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Thursday of week 12 in Ordinary Time First reading Genesis 16:1-12,15-16+ Hagar bears Abram a son Abram’s wife Sarai had borne him no child, but she had an Egyptian maidservant named Hagar. So Sarai said to Abram, ‘Listen, now! Since the Lord has kept me from having children, go to my slave-girl. Perhaps I shall … Read moreThu 26 June

Wednesday of week 12 in Ordinary Time First reading Genesis 15:1-12,17-18 Count the stars: such shall be your descendants It happened that the word of the Lord was spoken to Abram in a vision, ‘Have no fear, Abram, I am your shield; your reward will be very great.’‘My Lord,’ Abram replied ‘what do you intend … Read moreWed 25 June

The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist First reading Isaiah 49:1-6 I will make you the light of the nations so that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth Islands, listen to me,pay attention, remotest peoples.The Lord called me before I was born,from my mother’s womb he pronounced my name. He made … Read moreTue 24 June

Monday of week 12 in Ordinary Time First reading Genesis 12:1-9 ‘Leave your country, your family, and your father’s house’ The Lord said to Abram, ‘Leave your country, your family and your father’s house, for the land I will show you. I will make you a great nation; I will bless you and make your … Read moreMon 23 June

12th Sunday in Ordinary Time First reading Zechariah 12:10-11,13:1 They will look on the one whom they have pierces It is the Lord who speaks: ‘Over the House of David and the citizens of Jerusalem I will pour out a spirit of kindness and prayer. They will look on the one whom they have pierced; … Read moreSun 22 June

Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, Religious First reading 1 John 5:1-5 Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ has already overcome the world Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christhas been begotten by God;and whoever loves the Father that begot himloves the child whom he begets.We can be sure that we love God’s childrenif we love God … Read moreSat 21 June

Friday of week 11 in Ordinary Time First reading 2 Corinthians 11:18,21-30 If I am to boast, let me boast of my own feebleness So many others have been boasting of their worldly achievements, that I will boast myself. But if anyone wants some brazen speaking – I am still talking as a fool – then I … Read moreFri 20 June

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ First reading Genesis 14:18-20 Melchizedek brought bread and wine Melchizedek king of Salem brought bread and wine; he was a priest of God Most High. He pronounced this blessing:‘Blessed be Abram by God Most High, creator of heaven and earth,and blessed be God Most High for handing … Read moreThu 19 June

Wednesday of week 11 in Ordinary Time First reading 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 There is no limit to the blessings which God can send you Do not forget: thin sowing means thin reaping; the more you sow, the more you reap. Each one should give what he has decided in his own mind, not grudgingly or … Read moreWed 18 June

Tuesday of week 11 in Ordinary Time First reading 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 The Lord Jesus was rich but became poor for your sake Now here, brothers, is the news of the grace of God which was given in the churches in Macedonia; and of how, throughout great trials by suffering, their constant cheerfulness and their … Read moreTue 17 June