Readings for the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows Reading 1 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Beloved: First of all, I ask that supplications, prayers, petitions, and thanksgivings be offered for everyone,…

Reading 1 Numbers 21:4b-9 With their patience worn out by the journey, the people complained against God and Moses, “Why have you brought us up from Egypt to die in…

Readings for the Memorial of Saint John Chrysostom, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Reading 1 1 Timothy 1:15-17 Beloved: This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus…

Reading I 1 Timothy 1:1-2, 12-14 Paul, an Apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, to Timothy, my true child in…

Reading 1 Colossians 3:12-17 Brothers and sisters: Put on, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one…

Reading 1 Colossians 3:1-11 Brothers and sisters: If you were raised with Christ, seek what is above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Think of what…

Readings for the Memorial of Saint Peter Claver, Priest [In the Dioceses of the United States] Reading 1 Colossians 2:6-15 Brothers and sisters: As you received Christ Jesus the Lord,…

Reading 1 Micah 5:1-4a The LORD says: You, Bethlehem-Ephrathah, too small to be among the clans of Judah, From you shall come forth for me one who is to be…

Reading 1 Wisdom 9:13-18b  Who can know God’s counsel,  or who can conceive what the LORD intends?  For the deliberations of mortals are timid,  and unsure are our plans.  For…

Reading I Colossians 1:21-23 Brothers and sisters: You once were alienated and hostile in mind because of evil deeds; God has now reconciled you in the fleshly Body of Christ…