Readings of the day

First Reading: Genesis 15:1-12,17-18
Psalm: 104 (105):1-2,3-4,6-7,8-9

Gospel: Matthew 7:15-20

In those days, Jesus told his disciples: “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thorns, or figs from thistles? 

In the same way, every good tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Thus you will know them by their fruits.”

Saint of the day: Saint Irenaeus, bishop and martyr Read more »

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Readings of the day

First Reading: Genesis 13:2,5-18
Psalm: 14 (15):2-3ab,3cd-4ab,5

Gospel: Matthew 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. This is the law and the prophets… Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: Genesis 12:1-9
Psalm: 32 (33):12-13,18-19,20 & 22

Gospel: Matthew 7:1-5

In those days, Jesus told his disciples, “Do not judge, so that you may not be judged. For with the judgement you make you will be judged, and the measure you give will be the measure you get. 

Why do you see the speck in your neighbour’s eye, but do not notice the log in your own eye? Or how can you say to your neighbour, “Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ while the log is in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your neighbour’s eye… Read more »

Birth of Saint John the Baptist – Solemnity
Readings of the day

First Reading: Isaiah 49:1-6
Psalm: 138:1-3,13-15
Second Reading: Acts 13:22-26

Gospel: Luke 1:57-66,80

Now the time came for Elizabeth to give birth, and she bore a son. Her neighbours and relatives heard that the Lord had shown his great mercy to her, and they rejoiced with her. On the eighth day they came to circumcise the child, and they were going to name him Zechariah after his father. But his mother said, “No; he is to be called John.” They said to her, “None of your relatives has this name.” 

Then they began motioning to his father to find out what name he wanted to give him. He asked for a writing tablet and wrote, “His name is John.” And all of them were amazed. Immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue freed, and he began to speak, praising God. 

Fear came over all their neighbours, and all these things were talked about throughout the entire hill country of Judea. All who heard them pondered them and said, “What then will this child become?” For, indeed, the hand of the Lord was with him. The child grew and became strong in spirit, and he was in the wilderness until the day he appeared publicly to Israel… Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: 2 Cor 11:18,21b-30
Psalm: 33 (34):2-3,4-5,6-7

Gospel: Mt 6:19-23

In those days, Jesus told his disciples: “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal; but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. 

The eye is the lamp of the body… Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: 2 Corinthians 11:1-11
Psalm: 110 (111):1-2,3-4,7-8

Gospel: Matthew 6:7-15

In those days, Jesus told his diciples: “When you are praying, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. 

Pray then in this way: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come… Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: 2 Cor 9:6-11
Psalm: 111 (112):1-2,3-4,9

Gospel: Mt 6:1-6,16-18

In those days, Jesus told his diciples: “Beware of practicing your piety before others in order to be seen by them; for then you have no reward from your Father in heaven. 

So whenever you give alms, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, so that they may be praised by others… Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9
Psalm: 145 (146):1b-2,5-6,7,8-9a

Gospel: Matthew 5:43-48

In those days, Jesus told his disciples: “You have heard that it was said, “You shall love your neighbour and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be children of your Father in heaven; for he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the righteous and on the unrighteous. 

For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? … Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10
Psalm: 97 (98):1,2-3ab,3cd-4

Gospel: Matthew 5:38-42

In those days, Jesus said to his disciples: “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I say to you, do not resist an evildoer.

But if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other also; and if anyone wants to sue you and take your coat, give your cloak as well; and if anyone forces you to go one mile, go also the second mile. Give to everyone who begs from you, and do not refuse anyone who wants to borrow from you.”

Saint of the day: Saint Romuald, abbot Read more »

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