Saint Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs

Readings for the Memorial of Saint Charles Lwanga and companions, martyrs Reading 1 Sir 51:12 cd-20 I thank the LORD and I praise him;I bless the name of the LORD.When I was young and innocent,I sought wisdom openly in my  Read More…

Friday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time

Reading 1 Sir 44:1, 9-13 Now will I praise those godly men,our ancestors, each in his own time.But of others there is no memory,for when they ceased, they ceased.And they are as though they had not lived,they and their children  Read More…

Memorial of Saint Justin, Martyr

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  Read More…

Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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,  Read More…

Tuesday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time

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  Read More…

Pentecost Sunday

Readings for the Pentecost Sunday Readings for the Extended Vigil Readings 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  Read More…

Pentecost Sunday

Readings for the Pentecost Sunday Readings for the Extended Vigil Readings 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,  Read More…

Pentecost Sunday

Readings for the Pentecost Sunday Readings for the At the Vigil Mass Readings 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  Read More…

Pentecost Sunday

Readings for the Extended Vigil Readings for the At the Vigil Mass Readings for the Mass during the Day Vigil Mass Extended Vigil Mass during the Day  – – – Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the  Read More…