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Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious First reading 1 John 3:14-18 We too ought to give up our lives for our brothers We have passed out of death and into life,and of this we can be surebecause we love our brothers.If you refuse to love, you must remain dead;to hate your brother is to be a … Read moreThu 17 November

Wednesday of week 33 in Ordinary Time, or Saint Margaret of Scotland , or Saint Gertrude, Virgin First reading Apocalypse 4:1-11 He was, he is, and he is to come In my vision, I, John, saw a door open in heaven and heard the same voice speaking to me, the voice like a trumpet, saying, … Read moreWed 16 November

Tuesday of week 33 in Ordinary Time, or Saint Albert the Great, Bishop, Doctor First reading Apocalypse 3:1-6,14-22 If one of you hears me calling, I will come in to share his meal I, John, heard the Lord saying to me: ‘Write to the angel of the church in Sardis and say, “Here is the … Read moreTue 15 November

Monday of week 33 in Ordinary Time First reading Apocalypse 1:1-4,2:1-5 Think what you were before you fell, and repent This is the revelation given by God to Jesus Christ so that he could tell his servants about the things which are now to take place very soon; he sent his angel to make it … Read moreMon 14 November

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time First reading Malachi 3:19-20 For you the sun of righteousness will shine out The day is coming now, burning like a furnace; and all the arrogant and the evil-doers will be like stubble. The day that is coming is going to burn them up, says the Lord of Hosts, leaving … Read moreSun 13 November

Saint Josaphat, Bishop, Martyr First reading Ephesians 4:1-7,11-13- We are all to come to unity, fully mature in the knowledge of the Son of God I, the prisoner in the Lord, implore you to lead a life worthy of your vocation. Bear with one another charitably, in complete selflessness, gentleness and patience. Do all you … Read moreSat 12 November

Saint Martin of Tours, Bishop First reading Isaiah 61:1-3 He has sent me to proclaim a year of favour from the Lord The spirit of the Lord has been given to me,for the Lord has anointed me.He has sent me to bring good news to the poor,to bind up hearts that are broken; to proclaim … Read moreFri 11 November

Saint Leo the Great, Pope, Doctor First reading Ecclesiasticus 39:6-10 The wise man will be remembered for generations If it is the will of the great Lord, he will be filled with the spirit of understanding,he will shower forth words of wisdom, and in prayer give thanks to the Lord.He will grow upright in purpose and learning, he … Read moreThu 10 November

Dedication of the Lateran Basilica First reading Ezekiel 47:1-2,8-9,12 Wherever the water flows, it will bring life and health The angel brought me to the entrance of the Temple, where a stream came out from under the Temple threshold and flowed eastwards, since the Temple faced east. The water flowed from under the right side … Read moreWed 9 November

Tuesday of week 32 in Ordinary Time First reading Titus 2:1-8,11-14 You must preach the behaviour which goes with healthy doctrine It is for you to preach the behaviour which goes with healthy doctrine. The older men should be reserved, dignified, moderate, sound in faith and love and constancy. Similarly, the older women should behave … Read moreTue 8 November