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Saint Gregory the Great, Pope, Doctor First reading 2 Corinthians 4:1-2,5-7 God has shone in our minds to radiate the light of the knowledge of his glory Since we have by an act of mercy been entrusted with this work of administration, there is no weakening on our part. On the contrary, we will have … Read moreWed 3 September

Tuesday of week 22 in Ordinary Time First reading 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6,9-11 Keep strengthening one another You will not be expecting us to write anything to you, brothers, about ‘times and seasons’, since you know very well that the Day of the Lord is going to come like a thief in the night. It is … Read moreTue 2 September

Monday of week 22 in Ordinary Time First reading 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18+ Do not grieve about those who have died in Jesus We want you to be quite certain, brothers, about those who have died, to make sure that you do not grieve about them, like the other people who have no hope. We believe … Read moreMon 1 September

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time First reading Ecclesiasticus 3:19-21,30-31 Behave humbly, and you will find favour with the Lord My son, be gentle in carrying out your business, and you will be better loved than a lavish giver.The greater you are, the more you should behave humbly, and then you will find favour with the Lord;for great … Read moreSun 31 August

Saturday of week 21 in Ordinary Time, or Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary First reading 1 Thessalonians 4:9-11 You have learnt from God how to love one another As for loving our brothers, there is no need for anyone to write to you about that, since you have learnt from God yourselves to … Read moreSat 30 August

The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist First reading Jeremiah 1:17-19 Stand up and tell them all I command you; do not be dismayed at their presence The word of the Lord was addressed to me, saying:‘Brace yourself for action.Stand up and tell themall I command you.Do not be dismayed at their presence,or in their … Read moreFri 29 August

Saint Augustine, Bishop, Doctor First reading 1 John 4:7-16 Let us love one another, since love comes from God My dear people,let us love one anothersince love comes from Godand everyone who loves is begotten by God and knows God.Anyone who fails to love can never have known God,because God is love.God’s love for us … Read moreThu 28 August

Saint Monica First reading Ecclesiasticus 26:1-4,13-16 A perfect wife is the joy of her husband Happy the husband of a really good wife; the number of her days will be doubled.A perfect wife is the joy of her husband, he will live out his years in peace.A good wife is the best of portions, reserved for those who … Read moreWed 27 August

Tuesday of week 21 in Ordinary Time First reading 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 We were eager to hand over to you not only the Good News but our whole lives You know yourselves, my brothers, that our visit to you has not proved ineffectual.We had, as you know, been given rough treatment and been grossly insulted … Read moreTue 26 August

Monday of week 21 in Ordinary Time, or Saint Louis , or Saint Joseph of Calasanz, Priest First reading 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5,8-10 You broke with idolatry when you were converted to God From Paul, Silvanus and Timothy, to the Church in Thessalonika which is in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ; wishing you … Read moreMon 25 August