Liturgical Readings for : Saturday, 27th April, 2024 Prayer in the name of Jesus draws us closer to his ways.Optional memorial of St Asicus, bishop FIRST READING A reading from the Acts of the Apostles 13:44-52We must turn to the nations.The next sabbath almost the whole town of Antioch assembled to hear the word of God. When…
Liturgical Readings for : Friday, 26th April, 2024 Friday, Fourth Week of Easter FIRST READING A reading from the Acts of the Apostles 13:26-33 God has fulfilled his promise by raising Jesus from the dead. Paul stood up in the synagogue at Antioch in Pisidia, held up a hand for silence and began…
Liturgical Readings for : Thursday, 25th April, 2024 St Mark, Evangelist FIRST READING A reading from the first letter of St Peter 5:5-14Bow down, then, before the power of God now, and he will raise you up on the appointed day To the rest of you I say: do what the elders tell you,…
Liturgical Readings for : Wednesday, 24th April, 2024 Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Easter Optional memorial of St Fidelis of Sigmaringen, priest and martyr FIRST READING A reading from the Acts of the Apostles 12:24-13:5Set Barnabas and Saul apart.The word of God continued to spread and to gain followers. Barnabas and Saul completed their task and came back from Jerusalem, bringing John Mark with them. In the…
Catholic Ireland Liturgical Readings for : Monday, 22nd April, 2024 Monday of the Fourth Week of Easter Jesus and the Church are accordingly the sheepfolds spoken of as the sole and gateway to Christ,the flock, the sheep and the shepherd. FIRST READING A reading from the Acts of the Apostles 11:1-18God can…
Liturgical Readings for : Sunday, 21st April, 2024 Fourth Sunday of EasterDay of Prayer for VocationsThis is Good Shepherd Sunday, a day of special prayer for vocations to the work of service in the Church.Christ is the good shepherd who has given his life for his sheep. Salvation is to be found in no one else but him.He is the one shepherd of…
Liturgical Readings for : Saturday, 20th April, 2024 Saturday, Third Week of Easter FIRST READING A reading from the Book Acts of the Apostles 9:31-42The churches built themselves up and were filled with the consolation of the Holy Spirit. The churches throughout Judaea, Galilee and Samaria were now left in peace,building themselves…
Liturgical Readings for : Friday, 19th April, 2024 Friday, Third Week of Easter Paul is converted by the Risen Lord on the Road to Damascus.The same Jesus is present in the Eucharist where he is our pledge of eternal communion with the Father. FIRST READING A reading from the Book Acts of the Apostles 9:1-20This man is my…
Liturgical Readings for : Thursday, 18th April, 2024 Thursday, Third Week of Easter We need to study the Holy Scriptures with humility before God daily. Optional memorial of St Laserian, bishop FIRST READING A reading from the Book Acts of the Apostles 8:26-40 If you believe with all your heart, you…
Liturgical Readings for : Wednesday, 17th April, 2024 Wednesday in the Third Week of Easter The persecution of the church in Jerusalem under Paul sends the Christians to preach the gospel elsewhere. FIRST READING A reading from the Acts of the Apostles 8:1-8They went from place to place preaching the Good News. That day a bitter persecution started…
