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Saint Leo the Great, Pope, Doctor First reading Ecclesiasticus 39:6-10 The wise man will be remembered for generations If it is the will of the great Lord, he will be filled with the spirit of understanding,he will shower forth words of wisdom, and in prayer give thanks to the Lord.He will grow upright in purpose and learning, he … Read moreMon 10 November

Dedication of the Lateran Basilica First reading Ezekiel 47:1-2,8-9,12 Wherever the water flows, it will bring life and health The angel brought me to the entrance of the Temple, where a stream came out from under the Temple threshold and flowed eastwards, since the Temple faced east. The water flowed from under the right side … Read moreSun 9 November

Saturday of week 31 in Ordinary Time, or Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary First reading Romans 16:3-9,16,22-27 The mystery kept secret for endless ages must be broadcast everywhere My greetings to Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, who risked death to save my life: I am not the only one … Read moreSat 8 November

Friday of week 31 in Ordinary Time First reading Romans 15:14-21 My duty is to bring the Good News from God to the pagans My brothers, I am quite certain that you are full of good intentions, perfectly well instructed and able to advise each other. The reason why I have written to you, and … Read moreFri 7 November

Thursday of week 31 in Ordinary Time First reading Romans 14:7-12 Each of us must give an account of himself to God The life and death of each of us has its influence on others; if we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord, so that alive … Read moreThu 6 November

Wednesday of week 31 in Ordinary Time First reading Romans 13:8-10 Your only debt should be the debt of mutual love Avoid getting into debt, except the debt of mutual love. If you love your fellow men you have carried out your obligations. All the commandments: You shall not commit adultery, you shall not kill, … Read moreWed 5 November

Saint Charles Borromeo, Bishop First reading Romans 12:3-13 Use the gifts you have been given In the light of the grace I have received I want to urge each one among you not to exaggerate his real importance. Each of you must judge himself soberly by the standard of the faith God has given him. … Read moreTue 4 November

Monday of week 31 in Ordinary Time, or Saint Martin de Porres, Religious First reading Romans 11:29-36 God never takes back his gifts God never takes back his gifts or revokes his choice.Just as you changed from being disobedient to God, and now enjoy mercy because of their disobedience, so those who are disobedient now – … Read moreMon 3 November

All Souls First reading Isaiah 25:6a,7-9 The Lord will swallow up death for ever On this mountain,the Lord of hosts will prepare for all peoplesa banquet of rich food.On this mountain he will removethe mourning veil covering all peoples,and the shroud enwrapping all nations,he will destroy Death for ever.The Lord will wipe awaythe tears from … Read moreSun 2 November

All Saints First reading Apocalypse 7:2-4,9-14 I saw a huge number, impossible to count, of people from every nation, race, tribe and language I, John, saw another angel rising where the sun rises, carrying the seal of the living God; he called in a powerful voice to the four angels whose duty was to devastate … Read moreSat 1 November