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Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary – Solemnity
Readings of the day
First Reading: Genesis 3:9-15,20
Psalm: 97:1-4
Second Reading: Ephesians 1:3-6,11-12
Gospel: Luke 1:26-38
In those days, the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, “Greetings, favoured one! … Read more »
Readings of the day
First Reading: Isaiah 26, 1-6
Psalm: 117 (118):1 & 8-9,19-21,25-27a
Gospel: Matthew 7:21,24-27
In those days, Jesus told 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. Everyone then who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on rock. And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not act on them will be like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell—and great was its fall!”
Saint of the day: Saint Ambrose, bishop & doctor of the Church Read more »
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Readings of the day
First Reading: Isaiah 25:6-10a
Psalm: 22 (23):1-3a,3b-4,5,6
Gospel: Matthew 15:29-37
At that time: Jesus walked by the Sea of Galilee, went up on the mountain, and sat down there. Great crowds came to him, having with them the lame, the blind, the deformed, the mute, and many others. They placed them at his feet, and he cured them… Read more »
Readings of the day
First Reading: Isaiah 11:1-10
Psalm: 71 (72):2,7-8,12-13,17
Gospel: Luke 10:21-24
Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, “I give you praise, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to the childlike. Yes, Father, such has been your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father… Read more »
Readings of the day
First Reading: Isaiah 30:19-21,23-26
Psalm: 121 (122):1-2,3-4a,4b-5,6-7,8-9
Gospel: Matthew 8:5-11
When Jesus entered Capernaum, a centurion approached him and appealed to him,
saying, “Lord, my servant is lying at home paralyzed, 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 »
First Sunday of Advent
Readings of the day
First Reading: Isaiah 63:16b-17,19b; 64:2-7
Psalm: 79 (80):2ac,3b,15-16,18-19
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9
Gospel: Mark 13:33-37
Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come. It is like a man travelling abroad. He leaves home and places his servants in charge, each with his work, and orders the gatekeeper to be on the watch… Read more »
Readings of the day
First Reading: Daniel 7:15-27
Psalm: Daniel 3:82,83,84,85,86,87
Gospel: Luke 21:34-36
In those days, Jesus said to his disciples: “Be on guard so that your hearts are not weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of this life, and that day does not catch you unexpectedly, like a trap. For it will come upon all who live on the face of the whole earth.
Be alert at all times, praying that you may have the strength to escape all these things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.” Read more »
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Readings of the day
First Reading: Daniel 7:2-14
Psalm: Daniel 3:75,76,77,78,79,80,81
Gospel: Luke 21:29-33
Jesus told his disciples a parable. “Consider the fig tree and all the other trees. When their buds burst open, you see for yourselves and know that summer is now near; in the same way, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near… Read more »
Saint Andrew, Apostle – Feast
Readings of the day
First Reading: Romans 10:9-18
Psalm: 18:2-5
Gospel: Matthew 4:18-22
In those days, as Jesus walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea—for they were fishermen. And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fish for people.”
Immediately they left their nets and followed him. … Read more »
Readings of the day
First Reading: Daniel 5:1-6,13-14,16-17,23-28
Psalm: Daniel 3:62,63,64,65,66,67
Gospel: Luke 21:12-19
In those days, Jesus told his disciples: “But before all this occurs, they will arrest you and persecute you; they will hand you over to synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors because of my name. This will give you an opportunity to testify. So make up your minds not to prepare your defence in advance; for I will give you words and a wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to withstand or contradict.
You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers, by relatives and friends; and they will put some of you to death. You will be hated by all because of my name. But not a hair of your head will perish. By your endurance you will gain your souls. When you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation has come near.” Read more »
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