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Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/012223.cfm Lectionary: 67 Reading 1 Is 8:23—9:3 First the Lord degraded the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali; but in the end he has glorified the seaward road, the land west of the Jordan, the District of the Gentiles. Anguish has taken wing, dispelled is darkness: for there is no gloom where but… | Continue reading..
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011523.cfm Lectionary: 64 Reading 1 Is 49:3, 5-6 The LORD said to me: You are my servant, Israel, through whom I show my glory. Now the LORD has spoken who formed me as his servant from the womb, that Jacob may be brought back to him and Israel gathered to him; and I am made… | Continue reading..
The Epiphany of the Lord – 01/08/23
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/010823.cfm Lectionary: 20 Reading I Is 60:1-6 Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has come, the glory of the Lord shines upon you. See, darkness covers the earth, and thick clouds cover the peoples; but upon you the LORD shines, and over you appears his glory. Nations shall walk by your light, and kings by… | Continue reading..
The Octave Day of Christmas Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/010123.cfm Lectionary: 18 Reading I Nm 6:22-27 The LORD said to Moses: “Speak to Aaron and his sons and tell them: This is how you shall bless the Israelites. Say to them: The LORD bless you and keep you! The LORD let his face shine upon you, and be gracious to you! The LORD look… | Continue reading..
The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Mass during the Night
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122522-night.cfm Lectionary: 14 Reading I Is 9:1-6 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom a light has shone. You have brought them abundant joy and great rejoicing, as they rejoice before you as at the harvest, as people make merry when… | Continue reading..
Fourth Sunday of Advent
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121822.cfm Lectionary: 10 Reading 1 Is 7:10-14 The LORD spoke to Ahaz, saying: Ask for a sign from the LORD, your God; let it be deep as the netherworld, or high as the sky! But Ahaz answered, “I will not ask! I will not tempt the LORD!” Then Isaiah said: Listen, O house of David!… | Continue reading..
The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe – 11/20/22
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112022.cfm Lectionary: 162 Reading 1 2 Sm 5:1-3 In those days, all the tribes of Israel came to David in Hebron and said: “Here we are, your bone and your flesh. In days past, when Saul was our king, it was you who led the Israelites out and brought them back. And the LORD said… | Continue reading..
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111322.cfm Lectionary: 159 Reading 1 Mal 3:19-20a Lo, the day is coming, blazing like an oven, when all the proud and all evildoers will be stubble, and the day that is coming will set them on fire, leaving them neither root nor branch, says the LORD of hosts. But for you who fear my name,… | Continue reading..
Solemnity of All Saints
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110122.cfm Lectionary: 667 Reading I Rv 7:2-4, 9-14 I, John, saw another angel come up from the East, holding the seal of the living God. He cried out in a loud voice to the four angels who were given power to damage the land and the sea, “Do not damage the land or the sea… | Continue reading..
Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time – 10/30/22
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/103022.cfm Lectionary: 153 Reading 1 Wis 11:22-12:2 Before the LORD the whole universe is as a grain from a balance or a drop of morning dew come down upon the earth. But you have mercy on all, because you can do all things; and you overlook people’s sins that they may repent. For you love… | Continue reading..
