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Saint James, Apostle 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 sides, but never cornered; … Read moreFri 25 July

Thursday of week 16 in Ordinary Time, or Saint Charbel Makhlouf, Priest First reading Exodus 19:1-2,9-11,16-20 Moses speaks with God on Sinai Three months after they came out of the land of Egypt, on that day the sons of Israel came to the wilderness of Sinai. From Rephidim they set out again; and when they … Read moreThu 24 July

Wednesday of week 16 in Ordinary Time, or Saint Bridget of Sweden, Religious First reading Exodus 16:1-5,9-15 The Lord sends quails and manna from heaven From Elim they set out, and the whole community of the sons of Israel reached the wilderness of Sin – between Elim and Sinai – on the fifteenth day of the second … Read moreWed 23 July

Saint Mary Magdalen First reading Song of Songs 3:1-4 I found him whom my heart loves The bride says this:On my bed, at night, I sought himwhom my heart loves.I sought but did not find him.So I will rise and go through the City;in the streets and in the squaresI will seek him whom my … Read moreTue 22 July

Monday of week 16 in Ordinary Time, or Saint Laurence of Brindisi, Priest, Doctor First reading Exodus 14:5-18 Pharaoh sets out in pursuit of the sons of Israel When Pharaoh, king of Egypt, was told that the Israelites had made their escape, he and his courtiers changed their minds about the people. ‘What have we … Read moreMon 21 July

16th Sunday in Ordinary Time First reading Genesis 18:1-10 ‘Next year your wife Sarah will have a son’ The Lord appeared to Abraham at the Oak of Mamre while he was sitting by the entrance of the tent during the hottest part of the day. He looked up, and there he saw three men standing … Read moreSun 20 July

Saturday of week 15 in Ordinary Time, or Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary First reading Exodus 12:37-42 The sons of Israel leave Egypt hurriedly by night The sons of Israel left Rameses for Succoth, about six hundred thousand on the march – all men – not counting their families. People of various sorts joined them … Read moreSat 19 July

Friday of week 15 in Ordinary Time First reading Exodus 11:10-12:14 The institution of the Passover Moses and Aaron worked many wonders in the presence of Pharaoh. But the Lord made Pharaoh’s heart stubborn, and he did not let the sons of Israel leave his country.The Lord said to Moses and Aaron in the land … Read moreFri 18 July

Thursday of week 15 in Ordinary Time First reading Exodus 3:13-20 God reveals his name to Moses Moses, hearing the voice of God coming from the middle of the bush, said to him, ‘I am to go, then, to the sons of Israel and say to them, “The God of your fathers has sent me … Read moreThu 17 July

Wednesday of week 15 in Ordinary Time, or Our Lady of Mount Carmel First reading Exodus 3:1-6,9-12 The burning bush Moses was looking after the flock of Jethro, his father-in-law, priest of Midian. He led his flock to the far side of the wilderness and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. There the angel … Read moreWed 16 July