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Readings for the Memorial of Saint Justin, martyr Reading 1 Sir 42:15-25 Now will I recall God’s works;what I have seen, I will describe.At God’s word were his works brought into being;they do his will as he has ordained for them.As the rising sun is clear to all,so the glory of the LORD fills all … Read moreMemorial of Saint Justin, Martyr

Reading 1 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 no further misfortune to fear.On that day, it shall be … Read moreFeast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Reading 1 Sir 35:1-12 To keep the law is a great oblation,and he who observes the commandments sacrifices a peace offering.In works of charity one offers fine flour,and when he gives alms he presents his sacrifice of praise.To refrain from evil pleases the LORD,and to avoid injustice is an atonement.Appear not before the LORD empty-handed,for … Read moreTuesday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time

Reading I Gn 3:9-15, 20 After Adam had eaten of the tree,             the LORD God called to him and asked him, “Where are you?” He answered, “I heard you in the garden;             but I was afraid, because I was naked,             so I hid myself.” Then he asked, “Who told you that you … Read moreMemorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church

Readings for the Pentecost SundayReadings for the Extended VigilReadings for the At the Vigil Mass Reading I Acts 2:1-11 When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, they were all in one place together. And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house in which … Read morePentecost Sunday

Readings for the Pentecost SundayReadings for the Extended VigilReadings for the Mass during the Day Reading I Gn 11:1-9 The whole world spoke the same language, using the same words. While the people were migrating in the east, they came upon a valley in the land of Shinar and settled there. They said to one … Read morePentecost Sunday

Readings for the Pentecost SundayReadings for the At the Vigil MassReadings for the Mass during the Day Reading 1 Genesis 11:1-9 The whole world spoke the same language, using the same words. While the people were migrating in the east, they came upon a valley in the land of Shinar and settled there. They said … Read morePentecost Sunday

Readings for the Extended VigilReadings for the At the Vigil MassReadings for the Mass during the Day Vigil Mass Extended Vigil Mass during the Day  – – – Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States, second typical edition, Copyright © 2001, 1998, 1997, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine; Psalm … Read morePentecost Sunday

Reading 1 Acts 28:16-20, 30-31 When he entered Rome, Paul was allowed to live by himself,with the soldier who was guarding him. Three days later he called together the leaders of the Jews.When they had gathered he said to them, “My brothers,although I had done nothing against our peopleor our ancestral customs,I was handed over … Read moreSaturday of the Seventh Week of Easter – Mass in the Morning

Readings for the Memorial of Saint Philip Neri, priest Reading 1 Acts 25:13b-21 King Agrippa and Bernice arrived in Caesareaon a visit to Festus.Since they spent several days there,Festus referred Paul’s case to the king, saying,“There is a man here left in custody by Felix.When I was in Jerusalem the chief priests and the elders … Read moreMemorial of Saint Philip Neri, Priest