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The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist First reading Jeremiah 1:17-19 Stand up and tell them all I command you; do not be dismayed at their presence The word of the Lord was addressed to me, saying:‘Brace yourself for action.Stand up and tell themall I command you.Do not be dismayed at their presence,or in their … Read moreMon 29 August

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time First reading Ecclesiasticus 3:19-21,30-31 Behave humbly, and you will find favour with the Lord My son, be gentle in carrying out your business, and you will be better loved than a lavish giver.The greater you are, the more you should behave humbly, and then you will find favour with the Lord;for great … Read moreSun 28 August

Saint Monica First reading Ecclesiasticus 26:1-4,13-16 A perfect wife is the joy of her husband Happy the husband of a really good wife; the number of her days will be doubled.A perfect wife is the joy of her husband, he will live out his years in peace.A good wife is the best of portions, reserved for those who … Read moreSat 27 August

Friday of week 21 in Ordinary Time First reading 1 Corinthians 1:17-25 We preach a crucified Christ, the power and wisdom of God Christ did not send me to baptise, but to preach the Good News, and not to preach that in the terms of philosophy in which the crucifixion of Christ cannot be expressed. … Read moreFri 26 August

Thursday of week 21 in Ordinary Time, or Saint Louis , or Saint Joseph of Calasanz, Priest First reading 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 You have been enriched in many ways in Christ I, Paul, appointed by God to be an apostle, together with brother Sosthenes, send greetings to the church of God in Corinth, to the … Read moreThu 25 August

Saint Bartholomew, Apostle First reading Apocalypse 21:9-14 He showed me Jerusalem, the holy city, coming down from God out of heaven The angel came to speak to me, and said, ‘Come here and I will show you the bride that the Lamb has married.’ In the spirit, he took me to the top of an … Read moreWed 24 August

Tuesday of week 21 in Ordinary Time, or Saint Rose of Lima, Virgin First reading 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3,14-17 Stand firm and keep the traditions we have taught you To turn, brothers, to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and how we shall all be gathered round him: please do not get excited too soon … Read moreTue 23 August

Our Lady, Mother and Queen First reading Isaiah 9:1-7 A Son is given to us The people that walked in darknesshas seen a great light;on those who live in a land of deep shadowa light has shone.You have made their gladness greater,you have made their joy increase;they rejoice in your presenceas men rejoice at harvest … Read moreMon 22 August

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time First reading Isaiah 66:18-21 They will bring all your brothers from all the nations The Lord says this: I am coming to gather the nations of every language. They shall come to witness my glory. I will give them a sign and send some of their survivors to the nations: … Read moreSun 21 August

Saint Bernard, Abbot, Doctor First reading Ecclesiasticus 15:1-6 Whoever grasps the Law will obtain wisdom Whoever fears the Lord will act like this, and whoever grasps the Law will obtain wisdom.She will come to meet him like a mother, and receive him like a virgin bride.He will lean on her and will not fall, he will rely on … Read moreSat 20 August