VEYM LEAGUE OF CHAPTERS
Saints Charles Lwanga and his Companions, Martyrs First reading 2 Maccabees 7:1-2,9-14 ‘The King of the world will raise us up to live for ever’ There were seven brothers who were arrested with their mother. The king tried to force them to taste pig’s flesh, which the Law forbids, by torturing them with whips and … Read moreWed 3 June
Tuesday of week 9 in Ordinary Time, or Saints Marcellinus and Peter, Martyrs First reading 2 Peter 3:11-15,17-18 We are waiting for the new heaven and the new earth You should be living holy and saintly lives while you wait and long for the Day of God to come, when the sky will dissolve in … Read moreTue 2 June
Saint Justin, Martyr First reading 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 We preach a crucified Christ, the power and wisdom of God The language of the cross may be illogical to those who are not on the way to salvation, but those of us who are on the way see it as God’s power to save. As scripture … Read moreMon 1 June
The Most Holy Trinity First reading Exodus 34:4-6,8-9 ‘Lord, Lord, a God of tenderness and compassion’ With the two tablets of stone in his hands, Moses went up the mountain of Sinai in the early morning as the Lord had commanded him. And the Lord descended in the form of a cloud, and Moses stood … Read moreSun 31 May
Saturday of week 8 in Ordinary Time, or Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary First reading Jude 1:17,20-25 Use your most holy faith as your foundation Remember, my dear friends, what the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ told you to expect. You must use your most holy faith as your foundation and build … Read moreSat 30 May
Friday of week 8 in Ordinary Time, or Saint Paul VI, Pope First reading 1 Peter 4:7-13 Each of you has received a special grace Everything will soon come to an end, so, to pray better, keep a calm and sober mind. Above all, never let your love for each other grow insincere, since love … Read moreFri 29 May
Thursday of week 8 in Ordinary Time First reading 1 Peter 2:2-5,9-12 You are a royal priesthood, a people set apart You are new born, and, like babies, you should be hungry for nothing but milk – the spiritual honesty which will help you to grow up to salvation – now that you have tasted the goodness … Read moreThu 28 May
Wednesday of week 8 in Ordinary Time, or Saint Augustine of Canterbury, Bishop First reading 1 Peter 1:18-25 You were ransomed by the precious blood of Christ, the spotless lamb Remember, the ransom that was paid to free you from the useless way of life your ancestors handed down was not paid in anything corruptible, … Read moreWed 27 May
Saint Philip Neri, Priest First reading Philippians 4:4-9 If there is anything you need, pray for it. I want you to be happy, always happy in the Lord; I repeat, what I want is your happiness. Let your tolerance be evident to everyone: the Lord is very near.There is no need to worry; but if … Read moreTue 26 May
Mary, Mother of the Church First reading Genesis 3:9-15,20 The mother of all those who live After Adam had eaten of the tree the Lord God called to him. ‘Where are you?’ he asked. ‘I heard the sound of you in the garden;’ he replied ‘I was afraid because I was naked, so I hid.’ … Read moreMon 25 May