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21st Sunday in Ordinary Time First reading Isaiah 66:18-21 They will bring all your brothers from all the nations The Lord says this: I am coming to gather the nations of every language. They shall come to witness my glory. I will give them a sign and send some of their survivors to the nations: … Read moreSun 24 August

Saturday of week 20 in Ordinary Time, or Saint Rose of Lima, Virgin , or Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary First reading Ruth 2:1-3,8-11,4:13-17 Ruth gives birth to Obed, the grandfather of David Naomi had a kinsman on her husband’s side, well-to-do and of Elimelech’s clan. His name was Boaz.Ruth the Moabitess said … Read moreSat 23 August

Our Lady, Mother and Queen First reading Isaiah 9:1-7 A Son is given to us The people that walked in darknesshas seen a great light;on those who live in a land of deep shadowa light has shone.You have made their gladness greater,you have made their joy increase;they rejoice in your presenceas men rejoice at harvest … Read moreFri 22 August

Saint Pius X, Pope First reading 1 Thessalonians 2:2-8 We were eager to hand over to you not only the Good News but our whole lives It was our God who gave us the courage to proclaim his Good News to you in the face of great opposition. We have not taken to preaching because … Read moreThu 21 August

Saint Bernard, Abbot, Doctor First reading Ecclesiasticus 15:1-6 Whoever grasps the Law will obtain wisdom Whoever fears the Lord will act like this, and whoever grasps the Law will obtain wisdom.She will come to meet him like a mother, and receive him like a virgin bride.He will lean on her and will not fall, he will rely on … Read moreWed 20 August

Tuesday of week 20 in Ordinary Time, or Saint John Eudes, Priest First reading Judges 6:11-24 ‘Peace be with you; have no fear; you will not die’ The angel of the Lord came and sat under the terebinth at Ophrah which belonged to Joash of Abiezer. Gideon his son was threshing wheat inside the winepress … Read moreTue 19 August

Monday of week 20 in Ordinary Time First reading Judges 2:11-19 The Lord appoints judges to rescue the men of Israel The sons of Israel did what displeases the Lord, and served the Baals. They deserted the Lord, the God of their ancestors, who had brought them out of the land of Egypt, and followed … Read moreMon 18 August

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time First reading Jeremiah 38:4-6,8-10 ‘Do not let the prophet die’ The king’s leading men spoke to the king. ‘Let Jeremiah be put to death: he is unquestionably disheartening the remaining soldiers in the city, and all the people too, by talking like this. The fellow does not have the welfare … Read moreSun 17 August

Saturday of week 19 in Ordinary Time, or Saint Stephen of Hungary , or Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary First reading Joshua 24:14-29 ‘The Lord is a holy God, a jealous God’ Joshua said to all the people, ‘Fear the Lord and serve him perfectly and sincerely; put away the gods that your … Read moreSat 16 August

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary First reading Apocalypse 11:19,12:1-6,10 A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman adorned with the sun The sanctuary of God in heaven opened and the ark of the covenant could be seen inside it. Now a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman, adorned with the sun, standing … Read moreFri 15 August