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Mmm dd, 2023 TITLE St. Stephen Catholic Church, Cleveland, OHReadings at MassLiturgical Colour: Red. Year: B(II).First readingActs 6:8-10,7:54-59 ©The martyrdom of StephenStephen was filled with grace and power and began to work miracles and great signs among the people. But then certain people came forward to debate with Stephen, some from Cyrene and Alexandria who were members of the synagogue called the Synagogue of Freedmen, and others from Cilicia and Asia. They found they could not get the better of him because of his wisdom, and because it was the Spirit that prompted what he said. They were infuriated...

Mmm dd, 2023 TITLE St. Anastasia , Troy, MIReadings at MassLiturgical Colour: White. Year: B(II).These are the readings for the Vigil Mass, celebrated during the afternoon or evening of Christmas Eve.These are the readings for the Midnight Mass, celebrated during the night before Christmas Day.These are the readings for the Dawn Mass, celebrated at dawn on Christmas Day.These are the readings for the daytime Mass on Christmas Day.These are the readings for the Vigil Mass, celebrated during the afternoon or evening of Christmas Eve.First readingIsaiah 62:1-5 ©The bridegroom rejoices in his brideAbout Zion I will not be silent,about Jerusalem...

24 December 2023 4th Sunday of Advent San Gregorio Maggiore, the church built and many times rebuild near Ponte Sanguinario, where Saint Gregory of Spoleto was martyred, SpoletoReadings at MassLiturgical Colour: Violet. Year: B(II).First reading2 Samuel 7:1-5,8-12,14,16 ©Your House and your sovereignty will always stand secure before meOnce David had settled into his house and the Lord had given him rest from all the enemies surrounding him, the king said to the prophet Nathan, ‘Look, I am living in a house of cedar while the ark of God dwells in a tent.’ Nathan said to the king, ‘Go and...

Saturday 23 December 2023 23 December (optional commemoration of Saint John of Kęty, Priest) St. John Cantius (Kety) in Chicago Readings at MassLiturgical Colour: Violet. Year: B(II).First readingMalachi 3:1-4,23-24 ©Before my day comes, I will send you Elijah my prophetThe Lord God says this: Look, I am going to send my messenger to prepare a way before me. And the Lord you are seeking will suddenly enter his Temple; and the angel of the covenant whom you are longing for, yes, he is coming, says the Lord of Hosts. Who will be able to resist the day of his...

22 December 2023 Friday of the Third Week of Advent Mother Cabrini Shrine in Golden, Colorado Readings at MassLiturgical Colour: Violet. Year: B(II).First reading1 Samuel 1:24-28 ©This is the child I prayed for: he is made over to the Lord.When Hannah had weaned the infant Samuel, she took him up with her together with a three-year-old bull, an ephah of flour and a skin of wine, and she brought him to the temple of the Lord at Shiloh; and the child was with them. They slaughtered the bull and the child’s mother came to Eli. She said, ‘If you...

21 December 2023 Thursday of the Third Week of Advent St Peter Canisius Church, Nijmegen, the Netherlands Readings at MassLiturgical Colour: Violet. Year: B(II).First readingSong of Songs 2:8-14 ©See how my Beloved comes, leaping on the mountainsI hear my Beloved.See how he comesleaping on the mountains,bounding over the hills.My Beloved is like a gazelle,like a young stag.See where he standsbehind our wall.He looks in at the window,he peers through the lattice.My Beloved lifts up his voice,he says to me,‘Come then, my love,my lovely one, come.For see, winter is past,the rains are over and gone.The flowers appear on the earth.The...

20 December 2023 Wednesday of the Third Week of AdventBasilica of Santa Croce, Naples, resting place for Saint Vincenzo Romano Readings at MassLiturgical Colour: Violet. Year: B(II).First readingIsaiah 7:10-14 ©The maiden is with childThe Lord spoke to Ahaz and said, ‘Ask the Lord your God for a sign for yourself coming either from the depths of Sheol or from the heights above.’ ‘No,’ Ahaz answered ‘I will not put the Lord to the test.’ Then Isaiah said:‘Listen now, House of David:are you not satisfied with trying the patience of menwithout trying the patience of my God, too?The Lord himself,...

19 December 2023 Tuesday of the Third Week of Advent Collégiale de Bédouès en Lozère (France), founded by Pope Urban V Readings at MassLiturgical Colour: Violet. Year: B(II).First readingJudges 13:2-7,24-25 ©'You will conceive and bear a son'There was a man of Zorah of the tribe of Dan, called Manoah. His wife was barren, she had borne no children. The angel of the Lord appeared to this woman and said to her, ‘You are barren and have had no child. But from now on take great care. Take no wine or strong drink, and eat nothing unclean. For you will...

18 December 2023 Monday of the Third Week of Advent Altar at the North Transept of the Cathedral of St. Gatianus, Tours Readings at MassLiturgical Colour: Violet. Year: B(II).First readingJeremiah 23:5-8 ©I will raise a virtuous Branch for DavidSee, the days are coming – it is the Lord who speaks –when I will raise a virtuous Branch for David,who will reign as true king and be wise,practising honesty and integrity in the land.In his days Judah will be savedand Israel dwell in confidence.And this is the name he will be called:The-Lord-our-integrity.So, then, the days are coming – it is...

17 December 2023 3rd Sunday of Advent The National Shrine of San Lázaro, El Rincón, CubaReadings at MassLiturgical Colour: Rose or Violet. Year: B(II).First readingIsaiah 61:1-2,10-11 ©He has sent me to proclaim a year of favour from the LordThe spirit of the Lord has been given to me,for the Lord has anointed me.He has sent me to bring good news to the poor,to bind up hearts that are broken;to proclaim liberty to captives,freedom to those in prison;to proclaim a year of favour from the Lord.‘I exult for joy in the Lord,my soul rejoices in my God,for he has clothed...

16 December 2023 Saturday of the 2nd week of Advent Saint Adelaide Parish, Peabody, MA Readings at MassLiturgical Colour: Violet. Year: B(II).First readingEcclesiasticus 48:1-4,9-12 ©The prophet Elijah will come againThe prophet Elijah arose like a fire, his word flaring like a torch.It was he who brought famine on the people, and who decimated them in his zeal.By the word of the Lord, he shut up the heavens, he also, three times, brought down fire.How glorious you were in your miracles, Elijah! Has anyone reason to boast as you have?Taken up in the whirlwind of fire, in a chariot with...

15 December 2023 Friday of the 2nd week of Advent The Tomb of Saint Nina in Bodbe Monastery Readings at MassLiturgical Colour: Violet. Year: B(II).First readingIsaiah 48:17-19 ©If you had been alert to my commandments, your happiness would have been like a riverThus says the Lord, your redeemer, the Holy One of Israel:I, the Lord, your God, teach you what is good for you,I lead you in the way that you must go.If only you had been alert to my commandments,your happiness would have been like a river,your integrity like the waves of the sea.Your children would have been...

14 December 2023 Saint John of the Cross, Priest, Doctor on Thursday of the 2nd week of Advent St. John of the Cross parish, Manila Readings at MassLiturgical Colour: White. Year: B(II).Readings for the feriaReadings for the memorialThese are the readings for the feriaFirst readingIsaiah 41:13-20 ©I, the Holy One of Israel, am your redeemerI, the Lord, your God,I am holding you by the right hand;I tell you, ‘Do not be afraid,I will help you.’Do not be afraid, Jacob, poor worm,Israel, puny mite.I will help you – it is the Lord who speaks –the Holy One of Israel is your...

13 December 2023 Saint Lucy, Virgin, Martyr on Wednesday of the 2nd week of Advent Church of Saint Lucy, Valetta, MaltaReadings at MassLiturgical Colour: Red. Year: B(II).Readings for the feriaReadings for the memorialThese are the readings for the feriaFirst readingIsaiah 40:25-31 ©The Lord strengthens the powerless‘To whom could you liken meand who could be my equal?’ says the Holy One.Lift your eyes and look.Who made these starsif not he who drills them like an army,calling each one by name?So mighty is his power, so great his strength,that not one fails to answer.How can you say, Jacob,how can you insist,...

Tuesday 12 December 2023 Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico City Readings at MassLiturgical Colour: White. Year: B(II).First readingZechariah 2:14-17 ©'I am coming', says the LordSing, rejoice,daughter of Zion;for I am comingto dwell in the middle of you– it is the Lord who speaks.Many nations will join the Lord,on that day;they will become his people.But he will remain among you,and you will know that the Lord of Hosts has sent me to you.But the Lord will hold Judahas his portion in the Holy Land,and again make Jerusalem his very own.Let all mankind be...

11 December 2023 Monday of the 2nd week of Advent Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, TallinnReadings at MassLiturgical Colour: Violet. Year: B(II).First readingIsaiah 35:1-10 ©The return of the redeemed through the desertLet the wilderness and the dry-lands exult,let the wasteland rejoice and bloom,let it bring forth flowers like the jonquil,let it rejoice and sing for joy.The glory of Lebanon is bestowed on it,the splendour of Carmel and Sharon;they shall see the glory of the Lord,the splendour of our God.Strengthen all weary hands,steady all trembling kneesand say to all faint hearts,‘Courage! Do not be afraid.‘Look, your God is coming,vengeance is coming,the...

10 December 2023 2nd Sunday of Advent Basilica of Santa Eulalia, Merida, Spain Readings at MassLiturgical Colour: Violet. Year: B(II).First readingIsaiah 40:1-5,9-11 ©The glory of the Lord shall be revealed and all mankind shall see it‘Console my people, console them’says your God.‘Speak to the heart of Jerusalemand call to herthat her time of service is ended,that her sin is atoned for,that she has received from the hand of the Lorddouble punishment for all her crimes.’A voice cries, ‘Prepare in the wildernessa way for the Lord.Make a straight highway for our Godacross the desert.Let every valley be filled in,every mountain...

9 December 2023 Saturday of the 1st week of Advent St. Juan Diego Catholic Church, Chandler, AZ Readings at MassLiturgical Colour: Violet. Year: B(II).First readingIsaiah 30:19-21,23-26 ©The Lord God will be gracious to you and hear your cryThus says the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel: People of Zion, you will live in Jerusalem and weep no more. He will be gracious to you when he hears your cry; when he hears he will answer. When the Lord has given you the bread of suffering and the water of distress, he who is your teacher will hide no...

Friday 8 December 2023 The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Solemnity Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Knoxville, TNReadings at MassLiturgical Colour: White. Year: B(II).First readingGenesis 3:9-15,20 ©The mother of all those who liveAfter Adam had eaten of the tree the Lord God called to him. ‘Where are you?’ he asked. ‘I heard the sound of you in the garden;’ he replied ‘I was afraid because I was naked, so I hid.’ ‘Who told you that you were naked?’ he asked ‘Have you been eating of the tree I forbade you to eat?’ The man replied, ‘It was...

7 December 2023 Saint Ambrose, Bishop, Doctor on Thursday of the 1st week of Advent Saint Ambrose Catholic Parish, Brunswick, Ohio Readings at MassLiturgical Colour: White. Year: B(II).Readings for the feriaReadings for the memorialThese are the readings for the feriaFirst readingIsaiah 26:1-6 ©Open the gates; let the upright nation come inThat day, this song will be sung in the land of Judah:We have a strong city;to guard us he has setwall and rampart about us.Open the gates! Let the upright nation come in,she, the faithful onewhose mind is steadfast, who keeps the peace,because she trusts in you.Trust in the Lord...