9.
Psalm: 43(42):1,2,3,4

Gospel: Luke 9:18-22

Once when Jesus was praying in solitude, and the disciples were with him, he asked them, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” They said in reply, “John the Baptist; others, Elijah; still others, ‘One of the ancient prophets has arisen.’”

Then he said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter said in reply, “The Messiah of God.” He rebuked them and directed them not to tell this to anyone… 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.  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.”

Saint of the day: Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, priest 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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Readings of the day

First Reading: 1 Timothy 6:13-16
Psalm: 99 (100):2,3,4,5

Gospel: Luke 8:4-15

In those days, a great crowd gathered and people from town after town came to Jesus, and he said in a parable: “A sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell on the path and was trampled on, and the birds of the air ate it up.  … Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: 1 Timothy 6:2c-12
Psalm: 48 (49):6-7,8-10,17-18,19-20

Gospel: Luke 8:1-3

In those days, Jesus went on through cities and villages, proclaiming and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God. The twelve were with him, as well as some women who had been cured of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, and Joanna, the wife of Herod’s steward Chuza, and Susanna, and many others, who provided for them out of their resources… Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: 1 Tim 4:12-16
Psalm: 110 (111):7-8,9,10

Gospel: Luke 7:36-50

In those days, one of the Pharisees asked Jesus to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee’s house and took his place at the table. And a woman in the city, who was a sinner, having learned that he was eating in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster jar of ointment. She stood behind him at his feet, weeping, and began to bathe his feet with her tears and to dry them with her hair… Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: 1 Timothy 3:14-16
Psalm: 110 (111):1-2,3-4,5-6

Gospel: Luke 7:31-35

Jesus said to the crowds: “To what shall I compare the people of this generation? What are they like? They are like children who sit in the marketplace and call to one another, ‘We played the flute for you, but you did not dance… Read more »