Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, ApostlesMass during the Day Reading I Acts 12:1-11 In those days, King Herod laid hands upon some members of the Church to harm them.He had James, the brother of John, killed by the sword,and when he saw that this was pleasing to the Jewshe proceeded to arrest Peter also.–It […]
Saturday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time Reading 1 Genesis 18:1-15 The LORD appeared to Abraham by the Terebinth of Mamre,as Abraham sat in the entrance of his tent,while the day was growing hot.Looking up, he saw three men standing nearby.When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of the tent to greet
Thursday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time Reading 1 Genesis 16:1-12, 15-16 Abram’s wife Sarai had borne him no children.She had, however, an Egyptian maidservant named Hagar.Sarai said to Abram:“The LORD has kept me from bearing children.Have intercourse, then, with my maid;perhaps I shall have sons through her.”Abram heeded Sarai’s request.Thus, after Abram had
Wednesday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time Reading I Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 The word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Fear not, Abram! I am your shield; I will make your reward very great.” But Abram said,“O Lord GOD, what good will your gifts be,if I keep on
Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the BaptistVigil Reading I Jeremiah 1:4-10 In the days of King Josiah, the word of the LORD came to me, saying: Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I dedicated you, a prophet to the nations I appointed you.
Monday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time Reading 1 Genesis 12:1-9 The LORD said to Abram:“Go forth from the land of your kinsfolkand from your father’s house to a land that I will show you. “I will make of you a great nation,and I will bless you;I will make your name great,so that you
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Reading I Genesis 14:18-20 In those days, Melchizedek, king of Salem, brought out bread and wine,and being a priest of God Most High,he blessed Abram with these words: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, the creator of heaven and earth; and blessed be
Memorial of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, Religious Reading I 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 Brothers and sisters:I must boast; not that it is profitable,but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord.I know a man in Christ who, fourteen years ago(whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows),was
Friday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time Reading 1 2 Corinthians 11:18, 21-30 Brothers and sisters:Since many boast according to the flesh, I too will boast.To my shame I say that we were too weak! But what anyone dares to boast of(I am speaking in foolishness)I also dare.Are they Hebrews? So am I.Are they
Thursday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time Reading 1 2 Corinthians 11:1-11 Brothers and sisters:If only you would put up with a little foolishness from me!Please put up with me.For I am jealous of you with the jealousy of God,since I betrothed you to one husbandto present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.But
