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Reading I Acts 10:34a, 37-43 Peter proceeded to speak and said: “You know what has happened all over Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John preached, how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power. He went about doing good and healing all those oppressed by the devil, for God … Read moreEaster Sunday The Resurrection of the Lord

Reading I Gn 1:1—2:2 In the beginning, when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless wasteland, and darkness covered the abyss, while a mighty wind swept over the waters. Then God said, “Let there be light,”” and there was light. God saw how good the light was. God then separated the … Read moreHoly Saturday At the Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter

Reading I Is 52:13—53:12 See, my servant shall prosper,             he shall be raised high and greatly exalted. Even as many were amazed at him–            so marred was his look beyond human semblance             and his appearance beyond that of the sons of man–so shall he startle many nations,             because of him kings shall … Read moreGood Friday of the Lord’s Passion

Readings for the Holy Thursday -Evening Mass of the Lord’s SupperReadings for the Chrism Mass Chrism Mass Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper – – – 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 © … Read moreThursday of Holy Week

Readings for the Thursday of Holy Week Readings for the Chrism Mass Reading I Ex 12:1-8, 11-14 The LORD said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, “This month shall stand at the head of your calendar; you shall reckon it the first month of the year. Tell the whole community of Israel: … Read moreHoly Thursday -Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper

Readings for the Holy Thursday -Evening Mass of the Lord’s SupperReadings for the Thursday of Holy Week Reading 1 Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me,because the LORD has anointed me;He has sent me to bring glad tidings to the lowly,to heal the brokenhearted,To proclaim liberty to the captivesand … Read moreHoly Thursday – Chrism Mass

Reading I Is 50:4-9a The Lord GOD has given me             a well-trained tongue, That I might know how to speak to the weary             a word that will rouse them. Morning after morning             he opens my ear that I may hear; And I have not rebelled,             have not turned back. I gave … Read moreWednesday of Holy Week

Reading 1 Is 49:1-6 Hear me, O islands,listen, O distant peoples.The LORD called me from birth,from my mother’s womb he gave me my name.He made of me a sharp-edged swordand concealed me in the shadow of his arm.He made me a polished arrow,in his quiver he hid me.You are my servant, he said to me,Israel, … Read moreTuesday of Holy Week

Reading 1 Is 42:1-7 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 voice heard in the street.A bruised reed he shall not break,and a smoldering wick he shall not quench,Until … Read moreMonday of Holy Week

At the Procession with Palms – Gospel Mk 11:1-10 When Jesus and his disciples drew near to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives,  he sent two of his disciples and said to them,  “Go into the village opposite you, and immediately on entering it,  you will find a colt tethered on … Read morePalm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion