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Reading 1 Hos 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9 Thus says the LORD:When Israel was a child I loved him,out of Egypt I called my son.Yet it was I who taught Ephraim to walk,who took them in my arms;I drew them with human cords,with bands of love;I fostered them like onewho raises an infant to his cheeks;Yet, though … Read moreSolemnity of Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

Reading 1 2 Tm 2:8-15 Beloved:Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David:such is my Gospel, for which I am suffering,even to the point of chains, like a criminal.But the word of God is not chained.Therefore, I bear with everything for the sake of those who are chosen,so that they too may … Read moreThursday of the Ninth Week in Ordinary Time

Readings for the Memorial of Saint Boniface, bishop and martyr Reading 1 2 Tm 1:1-3, 6-12 Paul, an Apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of Godfor the promise of life in Christ Jesus,to Timothy, my dear child:grace, mercy, and peace from God the Fatherand Christ Jesus our Lord. I am grateful to God,whom I … Read moreMemorial of Saint Boniface, Bishop and Martyr

Reading 1 2 Pt 3:12-15a, 17-18 Beloved:Wait for and hasten the coming of the day of God,because of which the heavens will be dissolved in flamesand the elements melted by fire.But according to his promisewe await new heavens and a new earthin which righteousness dwells. Therefore, beloved, since you await these things,be eager to be … Read moreTuesday of the Ninth Week in Ordinary Time

Readings for the Memorial of Saint Charles Lwanga and companions, martyrs Reading 1 2 Pt 1:2-7 Beloved:May grace and peace be yours in abundancethrough knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. His divine power has bestowed on useverything that makes for life and devotion,through the knowledge of himwho called us by his own glory … Read moreMemorial of Saint Charles Lwanga and companions, martyrs

Reading 1 Ex 24:3-8 When Moses came to the peopleand related all the words and ordinances of the LORD,they all answered with one voice,“We will do everything that the LORD has told us.”Moses then wrote down all the words of the LORD and,rising early the next day,he erected at the foot of the mountain an … Read moreThe Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

Readings for the Memorial of Saint Justin, martyr Reading 1 Jude 17, 20b-25 Beloved, remember the words spoken beforehandby the Apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ.Build yourselves up in your most holy faith; pray in the Holy Spirit.Keep yourselves in the love of Godand wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christthat leads to … Read moreMemorial of Saint Justin, Martyr

Reading I Zep 3:14-18a Shout for joy, O daughter Zion!             Sing joyfully, O Israel! Be glad and exult with all your heart,             O daughter Jerusalem! The LORD has removed the judgment against you,             he has turned away your enemies; The King of Israel, the LORD, is in your midst,             you have … Read moreFeast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Reading 1 1 Pt 2:2-5, 9-12 Beloved:Like newborn infants, long for pure spiritual milkso that through it you may grow into salvation,for you have tasted that the Lord is good.Come to him, a living stone, rejected by human beingsbut chosen and precious in the sight of God,and, like living stones,let yourselves be built into a … Read moreThursday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time

Readings for the Optional Memorial of Saint Paul VI, Pope Reading 1 1 Pt 1:18-25 Beloved:Realize that you were ransomed from your futile conduct,handed on by your ancestors,not with perishable things like silver or goldbut with the precious Blood of Christas of a spotless unblemished Lamb.He was known before the foundation of the worldbut revealed … Read moreWednesday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time