Fourth Sunday of Advent
Readings of the day

First Reading: Micah 5:1-4a
Psalm: 79(80):2ac,3b,15-16,18-19
Second Reading: Hebrews 10:5-10

Gospel: Luke 1:39-45

In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child leaped in her womb… Read more »

Third Sunday of Advent
Readings of the day

First Reading: Zephaniah 3:14-18a
Psalm: Isaiah 12:2-3,4bcd,5-6
Second Reading: Philippians 4:4-7

Gospel: Luke 3:10-18

In those days, the crowds asked John, “What then should we do?” In reply he said to them, “Whoever has two coats must share with anyone who has none; and whoever has food must do likewise.” Even tax collectors came to be baptised, and they asked him, “Teacher, what should we do?” He said to them, “Collect no more than the amount prescribed for you.” Soldiers also asked him, “And we, what should we do?” He said to them, “Do not extort money from anyone by threats or false accusation, and be satisfied with your wages.” 

As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah, John answered all of them by saying, “I baptise you with water; but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandals… Read more »

Readings of the day

First Reading: Isiah 35, 1-10
Psalm: 84 (85), 9ab-10.11-12.13-14

Gospel: Luke 5:17-26

One day Jesus was teaching, and Pharisees and teachers of the law were sitting there. They had come from every village of Galilee and from Judea and Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was with Jesus to heal the sick.  Some men came carrying a paralyzed man on a mat and tried to take him into the house to lay him before Jesus.  … Read more »

First Sunday of Advent
Readings of the day

First Reading: Jer 33:14-16
Psalm: 24(25):4bc-5ab,8-9,10,14
Second Reading: 1 Thess 3:12–4:2

Gospel: Lk 21:25-28,34-36

In those days, Jesus said to this disciples: “There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves.  … Read more »

Christ the King – Solemnity
Readings of the day

First Reading: Daniel 7:13-14
Psalm: 92(93):1ab,1c-2,5
Second Reading: Revelation 1:5-8

Gospel: John 18:33b-37

In those days, Pilate summoned Jesus, and asked him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” Jesus answered, “Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you about me?” Pilate replied, “I am not a Jew, am I? … Read more »

Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings of the day

First Reading: Daniel 12:1-3
Psalm: 15(16):5,8,9-10,11
Second Reading: Hebrews 10:11-14,18

Gospel: Mark 13:24-32

In those days, Jesus told his disciples: “But in those days, after that suffering, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken.  … Read more »

Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings of the day

First Reading: 1 Kings 17:10-16
Psalm: 145(146):7,8-9a,9bc-10
Second Reading: Hebrews 9:24-28

Gospel: Mark 12:38-44

In those days, Jesus was teaching in the temple and he said, “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes, and to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces, and to have the best seats in the synagogues and places of honour at banquets!  … Read more »

Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings of the day

First Reading: Deuteronomy 6:2-6
Psalm: 17:2-3a,3bc-4,47,51ab
Second Reading: Hebrews 7:23-28

Gospel: Mark 12:28b-34

In those days, one of the scribes came near Jesus and asked him, “Which commandment is the first of all?” Jesus answered, “The first is, “Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is one; you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ The second is this, “You shall love your neighbour as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” 

Then the scribe said to him, “You are right, Teacher; you have truly said that “he is one, and besides him there is no other’; and “to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the strength,’ and “to love one’s neighbour as oneself,’—this is much more important than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.” 

When Jesus saw that he answered wisely, he said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” After that no one dared to ask him any question.  Read more »

…

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings of the day

First Reading: Jeremiah 31:7-9
Psalm: 125(126): 1-2ab,2cd-3,4-5,6
Second Reading: Hebrews 5:1-6

Gospel: Mark 10:46-52

In those days, as Jesus, his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 

Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” Jesus stood still and said, “Call him here.” And they called the blind man, saying to him, “Take heart; get up, he is calling you.” So throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus.  … Read more »