Liturgical Readings for : Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 Wednesday of the First Week of Advent Memorial of St Francis Xavier, One of he first Jesuits, sent to India, Goa, and Japan.Died in 1552 on his way to China, a patron of the missions There is a very striking portrayal of the compassion of Jesus for the broken and needy in…
Liturgical Readings for : Tuesday, 3rd December, 2024 Tuesday of the First Week of Advent Today we hear about the Spirit of God ‘resting’ in Jesus and motivating himto fulfil his destiny to usher in a kingdom of peace and gratitude. FIRST READINGA reading from the book of the Prophet Isaiah 11:1-10On him the spirit of the Lord…
Liturgical Readings for : Monday, 2nd December, 2024 Monday of the First Week of Advent Isaiah is the great 8th Century Old Testament prophet of the Coming Messiah. READING A reading from the prophet Isaiah 2: 1-5The Lord draws all nations together into the eternal peace of His kingdom. The vision of Isaiah son of Amoz,…
Liturgical Readings for : Saturday, 30th November, 2024 11- 30- Feast of St Andrew, Apostle, brother to Simon Peter, patron of Scotland, Russia and fishermen Andrew, a disciple of John the Baptist introduced his brother Simon to Jesus.All three bore witness to their faith by dying for it .Andrew is Patron of Scotland, Russia and fishing people. FIRST READING A reading from the letter of…
Liturgical Readings for : Friday, 29th November, 2024 Friday of the Thirty Fourth Week in Ordinary Time, Year 2 FIRST READING A reading from the Book of the Apocalypse 20:1-4. 11-21:2Every one was judged according to the way in which he had lived. I saw the new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven. I. John, saw an angel come…
Liturgical Readings for : Thursday, 28th November, 2024 Thursday of the Thirty Fourth Week in Ordinary Time, Year 2Victory and glory and power belong to our God FIRST READINGA reading from the Book of the Apocalypse 18:1-2. 21-23. 19:3-9Babylon the Great has fallen. I, John, saw an angel come down from heaven, with great authority given…
Liturgical Readings for : Wednesday, 27th November, 2024 Wednesday of the Thirty Fourth Week in Ordinary Time, Year 2 Optional memorial of St Fergal(Virgil), bishop and missionary, founded a monastery in Salzburg. d. 784 FIRST READING A reading from the Book of the Apocalypse 15:1-4They were singing the hymn of Moses and of the Lamb. What I, John, saw in heaven, was…
Liturgical Readings for : Tuesday, 26th November, 2024 Tuesday of the Thirty Fourth Week in Ordinary Time, Year 2 FIRST READINGA reading from the Book of the Apocalypse 14:14-19Harvest time has come and the harvest of the earth is ripe. Now in my vision I, John saw a white cloud and, sitting on it, one like a son of…
Liturgical Readings for : Monday, 25th November, 2024 Monday of the Thirty Fourth Week in Ordinary Time, Year 2 Optional memorials ofSt Catherine of Alexandria, martyred in A D 310St Clement I pope and martyr, third successor of St Peter as bishop of Rome.andSt Colman, a bard, a priest ,bishop, founder notably at Cloyne FIRST READING …
Liturgical Readings for : Sunday, 24th November, 2024 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, Solemnity(34th and Last Sunday in Ordinary time, Cycle B) Christ did not seek earthly domination in his kingship, but rather the liberation of the weak and oppressed.The Christian community shares in the royal dignity of Christ by sharing his mission of service. FIRST READING A reading…
