Epiphany of the Lord – Solemnity
Readings of the day

First Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6
Psalm: 71 (72):1-2,7-8,10-11,12-13
Second Reading: Ephesians 3:2-3a,5-6

Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12

In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.” When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him; and calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born. They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it has been written by the prophet: “And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who is to shepherd my people Israel.’ ” 

Then Herod secretly called for the wise men and learned from them the exact time when the star had appeared. Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child; and when you have found him, bring me word so that I may also go and pay him homage.” 

When they had heard the king, they set out; and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at its rising, until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage… Read more »

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph – Feast
Readings of the day

First Reading: Genesis 15:1-6; 21:1-3
Psalm: 104 (105):1b-2,3-4,5-6,8-9
Second Reading: Hebrews 11:8,11-12,17-19

Gospel: Luke 2:22-40

When the days were completed for their purification according to the law of Moses, Mary and Joseph took Jesus up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord, just as it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every male that opens the womb shall be consecrated to the Lord,” and to offer the sacrifice of “a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons,” in accordance with the dictate in the law of the Lord… Read more »

The Birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ – Solemnity
Readings of the day

First Reading: Isaiah 52:7-10
Psalm: 97(98):1,2-3ab,3cd-4,5-6
Second Reading: Hebrews 1:1-6

Gospel: John 1:1-18

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being… Read more »

Fourth Sunday of Advent
Readings of the day

First Reading: 2 Samuel 7:1-5,8b-12,14a,16
Psalm: 89 (89):2-5,27,29
Second Reading: Romans 16:25-27

Gospel: Luke 1:26-38

In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary… Read more »

Third Sunday of Advent
Readings of the day

First Reading: Isaiah 61:1-2a,10-11
Psalm: Luke 1:46-48,49-50,53-54
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Gospel: John 1:6-8,19-28

A man named John was sent from God. He came for testimony, to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He was not the light, but came to testify to the light… Read more »

Second Sunday of Advent
Readings of the day

First Reading: Isaiah 40:1-5,9-11
Psalm: 84(85):8-9ab,10-14
Second Reading: 2 Peter 3:8-14

Gospel: Mark 1:1-8

The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ (the Son of God). As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you; he will prepare your way.
A voice of one crying out in the desert: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.’”

John (the) Baptist appeared in the desert proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins… 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 »

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 »

Christ the King – Solemnity
Readings of the day

First Reading: Ezekiel 34:11-12,15-17
Psalm: 22 (23):1-2a,2b-3,5-6
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:20-26,28

Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46

F’dak iż-żmien, Ġesù qal lid-dixxipli tiegħu: “Meta jiġi Bin il-bniedem fil-glorja tiegħu u bl-anġli kollha miegħu, imbagħad joqgħod fuq it-tron glorjuż tiegħu. U quddiemu jinġabru l-ġnus kollha, u hu jifridhom minn xulxin, bħalma r-ragħaj jifred in-nagħaġ mill-mogħoż: in-nagħaġ iqegħedhom fuq il-lemin tiegħu u l-mogħoż fuq ix-xellug… Read more »

Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings of the day

First Reading: Proverbs 31:10-13,19-20,30-31
Psalm: 127 (128):1-2,3,4-5
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6

Gospel: Matthew 25:14-30

Jesus told his disciples this parable: “A man going on a journey called in his servants and entrusted his possessions to them. To one he gave five talents; to another, two; to a third, one– to each according to his ability… Read more »