Liturgical Readings for : Friday, 5th January, 2024 01-05 before Epiphany Optional memorial of St Charles of St Andrew, Priest Whole nations are called to worship the Lord FIRST READING A reading from the first letter of St John 3:11-21We have passed out of death and into life, and of this we can be sure because we love our…
Liturgical Readings for : Thursday, 4th January, 2024 01-04 before Epiphany Jesus has come to undo the work of the devil. FIRST READING A reading from the first letter of St John 3:7-10He cannot sin when he has been begotten by God. My children, do not let anyone lead you astray: to…
Liturgical Readings for : Wednesday, 3rd January, 2024 01-03 Before Epiphany The whole life of Jesus will show clearly how God anointed Jesus with the Holy Spirit and power. Optional Memorial of the Holy Name of Jesus and St Munchin, bishop FIRST READING A reading from the first letter of St John 2:29, 3:6Theme: Anyone who lives in God does not sin. You…
Liturgical Readings for : Tuesday, 2nd January, 2024 01-02 Before Epiphany Memorial of Ss Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, bishops and doctors of the church. To become ‘children of God’ we must be ‘born again’ from above or ‘born of God’ FIRST READING A reading from the first letter of St John 2:22-28Keep alive in yourselves…
Liturgical Readings for : Monday, 1st January, 2024 Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God At the message of the Angel, Gabriel, the Virgin Mary received the Word of God in her heart and womb. Hence she is honoured as the Mother of God and the Redeemer, Jesus. World Day of PeaceToday we also celebrate World Day of Peace, when we pray for justice and peace, for each otherand the world,…
Liturgical Readings for : Sunday, 31st December, 2023 12-31-2023 Holy Family, Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, Feast Year B Liturgical note: There are alternative 1st and 2nd Readings 1st reading Genesis 15:1-6, 221:1-3 and 2nd reading Hebrews 18:11-12 FIRST READINGA reading from the Book of Ecclesiasticus 3:2-6. 12-14He who fears the Lord, respects his parents The Lord honours the father…
Liturgical Readings for : Friday, 29th December, 2023 -29-12 – Fifth Day of the Christmas OctaveMemorial may be made today of of St Thomas Becket, bishop and martyr. Christmas is a feast of light overcoming darkness, Christ being the true light. FIRST READING A reading from the letter of St John 2:3-11Anyone who loves his brother is…
Liturgical Readings for : Thursday, 28th December, 2023 28-12- The Holy Innocents, martyrs The massacre of the Holy Innocents and the flight into Egypt demonstrate the opposition of the darkness to the light that the coming of Jesus engendered: Jesus was not accepted by 100% of the people, foreign or local. Persecution is part of the Christian experience in many…
Liturgical Readings for : Wednesday, 27th December, 2023 12-27-St John, Apostle and Evangelist St John was the brother of James, son of Zebedee and loved by Jesus. Thought to be the author of he fourth Gospel, the Book of Revelation and three letters in the new Testament. He died at Ephesus and in his latter days preached only one message…
Liturgical Readings for : Tuesday, 26th December, 2023 12-26 St Stephen, Christianity’s First Martyr St Stephen was the first adult Christian martyr. He is outstanding for his forgiveness of his enemies. The Church offers Stephen to us as a reminder that the birth of Jesus as a helpless baby is no sentemental feast and has serious consequences…
