The Third Sunday of Advent
Readings of the day

First Reading: Isaiah 35:1-6a,10
Psalm: 146 (147):7,8-9a,9bc-10
Second Reading: James 5:7-10

Gospel: Matthew 11:2-11

When John the Baptist heard in prison of the works of the Christ, he sent his disciples to Jesus
with this question, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?”

Jesus said to them in reply, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind regain their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have the good news proclaimed to them… Read more »

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 »

Second Sunday of Advent
Readings of the day

First Reading: Isaiah 11:1-10
Psalm: 71(72):1,7-8,12-13,17
Second Reading: Romans 15:4-9

Gospel: Matthew 3:1-12

John the Baptist appeared, preaching in the desert of Judea (and) saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!” It was of him that the prophet Isaiah had spoken when he said: “A voice of one crying out in the desert, ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.’”

John wore clothing made of camel’s hair and had a leather belt around his waist… Read more »

34th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Christ the King – Solemnity

Readings of the day

First Reading: 2 Samuel 5: 1-3
Psalm: 121 (122):1-2,4-5
Second Reading: Colossians 1:12-20

Gospel: Luke 23:35-43

The rulers sneered at Jesus and said, “He saved others, let him save himself if he is the chosen one, the Messiah of God.” Even the soldiers jeered at him… Read more »