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The Exaltation of the Holy Cross First reading Numbers 21:4-9 If anyone was bitten by a serpent, he looked up at the bronze serpent and lived On the way through the wilderness the people lost patience. They spoke against God and against Moses, ‘Why did you bring us out of Egypt to die in this … Read moreWed 14 September

Saint John Chrysostom, Bishop, Doctor First reading Ephesians 4:1-7,11-13- We are all to come to unity, fully mature in the knowledge of the Son of God I, the prisoner in the Lord, implore you to lead a life worthy of your vocation. Bear with one another charitably, in complete selflessness, gentleness and patience. Do all … Read moreTue 13 September

Monday of week 24 in Ordinary Time, or The Most Holy Name of Mary First reading 1 Corinthians 11:17-26,33 If each one hurries to be first, it is not the Lord’s Supper you are eating On the subject of instructions, I cannot say that you have done well in holding meetings that do you more … Read moreMon 12 September

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time First reading Exodus 32:7-11,13-14 The Lord relented and did not bring on his people the disaster he had threatened The Lord spoke to Moses, ‘Go down now, because your people whom you brought out of Egypt have apostatised. They have been quick to leave the way I marked out for … Read moreSun 11 September

Saturday of week 23 in Ordinary Time, or Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary First reading 1 Corinthians 10:14-22 We are a single body because we all share the one bread My dear brothers, you must keep clear of idolatry. I say to you as sensible people: judge for yourselves what I am saying. … Read moreSat 10 September

Friday of week 23 in Ordinary Time, or Saint Peter Claver First reading 1 Corinthians 9:16-19,22-27 We go into strict training, like fighters at the games I do not boast of preaching the gospel, since it is a duty which has been laid on me; I should be punished if I did not preach it! … Read moreFri 9 September

The Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary First reading Micah 5:1-4 He will stand and feed his flock with the power of the Lord The Lord says this:But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah,the least of the clans of Judah,out of you will be born for methe one who is to rule over Israel;his origin goes back to … Read moreThu 8 September

Wednesday of week 23 in Ordinary Time First reading 1 Corinthians 7:25-31 The world as we know it is passing away About remaining celibate, I have no directions from the Lord but give my own opinion as one who, by the Lord’s mercy, has stayed faithful. Well then, I believe that in these present times … Read moreWed 7 September

Tuesday of week 23 in Ordinary Time First reading 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 Do not drag your brother to a pagan for judgement How dare one of your members take up a complaint against another in the law courts of the unjust instead of before the saints? As you know, it is the saints who are … Read moreTue 6 September

Monday of week 23 in Ordinary Time First reading 1 Corinthians 5:1-8 Get rid of the old yeast of evil and wickedness I have been told as an undoubted fact that one of you is living with his father’s wife. This is a case of sexual immorality among you that must be unparalleled even among … Read moreMon 5 September