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Tuesday of the 2nd week of Lent, (commemoration of Saint Gregory of Narek, Abbot and Doctor of the Church) First reading Isaiah 1:10,16-20 Cease to do evil; learn to do good Hear the word of the Lord,you rulers of Sodom;listen to the command of our God,you people of Gomorrah. ‘Wash, make yourselves clean.Take your wrong-doing … Read moreTue 27 February

Monday of the 2nd week of Lent First reading Daniel 9:4-10 Yours is the integrity, Lord; ours the shame O Lord, God great and to be feared, you keep the covenant and have kindness for those who love you and keep your commandments: we have sinned, we have done wrong, we have acted wickedly, we … Read moreMon 26 February

2nd Sunday of Lent First reading Genesis 22:1-2,9-13,15-18- The sacrifice of Abraham, our father in faith God put Abraham to the test. ‘Abraham, Abraham’ he called. ‘Here I am’ he replied. ‘Take your son,’ God said ‘your only child Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah. There you shall offer him … Read moreSun 25 February

Saturday of the 1st week of Lent First reading Deuteronomy 26:16-19 You will be a people consecrated to the Lord Moses said to the people: ‘The Lord your God today commands you to observe these laws and customs; you must keep and observe them with all your heart and with all your soul.‘You have today … Read moreSat 24 February

Friday of the 1st week of Lent, (commemoration of Saint Polycarp, Bishop, Martyr) First reading Ezekiel 18:21-28 I prefer to see the wicked man renounce his wickedness and live Thus says the Lord:‘If the wicked man renounces all the sins he has committed, respects my laws and is law-abiding and honest, he will certainly live; … Read moreFri 23 February

Saint Peter’s Chair First reading 1 Peter 5:1-4 Watch over the flock, not simply as a duty but gladly Now I have something to tell your elders: I am an elder myself, and a witness to the sufferings of Christ, and with you I have a share in the glory that is to be revealed. … Read moreThu 22 February

Wednesday of the 1st week of Lent, (commemoration of Saint Peter Damian, Bishop, Doctor) First reading Jonah 3:1-10 The Ninevites repent, and God spares them The word of the Lord was addressed to Jonah: ‘Up!’ he said ‘Go to Nineveh, the great city, and preach to them as I told you to.’ Jonah set out … Read moreWed 21 February

Tuesday of the 1st week of Lent First reading Isaiah 55:10-11 The word that goes out from my mouth does not return to me empty Thus says the Lord: ‘As the rain and the snow come down from the heavens and do not return without watering the earth, making it yield and giving growth to … Read moreTue 20 February

Monday of the 1st week of Lent First reading Leviticus 19:1-2,11-18 Only pass judgement on your neighbour according to justice The Lord spoke to Moses; he said: ‘Speak to the whole community of the sons of Israel and say to them:‘“Be holy, for I, the Lord your God, am holy.‘“You must not steal nor deal … Read moreMon 19 February

1st Sunday of Lent First reading Genesis 9:8-15 ‘There shall be no flood to destroy the earth again’ God spoke to Noah and his sons, ‘See, I establish my Covenant with you, and with your descendants after you; also with every living creature to be found with you, birds, cattle and every wild beast with … Read moreSun 18 February