First Reading (Zephaniah 2:3,3-12-13) A reading from the Book of the Prophet Zephaniah Seek the Lord, all you humble of the earth, who have observed his law; seek justice, seek humility; perhaps you may be sheltered on the day of the Lord’s anger. But I will leave as a remnant in your midst a people …
January 29, 2023, Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Read More »
First Reading (Isaiah 8:23-9:3) A reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah First the Lord degraded the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali; but in the end he has glorified the seaward road, the land west of the Jordan, the District of the Gentiles. Anguish has taken wing, dispelled is darkness: for there …
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time – January 22, 2023 Read More »
First Reading (Isaiah 49:3,5-6) A reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah The Lord said to me: You are my servant, Israel, through whom I show my glory. Now the Lord has spoken who formed me as his servant from the womb, that Jacob may be brought back to him and Israel gathered to …
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time – January 15, 2023 Read More »
First Reading (Isaiah 42:1-4,6-7)) A reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah Thus says the Lord: Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one with whom I am pleased, upon whom I have put my spirit; he shall bring forth justice to the nations, not crying out, not shouting, not making his …
First Reading Isaiah 60:1-6) A reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has come, the glory of the Lord shines upon you. See, darkness covers the earth, and thick clouds cover the peoples; but upon you the Lord shines, and over you appears his glory. Nations shall …
First Reading (Numbers 6:22-27) A reading from the Book of Numbers The Lord said to Moses: “Speak to Aaron and his sons and tell them: This is how you shall bless the Israelites. Say to them: “The Lord bless you and keep you! The Lord let his face shine upon you and be gracious to you! …
December 24, 2022 The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Day Isaiah (52:7-10) A reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings glad tidings, announcing peace, …
First Reading (Isaiah 35:1-6a,10) A reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah The desert and the parched land will exult; the steppe will rejoice and bloom. They will bloom with abundant flowers, and rejoice with joyful song. The glory of Lebanon will be given to them, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; they will …
First Reading (Genesis 3:9-15-20) A reading from the Book of Genesis After the man, Adam had eaten of the tree, the Lord God called to the man and asked him, “Where are you?” He answered, “I heard you in the garden; but I was afraid, because I was naked, so I hid myself.” Then he …
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Read More »
First Reading (Isaiah 1:1-10) A reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah On that day, a shoot shall sprout from the stump of Jesse, and from his roots a bud shall blossom. The spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him: a spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him; a spirit of wisdom …
