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  • Daily Mass Readings – 5 September 2019 – Thursday

    Daily Mass Readings – 5 September 2019 – Thursday

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    Ordinary Weekday

    First Reading: Colossians 1: 9-14

    9 Therefore we also, from the day that we heard it, cease not to pray for you, and to beg that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will, in all wisdom, and spiritual understanding:

    10 That you may walk worthy of God, in all things pleasing; being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God:

    11 Strengthened with all might, according to the power of his glory, in all patience and longsuffering with joy,

    12 Giving thanks to God the Father, who hath made us worthy to be partakers of the lot of the saints in light:

    13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of the Son of his love,

    14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the remission of sins;

    Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 98: 2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5-6

    2 The Lord hath made known his salvation: he hath revealed his justice in the sight of the Gentiles.

    3 He hath remembered his mercy his truth toward the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

    4 Sing joyfully to God, all the earth; make melody, rejoice and sing.

    5 Sing praise to the Lord on the harp, on the harp, and with the voice of a psalm:

    6 With long trumpets, and sound of comet. Make a joyful noise before the Lord our king:

    Gospel: Luke 5: 1-11

    1 And it came to pass, that when the multitudes pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Genesareth,

    2 And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets.

    3 And going into one of the ships that was Simon’s, he desired him to draw back a little from the land. And sitting he taught the multitudes out of the ship.

    4 Now when he had ceased to speak, he said to Simon: Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught.

    5 And Simon answering said to him: Master, we have labored all the night, and have taken nothing: but at thy word I will let down the net.

    6 And when they had done this, they enclosed a very great multitude of fishes, and their net broke.

    7 And they beckoned to their partners that were in the other ship, that they should come and help them. And they came, and filled both the ships, so that they were almost sinking.

    8 Which when Simon Peter saw, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying: Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord.

    9 For he was wholly astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken.

    10 And so were also James and John the sons of Zebedee, who were Simon’s partners. And Jesus saith to Simon: Fear not: from henceforth thou shalt catch men.

    11 And having brought their ships to land, leaving all things, they followed him.

    The readings on this page are taken from the Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible. You can also read the Mass Readings taken from the New Jerusalem Bible, which is used at Mass in most of the English-speaking world. (References, Copyrights).
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  • Daily Mass Readings – 4 September 2019 – Wednesday

    Daily Mass Readings – 4 September 2019 – Wednesday

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    Ordinary Weekday

    First Reading: Colossians 1: 1-8

    1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God, and Timothy, a brother,

    2 To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ Jesus, who are at Colossa.

    3 Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. We give thanks to God, and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you.

    4 Hearing your faith in Christ Jesus, and the love which you have towards all the saints.

    5 For the hope that is laid up for you in heaven, which you have heard in the word of the truth of the gospel,

    6 Which is come unto you, as also it is in the whole world, and bringeth forth fruit and groweth, even as it doth in you, since the day you heard and knew the grace of God in truth.

    7 As you learned of Epaphras, our most beloved fellow servant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ Jesus;

    8 Who also hath manifested to us your love in the spirit.

    Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 52: 10, 11

    10 But I, as a fruitful olive tree in the house of God, have hoped in the mercy of God for ever, yea for ever and ever.

    11 I will praise thee for ever, because thou hast done it: and I will wait on thy name, for it is good in the sight of thy saints.

    Gospel: Luke 4: 38-44

    38 And Jesus rising up out of the synagogue, went into Simon’s house. And Simon’s wife’s mother was taken with a great fever, and they besought him for her.

    39 And standing over her, he commanded the fever, and it left her. And immediately rising, she ministered to them.

    40 And when the sun was down, all they that had any sick with divers diseases, brought them to him. But he laying his hands on every one of them, healed them.

    41 And devils went out from many, crying out and saying: Thou art the Son of God. And rebuking them he suffered them not to speak, for they knew that he was Christ.

    42 And when it was day, going out he went into a desert place, and the multitudes sought him, and came unto him: and they stayed him that he should not depart from them.

    43 To whom he said: To other cities also I must preach the kingdom of God: for therefore am I sent.

    44 And he was preaching in the synagogues of Galilee.

    The readings on this page are taken from the Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible. You can also read the Mass Readings taken from the New Jerusalem Bible, which is used at Mass in most of the English-speaking world. (References, Copyrights).
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  • Daily Mass Readings – 3 September 2019 – Tuesday

    Daily Mass Readings – 3 September 2019 – Tuesday

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    Gregory the Great, Pope, Religious, Doctor Obligatory Memorial

    First Reading: First Thessalonians 5: 1-6, 9-11

    1 But of the times and moments, brethren, you need not, that we should write to you;

    2 For yourselves know perfectly, that the day of the Lord shall so come, as a thief in the night.

    3 For when they shall say, peace and security; then shall sudden destruction come upon them, as the pains upon her that is with child, and they shall not escape.

    4 But you, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.

    5 For all you are the children of light, and children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.

    6 Therefore, let us not sleep, as others do; but let us watch, and be sober.

    9 For God hath not appointed us unto wrath, but unto the purchasing of salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,

    10 Who died for us; that, whether we watch or sleep, we may live together with him.

    11 For which cause comfort one another; and edify one another, as you also do.

    Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 27: 1, 4, 13-14

    1 The psalm of David before he was anointed. The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the protector of my life: of whom shall I be afraid?

    4 One thing I have asked of the Lord, this will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life. That I may see the delight of the Lord, and may visit his temple.

    13 I believe to see the good things of the Lord in the land of the living.

    14 Expect the Lord, do manfully, and let thy heart take courage, and wait thou for the Lord.

    Gospel: Luke 4: 31-37

    31 And he went down into Capharnaum, a city of Galilee, and there he taught them on the sabbath days.

    32 And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his speech was with power.

    33 And in the synagogue there was a man who had an unclean devil, and he cried out with a loud voice,

    34 Saying: Let us alone, what have we to do with thee, Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art, the holy one of God.

    35 And Jesus rebuked him, saying: Hold thy peace, and go out of him. And when the devil had thrown him into the midst, he went out of him, and hurt him not at all.

    36 And there came fear upon all, and they talked among themselves, saying: What word is this, for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they go out?

    37 And the fame of him was published into every place of the country.

    The readings on this page are taken from the Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible. You can also read the Mass Readings taken from the New Jerusalem Bible, which is used at Mass in most of the English-speaking world. (References, Copyrights).
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  • Daily Mass Readings – 2 September 2019 – Monday

    Daily Mass Readings – 2 September 2019 – Monday

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    Ordinary Weekday|Labor Day

    First Reading: First Thessalonians 4: 13-18

    13 And we will not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning them that are asleep, that you be not sorrowful, even as others who have no hope.

    14 For if we believe that Jesus died, and rose again; even so them who have slept through Jesus, will God bring with him.

    15 For this we say unto you in the word of the Lord, that we who are alive, who remain unto the coming of the Lord, shall not prevent them who have slept.

    16 For the Lord himself shall come down from heaven with commandment, and with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God: and the dead who are in Christ, shall rise first.

    17 Then we who are alive, who are left, shall be taken up together with them in the clouds to meet Christ, into the air, and so shall we be always with the Lord.

    18 Wherefore, comfort ye one another with these words.

    Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 96: 1 and 3, 4-5, 11-12, 13

    1 A canticle for David himself, when the house was built after the captivity. Sing ye to the Lord a new canticle: sing to the Lord, all the earth.

    3 Declare his glory among the Gentiles: his wonders among all people.

    4 For the Lord is great, and exceedingly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods.

    5 For all the gods of the Gentiles are devils: but the Lord made the heavens.

    11 Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad, let the sea be moved, and the fulness thereof:

    12 The fields and all things that are in them shall be joyful. Then shall all the trees of the woods rejoice

    13 Before the face of the Lord, because he cometh: because he cometh to judge the earth. He shall judge the world with justice, and the people with his truth.

    Gospel: Luke 4: 16-30

    16 And he came to Nazareth, where he was brought up: and he went into the synagogue, according to his custom, on the sabbath day; and he rose up to read.

    17 And the book of Isaias the prophet was delivered unto him. And as he unfolded the book, he found the place where it was written:

    18 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me. Wherefore he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor, he hath sent me to heal the contrite of heart,

    19 To preach deliverance to the captives, and sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, to preach the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of reward.

    20 And when he had folded the book, he restored it to the minister, and sat down. And the eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him.

    21 And he began to say to them: This day is fulfilled this scripture in your ears.

    22 And all gave testimony to him: and they wondered at the words of grace that proceeded from his mouth, and they said: Is not this the son of Joseph?

    23 And he said to them: Doubtless you will say to me this similitude: Physician, heal thyself: as great things as we have heard done in Capharnaum, do also here in thy own country.

    24 And he said: Amen I say to you, that no prophet is accepted in his own country.

    25 In truth I say to you, there were many widows in the days of Elias in Israel, when heaven was shut up three years and six months, when there was a great famine throughout all the earth.

    26 And to none of them was Elias sent, but to Sarepta of Sidon, to a widow woman.

    27 And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of Eliseus the prophet: and none of them was cleansed but Naaman the Syrian.

    28 And all they in the synagogue, hearing these things, were filled with anger.

    29 And they rose up and thrust him out of the city; and they brought him to the brow of the hill, whereon their city was built, that they might cast him down headlong.

    30 But he passing through the midst of them, went his way.

    The readings on this page are taken from the Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible. You can also read the Mass Readings taken from the New Jerusalem Bible, which is used at Mass in most of the English-speaking world. (References, Copyrights).
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  • Daily Mass Readings – 1 September 2019 – Sunday

    Daily Mass Readings – 1 September 2019 – Sunday

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    TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

    First Reading: Sirach 3: 17-18, 20, 28-29

    17 My son, do thy works in meekness, and thou shalt be beloved above the glory of men.

    18 The greater thou art, the more humble thyself in all things, and thou shalt find grace before God:

    20 Seek not the things that are too high for thee, and search not into things above thy ability: but the things that God hath commanded thee, think on them always, and in many of his works be not curious.

    28 The heart of the wise is understood in wisdom, and a good ear will hear wisdom with all desire. A wise heart, and which hath understanding, will abstain from sins, and in the works of justice shall have success.

    29 Water quencheth a flaming fire, and alms resisteth sins:

    Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 68: 4-5, 6-7, 10-11

    4 And let the just feast, and rejoice before God: and be delighted with gladness.

    5 Sing ye to God, sing a psalm to his name, make a way for him who ascendeth upon the west: the Lord is his name. Rejoice ye before him: but the wicked shall be troubled at his presence,

    6 Who is the father of orphans, and the judge of widows. God in his holy place:

    7 God who maketh men of one manner to dwell in a house: Who bringeth out them that were bound in strength; in like manner them that provoke, that dwell in sepulchres.

    10 Thou shalt set aside for thy inheritance a free rain, O God: and it was weakened, but thou hast made it perfect.

    11 In it shall thy animals dwell; in thy sweetness, O God, thou hast provided for the poor.

    Second Reading: Hebrews 12: 18-19, 22-24a

    18 For you are not come to a mountain that might be touched, and a burning fire, and a whirlwind, and darkness, and storm,

    19 And the sound of a trumpet, and the voice of words, which they that heard excused themselves, that the word might not be spoken to them:

    22 But you are come to mount Sion, and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to the company of many thousands of angels,

    23 And to the church of the firstborn, who are written in the heavens, and to God the judge of all, and to the spirits of the just made perfect,

    24 And to Jesus the mediator of the new testament, and to the sprinkling of blood which speaketh better than that of Abel.

    Gospel: Luke 14: 1, 7-14

    1 And it came to pass, when Jesus went into the house of one of the chief of the Pharisees, on the sabbath day, to eat bread, that they watched him.

    7 And he spoke a parable also to them that were invited, marking how they chose the first seats at the table, saying to them:

    8 When thou art invited to a wedding, sit not down in the first place, lest perhaps one more honourable than thou be invited by him:

    9 And he that invited thee and him, come and say to thee, Give this man place: and then thou begin with shame to take the lowest place.

    10 But when thou art invited, go, sit down in the lowest place; that when he who invited thee, cometh, he may say to thee: Friend, go up higher. Then shalt thou have glory before them that sit at table with thee.

    11 Because every one that exalteth himself, shall be humbled; and he that humbleth himself, shall be exalted.

    12 And he said to him also that had invited him: When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, nor thy kinsmen, nor thy neighbours who are rich; lest perhaps they also invite thee again, and a recompense be made to thee.

    13 But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, and the blind;

    14 And thou shalt be blessed, because they have not wherewith to make thee recompense: for recompense shall be made thee at the resurrection of the just.

    The readings on this page are taken from the Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible. You can also read the Mass Readings taken from the New Jerusalem Bible, which is used at Mass in most of the English-speaking world. (References, Copyrights).
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  • Daily Mass Readings – 31 August 2019 – Saturday

    Daily Mass Readings – 31 August 2019 – Saturday

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    Ordinary Weekday / Optional Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary

    First Reading: First Thessalonians 4: 9-11

    9 But as touching the charity of brotherhood, we have no need to write to you: for yourselves have learned of God to love one another.

    10 For indeed you do it towards all the brethren in all Macedonia. But we entreat you, brethren, that you abound more:

    11 And that you use your endeavour to be quiet, and that you do your own business, and work with your own hands, as we commanded you.

    Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 98: 1, 7-8, 9

    1 A psalm for David himself. Sing ye to the Lord anew canticle: because he hath done wonderful things. His right hand hath wrought for him salvation, and his arm is holy.

    7 Let the sea be moved and the fulness thereof: the world and they that dwell therein.

    8 The rivers shall clap their hands, the mountains shall rejoice together

    9 At the presence of the Lord: because he cometh to judge the earth. He shall judge the world with justice, and the people with equity.

    Gospel: Matthew 25: 14-30

    14 For even as a man going into a far country, called his servants, and delivered to them his goods;

    15 And to one he gave five talents, and to another two, and to another one, to every one according to his proper ability: and immediately he took his journey.

    16 And he that had received the five talents, went his way, and traded with the same, and gained other five.

    17 And in like manner he that had received the two, gained other two.

    18 But he that had received the one, going his way digged into the earth, and hid his lord’s money.

    19 But after a long time the lord of those servants came, and reckoned with them.

    20 And he that had received the five talents coming, brought other five talents, saying: Lord, thou didst deliver to me five talents, behold I have gained other five over and above.

    21 His lord said to him: Well done, good and faithful servant, because thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will place thee over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

    22 And he also that had received the two talents came and said: Lord, thou deliveredst two talents to me: behold I have gained other two.

    23 His lord said to him: Well done, good and faithful servant: because thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will place thee over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

    24 But he that had received the one talent, came and said: Lord, I know that thou art a hard man; thou reapest where thou hast not sown, and gatherest where thou hast not strewed.

    25 And being afraid I went and hid thy talent in the earth: behold here thou hast that which is thine.

    26 And his lord answering, said to him: Wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sow not, and gather where I have not strewed:

    27 Thou oughtest therefore to have committed my money to the bankers, and at my coming I should have received my own with usury.

    28 Take ye away therefore the talent from him, and give it to him that hath ten talents.

    29 For to every one that hath shall be given, and he shall abound: but from him that hath not, that also which he seemeth to have shall be taken away.

    30 And the unprofitable servant cast ye out into the exterior darkness. There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

    The readings on this page are taken from the Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible. You can also read the Mass Readings taken from the New Jerusalem Bible, which is used at Mass in most of the English-speaking world. (References, Copyrights).
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  • Daily Mass Readings – 30 August 2019 – Friday

    Daily Mass Readings – 30 August 2019 – Friday

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    Ordinary Weekday

    First Reading: First Thessalonians 4: 1-8

    1 For the rest therefore, brethren, we pray and beseech you in the Lord Jesus, that as you have received from us, how you ought to walk, and to please God, so also you would walk, that you may abound the more.

    2 For you know what precepts I have given to you by the Lord Jesus.

    3 For this is the will of God, your sanctification; that you should abstain from fornication;

    4 That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour:

    5 Not in the passion of lust, like the Gentiles that know not God:

    6 And that no man overreach, nor circumvent his brother in business: because the Lord is the avenger of all these things, as we have told you before, and have testified.

    7 For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto sanctification.

    8 Therefore, he that despiseth these things, despiseth not man, but God, who also hath given his holy Spirit in us.

    Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 97: 1 and 2b, 5-6, 10, 11-12

    1 For the same David, when his land was restored again to him. The Lord hath reigned, let the earth rejoice: let many islands be glad.

    2 Clouds and darkness are round about him: justice and judgment are the establishment of his throne.

    5 The mountains melted like wax, at the presence of the Lord: at the presence of the Lord of all the earth.

    6 The heavens declared his justice: and all people saw his glory.

    10 You that love the Lord, hate evil: the Lord preserveth the souls of his saints, he will deliver them out of the hand of the sinner.

    11 Light is risen to the just, and joy to the right of heart.

    12 Rejoice, ye just, in the Lord: and give praise to the remembrance of his holiness.

    Gospel: Matthew 25: 1-13

    1 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be like to ten virgins, who taking their lamps went out to meet the bridegroom and the bride.

    2 And five of them were foolish, and five wise.

    3 But the five foolish, having taken their lamps, did not take oil with them:

    4 But the wise took oil in their vessels with the lamps.

    5 And the bridegroom tarrying, they all slumbered and slept.

    6 And at midnight there was a cry made: Behold the bridegroom cometh, go ye forth to meet him.

    7 Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps.

    8 And the foolish said to the wise: Give us of your oil, for our lamps are gone out.

    9 The wise answered, saying: Lest perhaps there be not enough for us and for you, go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.

    10 Now whilst they went to buy, the bridegroom came: and they that were ready, went in with him to the marriage, and the door was shut.

    11 But at last come also the other virgins, saying: Lord, Lord, open to us.

    12 But he answering said: Amen I say to you, I know you not.

    13 Watch ye therefore, because you know not the day nor the hour.

    The readings on this page are taken from the Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible. You can also read the Mass Readings taken from the New Jerusalem Bible, which is used at Mass in most of the English-speaking world. (References, Copyrights).
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  • Daily Mass Readings – 29 August 2019 – Thursday

    Daily Mass Readings – 29 August 2019 – Thursday

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    Martyrdom of John the Baptist Obligatory Memorial

    First Reading: First Thessalonians 3: 7-13

    7 Therefore we were comforted, brethren, in you, in all our necessity and tribulation, by your faith,

    8 Because now we live, if you stand in the Lord.

    9 For what thanks can we return to God for you, in all the joy wherewith we rejoice for you before our God,

    10 Night and day more abundantly praying that we may see your face, and may accomplish those things that are wanting to your faith?

    11 Now God himself and our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way unto you.

    12 And may the Lord multiply you, and make you abound in charity towards one another, and towards all men: as we do also towards you,

    13 To confirm your hearts without blame, in holiness, before God and our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, with all his saints. Amen.

    Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 90: 3-5a, 12-13, 14 and 17

    3 Turn not man away to be brought low: and thou hast said: Be converted, O ye sons of men.

    4 For a thousand years in thy sight are as yesterday, which is past. And as a watch in the night,

    5 Things that are counted nothing, shall their years be.

    12 Can number thy wrath? So make thy right hand known: and men learned in heart, in wisdom.

    13 Return, O Lord, how long? and be entreated in favour of thy servants.

    14 We are filled in the morning with thy mercy: and we have rejoiced, and are delighted all our days.

    17 And let the brightness of the Lord our God be upon us: and direct thou the works of our hands over us; yea, the work of our hands do thou direct.

    Gospel: Mark 6: 17-29

    17 For Herod himself had sent and apprehended John, and bound him in prison for the sake of Herodias the wife of Philip his brother, because he had married her.

    18 For John said to Herod: It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother’s wife.

    19 Now Herodias laid snares for him: and was desirous to put him to death, and could not.

    20 For Herod feared John, knowing him to be a just and holy man: and kept him, and when he heard him, did many things: and he heard him willingly.

    21 And when a convenient day was come, Herod made a supper for his birthday, for the princes, and tribunes, and chief men of Galilee.

    22 And when the daughter of the same Herodias had come in, and had danced, and pleased Herod, and them that were at table with him, the king said to the damsel: Ask of me what thou wilt, and I will give it thee.

    23 And he swore to her: Whatsoever thou shalt ask I will give thee, though it be the half of my kingdom.

    24 Who when she was gone out, said to her mother, What shall I ask? But she said: The head of John the Baptist.

    25 And when she was come in immediately with haste to the king, she asked, saying: I will that forthwith thou give me in a dish, the head of John the Baptist.

    26 And the king was struck sad. Yet because of his oath, and because of them that were with him at table, he would not displease her:

    27 But sending an executioner, he commanded that his head should be brought in a dish.

    28 And he beheaded him in the prison, and brought his head in a dish: and gave it to the damsel, and the damsel gave it to her mother.

    29 Which his disciples hearing came, and took his body, and laid it in a tomb.

    The readings on this page are taken from the Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible. You can also read the Mass Readings taken from the New Jerusalem Bible, which is used at Mass in most of the English-speaking world. (References, Copyrights).
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  • Daily Mass Readings – 28 August 2019 – Wednesday

    Daily Mass Readings – 28 August 2019 – Wednesday

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    Augustine, Bishop, Doctor Obligatory Memorial

    First Reading: First Thessalonians 2: 9-13

    9 For you remember, brethren, our labour and toil: working night and day, lest we should be chargeable to any of you, we preached among you the gospel of God.

    10 You are witnesses, and God also, how holily, and justly, and without blame, we have been to you that have believed:

    11 As you know in what manner, entreating and comforting you, (as a father doth his children,)

    12 We testified to every one of you, that you would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.

    13 Therefore, we also give thanks to God without ceasing: because, that when you had received of us the word of the hearing of God, you received it not as the word of men, but (as it is indeed) the word of God, who worketh in you that have believed.

    Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 139: 7-8, 9-10, 11-12ab

    7 Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy face?

    8 If I ascend into heaven, thou art there: if I descend into hell, thou art present.

    9 If I take my wings early in the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea:

    10 Even there also shall thy hand lead me: and thy right hand shall hold me.

    11 And I said: Perhaps darkness shall cover me: and night shall be my light in my pleasures.

    12 But darkness shall not be dark to thee, and night shall be light as day: the darkness thereof, and the light thereof are alike to thee.

    Gospel: Matthew 23: 27-32

    27 Woe to you scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites; because you are like to whited sepulchres, which outwardly appear to men beautiful, but within are full of dead men’s bones, and of all filthiness.

    28 So you also outwardly indeed appear to men just; but inwardly you are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.

    29 Woe to you scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites; that build the sepulchres of the prophets, and adorn the monuments of the just,

    30 And say: If we had been in the days of our Fathers, we would not have been partakers with them in the blood of the prophets.

    31 Wherefore you are witnesses against yourselves, that you are the sons of them that killed the prophets.

    32 Fill ye up then the measure of your fathers.

    The readings on this page are taken from the Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible. You can also read the Mass Readings taken from the New Jerusalem Bible, which is used at Mass in most of the English-speaking world. (References, Copyrights).
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  • Daily Mass Readings – 27 August 2019 – Tuesday

    Daily Mass Readings – 27 August 2019 – Tuesday

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    First Reading: First Thessalonians 2: 1-8

    1 For yourselves know, brethren, our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain:

    2 But having suffered many things before, and been shamefully treated (as you know) at Philippi, we had confidence in our God, to speak unto you the gospel of God in much carefulness.

    3 For our exhortation was not of error, nor of uncleanness, nor in deceit:

    4 But as we were approved by God that the gospel should be committed to us: even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God, who proveth our hearts.

    5 For neither have we used, at any time, the speech of flattery, as you know; nor taken an occasion of covetousness, God is witness:

    6 Nor sought we glory of men, neither of you, nor of others.

    7 Whereas we might have been burdensome to you, as the apostles of Christ: but we became little ones in the midst of you, as if a nurse should cherish her children:

    8 So desirous of you, we would gladly impart unto you not only the gospel of God, but also our own souls: because you were become most dear unto us.

    Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 139: 1-3, 4-6

    1 Lord, thou hast proved me, and known me:

    2 Thou hast know my sitting down, and my rising up.

    3 Thou hast understood my thoughts afar off: my path and my line thou hast searched out.

    4 And thou hast foreseen all my ways: for there is no speech in my tongue.

    5 Behold, O Lord, thou hast known all things, the last and those of old: thou hast formed me, and hast laid thy hand upon me.

    6 Thy knowledge is become wonderful to me: it is high, and I cannot reach to it.

    Gospel: Matthew 23: 23-26

    23 Woe to you scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites; because you tithe mint, and anise, and cummin, and have left the weightier things of the law; judgment, and mercy, and faith. These things you ought to have done, and not to leave those undone.

    24 Blind guides, who strain out a gnat, and swallow a camel.

    25 Woe to you scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites; because you make clean the outside of the cup and of the dish, but within you are full of rapine and uncleanness.

    26 Thou blind Pharisee, first make clean the inside of the cup and of the dish, that the outside may become clean.

    The readings on this page are taken from the Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible. You can also read the Mass Readings taken from the New Jerusalem Bible, which is used at Mass in most of the English-speaking world. (References, Copyrights).
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