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Tuesday of week 19 in Ordinary Time, or Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein), Virgin, Martyr First reading Ezekiel 2:8-3:4 He gave me the scroll to eat and it was as sweet as honey I, Ezekiel, heard a voice speaking. It said, ‘You, son of man, listen to the words I say; do … Read moreTue 9 August

Saint Dominic, Priest First reading 1 Corinthians 2:1-10 The wisdom that God predestined to be for our glory Brothers, when I came to you, it was not with any show of oratory or philosophy, but simply to tell you what God had guaranteed. During my stay with you, the only knowledge I claimed to have … Read moreMon 8 August

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time First reading Wisdom 18:6-9 You made us glorious by calling us to you That night had been foretold to our ancestors, so that,once they saw what kind of oaths they had put their trust in,they would joyfully take courage.This was the expectation of your people,the saving of the virtuous and … Read moreSun 7 August

The Transfiguration of the Lord First reading Daniel 7:9-10,13-14 His robe was white as snow As I watched:Thrones were set in placeand one of great age took his seat.His robe was white as snow,the hair of his head as pure as wool.His throne was a blaze of flames,its wheels were a burning fire.A stream of … Read moreSat 6 August

Friday of week 18 in Ordinary Time, or Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major First reading Nahum 2:1,3,3:1-3,6-7 Israel restored; Nineveh ruined See, over the mountains the messenger hurries!‘Peace!’ he proclaims.Judah, celebrate your feasts,carry out your vows,for Belial will never pass through you again;he is utterly annihilated.Yes, the Lord is restoring the vineyard … Read moreFri 5 August

Saint John Mary Vianney, Priest First reading Ezekiel 3:17-21 Warn the wicked man, and you will live The word of the Lord was addressed to me as follows, ‘Son of man, I have appointed you as sentry to the House of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from me, warn them in my Name. If … Read moreThu 4 August

Wednesday of week 18 in Ordinary Time First reading Jeremiah 31:1-7 You shall be rebuilt, virgin of Israel I will be the God of all the clans of Israel – it is the Lord who speaks – they shall be my people.The Lord says this:They have found pardon in the wilderness,those who have survived the sword.Israel is … Read moreWed 3 August

Tuesday of week 18 in Ordinary Time, or Saint Eusebius of Vercelli, Bishop , or Saint Peter Julian Eymard First reading Jeremiah 30:1-2,12-15,18-22 Your wound is incurable but I will heal you The word addressed to Jeremiah by the Lord: the Lord, the God of Israel says this: Write all the words I have spoken … Read moreTue 2 August

Saint Alphonsus Mary de’ Liguori, Bishop, Doctor First reading Romans 8:1-4 The law of the spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and death The reason why those who are in Christ Jesus are not condemned is that the law of the spirit of life in Christ … Read moreMon 1 August

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time First reading Ecclesiastes 1:2,2:21-23 Vanity of vanities; all is vanity Vanity of vanities, the Preacher says. Vanity of vanities. All is vanity!For so it is that a man who has laboured wisely, skilfully and successfully must leave what is his own to someone who has not toiled for it at … Read moreSun 31 July