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The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus First reading Ezekiel 34:11-16 I will look after my flock myself and keep all of it in view The Lord God says this: I am going to look after my flock myself and keep all of it in view. As a shepherd keeps all his flock in view when … Read moreFri 24 June

The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist First reading Isaiah 49:1-6 I will make you the light of the nations so that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth Islands, listen to me,pay attention, remotest peoples.The Lord called me before I was born,from my mother’s womb he pronounced my name. He made … Read moreThu 23 June

Wednesday of week 12 in Ordinary Time, or Saints John Fisher, Bishop, and Thomas More, Martyrs , or Saint Paulinus of Nola, Bishop First reading 2 Kings 22:8-13,23:1-3 The Book of the Law is found in the Temple of the Lord The high priest Hilkiah said to Shaphan the secretary, ‘I have found the Book … Read moreWed 22 June

Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, Religious First reading 1 John 5:1-5 Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ has already overcome the world Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christhas been begotten by God;and whoever loves the Father that begot himloves the child whom he begets.We can be sure that we love God’s childrenif we love God … Read moreTue 21 June

Monday of week 12 in Ordinary Time First reading 2 Kings 17:5-8,13-15,18 There was none left, but the tribe of Judah only The king of Assyria invaded the whole country and, coming to Samaria, laid siege to it for three years. In the ninth year of Hoshea, the king of Assyria captured Samaria and deported … Read moreMon 20 June

12th Sunday in Ordinary Time First reading Zechariah 12:10-11,13:1 They will look on the one whom they have pierces It is the Lord who speaks: ‘Over the House of David and the citizens of Jerusalem I will pour out a spirit of kindness and prayer. They will look on the one whom they have pierced; … Read moreSun 19 June

Saturday of week 11 in Ordinary Time, or Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary First reading 2 Chronicles 24:17-25 ‘You have deserted the Lord: now he deserts you’ After the death of Jehoiada, the officials of Judah came to pay court to the king, and the king now turned to them for advice. The … Read moreSat 18 June

Friday of week 11 in Ordinary Time First reading 2 Kings 11:1-4,9-18,20 Saved from the massacre, the true king is anointed by the high priest When Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah learned that her son was dead, she promptly did away with all those of royal stock. But Jehosheba, daughter of King Jehoram and sister … Read moreFri 17 June

Corpus Christi First reading Genesis 14:18-20 Melchizedek brought bread and wine Melchizedek king of Salem brought bread and wine; he was a priest of God Most High. He pronounced this blessing:‘Blessed be Abram by God Most High, creator of heaven and earth,and blessed be God Most High for handing over your enemies to you.’ And … Read moreThu 16 June

Wednesday of week 11 in Ordinary Time First reading 2 Kings 2:1,6-14 Elijah is taken up to heaven This is what happened when the Lord took Elijah up to heaven in the whirlwind: Elijah and Elisha set out from Gilgal, Elijah said, ‘Elisha, please stay here, the Lord is only sending me to the Jordan.’ … Read moreWed 15 June