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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

Pentecost First reading Acts 2:1-11 They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak When Pentecost day came round, they had all met in one room, when suddenly they heard what sounded like a powerful wind from heaven, the noise of which filled the entire house in which they were sitting; and … Read moreSun 24 May

Saturday of the 7th week of Eastertide First reading Acts 28:16-20,30-31 In Rome, Paul proclaimed the kingdom of God without hindrance from anyone On our arrival in Rome Paul was allowed to stay in lodgings of his own with the soldier who guarded him.After three days he called together the leading Jews. When they had … Read moreSat 23 May

Friday of the 7th week of Eastertide, or Saint Rita of Cascia First reading Acts 25:13-21 ‘I ordered Paul to be remanded until I could send him to Caesar’ King Agrippa and Bernice arrived in Caesarea and paid their respects to Festus. Their visit lasted several days, and Festus put Paul’s case before the king. … Read moreFri 22 May

Thursday of the 7th week of Eastertide, or Saint Christopher Magallanes and his Companions, Martyrs First reading Acts 22:30,23:6-11 ‘You have borne witness in Jerusalem: now you must do the same in Rome’ Since the tribune wanted to know what precise charge the Jews were bringing, he freed Paul and gave orders for a meeting … Read moreThu 21 May

Wednesday of the 7th week of Eastertide, or Saint Bernardine of Siena, Priest First reading Acts 20:28-38 I commend you to God and to the word of his grace, and its power Paul addressed these words to the elders of the church of Ephesus:‘Be on your guard for yourselves and for all the flock of … Read moreWed 20 May

Tuesday of the 7th week of Eastertide First reading Acts 20:17-27 I have without faltering put before you the whole of God’s purpose From Miletus Paul sent for the elders of the church of Ephesus. When they arrived he addressed these words to them:‘You know what my way of life has been ever since the … Read moreTue 19 May

Monday of the 7th week of Eastertide, or Saint John I, Pope, Martyr First reading Acts 19:1-8 The moment Paul laid hands on them the Holy Spirit came down on them While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul made his way overland as far as Ephesus, where he found a number of disciples. When he asked, … Read moreMon 18 May

7th Sunday of Easter First reading Acts 1:12-14 The apostles all joined in continuous prayer with Mary, the mother of Jesus After Jesus was taken up into heaven the apostles went back from the Mount of Olives, as it is called, to Jerusalem, a short distance away, no more than a sabbath walk; and when … Read moreSun 17 May