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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 Extended VigilReadings for the At the Vigil MassReadings for the Mass during the Day At the 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 … Read morePentecost Sunday

Readings for the Extended VigilReadings for the At the Vigil MassReadings for the Pentecost Sunday 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 Extended VigilReadings for the Mass during the DayReadings for the Pentecost Sunday 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 At the Vigil MassReadings for the Mass during the DayReadings for the Pentecost Sunday 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

Reading I 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 people or our ancestral … Read moreSaturday of the Seventh Week of Easter

Readings for the Memorial of Saint Charles Lwanga and companions, martyrs Reading I Acts 25:13b-21 King Agrippa and Bernice arrived in Caesarea on 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 … Read moreMemorial of Saint Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs

Reading I Acts 22:30; 23:6-11 Wishing to determine the truth about why Paul was being accused by the Jews, the commander freed him and ordered the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin to convene. Then he brought Paul down and made him stand before them. Paul was aware that some were Sadducees and some Pharisees, … Read moreThursday of the Seventh Week of Easter

Readings for the Memorial of Saint Justin, martyr Reading I Acts 20:28-38 At Miletus, Paul spoke to the presbyters of the Church of Ephesus: “Keep watch over yourselves and over the whole flock of which the Holy Spirit has appointed you overseers, in which you tend the Church of God that he acquired with his … 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