Universalis

Monday of week 25 in Ordinary Time First reading Ezra 1:1-6 Cyrus king of Persia frees the Jews to return to Jerusalem In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, to fulfil the word of the Lord that was spoken through Jeremiah, the Lord roused the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia to issue … Read moreMon 22 September

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time First reading Amos 8:4-7 I will never forget your deeds, you who trample on the needy Listen to this, you who trample on the needyand try to suppress the poor people of the country,you who say, ‘When will New Moon be overso that we can sell our corn,and sabbath, so … Read moreSun 21 September

Saints Andrew Kim Taegon, Priest, and Paul Chong Hasang, and their Companions, Martyrs First reading Wisdom 3:1-9 The souls of the virtuous are in the hands of God The souls of the virtuous are in the hands of God,no torment shall ever touch them.In the eyes of the unwise, they did appear to die,their going … Read moreSat 20 September

Friday of week 24 in Ordinary Time, or Saint Januarius, Bishop, Martyr First reading 1 Timothy 6:2-12 We brought nothing into the world and can take nothing out of it This is what you are to teach the brothers to believe and persuade them to do. Anyone who teaches anything different, and does not keep … Read moreFri 19 September

Thursday of week 24 in Ordinary Time First reading 1 Timothy 4:12-16 Be an example to all the believers Do not let people disregard you because you are young, but be an example to the believers in the way you speak and behave, and in your love, your faith and your purity. Make use of … Read moreThu 18 September

Wednesday of week 24 in Ordinary Time, or Saint Robert Bellarmine, Bishop, Doctor , or Saint Hildegard of Bingen, Virgin, Doctor First reading 1 Timothy 3:14-16 The mystery of our religion is very deep At the moment of writing to you, I am hoping that I may be with you soon; but in case I … Read moreWed 17 September

Saints Cornelius, Pope, and Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs First reading 2 Corinthians 4:7-15 Such an overwhelming power comes from God and not from us We are only the earthenware jars that hold this treasure, to make it clear that such an overwhelming power comes from God and not from us. We are in difficulties on all … Read moreTue 16 September

Our Lady of Sorrows First reading Hebrews 5:7-9 He learned to obey and he became the source of eternal salvation During his life on earth, Christ offered up prayer and entreaty, aloud and in silent tears, to the one who had the power to save him out of death, and he submitted so humbly that … Read moreMon 15 September

The Exaltation of the Holy Cross First reading Numbers 21:4-9 If anyone was bitten by a serpent, he looked up at the bronze serpent and lived On the way through the wilderness the people lost patience. They spoke against God and against Moses, ‘Why did you bring us out of Egypt to die in this … Read moreSun 14 September

Saint John Chrysostom, Bishop, Doctor First reading Ephesians 4:1-7,11-13- We are all to come to unity, fully mature in the knowledge of the Son of God I, the prisoner in the Lord, implore you to lead a life worthy of your vocation. Bear with one another charitably, in complete selflessness, gentleness and patience. Do all … Read moreSat 13 September