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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 moreSat 25 July

Friday of week 16 in Ordinary Time, or Saint Charbel Makhlouf, Priest First reading Jeremiah 3:14-17 Come back, my disloyal children Come back, disloyal children – it is the Lord who speaks – for I alone am your Master. I will take one from a town, two from a clan, and bring you to Zion. I will … Read moreFri 24 July

Thursday of week 16 in Ordinary Time, or Saint Bridget of Sweden, Religious First reading Jeremiah 2:1-3,7-8,12-13 I brought you to a fertile country and you defiled it The word of the Lord was addressed to me, saying, ‘Go and shout this in the hearing of Jerusalem:‘“The Lord says this:I remember the affection of your … Read moreThu 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 moreWed 22 July

Tuesday of week 16 in Ordinary Time, or Saint Laurence of Brindisi, Priest, Doctor First reading Micah 7:14-15,18-20 Have pity on us one more time With shepherd’s crook, O Lord, lead your people to pasture,the flock that is your heritage,living confined in a forestwith meadow land all around.Let them pasture in Bashan and Gileadas in … Read moreTue 21 July

Monday of week 16 in Ordinary Time, or Saint Apollinaris, Bishop, Martyr First reading Micah 6:1-4,6-8 The Lord asks only this: to act justly, to love tenderly, to walk humbly Listen to what the Lord is saying:Stand up and let the case begin in the hearing of the mountains and let the hills hear what you … Read moreMon 20 July

16th Sunday in Ordinary Time First reading Wisdom 12:13,16-19 You will grant repentance after sin There is no god, other than you, who cares for every thing,to whom you might have to prove that you never judged unjustly.Your justice has its source in strength,your sovereignty over all makes you lenient to all.You show your strength … Read moreSun 19 July

Saturday of week 15 in Ordinary Time, or Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary First reading Micah 2:1-5 The plotters of evil will not escape Woe to those who plot evil,who lie in bed planning mischief!No sooner is it dawn than they do it– their hands have the strength for it.Seizing the fields that … Read moreSat 18 July

Friday of week 15 in Ordinary Time First reading Isaiah 38:1-6,21-22,7-8 The Lord hears Hezekiah’s prayer and heals him Hezekiah fell ill and was at the point of death. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz came and said to him, ‘The Lord says this, “Put your affairs in order, for you are going to die, … Read moreFri 17 July

Thursday of week 15 in Ordinary Time, or Our Lady of Mount Carmel First reading Isaiah 26:7-9,12,16-19 ‘Awake and exult, all you who lie in the dust’ The path of the upright man is straight,you smooth the way of the upright.Following the path of your judgements,we hoped in you, O Lord,your name, your memory are … Read moreThu 16 July