Universalis

Thursday of week 21 in Ordinary Time, or Saint Louis , or Saint Joseph of Calasanz, Priest First reading 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 You have been enriched in many ways in Christ I, Paul, appointed by God to be an apostle, together with brother Sosthenes, send greetings to the church of God in Corinth, to the … Read moreThu 25 August

Saint Bartholomew, Apostle First reading Apocalypse 21:9-14 He showed me Jerusalem, the holy city, coming down from God out of heaven The angel came to speak to me, and said, ‘Come here and I will show you the bride that the Lamb has married.’ In the spirit, he took me to the top of an … Read moreWed 24 August

Tuesday of week 21 in Ordinary Time, or Saint Rose of Lima, Virgin First reading 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3,14-17 Stand firm and keep the traditions we have taught you To turn, brothers, to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and how we shall all be gathered round him: please do not get excited too soon … Read moreTue 23 August

Our Lady, Mother and Queen First reading Isaiah 9:1-7 A Son is given to us The people that walked in darknesshas seen a great light;on those who live in a land of deep shadowa light has shone.You have made their gladness greater,you have made their joy increase;they rejoice in your presenceas men rejoice at harvest … Read moreMon 22 August

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time First reading Isaiah 66:18-21 They will bring all your brothers from all the nations The Lord says this: I am coming to gather the nations of every language. They shall come to witness my glory. I will give them a sign and send some of their survivors to the nations: … Read moreSun 21 August

Saint Bernard, Abbot, Doctor First reading Ecclesiasticus 15:1-6 Whoever grasps the Law will obtain wisdom Whoever fears the Lord will act like this, and whoever grasps the Law will obtain wisdom.She will come to meet him like a mother, and receive him like a virgin bride.He will lean on her and will not fall, he will rely on … Read moreSat 20 August

Friday of week 20 in Ordinary Time, or Saint John Eudes, Priest First reading Ezekiel 37:1-14 A vision of Israel’s death and resurrection The hand of the Lord was laid on me, and he carried me away by the spirit of the Lord and set me down in the middle of a valley, a valley … Read moreFri 19 August

Thursday of week 20 in Ordinary Time First reading Ezekiel 36:23-28 I will remove the heart of stone from your bodies and give you a heart of flesh The word of the Lord was addressed to me as follows: ‘I mean to display the holiness of my great name, which has been profaned among the … Read moreThu 18 August

Wednesday of week 20 in Ordinary Time First reading Ezekiel 34:1-11 An oracle against bad and selfish shepherds The word of the Lord was addressed to me as follows: ‘Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel; prophesy and say to them:‘“Shepherds, the Lord says this: Trouble for the shepherds of Israel who feed … Read moreWed 17 August

Tuesday of week 20 in Ordinary Time, or Saint Stephen of Hungary First reading Ezekiel 28:1-10 Against the arrogance of the king of Tyre The word of the Lord was addressed to me as follows, ‘Son of man, tell the ruler of Tyre, “The Lord says this:Being swollen with pride,you have said: I am a … Read moreTue 16 August