Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Reading I Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24 God did not make death,     nor does he rejoice in the destruction of the living. For he fashioned all things that they might have being;     and the creatures of the world are wholesome, and there is not a destructive drug among them     nor any domain of the … [Read more…]

Saturday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time

Reading I Gn 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 them; and bowing to … [Read more…]

Friday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time

Reading I Gn 17:1, 9-10, 15-22 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said: “I am God the Almighty. Walk in my presence and be blameless.” God also said to Abraham: “On your part, you and your descendants after you must keep my covenant throughout the ages. This is my … [Read more…]

Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist

Readings for the Vigil Readings for the Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist Reading I Is 49:1-6 Hear me, O coastlands,     listen, O distant peoples. The LORD called me from birth,     from my mother’s womb he gave me my name. He made of me a sharp-edged sword     and concealed … [Read more…]

Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist

Readings for the Vigil Readings for the Mass during the Day 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 refrain © 1968, 1981, 1997, International Committee on English … [Read more…]

Wednesday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time

Reading I Gn 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 being childless and have … [Read more…]

Tuesday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time

Reading I Gn 13:2, 5-18 Abram was very rich in livestock, silver, and gold. Lot, who went with Abram, also had flocks and herds and tents, so that the land could not support them if they stayed together; their possessions were so great that they could not dwell together. There were quarrels between the herdsmen … [Read more…]

Memorial of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, Religious

Readings for the Memorial of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, religious Reading I Gn 12:1-9 The LORD said to Abram: “Go forth from the land of your kinsfolk and 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 … [Read more…]

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Reading I Jb 38:1, 8-11 The Lord addressed Job out of the storm and said:     Who shut within doors the sea,         when it burst forth from the womb;     when I made the clouds its garment         and thick darkness its swaddling bands?     When I set limits for it    … [Read more…]