Readings for the Memorial of the First Holy Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church Reading I Gn 21:5, 8-20a Abraham was a hundred years old when his son Isaac was born to him. Isaac grew, and on the day of the child’s weaning Abraham held a great feast. Sarah noticed the son whom Hagar the […]
Month: June 2021
Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles
Readings for the Vigil Readings for the Mass during the Day Vigil Mass during the Day – – – Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States, second typical edition, Copyright © 2001, 1998, 1997, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine; Psalm refrain © 1968, 1981, 1997, International Committee on English […]
Memorial of Saint Irenaeus, Bishop and Martyr
Readings for the Memorial of Saint Irenaeus, bishop and martyr Reading I Gn 18:16-33 Abraham and the men who had visited him by the Terebinth of Mamre set out from there and looked down toward Sodom; Abraham was walking with them, to see them on their way. The LORD reflected: “Shall I hide from Abraham […]
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reading I Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24 God did not make death, nor does he rejoice in the destruction of the living. For he fashioned all things that they might have being; and the creatures of the world are wholesome, and there is not a destructive drug among them nor any domain of the […]
Saturday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time
Reading I Gn 18:1-15 The LORD appeared to Abraham by the Terebinth of Mamre, as Abraham sat in the entrance of his tent, while the day was growing hot. Looking up, he saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of the tent to greet them; and bowing to […]
Friday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time
Reading I Gn 17:1, 9-10, 15-22 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said: “I am God the Almighty. Walk in my presence and be blameless.” God also said to Abraham: “On your part, you and your descendants after you must keep my covenant throughout the ages. This is my […]
Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
Readings for the Vigil Readings for the Mass during the Day Vigil Mass during the Day – – – Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States, second typical edition, Copyright © 2001, 1998, 1997, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine; Psalm refrain © 1968, 1981, 1997, International Committee on English […]
Wednesday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time
Reading I Gn 15:1-12, 17-18 The word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Fear not, Abram! I am your shield; I will make your reward very great.” But Abram said, “O Lord GOD, what good will your gifts be, if I keep on being childless and have […]
Tuesday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time
Reading I Gn 13:2, 5-18 Abram was very rich in livestock, silver, and gold. Lot, who went with Abram, also had flocks and herds and tents, so that the land could not support them if they stayed together; their possessions were so great that they could not dwell together. There were quarrels between the herdsmen […]
