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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 moreMon 25 July

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time First reading Genesis 18:20-32 Abraham negotiates with the Lord The Lord said, ‘How great an outcry there is against Sodom and Gomorrah! How grievous is their sin! I propose to go down and see whether or not they have done all that is alleged in the outcry against them that … Read moreSun 24 July

Saturday of week 16 in Ordinary Time, or Saint Bridget of Sweden, Religious , or Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary First reading Jeremiah 7:1-11 Reform your behaviour and I will stay here with you, says the Lord The word that was addressed to Jeremiah by the Lord:‘Go and stand at the gate of … Read moreSat 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 moreFri 22 July

Thursday of week 16 in Ordinary Time, or Saint Laurence of Brindisi, Priest, Doctor 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 … Read moreThu 21 July

Wednesday of week 16 in Ordinary Time, or Saint Apollinaris, Bishop, Martyr First reading Jeremiah 1:1,4-10 Go and say whatever I command you and do not fear The words of Jeremiah son of Hilkiah, of a priestly family living at Anathoth in the territory of Benjamin.The word of the Lord was addressed to me, saying,‘Before … Read moreWed 20 July

Tuesday of week 16 in Ordinary Time 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 the days of old.As in the days … Read moreTue 19 July

Monday of week 16 in Ordinary Time 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 say.Listen, you mountains, to the … Read moreMon 18 July

16th Sunday in Ordinary Time First reading Genesis 18:1-10 ‘Next year your wife Sarah will have a son’ The Lord appeared to Abraham at the Oak of Mamre while he was sitting by the entrance of the tent during the hottest part of the day. He looked up, and there he saw three men standing … Read moreSun 17 July

Saturday of week 15 in Ordinary Time, or Our Lady of Mount Carmel , 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 … Read moreSat 16 July