Catholic Sunday Mass Readings for June 9 2024, Tenth Sunday ...
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Sunday Mass Readings for June 9 2024, Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B 1st Reading - Genesis 3:9-15 Responsorial Psalm - Psalms 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 2nd Readings - 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 Alleluia - John 12:31B-32 Gospel - Mark 3:20-35 1st Reading – Genesis 3:9-15 9 After the man, Adam, had eaten of the tree, the LORD God called to the man and asked him, “Where are you?” 10 He answered, “I heard you in the garden; but I was afraid, because I was naked, so I hid myself.” 11 Then he asked, “Who told you that you were naked? You have eaten, then, from the tree of which I had forbidden you to eat!” 12 The man replied, “The woman whom you put here with me she gave me fruit from the tree, and so I ate it.” 13 The LORD God then asked the woman, “Why did you do such a thing?” The woman answered, “The serpent tricked me into it, so I ate it.” 14 Then the LORD God said to the serpent: “Because you have done this, you shall be banned from all the animals and from all the wild creatures; on your belly shall you crawl, and dirt shall you eat all the days of your life. 15 I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will strike at your head, while you strike at his heel.” Responsorial Psalm – Psalms 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 R. (7bc) With the Lord there is mercy, and fullness of redemption. 1 Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD; LORD, hear my voice! 2 Let your ears be attentive to my voice in supplication. R. With the Lord there is mercy, and fullness of redemption. 3 If you, O LORD, mark iniquities, LORD, who can stand? 4 But with you is forgiveness, that you may be revered. R. With the Lord there is mercy, and fullness of redemption. 5 I trust in the LORD; my soul trusts in his word. 6 More than sentinels wait for the dawn, let Israel wait for the LORD. R. With the Lord there is mercy, and fullness of redemption. 7 For with the LORD is kindness and with him is plenteous redemption 8 and he will redeem Israel from all their iniquities. R. With the Lord there is mercy, and fullness of redemption. 2nd Reading – 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 13 Brothers and sisters: Since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, I believed, therefore I spoke, we too believe and therefore we speak, 14 knowing that the one who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and place us with you in his presence. 15 Everything indeed is for you, so that the grace bestowed in abundance on more and more people may cause the thanksgiving to overflow for the glory of God. 16 Therefore, we are not discouraged; rather, although our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. 17 For this momentary light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, 18 as we look not to what is seen but to what is unseen; for what is seen is transitory, but what is unseen is eternal. 1 For we know that if our earthly dwelling, a tent, should be destroyed, we have a building from God, a dwelling not made with hands, eternal in heaven. Alleluia – John 12:31B-32 R. Alleluia, alleluia. 31B Now the ruler of the world will be driven out, says the Lord; 32 and when I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw everyone to myself. R. Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel – Mark 3:20-35 20 Jesus came home with his disciples. Again the crowd gathered, making it impossible for them even to eat. 21 When his relatives heard of this they set out to seize him, for they said, “He is out of his mind.” 22 The scribes who had come from Jerusalem said, “He is possessed by Beelzebul,” and “By the prince of demons he drives out demons.” 23 Summoning them, he began to speak to them in parables, “How can Satan drive out Satan? 24 If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. 25 And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand. 26 And if Satan has risen up against himself and is divided, he cannot stand; that is the end of him. 27 But no one can enter a strong man’s house to plunder his property unless he first ties up the strong man. Then he can plunder the house. 28 Amen, I say to you, all sins and all blasphemies that people utter will be forgiven them. 29 But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never have forgiveness, but is guilty of an everlasting sin.” 30 For they had said, “He has an unclean spirit.” 31 His mother and his brothers arrived. Standing outside they sent word to him and called him. 32 A crowd seated around him told him, “Your mother and your brothers and your sisters are outside asking for you.” 33 But he said to them in reply, “Who are my mother and my brothers?” 34 And looking around at those seated in the circle he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers. 35 For whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.” #CatholicDailyReadings #PrayTogether #GospelOfTheDay #TodaysGospel
Catholic Sunday Mass Readings for June 9 2024, Tenth Sunday ...
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Sunday Mass Readings for June 9 2024, Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B 1st Reading - Genesis 3:9-15 Responsorial Psalm - Psalms 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 2nd Readings - 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 Alleluia - John 12:31B-32 Gospel - Mark 3:20-35 1st Reading – Genesis 3:9-15 9 After the man, Adam, had eaten of the tree, the LORD God called to the man and asked him, “Where are you?” 10 He answered, “I heard you in the garden; but I was afraid, because I was naked, so I hid myself.” 11 Then he asked, “Who told you that you were naked? You have eaten, then, from the tree of which I had forbidden you to eat!” 12 The man replied, “The woman whom you put here with me she gave me fruit from the tree, and so I ate it.” 13 The LORD God then asked the woman, “Why did you do such a thing?” The woman answered, “The serpent tricked me into it, so I ate it.” 14 Then the LORD God said to the serpent: “Because you have done this, you shall be banned from all the animals and from all the wild creatures; on your belly shall you crawl, and dirt shall you eat all the days of your life. 15 I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will strike at your head, while you strike at his heel.” Responsorial Psalm – Psalms 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 R. (7bc) With the Lord there is mercy, and fullness of redemption. 1 Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD; LORD, hear my voice! 2 Let your ears be attentive to my voice in supplication. R. With the Lord there is mercy, and fullness of redemption. 3 If you, O LORD, mark iniquities, LORD, who can stand? 4 But with you is forgiveness, that you may be revered. R. With the Lord there is mercy, and fullness of redemption. 5 I trust in the LORD; my soul trusts in his word. 6 More than sentinels wait for the dawn, let Israel wait for the LORD. R. With the Lord there is mercy, and fullness of redemption. 7 For with the LORD is kindness and with him is plenteous redemption 8 and he will redeem Israel from all their iniquities. R. With the Lord there is mercy, and fullness of redemption. 2nd Reading – 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 13 Brothers and sisters: Since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, I believed, therefore I spoke, we too believe and therefore we speak, 14 knowing that the one who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and place us with you in his presence. 15 Everything indeed is for you, so that the grace bestowed in abundance on more and more people may cause the thanksgiving to overflow for the glory of God. 16 Therefore, we are not discouraged; rather, although our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. 17 For this momentary light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, 18 as we look not to what is seen but to what is unseen; for what is seen is transitory, but what is unseen is eternal. 1 For we know that if our earthly dwelling, a tent, should be destroyed, we have a building from God, a dwelling not made with hands, eternal in heaven. Alleluia – John 12:31B-32 R. Alleluia, alleluia. 31B Now the ruler of the world will be driven out, says the Lord; 32 and when I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw everyone to myself. R. Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel – Mark 3:20-35 20 Jesus came home with his disciples. Again the crowd gathered, making it impossible for them even to eat. 21 When his relatives heard of this they set out to seize him, for they said, “He is out of his mind.” 22 The scribes who had come from Jerusalem said, “He is possessed by Beelzebul,” and “By the prince of demons he drives out demons.” 23 Summoning them, he began to speak to them in parables, “How can Satan drive out Satan? 24 If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. 25 And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand. 26 And if Satan has risen up against himself and is divided, he cannot stand; that is the end of him. 27 But no one can enter a strong man’s house to plunder his property unless he first ties up the strong man. Then he can plunder the house. 28 Amen, I say to you, all sins and all blasphemies that people utter will be forgiven them. 29 But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never have forgiveness, but is guilty of an everlasting sin.” 30 For they had said, “He has an unclean spirit.” 31 His mother and his brothers arrived. Standing outside they sent word to him and called him. 32 A crowd seated around him told him, “Your mother and your brothers and your sisters are outside asking for you.” 33 But he said to them in reply, “Who are my mother and my brothers?” 34 And looking around at those seated in the circle he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers. 35 For whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.” #CatholicDailyReadings #PrayTogether #GospelOfTheDay #TodaysGospel
Catholic Daily Readings for June 21 2024, Friday of the Elev...
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Catholic Daily Readings for June 21 2024, Friday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time 1st Reading: 2 Kings 11:1-4, 9-18, 20 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 132:11, 12, 13-14, 17-18 Alleluia: Matthew 5:3 Gospel: Matthew 6:19-23 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTxv6Csi7SY https://catholicreadings.org/friday-of-the-eleventh-week-in-ordinary-time-year-2/ #CatholicDailyReadings #PrayTogether #GospelOfTheDay #TodaysGospel 1st Reading – 2 Kings 11:1-4, 9-18, 20 1 When Athaliah, the mother of Ahaziah, saw that her son was dead, she began to kill off the whole royal family. 2 But Jehosheba, daughter of King Jehoram and sister of Ahaziah, took Joash, his son, and spirited him away, along with his nurse, from the bedroom where the princes were about to be slain. She concealed him from Athaliah, and so he did not die. 3 For six years he remained hidden in the temple of the LORD, while Athaliah ruled the land. 4 But in the seventh year, Jehoiada summoned the captains of the Carians and of the guards. He had them come to him in the temple of the LORD, exacted from them a sworn commitment, and then showed them the king’s son. 9 The captains did just as Jehoiada the priest commanded. Each one with his men, both those going on duty for the sabbath and those going off duty that week, came to Jehoiada the priest. 10 He gave the captains King David’s spears and shields, which were in the temple of the LORD. 11 And the guards, with drawn weapons, lined up from the southern to the northern limit of the enclosure, surrounding the altar and the temple on the king’s behalf. 12 Then Jehoiada led out the king’s son and put the crown and the insignia upon him. They proclaimed him king and anointed him, clapping their hands and shouting, “Long live the king!” 13 Athaliah heard the noise made by the people, and appeared before them in the temple of the LORD. 14 When she saw the king standing by the pillar, as was the custom, and the captains and trumpeters near him, with all the people of the land rejoicing and blowing trumpets, she tore her garments and cried out, “Treason, treason!” 15 Then Jehoiada the priest instructed the captains in command of the force: “Bring her outside through the ranks. If anyone follows her,” he added, “let him die by the sword.” He had given orders that she should not be slain in the temple of the LORD. 16 She was led out forcibly to the horse gate of the royal palace, where she was put to death. 17 Then Jehoiada made a covenant between the LORD as one party and the king and the people as the other, by which they would be the LORD’s people; and another covenant, between the king and the people. 18 Thereupon all the people of the land went to the temple of Baal and demolished it. They shattered its altars and images completely, and slew Mattan, the priest of Baal, before the altars. Jehoiada appointed a detachment for the temple of the LORD. 20 All the people of the land rejoiced and the city was quiet, now that Athaliah had been slain with the sword at the royal palace. Responsorial Psalm – Psalms 132:11, 12, 13-14, 17-18 R. (13) The Lord has chosen Zion for his dwelling. 11 The LORD swore to David a firm promise from which he will not withdraw: “Your own offspring I will set upon your throne.” R. The Lord has chosen Zion for his dwelling. 12 “If your sons keep my covenant and the decrees which I shall teach them, Their sons, too, forever shall sit upon your throne.” R. The Lord has chosen Zion for his dwelling. 13 For the LORD has chosen Zion; he prefers her for his dwelling. 14 “Zion is my resting place forever; in her will I dwell, for I prefer her.” R. The Lord has chosen Zion for his dwelling. 17 “In her will I make a horn to sprout forth for David; I will place a lamp for my anointed. 18 His enemies I will clothe with shame, but upon him my crown shall shine.” R. The Lord has chosen Zion for his dwelling. Alleluia – Matthew 5:3 R. Alleluia, alleluia. 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven. R. Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel – Matthew 6:19-23 19 Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and decay destroy, and thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor decay destroys, nor thieves break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be. 22 “The lamp of the body is the eye. If your eye is sound, your whole body will be filled with light; 23 but if your eye is bad, your whole body will be in darkness. And if the light in you is darkness, how great will the darkness be.”
Catholic Daily Readings for June 21 2024, Friday of the Elev...
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Catholic Daily Readings for June 21 2024, Friday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time 1st Reading: 2 Kings 11:1-4, 9-18, 20 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 132:11, 12, 13-14, 17-18 Alleluia: Matthew 5:3 Gospel: Matthew 6:19-23 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTxv6Csi7SY https://catholicreadings.org/friday-of-the-eleventh-week-in-ordinary-time-year-2/ #CatholicDailyReadings #PrayTogether #GospelOfTheDay #TodaysGospel 1st Reading – 2 Kings 11:1-4, 9-18, 20 1 When Athaliah, the mother of Ahaziah, saw that her son was dead, she began to kill off the whole royal family. 2 But Jehosheba, daughter of King Jehoram and sister of Ahaziah, took Joash, his son, and spirited him away, along with his nurse, from the bedroom where the princes were about to be slain. She concealed him from Athaliah, and so he did not die. 3 For six years he remained hidden in the temple of the LORD, while Athaliah ruled the land. 4 But in the seventh year, Jehoiada summoned the captains of the Carians and of the guards. He had them come to him in the temple of the LORD, exacted from them a sworn commitment, and then showed them the king’s son. 9 The captains did just as Jehoiada the priest commanded. Each one with his men, both those going on duty for the sabbath and those going off duty that week, came to Jehoiada the priest. 10 He gave the captains King David’s spears and shields, which were in the temple of the LORD. 11 And the guards, with drawn weapons, lined up from the southern to the northern limit of the enclosure, surrounding the altar and the temple on the king’s behalf. 12 Then Jehoiada led out the king’s son and put the crown and the insignia upon him. They proclaimed him king and anointed him, clapping their hands and shouting, “Long live the king!” 13 Athaliah heard the noise made by the people, and appeared before them in the temple of the LORD. 14 When she saw the king standing by the pillar, as was the custom, and the captains and trumpeters near him, with all the people of the land rejoicing and blowing trumpets, she tore her garments and cried out, “Treason, treason!” 15 Then Jehoiada the priest instructed the captains in command of the force: “Bring her outside through the ranks. If anyone follows her,” he added, “let him die by the sword.” He had given orders that she should not be slain in the temple of the LORD. 16 She was led out forcibly to the horse gate of the royal palace, where she was put to death. 17 Then Jehoiada made a covenant between the LORD as one party and the king and the people as the other, by which they would be the LORD’s people; and another covenant, between the king and the people. 18 Thereupon all the people of the land went to the temple of Baal and demolished it. They shattered its altars and images completely, and slew Mattan, the priest of Baal, before the altars. Jehoiada appointed a detachment for the temple of the LORD. 20 All the people of the land rejoiced and the city was quiet, now that Athaliah had been slain with the sword at the royal palace. Responsorial Psalm – Psalms 132:11, 12, 13-14, 17-18 R. (13) The Lord has chosen Zion for his dwelling. 11 The LORD swore to David a firm promise from which he will not withdraw: “Your own offspring I will set upon your throne.” R. The Lord has chosen Zion for his dwelling. 12 “If your sons keep my covenant and the decrees which I shall teach them, Their sons, too, forever shall sit upon your throne.” R. The Lord has chosen Zion for his dwelling. 13 For the LORD has chosen Zion; he prefers her for his dwelling. 14 “Zion is my resting place forever; in her will I dwell, for I prefer her.” R. The Lord has chosen Zion for his dwelling. 17 “In her will I make a horn to sprout forth for David; I will place a lamp for my anointed. 18 His enemies I will clothe with shame, but upon him my crown shall shine.” R. The Lord has chosen Zion for his dwelling. Alleluia – Matthew 5:3 R. Alleluia, alleluia. 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven. R. Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel – Matthew 6:19-23 19 Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and decay destroy, and thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor decay destroys, nor thieves break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be. 22 “The lamp of the body is the eye. If your eye is sound, your whole body will be filled with light; 23 but if your eye is bad, your whole body will be in darkness. And if the light in you is darkness, how great will the darkness be.”
Catholic Daily Readings for June 12 2024, Wednesday of the T...
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Catholic Daily Readings for June 12 2024, Wednesday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time https://catholicreadings.org/wednesday-of-the-tenth-week-in-ordinary-time-year-2/ 1st Reading - 1 Kings 18:20-39 Responsorial Psalm - Psalms 16:1B-2AB, 4, 5AB AND 8, 11 Alleluia - Psalms 25:4B, 5A Gospel - Matthew 5:17-19 #CatholicDailyReadings #PrayTogether #GospelOfTheDay #TodaysGospel 1st Reading – 1 Kings 18:20-39 20 Ahab sent to all the children of Israel and had the prophets assemble on Mount Carmel. 21 Elijah appealed to all the people and said, “How long will you straddle the issue? If the LORD is God, follow him; if Baal, follow him.” The people, however, did not answer him. 22 So Elijah said to the people, “I am the only surviving prophet of the LORD, and there are four hundred and fifty prophets of Baal. 23 Give us two young bulls. Let them choose one, cut it into pieces, and place it on the wood, but start no fire. I shall prepare the other and place it on the wood, but shall start no fire. 24 You shall call on your gods, and I will call on the LORD. The God who answers with fire is God.” All the people answered, “Agreed!” 25 Elijah then said to the prophets of Baal, “Choose one young bull and prepare it first, for there are more of you. Call upon your gods, but do not start the fire.” 26 Taking the young bull that was turned over to them, they prepared it and called on Baal from morning to noon, saying, “Answer us, Baal!” But there was no sound, and no one answering. And they hopped around the altar they had prepared. 27 When it was noon, Elijah taunted them: “Call louder, for he is a god and may be meditating, or may have retired, or may be on a journey. Perhaps he is asleep and must be awakened.” 28 They called out louder and slashed themselves with swords and spears, as was their custom, until blood gushed over them. 29 Noon passed and they remained in a prophetic state until the time for offering sacrifice. But there was not a sound; no one answered, and no one was listening. 30 Then Elijah said to all the people, “Come here to me.” When the people had done so, he repaired the altar of the LORD that had been destroyed. 31 He took twelve stones, for the number of tribes of the sons of Jacob, to whom the LORD had said, “Your name shall be Israel.” 32 He built an altar in honor of the LORD with the stones, and made a trench around the altar large enough for two measures of grain. 33 When he had arranged the wood, he cut up the young bull and laid it on the wood. 34 “Fill four jars with water,” he said, “and pour it over the burnt offering and over the wood.” “Do it again,” he said, and they did it again. “Do it a third time,” he said, and they did it a third time. 35 The water flowed around the altar, and the trench was filled with the water. 36 At the time for offering sacrifice, the prophet Elijah came forward and said, “LORD, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, let it be known this day that you are God in Israel and that I am your servant and have done all these things by your command. 37 Answer me, LORD! Answer me, that this people may know that you, LORD, are God and that you have brought them back to their senses.” 38 The LORD’s fire came down and consumed the burnt offering, wood, stones, and dust, and it lapped up the water in the trench. 39 Seeing this, all the people fell prostrate and said, “The LORD is God! The LORD is God!” Responsorial Psalm – Psalms 16:1B-2AB, 4, 5AB AND 8, 11 R. (1b) Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope. 1B Keep me, O God, for in you I take refuge; 2AB1 I say to the LORD, “My Lord are you.” R. Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope. 4 They multiply their sorrows who court other gods. Blood libations to them I will not pour out, nor will I take their names upon my lips. R. Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope. 5AB O LORD, my allotted portion and cup, you it is who hold fast my lot. 8 I set the LORD ever before me; with him at my right hand I shall not be disturbed. R. Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope. 11 You will show me the path to life, fullness of joys in your presence, the delights at your right hand forever. R. Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope. Alleluia – Psalms 25:4B, 5A R. Alleluia, alleluia. 4B Teach me your paths, my God, 5A and guide me in your truth. R. Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel – Matthew 5:17-19 17 Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. 18 Amen, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or the smallest part of a letter will pass from the law, until all things have taken place. 19 Therefore, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do so will be called least in the Kingdom of heaven. But whoever obeys and teaches these commandments will be called greatest in the Kingdom of heaven.”
Catholic Daily Readings for June 12 2024, Wednesday of the T...
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Catholic Daily Readings for June 12 2024, Wednesday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time https://catholicreadings.org/wednesday-of-the-tenth-week-in-ordinary-time-year-2/ 1st Reading - 1 Kings 18:20-39 Responsorial Psalm - Psalms 16:1B-2AB, 4, 5AB AND 8, 11 Alleluia - Psalms 25:4B, 5A Gospel - Matthew 5:17-19 #CatholicDailyReadings #PrayTogether #GospelOfTheDay #TodaysGospel 1st Reading – 1 Kings 18:20-39 20 Ahab sent to all the children of Israel and had the prophets assemble on Mount Carmel. 21 Elijah appealed to all the people and said, “How long will you straddle the issue? If the LORD is God, follow him; if Baal, follow him.” The people, however, did not answer him. 22 So Elijah said to the people, “I am the only surviving prophet of the LORD, and there are four hundred and fifty prophets of Baal. 23 Give us two young bulls. Let them choose one, cut it into pieces, and place it on the wood, but start no fire. I shall prepare the other and place it on the wood, but shall start no fire. 24 You shall call on your gods, and I will call on the LORD. The God who answers with fire is God.” All the people answered, “Agreed!” 25 Elijah then said to the prophets of Baal, “Choose one young bull and prepare it first, for there are more of you. Call upon your gods, but do not start the fire.” 26 Taking the young bull that was turned over to them, they prepared it and called on Baal from morning to noon, saying, “Answer us, Baal!” But there was no sound, and no one answering. And they hopped around the altar they had prepared. 27 When it was noon, Elijah taunted them: “Call louder, for he is a god and may be meditating, or may have retired, or may be on a journey. Perhaps he is asleep and must be awakened.” 28 They called out louder and slashed themselves with swords and spears, as was their custom, until blood gushed over them. 29 Noon passed and they remained in a prophetic state until the time for offering sacrifice. But there was not a sound; no one answered, and no one was listening. 30 Then Elijah said to all the people, “Come here to me.” When the people had done so, he repaired the altar of the LORD that had been destroyed. 31 He took twelve stones, for the number of tribes of the sons of Jacob, to whom the LORD had said, “Your name shall be Israel.” 32 He built an altar in honor of the LORD with the stones, and made a trench around the altar large enough for two measures of grain. 33 When he had arranged the wood, he cut up the young bull and laid it on the wood. 34 “Fill four jars with water,” he said, “and pour it over the burnt offering and over the wood.” “Do it again,” he said, and they did it again. “Do it a third time,” he said, and they did it a third time. 35 The water flowed around the altar, and the trench was filled with the water. 36 At the time for offering sacrifice, the prophet Elijah came forward and said, “LORD, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, let it be known this day that you are God in Israel and that I am your servant and have done all these things by your command. 37 Answer me, LORD! Answer me, that this people may know that you, LORD, are God and that you have brought them back to their senses.” 38 The LORD’s fire came down and consumed the burnt offering, wood, stones, and dust, and it lapped up the water in the trench. 39 Seeing this, all the people fell prostrate and said, “The LORD is God! The LORD is God!” Responsorial Psalm – Psalms 16:1B-2AB, 4, 5AB AND 8, 11 R. (1b) Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope. 1B Keep me, O God, for in you I take refuge; 2AB1 I say to the LORD, “My Lord are you.” R. Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope. 4 They multiply their sorrows who court other gods. Blood libations to them I will not pour out, nor will I take their names upon my lips. R. Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope. 5AB O LORD, my allotted portion and cup, you it is who hold fast my lot. 8 I set the LORD ever before me; with him at my right hand I shall not be disturbed. R. Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope. 11 You will show me the path to life, fullness of joys in your presence, the delights at your right hand forever. R. Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope. Alleluia – Psalms 25:4B, 5A R. Alleluia, alleluia. 4B Teach me your paths, my God, 5A and guide me in your truth. R. Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel – Matthew 5:17-19 17 Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. 18 Amen, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or the smallest part of a letter will pass from the law, until all things have taken place. 19 Therefore, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do so will be called least in the Kingdom of heaven. But whoever obeys and teaches these commandments will be called greatest in the Kingdom of heaven.”
Catholic Daily Readings for June 12 2024, Wednesday of the T...
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Catholic Daily Readings for June 12 2024, Wednesday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time https://catholicreadings.org/wednesday-of-the-tenth-week-in-ordinary-time-year-2/ 1st Reading - 1 Kings 18:20-39 Responsorial Psalm - Psalms 16:1B-2AB, 4, 5AB AND 8, 11 Alleluia - Psalms 25:4B, 5A Gospel - Matthew 5:17-19 #CatholicDailyReadings #PrayTogether #GospelOfTheDay #TodaysGospel 1st Reading – 1 Kings 18:20-39 20 Ahab sent to all the children of Israel and had the prophets assemble on Mount Carmel. 21 Elijah appealed to all the people and said, “How long will you straddle the issue? If the LORD is God, follow him; if Baal, follow him.” The people, however, did not answer him. 22 So Elijah said to the people, “I am the only surviving prophet of the LORD, and there are four hundred and fifty prophets of Baal. 23 Give us two young bulls. Let them choose one, cut it into pieces, and place it on the wood, but start no fire. I shall prepare the other and place it on the wood, but shall start no fire. 24 You shall call on your gods, and I will call on the LORD. The God who answers with fire is God.” All the people answered, “Agreed!” 25 Elijah then said to the prophets of Baal, “Choose one young bull and prepare it first, for there are more of you. Call upon your gods, but do not start the fire.” 26 Taking the young bull that was turned over to them, they prepared it and called on Baal from morning to noon, saying, “Answer us, Baal!” But there was no sound, and no one answering. And they hopped around the altar they had prepared. 27 When it was noon, Elijah taunted them: “Call louder, for he is a god and may be meditating, or may have retired, or may be on a journey. Perhaps he is asleep and must be awakened.” 28 They called out louder and slashed themselves with swords and spears, as was their custom, until blood gushed over them. 29 Noon passed and they remained in a prophetic state until the time for offering sacrifice. But there was not a sound; no one answered, and no one was listening. 30 Then Elijah said to all the people, “Come here to me.” When the people had done so, he repaired the altar of the LORD that had been destroyed. 31 He took twelve stones, for the number of tribes of the sons of Jacob, to whom the LORD had said, “Your name shall be Israel.” 32 He built an altar in honor of the LORD with the stones, and made a trench around the altar large enough for two measures of grain. 33 When he had arranged the wood, he cut up the young bull and laid it on the wood. 34 “Fill four jars with water,” he said, “and pour it over the burnt offering and over the wood.” “Do it again,” he said, and they did it again. “Do it a third time,” he said, and they did it a third time. 35 The water flowed around the altar, and the trench was filled with the water. 36 At the time for offering sacrifice, the prophet Elijah came forward and said, “LORD, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, let it be known this day that you are God in Israel and that I am your servant and have done all these things by your command. 37 Answer me, LORD! Answer me, that this people may know that you, LORD, are God and that you have brought them back to their senses.” 38 The LORD’s fire came down and consumed the burnt offering, wood, stones, and dust, and it lapped up the water in the trench. 39 Seeing this, all the people fell prostrate and said, “The LORD is God! The LORD is God!” Responsorial Psalm – Psalms 16:1B-2AB, 4, 5AB AND 8, 11 R. (1b) Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope. 1B Keep me, O God, for in you I take refuge; 2AB1 I say to the LORD, “My Lord are you.” R. Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope. 4 They multiply their sorrows who court other gods. Blood libations to them I will not pour out, nor will I take their names upon my lips. R. Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope. 5AB O LORD, my allotted portion and cup, you it is who hold fast my lot. 8 I set the LORD ever before me; with him at my right hand I shall not be disturbed. R. Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope. 11 You will show me the path to life, fullness of joys in your presence, the delights at your right hand forever. R. Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope. Alleluia – Psalms 25:4B, 5A R. Alleluia, alleluia. 4B Teach me your paths, my God, 5A and guide me in your truth. R. Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel – Matthew 5:17-19 17 Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. 18 Amen, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or the smallest part of a letter will pass from the law, until all things have taken place. 19 Therefore, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do so will be called least in the Kingdom of heaven. But whoever obeys and teaches these commandments will be called greatest in the Kingdom of heaven.”
Catholic Daily Readings for June 14 2024, Friday of the Tent...
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Catholic Daily Readings for June 14 2024, Friday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time 1st Reading - 1 Kings 19:9A, 11-16 Responsorial Psalm - Psalms 27:7-8A, 8B-9ABC, 13-14 Alleluia - Philippians 2:15D, 16A Gospel - Matthew 5:27-32 1st Reading – 1 Kings 19:9A, 11-16 9A At the mountain of God, Horeb, Elijah came to a cave, where he took shelter. 11 But the word of the LORD came to him, “Go outside and stand on the mountain before the LORD; the LORD will be passing by.” A strong and heavy wind was rending the mountains and crushing rocks before the LORD but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. 12 After the earthquake there was fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. After the fire there was a tiny whispering sound. 13 When he heard this, Elijah hid his face in his cloak and went and stood at the entrance of the cave. A voice said to him, “Elijah, why are you here?” 14 He replied, “I have been most zealous for the LORD, the God of hosts. But the children of Israel have forsaken your covenant, torn down your altars, and put your prophets to the sword. I alone am left, and they seek to take my life.” 15 The LORD said to him, “Go, take the road back to the desert near Damascus. When you arrive, you shall anoint Hazael as king of Aram. 16 Then you shall anoint Jehu, son of Nimshi, as king of Israel, and Elisha, son of Shaphat of Abel-meholah, as prophet to succeed you.” Responsorial Psalm – Psalms 27:7-8A, 8B-9ABC, 13-14 R. (8b) I long to see your face, O Lord. 7 Hear, O LORD, the sound of my call; have pity on me, and answer me. 8A Of you my heart speaks; you my glance seeks. R. I long to see your face, O Lord. 8B Your presence, O LORD, I seek. 9ABC Hide not your face from me; do not in anger repel your servant. You are my helper: cast me not off. R. I long to see your face, O Lord. 13 I believe that I shall see the bounty of the LORD in the land of the living. 14 Wait for the LORD with courage; be stouthearted, and wait for the LORD. R. I long to see your face, O Lord. Alleluia – Philippians 2:15D, 16A R. Alleluia, alleluia. 15D Shine like lights in the world, 16A as you hold on to the word of life. R. Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel – Matthew 5:27-32 27 Jesus said to his disciples: “You have heard that it was said, You shall not commit adultery. 28 But I say to you, everyone who looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one of your members than to have your whole body thrown into Gehenna. 30 And if your right-hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one of your members than to have your whole body go into Gehenna. 31 “It was also said, Whoever divorces his wife must give her a bill of divorce. 32 But I say to you, whoever divorces his wife (unless the marriage is unlawful) causes her to commit adultery, and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery.” #CatholicDailyReadings #PrayTogether #GospelOfTheDay #TodaysGospel Catholic Readings, Gospel of the Day, Daily Mass Readings,
Catholic Daily Readings for June 14 2024, Friday of the Tent...
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Catholic Daily Readings for June 14 2024, Friday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time 1st Reading - 1 Kings 19:9A, 11-16 Responsorial Psalm - Psalms 27:7-8A, 8B-9ABC, 13-14 Alleluia - Philippians 2:15D, 16A Gospel - Matthew 5:27-32 1st Reading – 1 Kings 19:9A, 11-16 9A At the mountain of God, Horeb, Elijah came to a cave, where he took shelter. 11 But the word of the LORD came to him, “Go outside and stand on the mountain before the LORD; the LORD will be passing by.” A strong and heavy wind was rending the mountains and crushing rocks before the LORD but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. 12 After the earthquake there was fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. After the fire there was a tiny whispering sound. 13 When he heard this, Elijah hid his face in his cloak and went and stood at the entrance of the cave. A voice said to him, “Elijah, why are you here?” 14 He replied, “I have been most zealous for the LORD, the God of hosts. But the children of Israel have forsaken your covenant, torn down your altars, and put your prophets to the sword. I alone am left, and they seek to take my life.” 15 The LORD said to him, “Go, take the road back to the desert near Damascus. When you arrive, you shall anoint Hazael as king of Aram. 16 Then you shall anoint Jehu, son of Nimshi, as king of Israel, and Elisha, son of Shaphat of Abel-meholah, as prophet to succeed you.” Responsorial Psalm – Psalms 27:7-8A, 8B-9ABC, 13-14 R. (8b) I long to see your face, O Lord. 7 Hear, O LORD, the sound of my call; have pity on me, and answer me. 8A Of you my heart speaks; you my glance seeks. R. I long to see your face, O Lord. 8B Your presence, O LORD, I seek. 9ABC Hide not your face from me; do not in anger repel your servant. You are my helper: cast me not off. R. I long to see your face, O Lord. 13 I believe that I shall see the bounty of the LORD in the land of the living. 14 Wait for the LORD with courage; be stouthearted, and wait for the LORD. R. I long to see your face, O Lord. Alleluia – Philippians 2:15D, 16A R. Alleluia, alleluia. 15D Shine like lights in the world, 16A as you hold on to the word of life. R. Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel – Matthew 5:27-32 27 Jesus said to his disciples: “You have heard that it was said, You shall not commit adultery. 28 But I say to you, everyone who looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one of your members than to have your whole body thrown into Gehenna. 30 And if your right-hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one of your members than to have your whole body go into Gehenna. 31 “It was also said, Whoever divorces his wife must give her a bill of divorce. 32 But I say to you, whoever divorces his wife (unless the marriage is unlawful) causes her to commit adultery, and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery.” #CatholicDailyReadings #PrayTogether #GospelOfTheDay #TodaysGospel Catholic Readings, Gospel of the Day, Daily Mass Readings,
Catholic Daily Readings for June 11 2024, Memorial of Saint ...
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Catholic Daily Readings for June 11 2024, Memorial of Saint Barnabas, Apostle 1st Reading - Acts 11:21B-26; 13:1-3 Responsorial Psalm - Psalms 98:1, 2-3AB, 3CD-4, 5-6 Alleluia - Matthew 5:16 Gospel - Matthew 5:13-16 Daily Mass Readings for June 11 2024, Memorial of Saint Barnabas, Apostle 1st Reading – Acts 11:21B-26; 13:1-3 21B In those days a great number who believed turned to the Lord. 22 The news about them reached the ears of the Church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to go to Antioch. 23 When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to remain faithful to the Lord in firmness of heart, 24 for he was a good man, filled with the Holy Spirit and faith. And a large number of people was added to the Lord. 25 Then he went to Tarsus to look for Saul, 26 and when he had found him he brought him to Antioch. For a whole year they met with the Church and taught a large number of people, and it was in Antioch that the disciples were first called Christians. 1 Now there were in the Church at Antioch prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Symeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen who was a close friend of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. 2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” 3 Then, completing their fasting and prayer, they laid hands on them and sent them off. Responsorial Psalm – Psalms 98:1, 2-3AB, 3CD-4, 5-6 R. (see 2b) The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power. 1 Sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done wondrous deeds; His right hand has won victory for him, his holy arm. R. The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power. 2 The LORD has made his salvation known: in the sight of the nations he has revealed his justice. 3AB He has remembered his kindness and his faithfulness toward the house of Israel. R. The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power. 3CD All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation by our God. 4 Sing joyfully to the LORD, all you lands; break into song; sing praise. R. The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power. 5 Sing praise to the LORD with the harp, with the harp and melodious song. 6 With trumpets and the sound of the horn sing joyfully before the King, the LORD. R. The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power. Alleluia – Matthew 5:16 R. Alleluia, alleluia. 16 Let your light shine before others That they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father. R. Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel – Matthew 5:13-16 13 Jesus said to his disciples: “You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned? It is no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. 14 You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket; it is set on a lampstand, where it gives light to all in the house. 16 Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.” #CatholicDailyReadings #PrayTogether #GospelOfTheDay #TodaysGospel
Catholic Daily Readings for June 11 2024, Memorial of Saint ...
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Catholic Daily Readings for June 11 2024, Memorial of Saint Barnabas, Apostle 1st Reading - Acts 11:21B-26; 13:1-3 Responsorial Psalm - Psalms 98:1, 2-3AB, 3CD-4, 5-6 Alleluia - Matthew 5:16 Gospel - Matthew 5:13-16 Daily Mass Readings for June 11 2024, Memorial of Saint Barnabas, Apostle 1st Reading – Acts 11:21B-26; 13:1-3 21B In those days a great number who believed turned to the Lord. 22 The news about them reached the ears of the Church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to go to Antioch. 23 When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to remain faithful to the Lord in firmness of heart, 24 for he was a good man, filled with the Holy Spirit and faith. And a large number of people was added to the Lord. 25 Then he went to Tarsus to look for Saul, 26 and when he had found him he brought him to Antioch. For a whole year they met with the Church and taught a large number of people, and it was in Antioch that the disciples were first called Christians. 1 Now there were in the Church at Antioch prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Symeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen who was a close friend of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. 2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” 3 Then, completing their fasting and prayer, they laid hands on them and sent them off. Responsorial Psalm – Psalms 98:1, 2-3AB, 3CD-4, 5-6 R. (see 2b) The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power. 1 Sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done wondrous deeds; His right hand has won victory for him, his holy arm. R. The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power. 2 The LORD has made his salvation known: in the sight of the nations he has revealed his justice. 3AB He has remembered his kindness and his faithfulness toward the house of Israel. R. The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power. 3CD All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation by our God. 4 Sing joyfully to the LORD, all you lands; break into song; sing praise. R. The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power. 5 Sing praise to the LORD with the harp, with the harp and melodious song. 6 With trumpets and the sound of the horn sing joyfully before the King, the LORD. R. The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power. Alleluia – Matthew 5:16 R. Alleluia, alleluia. 16 Let your light shine before others That they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father. R. Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel – Matthew 5:13-16 13 Jesus said to his disciples: “You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned? It is no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. 14 You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket; it is set on a lampstand, where it gives light to all in the house. 16 Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.” #CatholicDailyReadings #PrayTogether #GospelOfTheDay #TodaysGospel
Catholic Mass Readings for Friday, June 7 2024 - The Solemni...
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Mass Readings for Solemnity of Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Friday, June 7 2024 1st Reading - Hosea 11:1, 3-4, 8C-9 Responsorial Psalm - Isaiah 12:2-3, 4, 5-6 2nd Reading - Ephesians 3:8-12, 14-19 Alleluia - Matthew 11:29AB Gospel - John 19:31-37 Mass Readings for Solemnity of Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Friday, June 7 2024 1st Reading – Hosea 11:1, 3-4, 8C-9 1 Thus says the LORD: When Israel was a child I loved him, out of Egypt I called my son. 3 Yet it was I who taught Ephraim to walk, who took them in my arms; 4 I drew them with human cords, with bands of love; I fostered them like one who raises an infant to his cheeks; Yet, though I stooped to feed my child, they did not know that I was their healer. 8C My heart is overwhelmed, my pity is stirred. 9 I will not give vent to my blazing anger, I will not destroy Ephraim again; For I am God and not a man, the Holy One present among you; I will not let the flames consume you. Responsorial Psalm – Isaiah 12:2-3, 4, 5-6. R. (3) You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation. 2 God indeed is my savior; I am confident and unafraid. My strength and my courage is the LORD, and he has been my savior. 3 With joy you will draw water at the fountain of salvation. R. You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation. 4 Give thanks to the LORD, acclaim his name; among the nations make known his deeds, proclaim how exalted is his name. R. You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation. 5 Sing praise to the LORD for his glorious achievement; let this be known throughout all the earth. 6 Shout with exultation, O city of Zion, for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel! R. You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation. 2nd Reading – Ephesians 3:8-12, 14-19 8 Brothers and sisters: To me, the very least of all the holy ones, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the inscrutable riches of Christ, 9 and to bring to light for all what is the plan of the mystery hidden from ages past in God who created all things, 10 so that the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known through the church to the principalities and authorities in the heavens. 11 This was according to the eternal purpose that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord, 12 in whom we have boldness of speech and confidence of access through faith in him. 14 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, 16 that he may grant you in accord with the riches of his glory to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inner self, 17 and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, rooted and grounded in love, 18 may have strength to comprehend with all the holy ones what is the breadth and length and height and depth, 19 and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Alleluia – Matthew 11:29AB R. Alleluia, alleluia. 29AB Take my yoke upon you, says the Lord; and learn from me, for I am meek and gentle of heart. R. Alleluia, alleluia. Or 1 John 4:10B R. Alleluia, alleluia. 10B God first loved us and sent his Son as expiation for our sins. R. Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel – John 19:31-37 31 Since it was preparation day, in order that the bodies might not remain on the cross on the sabbath, for the sabbath day of that week was a solemn one, the Jews asked Pilate that their legs be broken and they be taken down. 32 So the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first and then of the other one who was crucified with Jesus. 33 But when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs, 34 but one soldier thrust his lance into his side, and immediately blood and water flowed out. 35 An eyewitness has testified, and his testimony is true; he knows that he is speaking the truth, so that you also may come to believe. 36 For this happened so that the Scripture passage might be fulfilled: Not a bone of it will be broken. 37 And again another passage says: They will look upon him whom they have pierced. #CatholicDailyReadings #PrayTogether #GospelOfTheDay #TodaysGospel
Catholic Mass Readings for Friday, June 7 2024 - The Solemni...
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Mass Readings for Solemnity of Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Friday, June 7 2024 1st Reading - Hosea 11:1, 3-4, 8C-9 Responsorial Psalm - Isaiah 12:2-3, 4, 5-6 2nd Reading - Ephesians 3:8-12, 14-19 Alleluia - Matthew 11:29AB Gospel - John 19:31-37 Mass Readings for Solemnity of Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Friday, June 7 2024 1st Reading – Hosea 11:1, 3-4, 8C-9 1 Thus says the LORD: When Israel was a child I loved him, out of Egypt I called my son. 3 Yet it was I who taught Ephraim to walk, who took them in my arms; 4 I drew them with human cords, with bands of love; I fostered them like one who raises an infant to his cheeks; Yet, though I stooped to feed my child, they did not know that I was their healer. 8C My heart is overwhelmed, my pity is stirred. 9 I will not give vent to my blazing anger, I will not destroy Ephraim again; For I am God and not a man, the Holy One present among you; I will not let the flames consume you. Responsorial Psalm – Isaiah 12:2-3, 4, 5-6. R. (3) You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation. 2 God indeed is my savior; I am confident and unafraid. My strength and my courage is the LORD, and he has been my savior. 3 With joy you will draw water at the fountain of salvation. R. You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation. 4 Give thanks to the LORD, acclaim his name; among the nations make known his deeds, proclaim how exalted is his name. R. You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation. 5 Sing praise to the LORD for his glorious achievement; let this be known throughout all the earth. 6 Shout with exultation, O city of Zion, for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel! R. You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation. 2nd Reading – Ephesians 3:8-12, 14-19 8 Brothers and sisters: To me, the very least of all the holy ones, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the inscrutable riches of Christ, 9 and to bring to light for all what is the plan of the mystery hidden from ages past in God who created all things, 10 so that the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known through the church to the principalities and authorities in the heavens. 11 This was according to the eternal purpose that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord, 12 in whom we have boldness of speech and confidence of access through faith in him. 14 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, 16 that he may grant you in accord with the riches of his glory to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inner self, 17 and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, rooted and grounded in love, 18 may have strength to comprehend with all the holy ones what is the breadth and length and height and depth, 19 and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Alleluia – Matthew 11:29AB R. Alleluia, alleluia. 29AB Take my yoke upon you, says the Lord; and learn from me, for I am meek and gentle of heart. R. Alleluia, alleluia. Or 1 John 4:10B R. Alleluia, alleluia. 10B God first loved us and sent his Son as expiation for our sins. R. Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel – John 19:31-37 31 Since it was preparation day, in order that the bodies might not remain on the cross on the sabbath, for the sabbath day of that week was a solemn one, the Jews asked Pilate that their legs be broken and they be taken down. 32 So the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first and then of the other one who was crucified with Jesus. 33 But when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs, 34 but one soldier thrust his lance into his side, and immediately blood and water flowed out. 35 An eyewitness has testified, and his testimony is true; he knows that he is speaking the truth, so that you also may come to believe. 36 For this happened so that the Scripture passage might be fulfilled: Not a bone of it will be broken. 37 And again another passage says: They will look upon him whom they have pierced. #CatholicDailyReadings #PrayTogether #GospelOfTheDay #TodaysGospel