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Saint Irenaeus, Bishop, Doctor, Martyr First reading 2 Timothy 2:22-26 A servant of the Lord has to be kind to everyone and gentle when he corrects peopls Fasten your attention on holiness, faith, love and peace, in union with all those who call on the Lord with pure minds. Avoid these futile and silly speculations, … Read moreTue 28 June

Monday of week 13 in Ordinary Time, or Saint Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop, Doctor First reading Amos 2:6-10,13-16 Because of your crimes I will crush you into the ground The Lord says this:For the three crimes, the four crimes, of IsraelI have made my decree and will not relent:because they have sold the virtuous man … Read moreMon 27 June

13th Sunday in Ordinary Time First reading 1 Kings 19:16,19-21 Elisha leaves the plough to follow Elijah The Lord said to Elijah, ‘Go, you are to anoint Elisha son of Shaphat, of Abel Meholah, as prophet to succeed you.’Leaving there, Elijah came on Elisha son of Shaphat as he was ploughing behind twelve yoke of … Read moreSun 26 June

The Immaculate Heart of Mary First reading Isaiah 61:9-11 I exult for joy in the Lord Their race will be famous throughout the nations,their descendants throughout the peoples.All who see them will admitthat they are a race whom the Lord has blessed. ‘I exult for joy in the Lord,my soul rejoices in my God,for he … Read moreSat 25 June

The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus First reading Ezekiel 34:11-16 I will look after my flock myself and keep all of it in view The Lord God says this: I am going to look after my flock myself and keep all of it in view. As a shepherd keeps all his flock in view when … Read moreFri 24 June

The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist First reading Isaiah 49:1-6 I will make you the light of the nations so that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth Islands, listen to me,pay attention, remotest peoples.The Lord called me before I was born,from my mother’s womb he pronounced my name. He made … Read moreThu 23 June

Wednesday of week 12 in Ordinary Time, or Saints John Fisher, Bishop, and Thomas More, Martyrs , or Saint Paulinus of Nola, Bishop First reading 2 Kings 22:8-13,23:1-3 The Book of the Law is found in the Temple of the Lord The high priest Hilkiah said to Shaphan the secretary, ‘I have found the Book … Read moreWed 22 June

Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, Religious First reading 1 John 5:1-5 Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ has already overcome the world Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christhas been begotten by God;and whoever loves the Father that begot himloves the child whom he begets.We can be sure that we love God’s childrenif we love God … Read moreTue 21 June

Monday of week 12 in Ordinary Time First reading 2 Kings 17:5-8,13-15,18 There was none left, but the tribe of Judah only The king of Assyria invaded the whole country and, coming to Samaria, laid siege to it for three years. In the ninth year of Hoshea, the king of Assyria captured Samaria and deported … Read moreMon 20 June

12th Sunday in Ordinary Time First reading Zechariah 12:10-11,13:1 They will look on the one whom they have pierces It is the Lord who speaks: ‘Over the House of David and the citizens of Jerusalem I will pour out a spirit of kindness and prayer. They will look on the one whom they have pierced; … Read moreSun 19 June